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Safety Car Controversy at Silverstone | F1 News
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The British Grand Prix ended under a safety car amid fan boos after a glitched message misled spectators — but the FIA stood firm, enforcing rules that require one final lap after lapped cars unlap, echoing the stricter protocols from Abu Dhabi 2021. Mercedes’ Toto Wolff joked he’d have preferred the chaos of 2021, but praised the adherence to regulations. George Russell, who claimed second, supported the call, saying racing incidents are part of the game — and rules should stay consistent. While fans craved a dramatic finish, the sport’s governing body upheld the rulebook, keeping things clean — even if it wasn’t the fireworks everyone hoped for.
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