Almighty Athlete Chapter 225: Drive on the road

The name Zhang Guan is obviously a familiar and unfamiliar name for sports reporters. As a sports reporter, the first thing you have to experience is that the name “Zhang Guan” dangles in front of your eyes. Shake it, appear on one report after another, and grab headlines several times from time to time.

So when the reporters saw the name, they no longer paid attention to other information. What are the names of CEO Nick Frye, technical director Zander, and aerodynamics director Big Gees?" The sensational effect of the words "Zhang Guan".

The editorial department of a racing magazine.

"Zhang Guan? Is it really the Zhang Guan? Do you say it will be a person with the same name?" the editor asked, looking at the information displayed by the computer on the Power China team.

The following editor said immediately: "This possibility is not ruled out. There are so many people in China, and the names of Chinese people are relatively simple. There are probably two people with the same name."

"I heard that even Chinese characters can be represented by the same letter in Chinese characters, so this name is the same as Zhang Guan in our opinion, but it may be two in Chinese. A different name." Another editor also said.

"We still cannot rule out the possibility of being Zhang Guan. Although we do not yet know the specific price of the Honda team, but according to the Zhang Guan's worth, we should have the strength to acquire the Honda team." We have to confirm, we have to confirm whether this is Zhang Guan or not, I don’t want to send an oolong fake news."

"Editor-in-chief!" At this moment, another editor in the editorial department hurried in and said, "The editor-in-chief, the team of Zhang Guan brokers has officially released the message, Zhang Guan and Ross Brown The Honda team was acquired, and detailed information will be disclosed in tomorrow's press conference."

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Zhuge Wenbo sat on the rostrum, smiling and answering reporters’ questions.

"Is the Zhang Guan acquired by the team is the "China Power" team announced on the website of the International Automobile Federation?" The reporter asked with his hand raised.

Zhuge Wenbo had already prepared the speech. He said that the Zhang Guan and the Brown team jointly acquired by Mr. Ross-Brown, the name of the new team is'China Power', and the China Power Team will participate in the new season. Formula one game. "

"The name of this team is "Power of China" team, is it a Formula One team belonging to China?" Another reporter asked

"Yes, there is a new team of fresh blood added to the Formula One race! This is the first Chinese team in the Formula One family! It is also the first time that the Chinese are Enter the world's top competition in Formula One." Zhuge Wenbo replied.

The next reporter immediately raised his hand: “So, has Force China considered using drivers from China? As far as I know, no driver in China has ever participated in the Formula One race.”

Zhuge Wenbo nodded: "Of course, I believe that in the near future, the China Force team will definitely have a driver from China! The first official driver from China will also be welcomed in Formula One! "

"We know that last year, the Indian consortium acquired the Spyker team and formed the Force India team. However, this new team failed to obtain a point in the last season's race, and the results are at the bottom. Will China Power Is the team confident of earning a point in the new season? Or is it the primary goal to be able to complete the race?" the next reporter asked.

"Get points? This reporter friend is obviously too small to look at us! We want more than just points, our goal is to get on the podium and even fight for the championship!" Zhuge Wenbo is very much Solemnly said.

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"Come to the podium? Would you like to fight for the championship? What a joke! Who do they think they are? Ferrari or McLaren? A team that is almost going bankrupt, even wants to be a Formula One leader The podium is really ridiculous! Not to mention a Chinese team, the Chinese can’t even make a decent car! It has to be said that the current threshold for Formula One is really low, first India, then China, Maybe one day, Antarctic penguins will come to participate in Formula One!" A famous British racing commentator updated his blog.

And what another expert in racing said in an interview: "Although Zhang Guan has made remarkable achievements in other sports, there is a saying that it is like a line of mountains! In the current one In Formula One races, large teams have monopolized the podium, and it is difficult for small teams to earn points. We can refer to the Force India team that just entered this event last year. The entire team has invested more than 100 million US dollars, but even None of the points have been exchanged, which also highlights the cruelty of the sport. So I suggest that Zhang Guan should not give too much hope to the new team’s performance. The new season should go as far as possible to complete the goal of the race. , Instead of fantasizing on the podium and winning the championship!"

One of the two professionals spoke fiercely, while the other expressed relatively euphemistically, but the meaning they expressed was the same, that is, they did not like this new "Power of China" team at all, which actually It also represents the idea of ​​ordinary car fans.

It is obviously impossible for a new team to enter Formula One and want to be on the podium in the first season. The goal of the new team should be how to adapt to the pace of the Formula One race as soon as possible and get as many matches as possible. As for the podium, at least two or three seasons before it is eligible to consider this kind of thing.

In Europe, where Formula One is most prevalent, people’s attention to the China Power Team has only lasted for a day or two, and no one feels that a new team can bring any change to today’s Formula One race. The Formula One in the new season is still the phenomenon of Ferrari and McLaren competing for hegemony.

It was at this time that Zhang Guan arrived in the UK and he was going to participate in his first car test.

It is a little more than three weeks before the start of the Formula 1 race, but Zhang Guan has not yet obtained a super driver’s license of the International Automobile Federation, so in the next time, he must drive a Formula One Race car, run 300 kilometers, and then deliver the relevant data to the International Automobile Federation.

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Silverstone Speedway, United Kingdom.

