Kevin Magnussen says he is 'massively excited' about his forthcoming F1 debut

Kevin Magnussen says he is "massively excited" about his forthcoming Formula 1 debut and also confident that McLaren's expectations of him will not be misplaced.

The energy recovery systems the new hybrid engines use mean that drivers must also cope with a much-reduced 100kg fuel limit in races this season. It's seen as an added complication but Magnussen - who, it could be argued, is well placed as a rookie this season, since he hasn't been forced to change his approach the way far more experienced drivers are having to - relishes the challenge. "There is a lot to think about in the race, or there will be, but I think it's exciting," he said. "I think it's really cool that there's so many things to do and the rhythms. It's not just driving the car, you really have to take care of a lot of things: fuel saving, tyre management, switches on the steering wheel. "An endless amount of switches on the steering wheel. But I think it's exciting." In judging just how much experience will matter in 2014, McLaren will probably be the team to watch as Magnussen partners Jenson Button, who is now the most experienced driver in the field. Yet the youngster will clearly not be content playing second fiddle. "I'll just do my best. It's no secret that team-mates want to beat each other but we're also working together and Jenson is a really good team-mate for me," Magnussen added. "Because he's had so many years in Formula 1, there's so much to learn from him. When I'm sat next to him in briefings, I'm listening to his feedback because it's very useful. "It's no secret that we want to beat each other, that's what team-mates are for."