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Great Dane: Kevin Magnussen's rise to Formula 1
British Formula Three in 2011
The news that Kevin Magnussen will replace Sergio Pérez at McLaren in 2014 had been expected, but it’s nonetheless a bold gamble from a team aiming to return to the front next season.
McLaren’s attempts to place Magnussen at Marussia or perhaps Force India for his rookie campaign – as Ferrari has done with Jules Bianchi – were ultimately fruitless. Rather than let Magnussen sit on the pit wall for a year, McLaren took the decision to promote Magnussen at the expense of Pérez.
Considering the current financial climate of the sport, it’s refreshing to see a driver join the grid – especially at a top team – without the need to bring money. Pérez...
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