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Lydia Mee

F1 British GP safety car finish defended amid fan backlash

Anthony Davidson has defended the decision to finish the British Grand Prix under safety car conditions, insisting that the Formula 1 regulations must be followed regardless of the entertainment factor.

The end of the race at Silverstone drew mixed reactions from fans after the drivers crossed the finish line under safety car conditions. The safety car was deployed on lap 48 of 52 when Max Verstappen became beached in the gravel at Stowe corner. While the remaining laps wound down, fans' hopes were raised when a message stating the safety car was to come in flashed up on the broadcast.

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