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Video: What is a Tow, and Why is it Vital at Monza? | Tech Talk | 2020 Italian Grand Prix

over 4 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1361 views )

Slipstreaming. It's a simple concept, but why is it so powerful at F1's temple of speed in Monza? Join Sam Collins for a primer on how aerodynamic tows work. Check... read more »

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Hamilton fears repeat of qualifying traffic "nightmare" for Italian GP

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 904 views )

Lewis Hamilton fears there will be a repeat of the traffic "nightmare" from 2019 in qualifying at Monza tomorrow, with drivers bunching up in an effort to get a tow read more »

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FP1: Bottas leads Hamilton as Italian GP weekend kicks off

over 4 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 664 views )

Valtteri Bottas set the fastest time in first practice at Monza, helped by a tow from his Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton. The Finn's best time was more than 2 tenths... read more »

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Hamilton chose ‘clear air’ over tow train

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 554 views )

Lewis Hamilton said he decided to be at the front of the pack in Q3 at the Belgian Grand Prix for "clear air", rather than search for a tow. read more »

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Hamilton "wanted clean air" in Spa F1 qualifying despite "small" tow advantage

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1053 views )

Lewis Hamilton was determined he "just wanted clean air" to blitz Formula 1 qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix, despite acknowledging a "small gain" from... read more »

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United States GP: Practice team notes - Mercedes

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 795 views )

Valtteri was a little bit less fortunate than Lewis and didn't get the nice favourable tow that Lewis did on his fast lap, but he looked swift enough on the long runs. read more »

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Verstappen: Gap to Hamilton smaller without tow effect

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 829 views )

Max Verstappen reckons Lewis Hamilton's pace advantage during Friday practice for the United States Grand Prix was exaggerated by gaining from a slipstream. read more »

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Hamilton sets FP2 pace in Austin

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 778 views )

Lewis Hamilton edges out Charles Leclerc in FP2, albeit courtesy of a tow from Robert Kubica, as bumps and track limit sensors add to the fun and games. read more »

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FP2: Hamilton fastest…with the aid of Kubica

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 686 views )

Lewis Hamilton topped FP2 at the Circuit of The Americas, but potentially showed the value of the tow to others ahead of qualifying on Saturday. read more »

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Leclerc: ‘The tactic was me giving the slipstream’

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 767 views )

Charles Leclerc said there was a pre-arranged tactic for him to give Sebastian Vettel a tow down to Turn 2 at the Russian Grand Prix. read more »

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Berger warns Vettel: You can never rely on Leclerc

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 992 views )

Angered by Charles Leclerc not giving him a tow in qualifying for the Italian GP, Gerhard Berger has warned Sebastian Vettel to "never" rely on his team-mate. read more »

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Video: Tow Comparison | 2019 Italian Grand Prix

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1009 views )

What exactly is the tow, and how much does it boost performance? Here, watch how Sebastian Vettel helps team mate Charles Leclerc to a crucial time advantage during... read more »

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Hulkenberg: We were all going slow for the tow

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 685 views )

Reprimanded for his antics in qualifying for the Italian GP, Nico Hulkenberg admits the drivers were "all going slow" given that the tow is worth "half a... read more »

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‘Dangerous tow game won’t stop until someone crashes’

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 726 views )

Lewis Hamilton has warned the F1 drivers will continue to play the farcical tow game that ruined qualifying at Monza, at least until such a time as someone crashes. read more »

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Hulkenberg: 0.5s tow reason for Monza scenes, FIA continues inquiry

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 818 views )

Renault's Nico Hulkenberg believes a 0.5s tow boost was to blame for Formula 1's qualifying shamble at Monza, as the FIA begins to summon drivers as it investigates... read more »

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Leclerc: Ferrari won't sacrifice one car to gain tow advantage

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1144 views )

Charles Leclerc hints Ferrari will not use tow tactics during qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix and damage the chances of one of its drivers read more »

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Bottas: Mercedes needs "perfect tow" for Monza pole shot

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1058 views )

Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes will need to pull off the "perfect tow" in Italian Grand Prix qualifying to have a chance of challenging F1 rival Ferrari for pole position. read more »

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Mercedes predict more ‘tripping’ in Monza qualy

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 859 views )

Formula 1 can expect another traffic jam of annoyed drivers in qualifying at Monza with Mercedes saying the drivers will chase the tow as they did at Spa. read more »

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Vettel: 'Messy' search for Q3 tow was "lose-lose" tactic

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1196 views )

Sebastian Vettel concedes seeking the benefit of a slipstream during qualifying for F1's Belgian Grand Prix ended up being a "lose-lose" tactic. read more »

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Bottas leads Mercedes one-two in Spain FP2

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 559 views )

Valtteri Bottas continues to set the pace for Mercedes in Spain, with teammate Lewis Hamilton in tow. read more »

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Max Verstappen: "From fourth we can still fight for the race"

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1038 views )

Max Verstappen was pleased to be so competitive in Qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix but thought he could have fought for pole position if he'd received a tow down... read more »

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Vettel Bemoans Lack of Tow after Missing out on Front Row in Baku

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 761 views )

Sebastian Vettel still feels Ferrari will be able to do something on race day in Azerbaijan but will have to start from the second row of the grid. read more »

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Vital tow landed Bottas Azerbaijan pole

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 670 views )

Valtteri Bottas has credited his pole position in Baku to a vital tow he got on his final qualifying lap. read more »

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Verstappen expected Ferrari "to be miles ahead"

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 954 views )

Max Verstappen says Red Bull's qualifying estimations put Ferrari "miles ahead" of the rest of the F1 grid but regrets not having a tow on the long straight... read more »

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Vettel 'sort of regrets' not gambling on Q3 tow boost

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1044 views )

Sebastian Vettel felt there was more to gain in Q3 as Mercedes ended up being a "bit quicker" in Azerbaijan GP qualifying.  read more »