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Red Bull feared it would be "extremely hard to get Mercedes" before executing tow trick

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Sergio Perez has revealed Red Bull believed it would be "extremely hard to get Mercedes" in qualifying before landing a crucial pole position for the title-deciding... read more »

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Abu Dhabi GP: Qualifying team notes - Mercedes

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 541 views )

On days like today, you have to take it like it is, it's 1-0 to them, they got the tyres in the perfect window in the last run, the tow functioned flawlessly and... read more »

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Mercedes 'never discussed' crucial Verstappen-style tow - Hamilton

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 753 views )

Lewis Hamilton has confirmed he and Mercedes 'never discussed' attempting a tow during qualifying that played a key role in landing Max Verstappen pole position for... read more »

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

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1057 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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Horner says "insane" driving, not tow, behind Verstappen's F1 Abu Dhabi GP pole

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1179 views )

Verstappen appeared to have been on the backfoot in pace terms compared to title rival Lewis Hamilton through the first two qualifying stages at the Yas Marina circuit.But a... read more »

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Verstappen: Perez tow not main factor in pole effort

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 650 views )

Max Verstappen praised Sergio Perez for their team work during Abu Dhabi qualifying but says the tow he received was not the determining factor in his pole position. Verstappen... read more »

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Hamilton had 'no answer' to Verstappen's pace in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 935 views )

Verstappen pulled off a brilliant effort in his first run in Q3 to deliver a lap that was half a second clear of everyone else - although it was slightly helped by a tow from... read more »

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Penalised Hamilton heads Verstappen in Sao Paulo practice

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 744 views )

Lewis Hamilton headed title rival Max Verstappen during Friday practice for Formula 1's Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos. Verstappen led the way for most of the session,... read more »

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Tsunoda had "good chat" with Red Bull about Mexico Q3 incident

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1044 views )

After giving AlphaTauri team-mate Pierre Gasly a tow in the final run of Q3, Tsunoda tried to get out of the way of Perez and Verstappen as both were closing during their last... read more »

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Mercedes strategist explains what went wrong at Mexico start

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 878 views )

Mercedes chief strategist, James Vowles has explained how Valtteri Bottas' botched start meant he was unable to give a planned tow to his teammate, before compounding his... read more »

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Mercedes explains tow plan for Hamilton into Mexico Turn 1

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 719 views )

After trailing Red Bull in practice, Mercedes turned the tables by taking a front row lockout in qualifying as Bottas pipped Hamilton to pole.But Verstappen managed to sweep... read more »

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Verstappen felt "really on the edge" with Mexico F1 Turn 1 pass

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 985 views )

Verstappen extended his lead at the top of the drivers' championship by scoring his ninth win of the season at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on Sunday, finishing 16... read more »

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Hamilton's plan to defend Verstappen's Mexico start line tow

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 932 views )

Lewis Hamilton has explained he and pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas need to "work as a team" to negate the powerful tow Max Verstappen will enjoy at the start of the... read more »

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Seidl on why Norris rejected call to tow Ricciardo

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 931 views )

Rather than outright rejecting to give his team-mate a tow, Andreas Seidl said Lando Norris towed Daniel Ricciardo a lap later than anticipated. read more »

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Leclerc's Turkish GP third on F1 grid came despite "tricky" set-up

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1116 views )

Although Saturday's track action took place in damp but drying conditions, Ferrari elected to commit to a race biased set-up on Leclerc's car that will help boost his... read more »

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F1 team bosses call for safer solution to Monza qualifying issues

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 844 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 sacrificed 0.5s towing Verstappen in Monza F1 qualifying

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 988 views )

Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has praised Sergio Perez for "sacrificing half a second" by giving his teammate Max Verstappen a tow during Italian Grand... read more »

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Perez ‘sacrificed half a second’ to help Verstappen

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 758 views )

Red Bull boss Christian Horner said Sergio Perez gave up half a second in providing a vital tow to team-mate Max Verstappen. 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

( 810 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

( 742 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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Horner praises Perez "sacrificing half a second" for Verstappen tow

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1448 views )

In the deciding Q3 shootout at Monza, Perez left the pitlane ahead of Verstappen to provide the Dutchman with a crucial tow that compromised his own result in the process.The... read more »

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F1 Dutch GP: Verstappen tops final practice from Bottas and Hamilton

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1238 views )

The Red Bull driver enjoyed a tow through the last sector to deliver a mighty 1m09.623s, which was the only lap to break the 1m10s barrier and he ran a full 0.556s clear at the... read more »

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Bottas happy to give Hamilton a tow in F1 British GP qualifying: "We're a team"

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1067 views )

Valtteri Bottas was happy to play the team game in Formula 1 qualifying at Silverstone as teammate Lewis Hamilton benefitted from a tow on his lap to secure pole position for... read more »

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Verstappen not impressed giving Norris a tow

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 970 views )

Christian Horner revealed that Max Verstappen's annoyance over team radio after qualifying on pole came as a result of offering a tow to Lando Norris. read more »

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Ferrari executed clever plan to take Baku pole

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 743 views )

Ferrari planned to gain a tow from Lewis Hamilton as they went for pole position in Baku - and with Charles Leclerc they succeeded. read more »