Latest articles by Jan Magnussen
Jan Magnussen: Thanks for the memories, Corvette Racing
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen has driven his final race for Corvette Racing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and here he says goodbye to a team that’s felt like family.
Insight: What it’s like being the father of an F1 driver
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen has two jobs in motor racing – one is driving a Chevrolet Corvette in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the other is being father to Haas F1’s Kevin Magnussen. In this column, he tells us what life’s like to be an ‘F1 dad’…
Jan Magnussen: Under half a second away from victory at The Glen
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen is enduring somewhat of a win drought in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for Corvette Racing, but he and co-driver Antonio Garcia came agonizingly close to ending it last weekend…
Jan Magnussen: How Corvette’s Le Mans hopes fell apart
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen was on track for a fifth Le Mans 24 Hours GTE Pro victory with Corvette Racing until a badly-timed safety car left him playing catch-up – and it all unravelled from there…
Jan Magnussen: Runner-up spot at Mid-Ohio puts us in title hunt
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen and co-driver Antonio Garcia were on the podium again for Corvette Racing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTLM class at Mid-Ohio, and here’s how…
Jan Magnussen: Bruising battle at the Beach
Following third place at Sebring, Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen and co-driver Antonio Garcia scored another podium finish at Long Beach, but they had a bumpy ride to the checkered flag…
Jan Magnussen: Bad Daytona result but reasons to be hopeful
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen was left gutted by such difficult start to his title defense, but is upbeat about the pace that the Corvette C7.R showed as it starts its sixth year of IMSA competition.
Jan Magnussen: Champions again – but it wasn’t easy!
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen on a season finale that saw Corvette Racing dig deep, hard and swiftly to get his and Antonio Garcia’s championship aspirations back on track.
Jan Magnussen: Consistency is key for both Kevin and myself
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen reflects on how he and Antonio Garcia have built their championship lead, how much he'll miss Don Panoz, and why son Kevin's new Haas F1 deal is important.
Jan Magnussen: We’re going to have to break Ford’s streak
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen looks ahead to the next round of the IMSA WeatherTech GT Le Mans – and the on-going Chevy Corvette versus Ford GT battle.
Jan Magnussen: Bittersweet races for Kevin and myself
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen reflects on a good finish at Lime Rock Park, but it could have been one place better in the IMSA WeatherTech GT Le Mans class.
Jan Magnussen: Right in the mix of a fierce title battle
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen reflects on a good finish at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, which has left the IMSA WeatherTech GT Le Mans championship battle finely poised.
Jan Magnussen: Looking ahead after Long Beach woes
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen reflects on a difficult Grand Prix of Long Beach, but at least son Kevin is faring better in Formula 1.
Jan Magnussen: Corvette disaster at Sebring, woe for Kevin in Oz
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen reflects on a difficult week, both for himself at the Sebring 12 Hours and for son Kevin in the Australian Grand Prix.
Jan Magnussen: Tough start to title defense at Rolex 24
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen reflects on the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.
Jan Magnussen: On the verge of another IMSA title with Corvette
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen only has to start Petit Le Mans to wrap up the IMSA GT LM crown – and he’s been designing an F1 track in his down time!
Jan Magnussen: No backing off as we close in on IMSA title
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen won last time out at VIR, but knows there’s still plenty to do to take the IMSA GTLM crown.
Jan Magnussen: I’m clinging on to GTLM points lead
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen had a stressful Road America with Corvette Racing, but clung on to his championship lead.
Jan Magnussen: Time to hit the top of our game
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen heads to Road America with Corvette Racing, and it’s all to play for against Ford, BMW and Porsche.
Jan Magnussen: This is where the title is won and lost
Motorsport.com columnist Jan Magnussen gets set for a frantic period with Corvette Racing, and it’s all to play for against Ford, BMW and Porsche.
Jan Magnussen: We got royally screwed at Long Beach
Motorsport.com’s Jan Magnussen went from the high of Sebring to the verge of utter dejection in Long Beach, as his Corvette lost the race win at the very last corner thanks to crashing backmarkers…
Jan Magnussen: Stunning win at Sebring sets up Long Beach attack
Motorsport.com’s Jan Magnussen looks back on a hugely successful 12 Hours of Sebring for Corvette Racing.
