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Magnussen had almost signed DTM contract
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Kevin Magnussen has revealed he had almost signed a contract to race in DTM before securing a race seat at Renault. The Danish driver had been dropped by McLaren at the end of 2015 and tested both a World Endurance Championship and DTM car as the remaining available seats in F1 required significant backing. However, problems with Pastor Maldonado's sponsorship at Renault saw a new opportunity open up and Magnussen was confirmed as the Venezuelan's replacement in early February. Magnussen admits he had come close to turning his attentions away from F1 for this season but is pleased he held out for the opportunity with Renault. "Of course Formula One was top of my...
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