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Wolff supports FIA's late safety car decision at British Grand Prix

ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:46 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Wolff supports FIA's late safety car decision at British Grand Prix

Summary

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed support for the FIA's race control decision regarding the late safety car situation at the British Grand Prix. His comments come amid discussions reminiscent of the controversies surrounding the 2021 title decider in Abu Dhabi. Wolff believes the FIA made the correct choice in handling the situation, emphasizing the importance of correct judgment in race management. The British Grand Prix is currently taking place, and reactions to the safety car decision may influence future discussions in the sport.

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Key Details

•Wolff calls FIA's decision the right call amid safety car confusion.
•Comparisons are drawn to the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix incident.
•The British Grand Prix is underway as reactions to the call develop.
•Wolff emphasizes the importance of proper judgment in race control.

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12:08 PMESPN F1 — Wolff on SC: 'Good the FIA made that call'

What they're saying

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said the FIA's race control made "the right call" over the late safety car confusion at the British Grand Prix after comparisons were drawn with Formula 1's infamous 2021 title decider in Abu Dhabi.
— ESPN F1by Laurence Edmondson

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