Silverstone delivers a finish for the ages — and a stewards' decision still being argued about

Three drivers within half a second on the final lap, and one bold call may yet be reviewed.

Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone produced one of the closest and most contentious finishes in the modern era of Formula One, with three drivers separated by less than half a second crossing the line.

The result will be remembered as much for a single stewards' decision in the closing laps — a five-second penalty awarded for a contentious overtake that very nearly cost the eventual winner his lead.

Team principals on both sides have lodged formal queries, and the matter will be reviewed by race officials this week.

For the home crowd, the spectacle was almost beside the point. The roar that greeted a British driver's podium finish was audible, locals say, from miles away.

Next stop: a swift turnaround before the Hungarian Grand Prix.