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Kevin Magnussen's father has admitted that his son could once again find himself sitting on the sidelines next year.
While the deadine to extend his Renault contract was extended at the start of the month, it is looking more and more likely that the Dane and team mate Jolyon Palmer will both be dropped in favour of Nico Hulkenberg and another as-yet unnamed candidate.
Magnussen himself and his advisor Jesper Carlsen are not commenting on the situation according to Danish newspaper BT.
But Magnussen's father, the former F1 driver Jan Magnussen, said: "I've only heard rumours, but as far as I know nothing has been decided yet."
"Renault asked to extend his option and on that date (October 14) we may know some more."
But when asked about the latest Hulkenberg rumours, the former Stewart driver said he wasn't surprised.
"This is Formula One and it's the time of year for all of that: rumours and wishful scenarios from different people."
He also admitted fear that his son would be left without a seat again.
"Yes, of course I do," he said. "I know that Formula One is Formula One and you can't count on anything. In that way, it is not a fun place to be."
"But until there is something concrete, you can't do anything. Ultimately, the decision is Renault's and they must take it very soon.
"My very clear sense is that Kevin would like to stay with Renault and help with the development he has helped to start, but should it not happen, there is something else.
"He is a racing driver, so if he doesn't race in one place, he will race somewhere else. Until then Renault has extended the option, and then they will come back with an answer.
"After that, Kevin will act accordingly. The decision is still coming at a time when there is time to do something else," Jan added.
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