Kevin Magnussen is aiming to stay with Renault next season.
The Dane's father, former F1 driver Jan Magnussen, told the Danish broadsheet Jyllands Posten, that the 23-year-old wants to stay so that 2016 is not a "lost" year.
"I have the very distinct feeling that Kevin ideally wants to stay with Renault, so that this year has not been lost," Jan said.
"It's been a tough year at the back with a car that was worse than I had expected," he added.
"I certainly believe that Kevin will make progress and be a part of it again when they hopefully take a big step forward next year," Jan said.
Jan, like his son also began his F1 career with McLaren, also confirmed that time was running out for Renault to take up their option on him for next year.
"The date is coming quickly and then Kevin will be theoretically free to negotiate with others," he said. "But there is nothing new with the situation. So we have to wait."
Kevin Magnussen keen for Renault stay
- Published on 28 Sep 2016 11:40
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