Silverstone ends in boos as British Grand Prix finishes behind safety car after Max Verstappen crashes out with five laps to go – handing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc his first win at historic circuit

Charles Leclerc celebrated his first triumph at Silverstone after Sunday’s pulsating British Grand Prix was forced to end behind a safety car, prompting boos from fans who were denied a thrilling finish.

Leclerc, who led for most of the 2021 British Grand Prix but was eventually overtaken by his now Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton, had good fortune on his side this weekend as Silverstone’s final laps ended in a procession.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen forced a late yellow flag and safety car after crashing out of the race with just five laps to go, prompting Ferrari’s pair to come into the pits and prepare for a late tussle for first place.

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