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Magnussen gets the short stick in Giovinazzi deal - but why?

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Kevin Magnussen will relinquish his seat at Haas for six FP1 sessions this season as the US outfit awards Ferrari hopeful Antonio Giovinazzi free practice mileage.

Romain Grosjean will give up his seat to the Italian for just one FP1 session, in Mexico, without Haas explaining why the Dane has found himself with the short stick compared to his team mate.

Jens Winther, Danish broadcaster TV2's F1 expert has offered a possible reason for why Magnussen will be on the sidelines on Friday mornings more often than the Frenchman.

"It is unfortunate for Kevin,"  said Winther.

"If there is something positive in it, it may be that the team believes Kevin can cope without the Friday sessions more than (Romain) Grosjean can.

"We do know that Grosjean has problems with the brakes, while Kevin is comfortable with them. It could be one of the reasons," Winther speculated.

"Unfortunately, it could also be simply about Kevin's points situation, as he has fewer points than Grosjean," he added.

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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