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One of the problems these days is also that the race director relies heavily on the real-time feedback from drivers for information on the evolution of track conditions. That in itself isn't a problem - the drivers are still better-placed than anybody else to judge on a track's grip levels - but that opens the door for drivers giving feedback that suit themselves and their teams according to their own chances of getting a good result. We only get to hear a small percentage of radio communications being voiced so we can't be sure that all the drivers at Silverstone were as keen to get racing as it sounded after a few laps.

  Teams and drivers aren't stupid and they are aware of the strengths and weaknesses of rival cars. If driver A is aware that the car of driver B is more prone at losing tyre temperature quickly he'll be keen to see the safety-car maintained. If another driver is a bit behind in WDC standings he'll be anxious to get racing as there's a bigger chance a rival might spin off, and so on.

  Self-interest always takes precedence n the end.