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Bianchi hit with gearbox penalty
By alley - May 25, 2014, 5:45 AM ET

Bianchi hit with gearbox penalty

Jules Bianchi will start the Monaco Grand Prix from the back of the grid following a gearbox change on Sunday.

The Marussia driver had qualified 19th, but the team discovered an issue with his gearbox last night.

With the team worried that the problem could cause a retirement, it has elected to change the gearbox - which will give him a five place penalty.

Bianchi will line up 21st on the grid, because Marcus Ericsson has to start from the pit lane after being punished for his involvement in a qualifying crash with Felipe Massa.

Originally on Autosport.com

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