Ferrari's Leclerc under investigation for fuel infringement!

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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has been referred to the Abu Dhabi GP stewards by technical delegate Jo Bauer for a fuel breach, a potential infringement that will be investigated after the race.

Ferrari was in hot water even before the start of the race when Bauer noted a "significant difference" between the amount of fuel declared by the team and the amount of fuel inside the car.

The discrepancy would constitute a breach of FIA technical directive 12-19 issued earlier this year.

While the investigation is pending and shall concluded after the race, it's unsure what punishment Ferrari could face for the possible breach of the tech regs.

But Red Bull's Christian Horner, interviewed on the grid by Sky F1's Martin Brundle before the race, believed the stewards were facing a black and white situation.

"It’s obviously gone to the stewards for them to decide," said Horner. "Usually with a case like that it’s either legal or it isn’t."

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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.