Lando Norris spent six laps hoping the Safety Car wouldn't appear as it would have stopped him passing Oscar Piastri to win the British Grand Prix.
When Nico Hulkenberg's race engineer told him to pit, he stayed out. When told to stay out, Hulkenberg pitted - and put himself on course for the podium.
Lando Norris won at home but Nico Hulkenberg stole the show and another driver also impressed in the rain. Here's RaceFans' verdict on the field.
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Aston Martin explained why Fernando Alonso didn't get the benefit of the strategy which worked so well for his team mate, following his criticism on his radio.
Oscar Piastri admitted he never seriously expected McLaren to accept his request to swap their cars around after he fell behind his team mate due to a penalty.
Six drivers chose to start the British Grand Prix on slicks but rivals felt the decision made "no sense" as the track was so wet. Who was right?
Max Verstappen said Nico Hulkenberg's podium finish was "fantastic" and Charles Leclerc was stunned by the Sauber driver's achievement.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu said neither of his drivers was to blame for their collision but admitted "we executed a terrible race."
George Russell insisted his decision to switch to slick tyres before the start of the British Grand Prix was justified but team principal Toto Wolff is not convinced.
McLaren believe the stewards' decision to penalise Oscar Piastri was potentially influenced by rivals exaggerating their reactions to his driving.
Charles Leclerc said he apologised to Carlos Sainz Jnr for one of the two incidents involving the pair during the British Grand Prix.
Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost believes F1 should stick with current formula beyond 2020.
As the paddock enjoys its summer holiday, the Pitpass team dissect the first half of the season... and much more.
Volkswagen boss Jost Capito confirms this weekend's Rallye Deutschland marks his departure from company.
Jost Capito has confirmed he will soon start work at McLaren.
Esteban Ocon has not denied that his forthcoming nine-race stint at Manor is effectively an audition for a Renault race seat for 2017.
Malaysia's F1 chief has revealed that the Sepang circuit has undergone significant changes ahead of the 2016 race.
Plans to take F1 back to Las Vegas remain in the air for now.
Though it hasn't entirely given up on catching Force India, Toro Rosso faces late season pressure from McLaren.