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Kevin Magnussen crashes out of Petit Le Mans after hitting Alex Palou

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:49 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Kevin Magnussen crashes out of Petit Le Mans after hitting Alex Palou

Summary

Kevin Magnussen was eliminated from the Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta following a serious crash. The incident transpired in the latter stages of the race, where Magnussen's #25 Team WRT BMW M Hybrid V8 struck the rear of Alex Palou's #93 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06. This collision resulted in an airborne crash that marked a dramatic moment in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season finale. The race continues as teams remain focused on their final standings.

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Key Details

•Kevin Magnussen was driving the #25 Team WRT BMW M Hybrid V8.
•Alex Palou was driving the #93 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06.
•The crash occurred during the Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
•The race is part of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season finale.
•Current race status remains active as teams compete.

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9:49 PMMotorsport.com — Kevin Magnussen out of Petit Le Mans after airborne crash with Alex Palou

What they're saying

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A dramatic series of incidents shattered the halfway mark of the Motul Petit Le Mans, culminating in a violent airborne crash that eliminated Kevin Magnussen from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season finale at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Magnussen, behind the wheel of the #25 Team WRT BMW M Hybrid V8, collided with the rear of Alex Palou's #93 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06 ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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