Kevin Magnussen was treated for burns to his lower back and bottom following his media duties after the Singapore Grand Prix.
The Danish driver was complaing that his seat was getting hot and then said his drink was too warm and was burning his lips.
The Singapore GP – the longest race on the calendar – is known for its high temperatures which prove a real test for the drivers.
Magnussen eventually finished tenth and said it was the hardest point he’s ever scored.
“That was tough, very tough. At least we got one point,” he said after the race.
“I don’t know if something was wrong, but my seat was very hot, so we have to check what’s going on. I couldn’t even drink the water.
“It’s the hardest-earned point I’ve ever had. It’s better than nothing.”
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier explained why Magnussen was raising his arms during the safety car period. with extreme tyre wear.
“To add injury to insult, he was then subjected to severe bodily discomfort as his car’s cockpit began to overheat, necessitating his holding his arms aloft, first one then the other, in an effort to direct cooling air down his sleeves and inside his race-suit, which was an unusually painful complication for him.”
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