News Details
F1 team boss reneged on Magnussen deal says Whitmarsh
A fellow team boss reneged on a deal to sign Kevin Magnussen for 2014, Martin Whitmarsh has revealed.
The McLaren boss has said that if the impressive rookie Dane was not making his F1 debut for the Woking based team next year, the ousted Sergio Perez would have kept his seat.
Whitmarsh claims he tried to accommodate Magnussen elsewhere in pitlane for 2014, but ultimately failed. The 21-year-old was earlier linked with Marussia and Force India.
"I hoped and tried to find him a cockpit," Whitmarsh told F1's official website in Brazil.
"I even did a deal and shook hands with a team principal up and down this paddock - an absolute deal - but he stepped back," he revealed....
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
F1 team boss reneged on Magnussen deal reveals...
F1 team boss reneged on Magnussen deal reveals Whitmarsh 23 November,...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Whitmarsh: Team backed out of Magnussen deal
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has revealed that the deal to sign Kevin...
11y ago from Crash.net
McLaren helping Pérez find new seat
McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh says he helping Sergio Pérez secure a...
11y ago from GPUpdate.net
McLaren calling teams to help Perez find a seat
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has revealed that he is trying to...
11y ago from TheF1Times.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
‘At Balaton, MotoGP bikes might not even use fifth...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to use 100% non-fossil fuels by 2027 season
MotoGP has announced that the fuel used across all Grand Prix classes...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Jorge Martin targets podium after injury hit his 2025...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
How 2025 became Marc Marquez’s most dominant MotoGP...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
FOX acquires 33% stake in Penske Entertainment, IndyCar
Fox Corporation, parent company of broadcast company FOX Sports, has...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FOX Corporation acquires one-third stake in IndyCar...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Colton Herta: IndyCar at Laguna Seca is a...
IndyCar’s latest visit to Laguna Seca produced rave reviews from...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou will not play it safe in Portland to secure...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kurt Busch backs WRC return to USA after first taste...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier won't rule out WRC title push
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai's WRC future confirmed for 2026 season
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Final green light' as Tottenham close in on Arsenal...
Tottenham are reportedly closing in on the loan signing of Bayern Munich...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
“If he wanted to use that moment to mock me,...
Erling Haaland has shared his thoughts on Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Sources at club 'expect' Arsenal to try signing their...
Fabrizio Romano claims that sources close to Crystal Palace are expecting...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal in Hong Kong – observations
Morning. Arsenal's pre-season tour ended in a 1-0 defeat to Sp*rs...
3h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Fernando Alonso proposes bold change to combat F1 wet...
Fernando Alonso has proposed a method of... Read More »
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Alonso: We will have zero spray if…
Fernando Alonso has a suggestion that may—in... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Fernando Alonso WITHDRAWS from Hungarian GP session as...
Fernando Alonso has withdrawn from FP1 at the... Read More »
39m ago from GPFans.com
