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Vettel: Engine failed for some reason
Sebastian Vettel has confirmed that it was an engine failure that put him out of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
An engine software problem with his Renault unit cost the German in Saturday's qualifying and he lined up 12th on the Melbourne GP grid.
However, even under the formation laps - there were two in light of yellow flags on the grid - the Red Bull driver reported an engine issue.
The problem meant Vettel was unable to make any inroads on the start and instead found himself dropping and was even 17s off the pace on one lap alone.
He eventually pulled into the pits and parked his RB10 having stated "this is ridiculous, guys."
Vettel later confirmed an engine...
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