Not retained by Haas, Magnussen remains confident about his future

Kevin Magnussen knows it better than anyone: he will not be competing – barring a reversal of the situation – in the 2025 season of F1At the end of his contract, the Dane was not offered an extension by Haas who preferred to bet on a new start with the recruitment ofEsteban Ocon and promotion since the F2 by Oliver Bearman.

So what will happen next in K-Mag's career, as he is about to compete in his last three Grands Prix and is now looking for a new challenge? I have been in this situation twice before. (end of 2014 and end of 2020), concedes- he said calmly. This is the third time I feel like this will be my last race. I just know you never know.. » Comments that refer to his unexpected return in 2022 when Haas recalled him at the last minute to replace Nikita mazepin, then ousted by the team after Russia's invasion of Ukraine a few days before the start of the season.

« It's going pretty well, he reassures. In a way, I don't really think about it. Next year I won't be in F1, that's for sure. I've learned over the years, with my experience in F1, that every race you do, you just have to enjoy it. As long as it lasts, you have to enjoy it. That's what I'm going to do. »

In the meantime, Kevin Magnussen could still continue in F1, but in a reserve role, still at Haas. Both parties seem to be on the same wavelength even if nothing has been done yet.

« I think we've been clear that we want to work together in some way.He says. We're talking to each other to see how this could be done. I'm looking forward to hearing what [Ayao Komatsu] thinks and seeing if I can be of assistance in some way.. » The message got through.

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