Kevin Magnussen
Danish Formula 1 racing driver

Born
October 5th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Denmark
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A racing driver from Denmark, competed in Formula 1 for multiple teams including McLaren and Haas. Began his F1 career in 2014 and has participated in numerous Grand Prix events. Achieved a significant finish with a third place at the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix, marking one of the highlights of his career.
Finished third at the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix
Competed for McLaren and Haas in Formula 1
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