Wolff expresses desire for 2021 Abu Dhabi handling after British GP conclusion
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Toto Wolff remarked on the British Grand Prix's finish behind the safety car, which disappointed fans at Silverstone. A communication error led to confusion as timing screens incorrectly indicated the safety car was ending. Wolff stated he wished the procedures from this race had been applied during the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Both Wolff and driver George Russell acknowledged the importance of following the established safety regulations, despite the lack of a thrilling conclusion. They emphasized the need for consistency in enforcing procedures regardless of race timing.
- •British GP ended under safety car, leading to fan disappointment.
- •Timing screens mistakenly showed 'Safety Car ending' message.
- •Wolff preferred 2021 Abu Dhabi protocols followed at Silverstone.
- •Both Wolff and Russell affirmed the need for consistent race management.
- •George Russell secured second place and 18 championship points.
- 10:08 AMAutosport — Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
- 10:00 AMMotorsport.com — Toto Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Toto Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
"The British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car, much to the disappointment of many fans at Silverstone. Boos echoed around the grandstands, although part of that reaction was prompted by a communication error. The timing screens briefly displayed the message "Safety Car ending", but this later proved to be incorrect. The FIA subsequently clarified that the message should never have appeared ...Keep reading
"The British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car, much to the disappointment of many fans at Silverstone. Boos echoed around the grandstands, although part of that reaction was prompted by a communication error. The timing screens briefly displayed the message "Safety Car ending", but this later proved to be incorrect. The FIA subsequently clarified that the message should never have ...Keep reading
"Toto Wolff joked that the 2021 race mattered a little more to Mercedes, but both he and George Russell believe the correct procedures were followed at Silverstone
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External links- AutosportJul 6, 2026, 10:08 AMWolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
The British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car, much to the disappointment of many fans at Silverstone. Boos echoed around the grandstands, although part of that reaction was prompted by a communication error. The timing screens briefly displayed the message "Safety Car ending", but this later proved to be incorrect. The FIA subsequently clarified that the message should never have appeared ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 6, 2026, 10:00 AMToto Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
The British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car, much to the disappointment of many fans at Silverstone. Boos echoed around the grandstands, although part of that reaction was prompted by a communication error. The timing screens briefly displayed the message "Safety Car ending", but this later proved to be incorrect. The FIA subsequently clarified that the message should never have ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 10:00 AMToto Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
Toto Wolff joked that the 2021 race mattered a little more to Mercedes, but both he and George Russell believe the correct procedures were followed at Silverstone
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