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Singapore GP reprimand for post-race lift triggers Korea grid drop for Mark Webber

Webber and Alonso sanctioned, but Aussie reaches three-strike limit

Image: Mark Webber: Pays a hefty price for catching a lift with Alonso

Mark Webber will serve a ten-place grid penalty at the Korean GP after collecting a lift from Fernando Alonso during the Ferrari's warm-down lap after the race in Singapore.

Reflecting on what had already proved a frustrating day after he dropped out of fourth place in the closing laps, Webber said: "It's annoying but someone's had a tougher day than me somewhere and that's the way it goes."

The stewards' verdicts in full

No/Driver 3 - Fernando Alonso
Competitor Scuderia Ferrari
Time 22:04
Session Race
Fact The driver of car 3 stopped on the track before returning to parc ferme to pick up another driver.
Offence Breach of Article 30.13 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision Reprimand
Reason The driver of car 3 drove the car in a manner which could be deemed potentially dangerous to other drivers or any other person. In this case, two cars had to take avoiding action as a result. No/Driver 2 - Mark Webber
Competitor Infiniti Red Bull Racing
Time 22:04
Session Race
Fact The driver of car 2 went on to the track without the permission of Marshals.
Offence Breach at Article 30.9 (b) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision Reprimand
Reason The driver of car 2 entered the track without the marshal's permission between the commencement of the formation lap and the time when the last car enters parc ferme.

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