P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton said he’d be willing to help Charles Leclerc with a Monza qualifying tow – but Ferrari didn’t take him up on it
“Ferrari decided against using Lewis Hamilton to tow Charles Leclerc to pole position at the Italian Grand Prix due to Hamilton’s grid penalty and the need to focus on tire work.
Despite the potential benefits of a slipstream in the competitive field, Ferrari opted not to sacrifice one car’s lap time for the sake of the other.
While Leclerc felt compromised by not getting a perfect tow, he acknowledged that maximizing their result was key in such a close fight.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur explained that the team prioritized their own pace and tire preparation over the risky tow tactics.
The decision not to utilize the slipstream may be revisited, but the team believes they made the right choice in putting both drivers in a positive mood for the race.”
