McLaren team members treated for burns after garage fire

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Three members of the McLaren team were treated for minor burns and released after a small fire broke out in the outfit's garage in Barcelona on Friday.

McLaren was running its MCL34 today at the Circuit de Catalunya as it conducted a filming day, along with the Williams and Racing Point teams.

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"There was a small fire in the garage during the team's private filming day," said McLaren in a statement.

"The fire was quickly extinguished by the team, and circuit emergency services and medical teams attended immediately in support.

"Three team members were taken to the medical centre for treatment and were released shortly after."

Reports from Barcelona suggest the incident occurred this afternoon and that the team was in the process assessing any potential damage its MCL34 chassis may have suffered.

The team did not specify the cause for the fire.

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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.