Lewis Hamilton puts FIA decision under scrutiny in call for F1 rule change

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has added his voice to calls for the FIA to introduce a rule change that would require red flags to be issued instead of allowing Formula 1 races to finish behind the safety car. The debate was sparked after the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone concluded under safety car conditions following a late incident involving Red Bull's Max Verstappen, leaving many fans frustrated. Hamilton made his comments ahead of or during the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa on July 16, 2026.