The stewards reviewed an incident during qualifying where driver Jules Bianchi in car 22 impeded driver 14 between turns 13 and the finish line. They determined Bianchi received a radio warning about the approaching faster car but decided to stay on line to start his own flying lap when he could have safely let the other car pass. As a penalty, the stewards issued Bianchi a 3 grid position drop, though only 1 could be served, along with a reprimand which was his second of the season for impeding another driver during qualifying.

1. 2013 KOREAN GRAND PRIX
The FIA Stewards of the Meeting
From The FIA Stewards of the Meeting
To The Team Manager
Marussia F1 Team
Document 27
Date 05 October 2013
Time 16:15
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, heard from both drivers and team
representatives, examined video/audio and telemetry 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 22 - Jules Bianchi
Competitor Marussia F1 Team
Time 14:19
Session Qualifying
Fact Car 22 impeded car 14 between turn 13 and the Line.
Offence
Involved in an incident as defined by Article 16.1 of the FIA Formula One Sporting
Regulations
Decision Drop of 3 grid positions (noting that presently only 1 can be served) and a reprimand,
being the second of the season.
Reason The driver of car 22 (on an out lap) was given a radio warning of the approach of car 14
(on a fast lap) but decided to stay on line to start his own flying lap. The Stewards
consider that car 22 could have safely allowed car 14 to pass before starting his flying
lap.
Garry Connelly Silvia Bellot
Emanuele Pirro Sung Kuk Jang