Belgian Grand Prix (2021)

[{"text":"Because of rain and the track being wet the start was delayed by more than 3 hours. The max race duration was overruled and extended to 4 h by the stewards.","refs":[]},{"text":"Perez crashed his car pre-race. Because of the delayed start, the mechanics could fix his car and he could start from the pits (in the last place).","refs":[{"link":"https://youtu.be/MjmywbEfzk0?t=23","title":"Video of the crash"}]},{"text":"The race took only place 2 laps behind the safety car making this race the shortest race in F1 history. Because the distance was under 75 % of the planned laps the points get halved. Many fans critizise the 2 laps behind the safety car with the argument that when no racing took place no points should be given.","refs":[{"link":"https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.belgium-grand-prix-facts-and-stats-spa-marathon-produces-shortest-race-in-f1.7JD88YVWwhEFiHYClastlw.html","title":"Belgium Grand Prix facts & stats: Spa marathon produces shortest race in F1 history"},{"link":"https://theathletic.com/2796982/2021/08/29/belgian-grand-prix-the-shortest-race-in-f1-history-is-long-on-controversy-and-championship-implications/","title":"Belgian Grand Prix: The shortest race in F1 history is long on controversy and championship implications"}]}]