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With Max Verstappen’s father Jos playing a major role in his son’s career, Kevin Magnussen has insisted that he made it clear to his own father that he wished to go about his F1 journey without his influence.
Kevin Magnussen made it clear to his father at the beginning of his Formula 1 journey that he did not want his father’s significant involvement. Despite Jan Magnussen’s own F1 background, Kevin wanted to pave his own path in the sport. Kevin debuted in F1 with McLaren in 2014 before moving to Renault and then Haas. Unlike the Verstappens, where Jos plays a key role in Max’s career, Kevin chose to keep his father at a distance professionally. Kevin appreciates his father’s guidance and knowledge but prefers to run his career independently. This decision has allowed Kevin to create his own team and make his own choices without his father’s influence.
