Haas star Kevin Magnussen latest driver to criticize the FIA’s much-scrutinized move: “We’re all free to express”
Haas F1 driver Kevin Magnussen has voiced his opinion on the recent restrictions imposed by the FIA regarding political statements made by competitors during events. He believes that having the freedom to express one's views is crucial and that the latest move by the FIA is concerning.
In a recent interview with Sky, Magnussen spoke about how freedom of speech is important and how the new rules still need to be understood. He said:
"I still need to understand it. I guess many of us still need to understand what that means. I grew up in a country where we’re all free to express our views and religions and are free to speak our mind."
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He continued by talking about how the drivers speaking their minds was essential to the sport, saying:
"I think that is a value that I appreciate and would like to see in Formula 1 as well. So I’m curious to see how those conversations are going to go. It’s just not great. I would like to have the freedom – not that I necessarily plan to do anything – but I think that freedom is an essential value."
The FIA has updated its International Sporting Code to prevent participants in its events from making political statements without prior approval from the governing body. The move has been met with criticism from drivers, including Magnussen.
Kevin Magnussen's return to F1 is a testament to his mental fortitude
Kevin Magnussen has always been a promising talent in the world of motorsports. He made his debut in 2014 with McLaren and scored a podium finish in his first race in Australia.
This result made him believe that he could compete for the championship, but he was dropped from the team after only one season. Despite the setback, Magnussen continued to compete in F1 with Renault before joining Haas in 2017.
Kevin Magnussen's F1 career looked to have ended in 2020 when he was dropped by Haas at the end of the season, prompting him to move to sportscar racing in the United States.
After Nikita Mazepin's contract was terminated in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Magnussen returned to Haas on a multi-year deal. Magnussen's return to F1 has been nothing short of impressive. He finished fifth in his comeback race in Bahrain, and later in the year, he scored a shock pole position in Brazil.
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These results show that he has not lost his touch and that he is still a competitive driver. With his new outlook on success and his love for the sport, Kevin Magnussen is poised for even greater success in the future.