Kevin Magnussen Confirmed as McLaren Driver for 2014 Formula 1 Season

McLaren has confirmed Kevin Magnussen as Sergio Perez’s replacement for the 2014 Formula 1 season, which will see the rookie join Jenson Button in the senior ranks of the British team. As reported by the company’s official website, the 21-year-old driver is set to embark on his first F1 season after being promoted from McLaren’s Young Driver Programme: McLaren is pleased to announce that Kevin Magnussen will join Jenson Button as a McLaren Formula 1 race driver for 2014 – Jenson’s fifth year and Kevin’s first year as McLaren Formula 1 race drivers. Such an announcement has long been expected. McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh recently suggested "lots" of drivers were being lined up when questioned about Ma...

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