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Magnussen to replace Perez at McLaren

McLaren have decided to sign novice Kevin Magnussen as Jenson Button's team-mate next year. The Dane's contract is not signed but team principal Martin Whitmarsh is set to give him the drive, sources say. McLaren have chosen to promote the 21-year-old in place of Sergio Perez, who joined ahead of the current season, after conducting extensive analysis. 'We haven't confirmed our driver line-up. We haven't signed contracts with drivers,' said Whitmarsh. Who is Kevin Magnussen? 1992 - Born in Roskilde, Denmark. Son of former McLaren and Stewart driver Jan Magnussen 2008 - Makes debut in Formula Ford 2009 - Joins McLaren's Young Driver Programme in 2009 2010 - Three wins in German Formula 3...
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