Oliver Bearman will race for Haas within the Dash on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, rather than Kevin Magnussen.
Haas has introduced that Magnussen is sick and will be unable to drive on Friday, resulting in a substitute call-up for reserve driver Bearman. With just one free apply 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 observe operating on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after struggling with illness,” a staff assertion learn. “Official reserve driver Oliver Bearman will take over driving duties. The staff needs Kevin a fast restoration and can present an extra replace sooner or later.”
Whereas Bearman will race within the Dash attributable to qualifying the automobile on Friday afternoon, Magnussen is ready to try and return on Saturday if he feels properly sufficient to finish qualifying for the grand prix itself. If he qualifies the automobile, he might be permitted to begin the race, but when Magnussen just isn’t in a position to drive in qualifying then he can not 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.
