Oliver Bearman will race for Haas within the Dash on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, instead of Kevin Magnussen.
Haas has introduced that Magnussen is sick and won’t be able to drive on Friday, resulting in a substitute call-up for reserve driver Bearman. With just one free follow session forward of aggressive operating on Friday, Bearman will participate in FP1 and Dash qualifying, with the latter session additionally mandating he should race in Saturday’s Dash.
“MoneyGram Haas F1 Group driver Kevin Magnussen won’t take part in Friday’s monitor operating on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after struggling with illness,” a group assertion learn. “Official reserve driver Oliver Bearman will take over driving duties. The group needs Kevin a fast restoration and can present an additional replace sooner or later.”
Whereas Bearman will race within the Dash on account of qualifying the automotive on Friday afternoon, Magnussen is ready to try to return on Saturday if he feels properly sufficient to finish qualifying for the grand prix itself. If he qualifies the automotive, he will probably be permitted to start out the race, but when Magnussen isn’t in a position to drive in qualifying then he can’t participate in Sunday’s grand prix.
Fernando Alonso was additionally affected by an intestinal an infection following final week’s race in Mexico Metropolis however is about to participate in FP1 for Aston Martin.