This used to be a military airport during World War II, and it was also the first time the Formula 1 World Championship was held.

Zhang Guan wears a racing suit and stands in front of Ross Brown.

"Zhang, to be honest, I really don’t recommend you to use Silverstone as the test location. Silverstone is a high-speed track. It has a long straight track and high-speed corners. It requires a lot of courage. Even Schumacher broke his leg here... Actually, this kind of test can be carried out at our own test site." Ross Brown persuaded, he was actually very worried about the level of Zhang Guan Whether you can drive a Formula One car.

"I know, so I have to choose the Silverstone track, so that the data ran out can convince the International Automobile Federation, I hope to get a super driver's license earlier." Zhang Guan showed a worried expression , And then said: "Okay, Mr. Brown, take me to see our car!"

A white racing car is placed in the maintenance area.

Ross Brown came with Zhang Guan and pointed to this car and said: "This is the ra108 race car of Honda last year. The engine is ra808e, the 2.4-liter displacement v8 engine, and the tires are Princeton. ."

"I thought you would give me a new car this year!" Zhang Guan said with a smile.

"I'm very sorry, even if you are the big boss of the team, but I still can't give you the new car, I have to consider it for the team as a whole." Ross Brown owed and said. His subtext is obviously worried that Zhang Guan will crash the new car.

"Brown, I believe that after today, you will surely hand me the new car with confidence." Zhang Guan said with a smile.

The two went over and Ross Brown started to introduce the two cars.

"This is Jenson Button’s car last year. Button is 182 cm tall and 10 cm shorter than you, so if you go in there may be a little more crowded, but there should be no impact on driving. Below The throttle is on the right and the brake is on the left. Most formula drivers are accustomed to stepping on the throttle and brake with two feet respectively. This way the reaction will be faster and more comfortable, but may be different from many people’s. Different driving habits."

Ross Brown picked up the steering wheel, and then said: "This is the clutch paddle, this is the shift paddle, the number above is how many gears you are in. You don’t need to press the clutch when shifting in Formula One Yes, but you need a clutch when you start. This is the cruise mode, which is the fuel-saving mode. This is the engine mapper button, progress speed limiter button, radio communication button, differential button, traction control button, and this, you Will definitely be used, the drink button."

"Drinks? How many?" Zhang Guan asked.

"In the past, some teams would not be equipped with drinks in order to save weight, but now that the technology is advanced, everyone does not care about the one or two pounds. All cars will be equipped with drinks. Our cars It is equipped with 500 ml of beverage, and other teams should be similar." Ross Brown said.

"Well, let me try it first!" Zhang Guan got on the car.

"You drive a few laps slowly to get used to it, our people will drive that car and follow you, pay attention to keep the radio talking." Ross Brown pointed at the two suvs behind, except for each suv In addition to the driver, there are three other staff members, all of whom are wearing maintenance fees, and each person is holding a fire extinguisher in his hand.

"As for! It made me look like I was about to crash." Zhang Guan sighed helplessly and boarded the car.

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The Honda ra108 passed the exit of the maintenance area and entered the track.

Ross Brown picked up the walkie-talkie and said to the two suvs following the car: "You follow up behind, I don't want the team boss to have any accidents when they test the car!"

On the track, Zhang Guan is fully familiar with the operation of this car.

It all depends on the learned Schumacher experience book. Although the steering wheel layout of each team is different, the basic functions are similar, so as long as you are familiar with the location of the case, Moreover, most of the buttons on the steering wheel are just some function buttons, and the main use in driving is to increase or decrease the gear and the accelerator brake under the foot.

"Zhang, don't worry, you can adapt slowly." Brown's voice sounded from the headphones.

"I think I've gotten used to it. You can help me time the next lap," Zhang Guan said, and started to accelerate.

"Slower, slower! You're only at Turn 12, Turn 15 and Turn 16 in front are continuous hairpin turns, and the hardest part of Silverstone, don't drive so fast, get familiar first What about the track!" Ross Brown said anxiously.

"Relax, Brown, I have no problem, the entire track has been carved into my heart." Zhang Guan said.

In Zhang Guan's speech, the car had already passed turn 14 and drove towards turn 15.

Everyone’s heart hangs on the scene. For a formal f1 driver, it’s not much to pass a continuous issuance curve, but for a Zhang Guan who is driving Formula 1 for the first time, the continuous issuance curve may The most difficult place to pass. Newcomers usually pass at the lowest speed when they pass the continuous hairpin for the first time.

"How did he drive so fast!" Ross Brown's forehead was already sweating~ IndoMTL.com~ He raised the intercom and said to the two suvs following the car: "Please pay attention, be ready to step forward Rescue, ambulance, stretcher, get ready!"

However, the next second, someone beside Ross Brown exclaimed: "He's gone!"

Ross Brown raised his head and the screen showed that Zhang Guan had already passed turn 15, but there was still turn 16 waiting in front of him.

"The turning speed is so fast! This turning speed is the standard of an active F1 driver! When I go back, I have to adjust the video of the corner to see how he passed." , Zhang Guan has already run through corner 16.

Ross Brown took a breath.

Turn right ahead of turn 17, and behind turn 17 is the big straight before the finish line.

"He is going to pass the timer, are we going to start timing him?" the staff asked.

Brown hesitated for a while, and finally said: "Ready to time!" (To be continued.)