Kevin Magnussen looking for a new challenge outside F1

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12:46, 22 Oct 2020

Earlier today Kevin Magnussen announced that he will not be drivng for Haas in 2021. The Danish driver has driven for the American team for the past four years alongside Romain Grosjean, who is also leaving. The Dane has hinted at a possible shot at IndyCar.

"I haven't won any races in seven years and it wouldn't happen in 2021 if I continued in Formula 1. That is why I am now looking for a new challenge in other classes," said Magnussen in conversation with the Danish BT.

No seat next to Verstappen

This statement by Magnussen immediately puts to bed the rumours that a spot at Red Bull Racing next to Max Verstappen might have been looked into. Alexander Albon has been underperforming for months and Red Bull are said to be looking for a strong second driver who can help in the battle against Mercedes in 2021.

Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	156
2	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	115
3	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	106
4	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	75
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	73
6	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	68
7	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	55
8	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	41
9	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	34
10	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	28
11	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
12	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	16
13	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	13
14	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
15	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
16	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	3
17	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	2
18	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	1
19	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	0
20	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
21	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0
22	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0

Kevin Magnussen looking for a new challenge outside F1

No seat next to Verstappen

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