David Coulthard calls for faster FIA safety car decisions after Spanish GP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
David Coulthard criticized the FIA for slow decision-making in Formula 1 races, particularly after the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit. He stated there is significant room for improvement following an incident where McLaren's Lando Norris lost a likely victory due to a late safety car deployment after Aston Martin's Lance Stroll suffered a brake failure. Coulthard's remarks aim to prompt a review of current protocols to enhance race management efficiency. Discussions on this issue may affect future FIA policies.
- •David Coulthard urges FIA to expedite safety car protocols.
- •McLaren's Lando Norris was affected by the safety car at Spanish GP.
- •Lance Stroll's brake failure led to the safety car deployment.
- •Coulthard points out significant room for improvement.
- •Discussion could impact FIA's future race management decisions.
- 9:00 AMMotorsport.com — David Coulthard urges FIA to speed up safety car decisions
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — David Coulthard urges FIA to speed up safety car decisions
"Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has argued that the FIA must speed up its decision-making processes when neutralising F1 races, stating there is clear "room for improvement" following the Spanish Grand Prix. McLaren's Lando Norris lost a likely victory at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit after Aston Martin's Lance Stroll stopped on track with a brake failure. When ...Keep reading
"David Coulthard has called on the FIA to improve the speed of its race-neutralisation decisions
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 20, 2026, 9:00 AMDavid Coulthard urges FIA to speed up safety car decisions
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has argued that the FIA must speed up its decision-making processes when neutralising F1 races, stating there is clear "room for improvement" following the Spanish Grand Prix. McLaren's Lando Norris lost a likely victory at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit after Aston Martin's Lance Stroll stopped on track with a brake failure. When ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:00 AMDavid Coulthard urges FIA to speed up safety car decisions
David Coulthard has called on the FIA to improve the speed of its race-neutralisation decisions
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