2013 CHINESE GRAND PRIX

The FIA Stewards of the Meeting

From The FIA Stewards of the Meeting

To The Team Manager

  Infiniti Red Bull Racing

Document 53

Date 14 April 2013

Time 18:10

The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director and having heard from the driver and team representative, examined video evidence, have considered the following matter, and determine a breach of the regulations has been committed by the competitor named below and impose the penalty referred to.

No / Driver 2 - Mark Webber

Competitor Infiniti Red Bull Racing

Time 15:29

Session Race

Fact Car 2 caused a collision with Car 18 whilst attempting to overtake. 

Offence Breach of Article 16.1 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.

Decision Penalty of a drop of 3 grid positions at the driver’s next Event.

Reason The driver of car 2 admitted that he attempted to overtake car 18 because he believed car 18 would give him sufficient room. Car 18 maintained its normal line through the corner and car 2 was unable to avoid the collision. The driver of car 2 admitted it was his mistake. 

Garry Connelly Steve Chopping

Mark Blundell Wang Feng