FIA decision on British GP questioned by former Alpine boss
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
In the aftermath of the British Grand Prix, Otmar Szafnauer, former team principal of Alpine, criticized the FIA for not red-flagging the race after Max Verstappen's late retirement. The race concluded under a safety car, with Charles Leclerc taking his first victory of the season. Szafnauer argued that a red flag could have set the stage for a more exciting conclusion. The FIA's decision has sparked debate among fans and analysts about race management and finishing procedures.
- •Otmar Szafnauer claimed FIA missed a dramatic finish opportunity.
- •The race ended under a safety car following Verstappen's retirement.
- •Leclerc secured his first win of the season at Silverstone.
- •Debate continues on proper race management by the FIA.
- 10:05 PMMotorsport.com — FIA British GP decision questioned as former Alpine boss offers alternative
"Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has argued that the FIA missed a prime opportunity to deliver a spectacular finish to the British Grand Prix, insisting the race should have been red-flagged following Max Verstappen's late retirement. The Silverstone race ended behind the safety car. Charles Leclerc secured a much-needed victory, his first of the season, taking the chequered flag ...Keep reading
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