driving the MR03 at the
2014 Singapore Grand Prix The MR03 was driven in 2014 by
Jules Bianchi and
Max Chilton, both of whom returned to the team for a second consecutive season. The car was the first car designed by Marussia to use an engine built by
Ferrari, the 059/3. In general terms, and compared to previous years' cars, the MR03 performed better relative to the opposition. In addition, with this car, Bianchi recorded his and Marussia's first points ever in Formula One at the . As a result of the serious crash that involved Bianchi at the
Japanese Grand Prix – and which caused his death nine months later – for the subsequent and inaugural the team decided to only race with Chilton. This decision was made after the team's initial registration of their reserve driver, American rookie
Alexander Rossi. As a further sign of respect and support, the MR03 featured a "#JB17" livery on the sides of the cockpit, being a reference to Bianchi's initials and race number. After entering into
administration in late October 2014, the team did not attend a race event for the first time in its history resulting, therefore, in the MR03 not being fielded at the
United States Grand Prix. With the team folding in November 2014, the MR03 did not further participate in the
2014 Formula One season. ==Marussia MR03B==