Toto Wolff, director of the Mercedes team, shared his opinion on the conclusion of the British Grand Prix, which ended under the safety car. In an ironic tone, he expressed that he would have liked the situation of the previously controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021 to have been managed with the same transparency as in the recent Silverstone competition.
The end of the British GP triggered fans’ anger after the message “end of the Safety Car” briefly appeared on the timing screens, an error caused by a software issue. The FIA then clarified that the subsequent actions complied with the established regulations, allowing only one lap to be completed after the release of the lapped cars.
Following the events of 2021, Wolff acknowledged that the correct application of the rules this time is an improvement, although he admitted that a restart would have been more exciting. “I would have preferred if this had happened in 2021; that outcome was more important,” he added with a laugh. However, he defended the FIA’s decision, emphasizing that safety is paramount in motorsport.
George Russell, Mercedes driver, also expressed his agreement with the race control decisions. According to him, finishing a race behind the safety car is always disappointing, but the inconsistency in the handling of situations does not aid the desire to keep competition fair and safe.
With this approach, both Wolff and Russell agreed that the FIA should apply the same rules at both the start and the end of races, highlighting the importance of consistency and safety within Formula 1.
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