Why Monza F1 qualifying has moved away from chaotic slipstream bonanza

The Italian GP has been the scene of many chaotic qualifying sessions in F1’s recent past, with drivers playing a game of chicken trying to position themselves for a strong slipstream on Monza’s long straights.

The situation got completely out of hand in 2019, when drivers were very reluctant to be the first across the line, and therefore not benefitting from a draft while aiding their rivals.

In 2019’s Q3, only McLaren’s Carlos Sainz and…