Garage power cut hinders Ferrari programme

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It has been revealed that the cause of Sebastian Vettel's limited running on Wednesday in Bahrain was due a power outage in the Scuderia's garage unit.

The afternoon electrical blackout impacted a programme that had already been disrupted by technical issues on the Germans's SF70H.

"It would be nice to have done even more laps," reflected Vettel.

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"But today we had a few little problems in the morning, which is normal for testing and then, in the afternoon, we lost some time when there was an electrical black-out in our garage.

"In any case, driving this car is always a pleasure, while the lap times don't mean much, given that we don't know what programmes the other teams are running."

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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.