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A blunt response from Kevin Magnussen over claims Oliver Bearman could replace Nico Hulkenberg at Haas.
Kevin Magnussen made it clear he is not in Formula 1 to mentor young drivers, reacting to Oliver Bearman possibly replacing Nico Hulkenberg at Haas, with Bearman excelling in FP1 sessions and impressing during a last-minute Ferrari debut in Saudi Arabia. Despite the speculation around Bearman, Magnussen bluntly stated he is not there to guide young talents, mentioning he already does that at home. Magnussen expressed surprise at Hulkenberg’s departure and mentioned he expected to continue partnering with him next year, stating the focus remains on the current season’s progress. While there have been no concrete talks about his future with Haas, Magnussen believes the market is open, focusing on performing well this season and being open to any opportunities that may arise.