Jan Magnussen: No Rolex for Corvette this time at Daytona
Motorsport.com’s Jan Magnussen looks back on the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, which didn’t quit hit the heights of 2016 for Corvette Racing.
Jan Magnussen: Missed opportunities really hurt us in 2016
Motorsport.com’s Jan Magnussen reflects on his IMSA campaign with Corvette Racing, and after starting on a high with that team 1-2 photo-finish at Daytona there were some speedbumps along the way.
Jan Magnussen: "Seeing Kevin's crash video was pretty worrying"
Motorsport.com’s Jan Magnussen raced in IMSA on Sunday following son Kevin’s huge F1 shunt at Spa, and ended the day a winner for Corvette at VIR.
Jan Magnussen: All set for "old school" Virginia challenge
I’m really looking forward to this weekend at VIR and getting back aboard our Corvette C7.R for the Michelin GT Challenge.
Jan Magnussen: Looking forward to the next 100 wins
The drive for 200 kicks off this weekend for Corvette Racing at Road America, as we managed to score our 100th win and 60th 1-2 finish at the last race at Lime Rock Park.
Jan Magnussen: Corvette back on podium, but no stopping Ford
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Corvette Racing's Jan Magnussen talks about his recent podium in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series at Mosport.
Jan Magnussen: Corvette star targets Ford after BoP changes
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Corvette Racing's Jan Magnussen explains the Balance of Performance changes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series after Ford’s recent successes.
Jan Magnussen: Highs and lows in whirlwind race weekends
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Jan Magnussen explains away more disappointment in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series, but race winning form at home.
Jan Magnussen: Sebring shunt offset by Kevin's F1 return
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Jan Magnussen explains his big crash at Sebring and his joy at seeing son Kevin back in F1 with Renault.
Jan Magnussen: Kevin’s F1 return makes up for near miss at Daytona
In his first column of 2016 for Motorsport.com, Corvette ace Jan Magnussen says the news that son Kevin is back in Formula 1 offsets his Daytona 24 Hours disappointment.
Jan Magnussen: New Corvette tested; fresh hopes for Kevin
In his final column for Motorsport.com this year, Jan Magnussen looks back on his GTLM season of highs and lows – and forward to son Kevin’s Porsche LMP1 test.
Magnussen: We need something remarkable at Petit Le Mans
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Jan Magnussen looks ahead of the No.3 Corvette team’s final race of the year – Petit Le Mans.
Jan Magnussen: We don’t feel we’re racing on an equal footing
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Jan Magnussen is fearful for the No.3 Corvette team’s title chances and thinks it is fighting a losing battle due to the rulemakers…
Jan Magnussen: Our title race is heading to the wire
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Jan Magnussen tells the story of the No.3 Corvette team’s latest exploits at Elkhart Lake and looks ahead to this weekend in Virginia.
Jan Magnussen: Late drama to grab points lead at Mosport
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Jan Magnussen tells the story of the No.3 Corvette team’s latest exploits.
Jan Magnussen: Back on track after Le Mans heartache
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Jan Magnussen explains how good it felt to be back in action in his No.3 Corvette after non-starting the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Jan Magnussen: Next stop, Le Mans!
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Jan Magnussen explains a difficult race for the No.3 Corvette around the sweeps of Laguna Seca, and looks ahead to the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Jan Magnussen: Another day, yet another podium
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Jan Magnussen explains how it wasn’t quite third time lucky for his No.3 Corvette around the streets of Long Beach, after wins at Daytona and Sebring.
Jan Magnussen: First victory at Daytona, now Sebring
In his latest column for Motorsport.com, Jan Magnussen explains how the No.3 Corvette squad won the Sebring 12 Hours.
Jan Magnussen: What winning Daytona means to me
In the first of his columns for Motorsport.com, Jan Magnussen explains how the No.3 Corvette squad won the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
