Formula 1’s Latest Rumours, Talk: Renault’s Kevin Magnussen, Sergio Perez, More

Renault were thought to have secured a major coup when they signed Kevin Magnussen on the eve of the 2016 Formula One season, but are the team set to drop the Dane already? Even when he was released by McLaren-Honda in the closing months of last season, Magnussen was widely regarded as a potential world champion, but his reputation has been battered behind the wheel of an uncompetitive, underdeveloped car this year. And with the team openly flirting with other drivers in the paddock, he has called for Renault to make a swift decision over their 2017 lineup. The leading contender to replace Magnussen is Sergio Perez, who despite holding a valid contract with Force India remains a significant player in the driver market. With four top-three f...

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