Magnussen wants to drive for Haas

McLaren reserve driver Kevin Magnussen has admitted that he wants to drive for newboys Haas next season.

With a promotion to a McLaren race seat now unlikely after Eric Boullier confirmed that Jenson Button is likely to be retained, Magnussen is looking for an alternative option.

He warned the team that he wouldn’t sit around and wait for another season after being iusted from the team last year.

He told AUTOSPORT: "I'm not going to name the teams I'm in contact with. All I'll say is this - it's been widely reported I'm in Haas's thoughts. In fact Gene has admitted that in recent interviews.

"I think he and Guenther [Steiner, team principal] are both very smart guys, and the way they're going about launching their new F1 team is clever and innovative.

"So, yes, if there's no McLaren race drive available for me, then of course I'd love to race for Haas.

"Having spent six years with McLaren, learning from some of the best drivers and engineers in the business, and because of the unique opportunity I've had to increase my technical knowledge this year, I think I'm very well placed to play a leading role in helping set up a new F1 team."

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