Did F1 miss trick with British GP safety-car finish? - Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
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Notable Quotes
"'It's not great for the fans that are here around the track. In the helmet, I was kind of happy that there was not a restart to keep that win.'"
— Charles Leclerc , Athlete
"'Of course it's a shame for any race to finish under the safety car. But then you go back to Abu Dhabi '21, and that is just how racing goes.'"
— George Russell , Athlete
Key People
Charles Leclerc is a Monegasque racing driver competing in Formula 1 for Ferrari.
George Russell is a British Formula 1 racing driver currently racing for Mercedes.
Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula 1 racing driver competing for Mercedes.
Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver and a multiple-time Formula 1 World Champion.
Max Verstappen is a Dutch racing driver and the reigning Formula 1 World Champion.
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BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
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