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Red Bull never entertained option to copy Ferrari

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Max Verstappen has insisted Red Bull never entertained the idea of copying Ferrari's slipstream tactic in French Grand Prix qualifying. read more »

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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc Slipstream helped but wasn't crucial for French GP pole

over 4 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 990 views )

Charles Leclerc said the slipstream he picked up from his teammate in qualifying for the French Grand Prix was helpful but not the defining factor in taking pole position ahead... read more »

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Leclerc beats Verstappen to claim French GP pole position

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 897 views )

Charles Leclerc beat Max Verstappen to pole position for Formula 1's French Grand Prix during a strategic denouement to qualifying at Paul Ricard. Leclerc was assisted... read more »

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Perez: Red Bull engine problem cost me tow for final qualifying lap

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 877 views )

The Red Bull driver was delayed leaving his garage for the final Q3 laps due to an engine refuelling issue, meaning he was late leaving the garage with team-mate Max... read more »

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Leclerc ‘really, really’ hopes Sainz can lend a hand

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Charles Leclerc wants Carlos Sainz's help, Sainz wants Leclerc's slipstream. read more »

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Vettel warns F1 can't become too reliant on DRS for passing

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1065 views )

While F1's new 2022 cars have proved easier to follow each other in battle, the reduced slipstream effect has put a greater emphasis on the benefits gained by the Drag... read more »

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Vettel: F1 needs cars that allow non-DRS overtakes 

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 758 views )

Sebastian Vettel says Formula 1 needs to introduce a set of technical regulations that allow drivers to overtake without the use of DRS. This year, the cars have been... read more »

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Slipstreaming impacted by new rules, warns Russell

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 836 views )

Having already warned of the safety implications of porpoising, George Russell believes another effect of the rules overhaul is a reduced ability to slipstream rivals. read more »

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Russell: Reduced F1 slipstream effect could compromise passing

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 875 views )

After testing the new cars in Barcelona, drivers have reported that as planned the new aero package has made it easier to follow other cars through a corner and onto a... read more »

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Russell concerned over ‘substantially’ reduced slipstream with 2022 F1 cars

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1657 views )

George Russell has admitted concern after noticing a "substantially" reduced slipstream effect during the pre-season shakedown in Barcelona. This year, Formula 1 is... read more »

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Mercedes ‘never planned’ a slipstreaming strategy

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 695 views )

Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes "never planned" on having him slipstream Lewis Hamilton in qualifying as "usually it goes wrong" read more »

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"A lesson to learn" - Wolff admits after Red Bull's 'flawless' towing F1 tactics

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1372 views )

Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes has "a lesson to learn" after it was out-foxed in Formula 1 qualifying by Red Bull who used Sergio Perez to give Max Verstappen a... read more »

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"Nicely executed" F1 tow doesn't explain full gap to Hamilton - Verstappen

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1328 views )

Max Verstappen believes he gained one-tenth from Sergio Perez's slipstream on his first run of Q3 in Formula 1 qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »

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Wolff commends "flawless" Red Bull strategy after blistering Verstappen pole

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1273 views )

Mercedes team principal commended Red Bull's "flawless" use of the slipstream during qualifying after Max Verstappen took a sensational pole position in Abu Dhabi. read more »

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Verstappen beats Hamilton to claim Abu Dhabi pole

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 779 views )

Max Verstappen stormed to pole position for Formula 1's title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, ahead of championship rival Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen clocked a time of... read more »

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Wolff: Both drivers could have done with moving left

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 716 views )

Valtteri Bottas should have moved "left" to block Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton should have done the same to get the slipstream in Mexico. read more »

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Why Norris ignored McLaren wish to test Mexico slipstream

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 898 views )

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has explained why Lando Norris went against his team's wishes to test a manufactured slipstream with Daniel Ricciardo in first... read more »

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F1 team bosses call for safer solution to Monza qualifying issues

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1006 views )

As the value of a slipstream is so high at the high-speed track, qualifying sessions at Monza have always been fraught as drivers battle for track position to get a tow from... read more »

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Horner: Perez lost half a second giving Verstappen a tow in Q3

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1010 views )

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner says Sergio Perez missed out on half a second in lap time due to not having a slipstream at the end of Q3. The Mexican was the first to... read more »

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Aston Martin, Alpine fined for Italian GP qualifying pitlane incident

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 878 views )

With the slipstream so important for a quick lap around Monza, teams were eager in Friday evening's session to try to stay close together to maximise the tow.It meant that... read more »

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Why Turn 3's Fibonacci angles could make it Zandvoort standout

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1604 views )

With overtaking at a premium, the decision to create a flat-out 18-degree banked turn has at least offered the slimmest of chances that drivers can pick up a slipstream in the... read more »

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Sainz: McLaren one of the most difficult cars to overtake

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1759 views )

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz believes the McLaren MCL35M is one of the most difficult cars to overtake after he failed to pass Daniel Ricciardo during the British Grand Prix.... read more »

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Bottas seeking answers after ‘really weird’ Baku deficit

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1041 views )

Valtteri Bottas says he is searching for answers after a slump in performance throughout the course of Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend. Bottas struggled for... read more »

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Raikkonen blames 'slipstream effect' for crash with Alfa Romeo team-mate

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1389 views )

Kimi Raikkonen has blamed the 'slipstream effect' for the collision with team-mate Antonio Giovinazzi that wrecked his Portuguese Grand Prix. read more »

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Giovinazzi critical of Mazepin not respecting qualifying etiquette

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 887 views )

While drivers try to leave each other space to start their qualifying laps, Mazepin tagged himself into Giovinazzi's slipstream on the run down to the start/finish line -... read more »