Kovalainen: “A great chance” for Magnussen

The team McLaren Mercedes surprised all observers by establishing the young Kevin Magnussen alongside Jenson Button for next season. The Dane thus replaces Sergio Pérez who ultimately only stayed for one year.

“I'm still surprised by the team's decision, said the Mexican. I didn't know that such a thing could happen since my contract was already signed. Time will tell if it was the right decision,” concluded Pérez, who would be the favorite to support Nico Hulkenberg at Force India.

Entered for the last two races of the 2013 season with Lotus F1 replacing Kimi Räikkönen, Heikki Kovalainen also spoke. The Finn, who rode for two years for the British team in 2008 and 2009, knows the team led by Marin Whitmarsh well.

“It’s difficult to know if Kevin is going to be good. McLaren seems to believe a lot in him but I don't know him well, admitted Kovalainen. Hamilton fought for the podium from the first race but Sergio Pérez did not meet expectations. They thought they could polish this diamond but it didn?t work,” remarked the 32-year-old Finn.

Despite everything, experience is not fundamental if we are to believe Kovalainen?s performances in Austin and Interlagos? The native of Suomussalmi, however, remains hopeful for his former team.

“There is no guarantee that Magnussen succeeds but he will at least have a good chance,” concluded the winner of the 2004 Race of Champions.

The Finn is still looking for a seat for the 2014 season but places are expensive...