Unwell Magnussen withdraws from media commitments

Kevin Magnussen has withdrawn from Friday’s media commitments in Melbourne, the Haas driver suffering with nausea.

The team is, however, hoping he will be well enough to take part in Friday’s practice sessions.

Haas confirmed on Friday that the Dane wasn’t feeling well and would therefore not take his spot in Friday morning’s driver press conferences.

A Haas spokesperson told GPFans: “Kevin experienced some nausea during the night and earlier this morning.

“As a result, he will not be attending the FIA press conference this morning to recuperate and be ready for FP1 this afternoon.

“He has been seen by the team doctor and is expected to participate on-track today.”

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Great to meet our Aussie fans again! #F1 #AusGP @HaasF1Team pic.twitter.com/VE51q2xC6F

— Kevin Magnussen (@KevinMagnussen) April 7, 2022

Although Magnussen has scored twice since returning to Formula 1 this season with Haas, the Dane had a tough time at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix where his neck ‘broke’ in qualifying.

He has since been training “like crazy” to strengthen it.

“It was very tough – there was a nerve that got stuck and spasmed,” Magnussen