a ruota

close behind

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close behind Often used for following closely, especially in racing or cycling. In ruota a ruota, it means side by side, wheel to wheel.
IT: Il ciclista pedala a ruota del suo compagno.
EN: The cyclist rides close behind his teammate.

Ti seguo a ruota.

I’m right behind you.

— Send Help (2026)

Verstappen e Leclerc, ruota a ruota!

Verstappen and Leclerc, wheel to wheel!

— F1 - Il film (2025)

Testa a testa, ruota a ruota, una gara epica a chiudere la stagione.

Head to head, wheel to wheel, an epic race to close the season.

— F1 - Il film (2025)