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Radiator seal caused Magnussen issue

– McLaren has confirmed that a broken radiator seal led to hot air being pumped into Kevin Magnussen's cockpit during the Singapore Grand Prix, with action being taken to ensure that there is no repeat in the future.Magnussen had to cope with an overheating cockpit and boiling water in his drinks system en route to claiming the final point on offer in last weekend's race, following which the Dane received treatment for minor burns.Having initially been unsure of the cause, McLaren says it has now traced the issue back to a broken seal."It is already fixed, so it will never happen again," said Racing Director Eric Boullier during a teleconference.Boullier added that McLaren...
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