Kevin Magnussen, a member of the Haas F1 Team, has acknowledged the possibility that he may not secure a contract renewal for the 2025 season. This could potentially result in his departure from Formula 1 altogether. Magnussen’s current contract is set to expire at the end of this season, and he is facing pressure to earn an extension due to a disappointing performance thus far. While his teammate Nico Hulkenberg has accumulated six points, Magnussen has only managed to score one. Additionally, he has been involved in multiple incidents with other drivers, resulting in him being just two penalty points away from a one-race ban. The team’s boss, Aeao Komatsu, has mentioned Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman as potential replacements for Magnussen. When asked about the possibility of not having a seat in Formula 1 next year, Magnussen admitted that there is indeed a chance of that happening. Nevertheless, he expressed his desire to continue racing in Formula 1 with Haas, as he believes the team is in a strong position for the future. Magnussen emphasized that he will only consider other options if all doors in Formula 1 are closed for him. Despite the uncertain situation, Magnussen stated that he is not panicking and is able to focus on performing to the best of his abilities. He believes that he has made improvements compared to last season but has been hindered by external factors that have prevented him from consistently showcasing his improved pace. Magnussen mentioned difficulties in adjusting to the car during qualifying sessions and highlighted instances of traffic or poorly managed out-laps that have affected his performance. He also mentioned incidents such as a McLaren car emerging from the pits in front of him during a crucial lap, which resulted in a compromised starting position. Despite these challenges, Magnussen remains optimistic and believes that without the stroke of bad luck, he would have started near the top 10 and secured points in several races.
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