Formula 1 chinese grand prix 2013 document number 53
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Mark Webber received a 3 grid position penalty for his next race for causing a collision with another car while attempting an overtake during the 2013 Chinese Grand Prix race. The stewards examined video evidence and heard from Webber and his team. Webber admitted it was his mistake for attempting the overtake because he believed the other car would leave him room, but it maintained its normal line through the corner and they collided.
Formula 1 chinese grand prix 2013 document number 53
- 1. 2013 C HINESE GRAND PRIX From The FIA Stewards of the Meeting Document 53 To The Team Manager Date 14 April 2013  Infiniti Red Bull Racing 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 The FIA Stewards of the Meeting