FIA blames software glitch for controversial Silverstone finish
TL;DR
The FIA says a software error caused conflicting safety-car messages at the British Grand Prix, leading to a final-lap finish that followed the unlapping procedure. With the correct rules observed, Charles Leclerc won, George Russell finished second after Mercedes’ tyre choices, and Lewis Hamilton remains under investigation for an earlier yellow-flag infringement; the episode echoes the controversy surrounding Abu Dhabi 2021.
- FIA explains safety car finish at F1 British GP Motorsport.com
- Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes first victory at British Grand Prix, George Russell second ESPN
- Verdict in Hamilton post-race investigation announced after infringement during British Grand Prix Formula 1
- Leclerc holds off Russell and Hamilton to win chaotic British F1 GP The Guardian
- British GP: Charles Leclerc wins chaotic race as championship leader Kimi Antonelli finishes outside points after late failure Sky Sports
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