Ferrari traces engine failure - Vettel gets new components

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Ferrari has identified the cause of Sebastian Vettel's engine failure yesterday in qualifying and has subsequently decided to fit new components to the power unit.

Vettel's SF70H was fitted with a new engine ahead of qualifying yesterday as a precautionary measure but an issue at the outset of the session prevented the German from setting a time, sending him to the back of the grid.

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The Scuderia traced the problem to a broken manifold that fed air from the compressor to the internal combustion unit.

The engine was fitted overnight with a new ICE, turbo and MGU-H, all of which are the fifth element of each component.

Vettel will not be impacted by the grid penalty associated with the change as he is already starting last, hence Ferrari's initiative which boosts the driver's pool of components for the remainder of the season.

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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.