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F1MATHS: The telemetry analysis confirms Verstappen's gain due to Hadjar's slipstream
F1 Grand Prix, GP Belgium, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Max Verstappen's claim that Isack Hadjar's slipstream elevated him from a potential third-row start to the front row in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying is supported by telemetry analysis. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis. Red Bull used Hadjar strategically in Q3 after the Frenchman, who was already destined to start from the back of the grid because of power unit penalties, reached the final phase of qualifying to provide Verstappen with a tow. The tactic proved decisive, with Verstappen securing second on the grid behind Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli. After qualifying, Verstappen praised the...
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