Formula One drivers from Denmark

Tom Belsø became the first Danish Formula One driver when he was entered in the 1973 Swedish Grand Prix, however only participated in practice before handing the car over to Howden Ganley.{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/tom-belso/engagement.aspx|title=Tom BELSØ – Involvement |website=StatsF1.com|access-date=1 February 2019}} His race debut came at the 1974 South African Grand Prix, where he ended up retiring on the first lap with clutch issues.{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/tom-belso/grand-prix.aspx|title=Tom BELSØ – Grands Prix started |website=StatsF1.com|access-date=4 February 2019}} He entered 3 further races, all in the {{F1|1974}} season, with the only other start and sole finish coming in Sweden with 8th place.

Two years later, Jac Nellemann made an attempt to qualify a customer Brabham for the 1976 Swedish Grand Prix.{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/jac-nelleman/non-participation.aspx|title=Jac NELLEMAN – Grands Prix not started |website=StatsF1.com|access-date=5 February 2019}} His failure to qualify ensured he was the only car entered not to start the race.{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/1976/suede/qualification.aspx|title=Sweden 1976 – Qualifications |website=StatsF1.com|access-date=5 February 2019}} He also entered the 1977 Swedish Grand Prix but was not present.{{cite web |url=http://www.oldracingcars.com/driver/Jac_Nellemann |title=Jac Nellemann |publisher=oldracingcars.com |accessdate=22 November 2015}}

Jan Magnussen, the father of Kevin Magnussen, made his debut in the 1995 Pacific Grand Prix as a replacement for the ill Mika Häkkinen, finishing 10th.{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/jan-magnussen/grand-prix.aspx|title=Jan MAGNUSSEN – Grands Prix started |website=StatsF1.com|access-date=5 February 2019}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr579.html|title=Pacific GP, 1995|website=www.grandprix.com|access-date=5 February 2019}} Having raced in CART in 1996, he was picked up by Jackie Stewart's eponymous team for the 1997 season alongside Rubens Barrichello.{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/jan-magnussen/coequipier.aspx|title=Jan MAGNUSSEN – Teammate |website=StatsF1.com|access-date=5 February 2019}} He competed in 24 Grands Prix for the team, with his only point coming in his final race in Formula One, the 1998 Canadian Grand Prix.{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/jan-magnussen/point.aspx|title=Jan MAGNUSSEN – Points |website=StatsF1.com|access-date=5 February 2019}} Since his retirement from Formula One, Magnussen has continued racing in other classes.

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Nicolas Kiesa made his debut at the 2003 German Grand Prix in a Minardi, following Justin Wilson's move to Jaguar.{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/nicolas-kiesa/grand-prix.aspx|title=Nicolas KIESA – Grands Prix started |website=StatsF1.com|access-date=5 February 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2003/jul/21/formulaone1|title=Wilson moves to Jaguar|last=Agencies|date=20 July 2003|work=The Guardian|access-date=5 February 2019|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}} He competed in the final 5 races of the 2003 season, finishing all 5 but failing to score any points. He was replaced by Zsolt Baumgartner for 2004.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.co.uk/formula-1/baumgartner-to-minardi_sto521957/story.shtml|title=Baumgartner to Minardi?|date=17 December 2003|website=Eurosport UK|access-date=5 February 2019}}

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Kevin Magnussen became the first 2nd-generation Danish driver in Formula One when he debuted in the 2014 Australian Grand Prix for McLaren.{{Cite web |title=Like father, like son – the second-generation F1 racers |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/features/2015/2/like-father--like-son---the-second-generation-f1-racers.html |access-date=31 January 2019 |website=Formula1.com}}{{Cite web |title=Kevin Magnussen – Grands Prix started |url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/kevin-magnussen/grand-prix.aspx |access-date=31 January 2019 |website=StatsF1.com}} The son of Jan hit the ground running with the highest-placed grid since 2007 and the highest finishing positions for a debutante since 1996, starting fourth and finishing second – following the disqualification of Daniel Ricciardo.{{Cite web |title=Statistics Drivers – Misc – Grid position for the first Grand Prix |url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/statistiques/pilote/divers/premier-gp-grille.aspx |access-date=31 January 2019 |website=StatsF1.com}}{{Cite web |title=Statistics Drivers – Misc – Ranking for the first Grand Prix |url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/statistiques/pilote/divers/premier-gp-classement.aspx |access-date=31 January 2019 |website=StatsF1.com}}{{Cite web |title=Australia 2014 – Result |url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/2014/australie/classement.aspx |access-date=31 January 2019 |website=StatsF1.com}} Magnussen however failed to continue this run of form and despite consistent points finishes throughout 2014 he found himself on the sidelines after McLaren announced their 2015 driver-line up of Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso.{{Cite web |title=2014 |url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/2014.aspx |access-date=31 January 2019 |website=StatsF1.com}}{{Cite web |title=2015 F1 drivers and teams |url=https://www.racefans.net/2015-f1-season/drivers-teams/ |access-date=31 January 2019 |website=www.racefans.net}} Despite this, Magnussen would be required to fill in for Alonso at the opening race of 2015, the {{F1 GP|2015|Australian}}, following the Spaniard's crash in testing – however he did not take the start as his engine failed on his way to the starting grid.{{Cite news |date=3 March 2015 |title=Fernando Alonso: McLaren driver to miss Australian Grand Prix |language=en-GB |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/31713292 |access-date=31 January 2019}}{{Cite web |title=Kevin MAGNUSSEN – Involvement |url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/kevin-magnussen/engagement.aspx |access-date=31 January 2019 |website=StatsF1.com}}

For 2016 Magnussen returned to a full-time drive with Renault alongside debutant Jolyon Palmer, where he finished in the points only twice, culminating in a move to Haas for {{F1|2017}} where he stayed until the conclusion of the 2020 season, after which he moved to sportscar racing.{{Cite web |title=Kevin MAGNUSSEN – Seasons |url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/kevin-magnussen/saison.aspx |access-date=1 February 2019 |website=StatsF1.com}}{{Cite web |title=Kevin MAGNUSSEN – Teammate |url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/kevin-magnussen/coequipier.aspx |access-date=1 February 2019 |website=StatsF1.com}} Magnussen rejoined Haas on a multi-year deal for the {{F1|2022}} season.{{Cite web |last=Osten |first=Phillip van |date=9 March 2022 |title=Magnussen returns to F1 and Haas with multi-year deal! |url=https://f1i.com/news/433885-magnussen-returns-to-f1-and-haas-with-multi-year-deal.html |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=F1i.com |language=en}} At the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix, Magnussen became the first Danish polesitter. Magnussen had left the team at the end of the 2024 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-magnussen-to-leave-haas-when-contract-expires-at-the-end-of-2024.6F9yuNL2enitde8Mv9jKVf|title=Magnussen to leave Haas when contract expires at the end of 2024 season|website=Formula 1.com|date=18 July 2024|access-date=18 July 2024}}

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