Anthony Davidson, former Formula 1 driver, has come out in defense of the decision to finish the British Grand Prix under safety car conditions. This controversy has generated mixed reactions among fans, who were expecting a more exciting race at the end of the competition.
The safety car was deployed on lap 48 of 52, when Max Verstappen got stuck in the gravel at Stowe corner. As the final laps were completed, a message on the broadcast raised the hopes of spectators, announcing that the safety car could withdraw. However, it remained until the end, and the message was confirmed to have been a mistake.
Davidson, speaking on the Sky Sports F1 program, clarified that what matters is following the established rules, regardless of what the viewers may wish. ‘The disappointment with the race finish is comparable to the situation at Abu Dhabi 2021. The rules must be strictly adhered to,’ he stated.
Additionally, he emphasized that the lack of time to complete a lapping process contributed to the race finishing under the safety car. ‘If we had had more available laps, the situation would have been different. What is also true is that some consider that in situations like those at Abu Dhabi or Silverstone, a red flag should have been deployed to restart the race,’ he added.
Davidson concluded that, although he personally would prefer to see races end under green flag conditions, he is not against finishes under safety car, as often the results are clear enough in the final laps.’
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