His story Formula 1 It has more than a dozen recurring surnames, and the one that appeared most often is that of Fittipaldi, consisting of Emerson, Wilson, Christian and Pietro. Magnussen, at the moment, has two: dad Jan and son Kevin. The Danes flew the flag for a country with little tradition in motorsport.
The SportingNews reviews not only the sporting history of Kevin, who was born on October 5, 1992, but also his heritage, contracts and passions outside the world of motorsport.
Kevin Magnussen: his father’s legacy and rapid rise to the top
Jan Magnussen He did three seasons in Formula 1, with a total of 25 Grand Prix. His ephemeral step was counterproductive: he barely added a point. However, that passion with which he lived motorsport was transferred to his young son, Kevin, who accompanied him to the tracks. After a childhood shot at cars, the boy’s destiny was clear: he wanted to become a pilot.
Unlike many other competitors, Magnussen’s jump to the Maxima was quick. A good campaign in Formula Renault 3.5 in 2013 (championship) plus the financial boost from his family put him in McLaren next season. And this debut was magical…
In Australia, having qualified second, KM20 finished second. This is his best result in Formula 1. The last to achieve the feat of debuting and finishing on the podium was nothing more and nothing less than Lewis Hamilton in 2007.
This match promised to be the beginning of a star. But none of that happened: the Dane is one of the drivers who has played the most races at Máxima without knowing what it means to win. He is already in the top 10 with more than 130 GP and if he stays in the elite he could surpass 208 Andrea de Cesaris.
More than celebrations, Magnussen took hits. Impossible to forget his accident in Belgium in 2016, where he lost control of the car and crashed into the holding tyres. Another blow came when Haas did not renew his contract to make room for Nikita Mazepin. Finally, in 2022, the Dane would regain his position after the Russian’s departure.
Your own clothing collection
Like many other F1 drivers, it happens Daniel Ricciardo, Kevin Magnussen decided to invest in his own clothing brand: KM20. This one, unlike the Australian one, is more sober and the black and white colors stand out.
Trading is just a hobby for the Dane, who spends a lot of time with his family. His wife Louise Gjørup and their young children usually accompany him to the Grand Prix.
Is Kevin Magnussen a millionaire?
As previously mentioned, Kevin Magnussen grew up in a motorsports family and with a good financial background. Its validity in Formula 1 allowed it to make a bigger financial difference.
He is expected to make $6 million in the 2022 season. To this we must add what he has won since making his F1 debut in 2014: his assets would exceed 25 million
