Martin Brundle suggests reforms to F1 safety car regulations post-British GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has called on the FIA to revise its safety car regulations after the British Grand Prix concluded in an anticlimactic manner. The race at Silverstone was poised for an exciting finish, with Charles Leclerc leading but facing pressure from Kimi Raikkonen. Brundle's proposals aim to prevent future races from ending under the safety car, leading to a lack of competitive racing at the finish. His suggestions highlight the need for a change in rules to enhance the sport's excitement and integrity.
- •Brundle emphasizes need for regulation changes following British GP.
- •Leclerc was leading before the race ended under safety car.
- •Calls for reforms to enhance competitive finishes in F1.
- •Proposed fixes aim to prevent anticlimactic race conclusions.
- 6:05 AMMotorsport.com — Martin Brundle proposes three fixes to avoid F1 safety car finishes after British GP
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Martin Brundle proposes three fixes to avoid F1 safety car finishes after British GP
"Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has urged the FIA to overhaul its safety car regulations, proposing three fixes following the anticlimactic end to the British Grand Prix. The race at the iconic Silverstone circuit looked to be on course for an exciting end with Charles Leclerc leading the race in the closing laps, but under threat from a charging Kimi ...Keep reading
"Martin Brundle has urged the FIA to revise its safety car rules after the British Grand Prix, suggesting changes to prevent late-race unlapping procedures from denying fans a racing finish
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 8, 2026, 6:05 AMMartin Brundle proposes three fixes to avoid F1 safety car finishes after British GP
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has urged the FIA to overhaul its safety car regulations, proposing three fixes following the anticlimactic end to the British Grand Prix. The race at the iconic Silverstone circuit looked to be on course for an exciting end with Charles Leclerc leading the race in the closing laps, but under threat from a charging Kimi ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 6:05 AMMartin Brundle proposes three fixes to avoid F1 safety car finishes after British GP
Martin Brundle has urged the FIA to revise its safety car rules after the British Grand Prix, suggesting changes to prevent late-race unlapping procedures from denying fans a racing finish
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