The Monaco Grand Prix turned out to be a forgettable weekend for Kevin Magnussen. The Haas driver was involved in a tussle with Sergio Pérez in the opening round, which also affected his teammate Nico Hülkenberg. This incident cost both Haas cars their race. It was a disappointment for Magnussen, who is currently experiencing the ‘worst season start’ of his career with ten penalty points.
Kevin Magnussen had a close shave in Monaco – the stewards quickly decided not to impose any additional penalty points on the Danish driver. So, there’s no race ban for now, although the driver is upset about the damage to the team. “It’s never good when both cars are involved in a crash,” Magnussen lamented after the race.
Disappointment and Frustration
“It’s a bummer, really a tough situation,” he continued. “This is probably the most frustrating start to a season I’ve ever had. Everything just seems to be going wrong. Hopefully, we can make up for it soon. We have a good car, so we need to use it.”
Unlucky Streak
Reporters present asked Magnussen if he had just been unlucky in the past Grands Prix. “I hate to say that I’ve been unlucky, because this is something you have control over,” he responded sternly. “The fact that you’re ‘unlucky’ is no excuse. We need to keep our heads cool and stay positive. The car is good, now we just need to make sure it clicks.”
Finally, the Haas driver was asked if he assumed he would be penalized for the incident with Pérez. “That would have surprised me,” he concluded. “But I’d better keep my mouth shut about this.” Magnussen currently tops the list with ten penalty points on his racing license. On top of that, the first penalty points will not expire until March 2025. Until then, he will have to stay out of trouble to avoid a racing ban.
Meanwhile, several drivers are reportedly eyeing his spot at Haas. Alpine driver Esteban Ocon, as well as Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu, have already been linked to Magnussen’s seat. The Dane has not yet signed a new contract for 2025.
