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Leclerc Wins Silverstone as Glitch Forces Safety Car Finish

7/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

FIA said a glitch stopped the restart, so the race ended under the safety car.
Charles Leclerc won at Silverstone, Ferrari's second victory in three races.
Lewis Hamilton pitted, fell and lost second to George Russell as the race ended.
Frédéric Vasseur said the win was unexpected and must be analysed before claiming a challenge.
Charles Leclerc said he limited exposure after criticism and views the win as a boost.

History

Historical Context

The 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 12 December 2021 ended with a disputed safety-car restart that let Max Verstappen overtake Lewis Hamilton on the final lap. Mercedes protested, prompting the FIA to launch a detailed inquiry in early 2022 that clarified safety-car rules and replaced race director Michael Masi. The controversy now drives further procedural reforms for future races.

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Story summary

FIA said a glitch stopped the restart, so the race ended under the safety car.
Charles Leclerc won at Silverstone, Ferrari's second victory in three races.
Lewis Hamilton pitted, fell and lost second to George Russell as the race ended.
Frédéric Vasseur said the win was unexpected and must be analysed before claiming a challenge.
Charles Leclerc said he limited exposure after criticism and views the win as a boost.

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