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Kevin Magnussen is set to replace Pastor Maldonado at Renault’s new Formula 1 works team for the 2016 season, Autosport has learned.
Sources have confirmed Magnussen is poised to sign a deal over the next few days, before being officially confirmed at Renault’s launch in Paris next Wednesday.
Autosport understands the move follows a disagreement between the French car manufacturer and Maldonado’s long-time sponsor PDVSA, Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company, that has led to the contract being dissolved.
It is believed a very small window of opportunity still exists for the two parties to return to the negotiating table, sign a new deal, and for Maldonado to retain his seat.
But with such a move highly unlikely, Renault has turned to Magnussen.
The 23-year-old is now on the brink of returning to F1 four months after being informed by McLaren, on his birthday, he was no longer required as reserve driver.
Maldonado will almost certainly end up out of F1 after five seasons, three with Williams and then two with the Lotus team that Renault has acquired.
McLaren’s rookie F1 driver Kevin Magnussen gives CNN show The Circuit an insight into how he prepares for the rigors of F1.
Official statements – and the podium interview – from Kevin after the historic race.
Really proud. To be on the podium made me realize how fortunate I am. Thank you to my family, my manager and all my friends back home.
— Kevin Magnussen (@KevinMagnussen) March 16, 2014
They're always behind me and they believed in me before anyone else did.
— Kevin Magnussen (@KevinMagnussen) March 16, 2014
I can't thank the team enough for making this happen. They're allowing me to live my dream and I am forever grateful to them.
— Kevin Magnussen (@KevinMagnussen) March 16, 2014
First #F1 pitstop for @KevinMagnussen! http://t.co/CLgvyyUVoC—
McLaren (@McLarenF1) March 16, 2014
This is very moving. (Kevin’s father could not attend the race in Melbourne as he himself was racing in the U.S. the same day earlier!).
[via Anders Larsen]
Here are some selected tweets from the live reporting on Twitter:
RT @McLarenF1: .@KevinMagnussen takes his seat on the grid for his #F1 debut. #AusGP #BelieveInMcLaren pic.twitter.com/Hw5DFBe7ta
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
Kevin Magnussen on P3 after his first round of Formula One. Mind blowing. #F1 #melbourne #kevinmagnussen
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
The cars really does sound a little bit like Chris DeBurgh, as David Coulthard pointed out earlier. #F1 #melbourne
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
Will Kevin #Magnussen appear on the podium and the press conference in his debut F1 race? Surely, that would be a H.C. #Andersen moment! #F1
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
Amazing with a Danish flag in the TV graphics. And on P3! Oh, boy. (Yes, I am Danish). #F1 #melbourne #kevinmagnussen
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
If I was to drive in Formula One I would change my name to Nico. Nico Rocket. #F1 #melbourne #ronnierocket #nicorocket
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
Pep talk from the pit to Kevin Magnussen. This really is a Danish fairytale unfolding in Melbourne today. Take it home, Kevin! Keep pushing!
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
During the commercial breaks on German TV I watch the live timing and listen to Brian Eno. http://t.co/2QoGw0bFGZ #F1
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
RT @McLarenF1: Hey @janmagnussen, bet you're a #prouddad of @KevinMagnussen today! #AusGP #F1Melbourne #AustralianGP pic.twitter.com/3p19Oh2IGd
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
The Rolling Stones watching the race with Jimmy Cliff. http://t.co/MLQ4ywT0oS #satire
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
RT @McLarenF1: In our #F1Melbourne paddock hospitality unit, Ron Dennis watches @KevinMagnussen with quiet pride. #F1 pic.twitter.com/M0Ml5pVQP3
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
If you are disappointed with the sound of the new V6 turbos, @paulnuk from Bristol UK has a solution: just turn up the sound! #F1 #melbourne
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
In case you are wondering what Lewis Hamilton is doing right now. http://t.co/QB6r22W6VX #F1 #melbourne
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
10 laps to go! #Magnussen attacking home favourite #Ricciardo for P2! But #Button coming from behind! #F1 #melbourne
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
Kevin Magnussen is really delivering. So much sponsor exposure for the McLaren car. Good job! #F1 #melbourne #mclaren #kevinmagnussen
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
Which flag have you seen the most in the computer graphics at this year's Australian Grand Prix? The Danish flag! What a race #F1 #melbourne
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
OMG. It looks like we'll have a Danish flag at the victory ceremony (next to a German and Australian). This truly is a fairy tale! #denmark
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
NICO ROSBERG WINS THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX AHEAD OF DANIEL RICCIARDO AND…KEVIN MAGNUSSEN FROM DENMARK!!!
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
RT @realTimoGlock: Great to see a big talent instead of money back in F1 big respect to @KevinMagnussen that was impressive!!
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
RT @McLarenF1: .@eboullier: "@KevinMagnussen is amazing!" #F1Melbourne #AusGP #BelieveInMcLaren pic.twitter.com/4LKqdFJQwE
— GRANDPRIX20.COM (@grandprix20) March 16, 2014
@McLarenF1 driver @KevinMagnussen open the 2nd test in #Bahrain this morning in the #MP4-29 pic.twitter.com/iGoNytyK2x
The first spin of Kevin Magnussen's F1 career pic.twitter.com/wm62hc04E2
— James Galloway (@SkyGalloway) January 31, 2014
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