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

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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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

( 1038 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

( 739 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

( 811 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

( 857 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

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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

( 680 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

( 1342 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

( 1304 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

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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

( 757 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

( 684 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

( 876 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 969 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 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 992 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 856 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1585 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

( 1746 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

( 1025 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

( 1365 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

( 865 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 »

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Video: Monza’s Qualifying Chaos | 2020 Italian Grand Prix

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1085 views )

Things got heated as drivers squabbled for position in qualifying to gain that all-important slipstream at F1's temple of speed. For more F1® videos, visit... read more »

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Why Bottas opted against using Hamilton's tow in F1 qualifying

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1240 views )

Valtteri Bottas has explained why he opted not to run in Mercedes F1 teammate Lewis Hamilton's slipstream during Italian GP qualifying. read more »

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Drivers reminded over track etiquette ahead of F1 qualifying

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1015 views )

Formula 1 drivers have been reminded that they faced a grid penalty if found to be driving too slowly, or erratically, during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix. The... read more »