"Xiangbei-kun, are you planning to push on your second practice lap?"
Feeling that Chen Xiangbei was particularly earnest in warming up the tires this ti, Sawano Hiroyuki sensed sothing and inquired through the TR communication.
"Yes, I’m planning to experint with the simulator data while the track is less crowded."
As one of the most classic circuits within the F1 paddock, Spa’s tuning solutions have been thoroughly explored over the years.
Adjustnts that can be made are essentially taking into account the characteristics of the car, the driver’s habits, and the track environnt.
F3 is a standardized racing series, with consistent characteristics and performance, so that can be overlooked.
Regarding the driving habits, Chen Xiangbei has been on the simulator more than a thousand tis in the past half month.
Out of a twelve-hour training ti, apart from four hours of fitness and rest, the remaining eight hours are basically spent in the simulator cockpit.
As for the track environnt, the variables are not significant, rely choosing between soft tires and ultra-soft tires.
No F3 driver would use dium or hard tires in a fifteen-lap stint when a pit stop is mandated.
Chen Xiangbei has now switched to ultra-soft tires, which heats up faster and offers better grip.
Of course, the cost is a surprisingly short lifespan when pushing at full speed.
But with just one lap push being sufficient, Chen Xiangbei is fully confident that he can reach the limit of the Spa Circuit in the shortest ti!
Spa Circuit is 7.004 kiloters long, making it one of the longer tracks in the F1 circuit.
The current pole position record in F1 is held by Kimi Raikkonen at 1 minute 43.576 seconds.
While the F3 pole position record is held by Hamilton at 2 minutes 05.241 seconds.
"Watch out for safety."
Sawano Hiroyuki understood Chen Xiangbei’s character and was aware of the lap tis of the Chinese kid on the simulator, thus he didn’t offer any persuasion.
Just gave a reminder about safety issues, as risk increases alongside speed.
"Received."
During Chen Xiangbei’s tire warming process, FIA official comntator Jas had already started his live comntary.
"Ladies and gentlen, the racer from China, Bei, is the first to hit the track, currently doing his warm-up lap."
"As the official comntator for the Renault series, I know racer Bei better than most. This arrogant Chinese kid taking the lead is sure to surprise everyone!"
Jas is practically an "old friend" of Chen Xiangbei, though the two do not know each other and have never t.
But he has watched every step of Chen Xiangbei’s growth in European racing.
He can be said to be the first European besides the Dream Racing team mbers to notice Chen Xiangbei, believing in his ability to create miracles even when the outside world was skeptical!
"Jas, what do you an by a surprise?"
The comntator guest Klas beside him questioned.
The influence of the Renault Formula series is ultimately limited, besides Chen Xiangbei has only competed in two races.
As for the Grand Prix, the prestige is unquestionable, but it’s far away in China’s Ao Island, where most European racing professionals cannot witness it firsthand.
Things heard compared to things seen have a fundantally different impact on people.
Additionally, Klas, being an F1 comntator, has witnessed the planet’s most elite speeds and drivers, thus an "F3 surprise" in his eyes is akin to child’s play.
"Bei at least making the top three in this practice session."
Hearing Jas’ words, Klas smirked faintly.
Pre-booking a top-three spot before even racing, does he really think Europe lacks capable drivers?
No matter how familiar Jas is with this Chinese kid, his partiality seems a bit excessive.
"I don’t believe it."
A straightforward refutation, Klas doesn’t buy that Chen Xiangbei can enter the top three in one lap.
"Then let us wait and see."
Jas didn’t argue, trusting his instincts!
On the track, Chen Xiangbei’s tire warming was nearing completion, and other drivers gradually started entering the main track for practice.
At this mont, not only was the cara focusing on Chen Xiangbei, but also the eyes of engineers from dozens of teams including F1 teams in the paddock were on car number 13.
Especially Sir Williams, who was staring intensely at the big screen with a complex expression.
It’s worth noting that when it cos to F1 managent, even Ross Brown has to step back a bit, because Sir Williams was already watching Chen Xiangbei during his first Renault race from the VIP box at Silverstone Circuit.
He only refused Staler’s recomndation at that ti, not putting Chen Xiangbei on the team’s reserve list.
Not that he was underestimating or discriminating against Asians; in fact, the Williams Team has Nakajima Ikki, a Japanese driver.
Chen Xiangbei’s line data from the East Bay Circuit was referenced from this "second-generation racer".
The main reason was Chen Xiangbei’s growth rate was too exaggerated.
Who would have thought a Chinese newcor with almost a blank karting history would jump straight to F3 within half a year, and through Staler’s revelations and test results, was planning to advance to F1 through exhibition races.
Even just half a year ago, as long as Sir Williams had been imrsed in the F1 paddock, he had never witnessed such an absurd maneuver—this Chinese kid seed to be daydreaming.
Now, looking again, Chen Xiangbei unknowingly stood on the threshold of F1, creating his own miracle!
Can the Chinese kid cross the final threshold?
No one knows the answer, but the roar of engines on the track has already echoed through the sky. As Chen Xiangbei passes the starting line, he has achieved a full-throttle dynamic start!
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