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Magnussen: I wasn't ready to give up F1 dream
Kevin Magnussen has admitted that McLaren's shock U-turn on him last winter was tough to accept at the time – but has ultimately made him even more determined to get back racing in Formula 1. The Dane had looked set to partner Fernando Alonso in 2015 after detailed analysis of his pace against Jenson Button suggested that he was the man the McLaren needed. The indications given from the team was that he had been given the nod. However, a last minute change of heart by the McLaren board meant Magnussen lost out in the end – and was forced to take a reserve driver role. Looking back now on that period, Magnussen said that he was initially stumped to fully understand things after the...
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