![]() įor 2016 Magnussen returned to a full-time drive with Renault alongside debutant Jolyon Palmer, where he finished in the points only twice, culminating in a move to Haas for 2017 where he stayed until the conclusion of the 2020 season, after which he moved to sportscar racing. Despite this, Magnussen would be required to fill in for Alonso at the opening race of 2015, the Australian Grand Prix, following the Spaniard's crash in testing – however he did not take the start as his engine failed on his way to the starting grid. ![]() ![]() Magnussen however failed to continue this run of form and despite consistent points finishes throughout 2014 he found himself on the sidelines after McLaren announced their 2015 driver-line up of Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso. The son of Jan hit the ground running with the highest-placed grid since 2007 and the highest finishing positions for a debutante since 1996, starting fourth and finishing second – following the disqualification of Daniel Ricciardo. Kevin Magnussen became the first 2nd-generation Danish driver in Formula One when he debuted in the 2014 Australian Grand Prix for McLaren. Kevin Magnussen driving for Renault at the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix Current drivers
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