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