About this episode

The episode reviews the controversial finish of the 2026 British GP, highlighting Leclerc's win and the FIA's safety car decision.

Charles Leclerc delivered Ferrari's 250th race win, but it's the FIA's farcical safety car finish that everyone's talking about. In this episode, Tom and Chris dig into the safety car controversy that ended the race under caution despite fans being told a final lap was coming, the FIA president's awkward driver parade cameo, and a controversial track-limits penalty for Antonelli. Then it's onto the race itself: Leclerc's much-needed win, Russell's home podium, Antonelli's reliability heartbreak, and Verstappen's rear-end snap at Stowe that ended his race early. Plus Drive of the Day, Move of the Day, and this week's Predictions League and Fantasy results. ⏱ Chapters0:00 Intro 0:40 WTF: Silverstone's safety car finish controversy15:11 WTF: MBS's Lego kart parade drama20:13 WTF: Antonelli's track limits penalty & Sainz's harsh call26:53 Race review: Leclerc ends his drought with Ferrari's 250th win33:56 Mercedes: Russell's stellar recovery & Antonelli's bad luck38:01 Red Bull nightmare: Verstappen's spin and retirement42:49 Midfield battle: RB, Alpine, Williams & Cadillac's new livery45:19 Drive of the Day & Move of the Day49:11 Predictions League & Fantasy…

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