Kevin Magnussen has revealed that his boss at Haas, Ayao Komatsu, is being candid about the team's discussions with other potential drivers for 2025.
Rookie Oliver Bearman looks poised to make his full-time Formula 1 debut with the American outfit next season, and there's a possibility that Magnussen could be replaced. Esteban Ocon, who is set to leave Alpine, is rumored to be the leading candidate.
Magnussen, 31, appreciates Komatsu's straightforwardness regarding the situation.
"I feel that I can trust him," said the Danish driver.
"He does not hide that he also talks to other drivers. He's open about it and I appreciate that a lot because I've had bosses in the past who told me bullsh*t. So I talk to him about my own potential future team as well," he added.
"I value openness, and then we'll see what happens."
Komatsu confirmed that maintaining transparency with his drivers is important to him.
"It's the least I can do," said the Japanese team leader, "because he also has other offers. He needs to be able to make his decisions with the best information."
Having experienced enforced breaks in his lengthy F1 career before, Magnussen says he is now approaching the possibility of leaving the sport again with greater maturity.
"If I'm not in Formula 1, I don't feel like it's going to be a bad life at all," he stated. "On the contrary, I feel the opposite. There is a big cost to being in Formula 1, and sometimes I question whether it is worth it."
"After ten years in the sport without quite getting there, it might be getting monotonous," added Magnussen, suggesting he might explore opportunities in other premier racing categories like WEC or Indycar.
"Fortunately, things also happen outside of Formula 1," he said. "I've been part of it a few times when I wasn't in F1. It's a great life, and it pulls me in a bit."
