Magnussen looking for other options to run

Kevin Magnussen was the big loser of the off-season at McLaren F1 who chose to demote the Dane to the position of reserve pilot following the arrival of Fernando Alonso. The rookie struggled to compare with Jenson Button with a 71-point gap in favor of the 2009 world champion.

Jan Magnussen's son understands McLaren's decision even if the situation remains difficult to accept. “I think I had a good start to the season (2nd place at the Australian GP). I don't think I could have done anything more.", declared the test pilot on the Viasat channel. “It makes sense that Jenson gets more points as world champion, but I was still able to show my potential on several occasions. I have often been faster than Jenson, for example in qualifications. But that wasn't enough. F1 is a complex world where expectations and pressure are high. I realize it now. »

Kevin Magnussen hopes to find a solution to continue racing in order to maintain his chances of becoming a starter in F1 again. “I was obviously very upset when I lost my steering wheel. I was ready to fight and I didn't want to back down, but the situation is special. I stepped aside to make way for a double world champion and I still have many years ahead of me. I want to race, even if it's not in F1. It's not good to be away from competitions for a season, especially when testing is very limited in F1. I don't know what the best option is. L'IndyCar is one, but there are others…”