Slipstreaming Explained #slipstream #scienceexplained | Global Cycling Network

Late brake full send 😵 A slipstream, also known as drafting, is a racing technique where a driver closely follows another car to take advantage of reduced air resistance. As the lead car moves at high speed, it cuts through the air, creating a low-pressure “slipstream” behind it. When a trailing car enters this area, it faces less aerodynamic drag, allowing it to gain speed with reduced throttle effort and sometimes slingshot past the lead car. In Formula 1 and other high-speed motorsports, dri