Haas' Magnussen sidelined in Brazil by illness; Bearman steps in
SAO PAULO (AP) — Kevin Magnussen is unwell and unable to race for the Haas team in Friday's free practice or in Saturday's sprint race for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
The 19-year-old Oliver Bearman will replace the 32-year-old Dane.
Haas did not elaborate on Magnussen's illness in a short statement it provided.
"The team wishes Kevin a quick recovery and will provide a further update in due course,” Haas said.
British driver Bearman will be making his second appearance for Haas. He also replaced Magnussen at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in September, and scored a point.
Bearman, who will race for Haas in 2025, finished Friday morning's free practice at Interlagos with the third best time, behind McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' George Russell.
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