British Grand Prix robbed of grandstand finish due to 'software error'

British Grand Prix robbed of a grandstand finish due to a “software error,” after Silverstone’s crowd booed a farcical conclusion that ended behind the safety car. Charles Leclerc secured his first win in nearly two years for Ferrari, with George Russell second and Lewis Hamilton completing the podium. Four laps from the end, Max Verstappen crashed out from third and a safety car was deployed, setting up a potential final one-lap sprint. However, the FIA relayed an incorrect instruction that the safety car would be in at lap 51 of 52; because the unmapped cars had not completed a full lap, the grandstand finish never materialized. An FIA spokesperson said the “safety car in” message was displayed erroneously due to a software error, and an investigation has been launched. Russell capitalized on late tyre stops and mechanical issues and finished second, while Kimi Antonelli crossed ninth but was penalized for exceeding track limits and dropped to 16th.