The FIA has explained a “software error” caused the controversial end to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, with the safety car initially called in for a final-lap shootout before the decision was reversed.

After Max Verstappen crashed with six laps to go, the safety car was deployed, which triggered a frantic finish to the Silverstone race.

Once Verstappen’s Red Bull was recovered from ...[Keep reading](https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/fia-explains-safety-car-finish-at-f1-british-gp/10836645/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk)