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Button States Confidence in Magnussen substitution
After the reports that Kevin Magnussen did not feel ready to take Fernando Alonso's position in the Australian race, comes the very public support of team mate Jenson Button. Fernando Alonso is following medical advice with regards his head injury during testing and avoiding risk that could lead to another head injury during recovery time and potential permanent consequences. Fans may remember the similarities with when Ralf Schumacher was made to miss several races in 2004 by the indomitable Professor Sid Watkins following his second head injury in 3 months. Magnussen's opportunity to drive Alonso's McLaren in the season opener comes with his position as the team's reserve driver. Jenson...
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