You may know that he’s Denmark’s only current F1 racer. You may also know that he’s one of three second-generation drivers on the grid. But how well do you really know Haas’s Kevin Magnussen? We unearthed a few nuggets of lesser-known information for you… Q: Apart from driving a Formula One car, what is your favourite buzz? Kevin Magnussen: I have enough buzz in F1, so outside F1 I like a relaxed life. Buzz – no thanks! (Laughs) Q: Which film last made you cry? KM: Must have been long time ago – I cannot remember. Q: What are you afraid of? KM: Spiders make me freak out.

Spider at Suzuka - just don't tell Kevin! © LAT Photographic

Q: What was the last book you read? KM: I like to read biographies – mainly from sports people. The last was Usain Bolt’s. Q: What did your teachers say about you in your school report? KM: It was a lady and she told me to dream bigger – to aim higher. Q: Do you have any guilty pleasures? KM: Candy. Sweets. Q: Do you collect anything? KM: No, not any more. When I was a kid I had all my trophies from karting in my room. I have removed all of that. Q: What do you miss most about home when you’re travelling? KM: My dog – a one-year-old English Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Q: What was your worst buy? KM: I am a very thoughtful shopper, so knock on wood, no bad buys.

Karting: it's what childhood's all about - as Kevin's father Jan (in his own younger days) explains to some aspiring mechanics ©Sutton Motorsport Images

Q: What’s your ideal non-race Sunday? KM: Nice weather in Denmark and take a nice walk at the beach with my dog. Q: What’s the most embarrassing mistake you’ve ever made? KM: Nothing comes to my mind. I am somebody who can forget easily. Q: When was the last time you were really angry? KM: Every day in traffic! For many obvious reasons. Q: Which superpower would you prefer: being able to fly or being able to become invisible? KM: Being able to fly. Q: What do you sing in the shower? KM: I don’t sing – thank God! Q: Do you believe in love at first sight? KM: Yes! It happened to me before.

Elvis was unavailable Kevin - will Giancarlo Fisichella do instead? © Sutton Motorsport Images