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Magnussen feared crash with leaders because of dirty mirrors

Haas' Kevin Magnussen endured a stressful Turkish GP with limited rearward visibility prompting the Dane to retire from the chaotic race rather than risk a crash with the leaders. The dismal conditions at Istanbul Park last weekend challenged drivers but for those racing in the midfield, the circumstances added an extra layer of difficulties. In the latter part of the 58-lap race, Magnussen's dirty mirrors hampered visibility, forcing the Haas driver to rely on information from his engineer about upcoming traffic. Magnussen had worked his way into the top ten by the race's half-way mark but fell down the order following a pit stop blunder by his crew. Running at the tail end of the field...
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