It is common knowledge that Kevin Magnussen is unlikely to let you overtake him easily in Formula One, and the Dan has backed this belief up with a set of stunning claims, saying that he would put everything at risk in Haas’ current midfield battle.
Magnussen has 11 points this season, a relatively disappointing total considering Haas’ early season promise.
He was responding to criticism from Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly, who described Magnussen as “the most dangerous guy I ever raced”.
“I race hard, in a situation like this with a midfield team, you’re not guaranteed to score points,” he explained. “And sometimes you have nothing to lose.
“I don’t like compromises. I will give everything, I will die in the car.
“I won’t hold back, I would put my life on (the line). Absolutely. When you put your helmet on and you’re in the race, I find that’s just everything there is in the world.
“I love my family and there’s so many things in life I enjoy, but when I’m in the car there’s nothing else that means anything.”