Ferrari plays it safe with new control electronics on its engines

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Ferrari has replaced the control electronics on its works engines as well as on Haas' units as a result of the failure that hit Charles Leclerc while he was leading the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Leclerc was heading towards his maiden F1 win at Sakhir when his SF90 suddenly lost power, pushing the Scuderia driver down to third.

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A post-race analysis of the engine issue revealed that a short circuit had occurred within an injection system control unit.

While Leclerc has retained his original Bahrain unit, Ferrari have fitted a new CE system, a change that does not warrant a penalty.

As a precautionary measure, Ferrari also replaced the CE systems on Haas' engine but no changes were made to Alfa Romeo's units.

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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.