Kevin Magnussen admits his mistake

While the rain had just appeared in the first sector of the Hungaroring circuit in Hungary during the third part of the qualifying session, Nico Rosberg and Kevin Magnussen were surprised by the wet track when braking for the first time on the route. If the German was able to avoid the crash, the Dane ended his race in the tire wall, thus ruining his qualification. Jenson Button's teammate at McLaren admitted his mistake.

“The track was definitely wetter at the first turn than it was at the last. The grip was good before the straight, so I attacked my lap, and I braked for the first corner at the usual braking point, but it was way too slippery, and I hit the wall. Physically, I'm fine, but I'm very disappointed, especially for the team. »

The Dane's chassis will be changed for the race, and Magnussen will have to start from the pit lane. “Starting from the pit lane will make our lives more complicated, but I remain determined. » The other McLaren driver Jenson Button will start from 7th position.