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Kevin Magnussen is precariously close to a race ban, but given he was acting for the good of Haas, should he be the one who is punished?
Kevin Magnussen has taken actions to benefit Haas twice this season, but they have actually ended up hurting him. During the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, he helped his teammate Nico Hulkenberg earn Haas’ first point, but he received time penalties and three penalty points on his FIA super license in the process. Opinions were divided on whether his actions were commendable teamwork or a violation of the rules. At the Miami Grand Prix sprint, Magnussen accumulated more penalties in order to support Hulkenberg’s position, which garnered criticism from F1 paddock and steward scrutiny. Despite some fans supporting his defensive tactics, there are concerns about whether Magnussen is unfairly bearing the consequences for Haas’ strategic decisions. As the possibility of Zhou Guanyu joining Haas next season looms, Magnussen’s role within the team is in question.
