A loose screw sets Vettel's bum on fire!

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Sebastian Vettel suffered an uncomfortable moment in free practice yesterday afternoon when a burning sensation suddenly set his bum on fire.

The Ferrari driver was running around in FP2 when he reported that "something burst", and said that "there's acid or something on my seat".

Upon returning to the pits, Vettel extricated himself from his SF70H and a white patch on his overalls was clearly visible.

A rapid check by the Scuderia's mechanics yielded a leak from a recalcitrant fire extinguisher.

"Some screw came loose and obviously the pressure found its way out which wasn’t that pleasant for me," Vettel, who wasn't exactly happy in the case to be flying by the seat of his pants!

Phillip van Osten

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.