Kevin Magnussen almost went to DTM

Kevin Magnussen will have a second chance to shine in F1 by joining Renault Sport F1 Team where he will replace Pastor Maldonado ousted after the termination of his contract with his financial backer PDVSA. The future of the former pilot McLaren was most uncertain after the latter was fired by the Woking team. The Dane studied several avenues before being called by the structure ofenstone.

“F1 was always at the top of my list and I obviously found myself knocking on every door”, commented Kevin Magnussen on the official F1 website. “I've always seen possibilities, but that's not really what makes me dream. I tried to look towards the DTM and l'IndyCar and I was very close to signing a contract in the German Touring Car Championship. It's an alternative that I found very interesting, I've always had a crush on this discipline. »

“I'm glad nothing happened, that I didn't panic and sign a contract that wasn't my first choice, that I was able to stay calm and wait for something better. I can say that I am exactly where I wanted to be.", added the new Renault Sport F1 Team recruit.