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Magnussen has talent to be F1 champion – Renault
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New Renault racing director Frédéric Vasseur believes Kevin Magnussen has what it takes to become Formula One world champion. The 23-year-old initially held talks with the French constructor over its third driver role but was elevated to a full-time race seat in the wake of Pastor Maldonado’s demise following sponsorship payment issues. Magnussen’s 2013 Formula Renault 3.5 Series title made him a hot commodity on the driver market, with McLaren dropping Sergio Perez to give the Dane his F1 debut. But while he acquitted himself well in his rookie campaign - he was on the podium for his maiden race -, Magnussen had to step down to a reserve role to make room for...
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