THE STORY
On August 29, 2021, the Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps was severely impacted by heavy rain, leading to a race that lasted only three laps behind the safety car. Despite minimal on-track action, the FIA awarded half points to the top ten finishers, with Max Verstappen declared the winner. This decision sparked significant debate regarding the fairness and integrity of the race results.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
FIA, Belgian Grand Prix
WHY IT MATTERS
The event highlighted the challenges of awarding points in races with minimal competitive laps, prompting discussions about potential revisions to Formula 1's point allocation rules for such scenarios.