Kevin Magnussen Approves of “Funniest” Alternative to His Future That Could Hurt Carlos Sainz

Kevin Magnussen Approves of "Funniest" Alternative to His Future That Could Hurt Carlos Sainz

Earlier this week, Kevin Magnussen‘s exit from Haas became official. The Dane will depart after the current season, and he becomes another addition to the driver-market pool. His current teammate Nico Hulkenberg will also leave the American outfit, as he moves to Sauber because of which jokes about the Hinwil-based team getting Magnussen too, started circulating on social media.

Magnussen seemingly approves of the move as he liked a post that had a photoshopped image of himself and Hulkenberg in Sauber colors. The caption read, “Kick Sauber has the chance to do the funniest thing”. 

If things do turn serious and Sauber signs Magnussen, Carlos Sainz could end up being affected. The Spaniard is set to leave Ferrari in five months and doesn’t have a new team yet. Sauber, meanwhile, is one of the outfits rumored to be interested in him.

If Magnussen does sign for Sauber, it leaves Sainz with one less option, with choices running out for the Madrid-born driver.

Haas, on the other hand, has one driver already confirmed for its 2025 line-up – Oliver Bearman. The other is rumored to be someone who himself is on the lookout for a spot on the grid.

Magnussen’s rumored replacement 

Earlier this year, Alpine announced that Esteban Ocon would leave the Enstone-based team in 2025. Ocon’s relationship with the French outfit soured, following a series of incidents with teammate Pierre Gasly, who had extended his contract.

However, Ocon was never worried about finding a seat. Just days after his sacking, he stated that he knew which team he would be driving for in 2025. Now, it is reported that Haas will be the 27-year-old’s future destination.

The Kannapolis-based outfit made big strides in 2024, and is looking to become a midfield team in 2025. With Bearman’s talent and Ocon’s experience, they could achieve just that.

Post Edited By: Aishwary Gaonkar
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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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