The person coming up next is a familiar face; it’s Hank from Sky Sports.
"Xiangbei, congratulations on securing pole position for the South Korean F1 Grand Prix. Do you have anything to say about it?"
In the past, Chen Xiangbei would likely find ways to ignore Hank, since this jerk always tried to trap him during interviews, wanting to create a sensational news story.
But this ti, Hank was a big help in countering public opinion, even forcing the Korea Auto Federation to apologize for racial discrimination remarks.
Owing such a favor, Chen Xiangbei couldn’t just forget it like it was nothing.
He could only take the microphone and reply, "Feel great!"
"You used the word ’great,’ does it imply sothing else?"
Hank is quite familiar with Chen Xiangbei. He knows that when Xiangbei achieves good results, he usually uses ’happy’ rather than ’great.’
The difference in vocabulary represents a difference in mood.
Moreover, compared to other journalists, Hank understands better why Chen Xiangbei feels great, which is the reason he chose to interview him right away.
If you lose, there’s nothing much to say.
If you win and don’t brag, what’s the difference with not winning?
"You’re right, I feel great having conquered Lingyan Circuit!"
Arrogance might have been Xiangbei’s camouflage in the past, but now he vaguely understands and enjoys the taste of youthful exuberance.
Wasn’t Senna arrogant?
Wasn’t Schumacher arrogant?
Is Verstappen not arrogant?
In the 25th season after Verstappen won the Japan race, during the post-race interview confronting questions about McLaren drivers having more points.
His response was, "If I were driving a McLaren, you wouldn’t even see my tail lights."
He even added, "I would’ve won the championship long ago with McLaren."
To Norris and Piastri, this wasn’t provocation; it could completely be described as "humiliation."
It’s clearly telling them it’s all because of a good car; with a different car, they’re not even worthy of trailing behind him eating dust!
Every generation of top drivers often becos arrogant to the extent of disregarding everyone.
As for why they haven’t caused an uproar or criticism, the reason is simple.
They are worthy of saying such things.
Although Verstappen might not switch to driving a McLaren, he can cross over and compete in the GT3 event with Ferrari, winning easily with just amateur preparation.
If anyone else said they were going to win by bullying others before the race, they would surely face ridicule from innurable voices.
When Verstappen says it, at most people think he’s arrogant, but no one sees a huge problem with it.
Chen Xiangbei used to aim to beco an F1 Driver as his life goal, just to cross the threshold he couldn’t in his past life.
However, after winning two championships and securing a race win, he fully adapted to his identity as a championship contender, aiming to beco a top driver like Senna or Schumacher.
The youth is dressed in splendid clothes on horseback; if not being arrogant now, then when?
"We all know you had so unpleasant experiences before the race, and even heard various taunts and suspicions during the qualifying session."
"Using the word ’conquer,’ I’m afraid the South Korean audience on site won’t agree."
"Then I’ll make them admire wholeheartedly."
"By winning the race, for example?"
Hank’s lips curled into a wicked smile. The Chinese Kid is indeed unchanged, trapped once again.
"Yes, I want to win the race."
If Xiangbei had jumped into many pits before, this ti even if Hank hadn’t set traps, he’d still speak up voluntarily.
If a professional driver doesn’t aim for the championship, what’s the point of competing professionally?
Not to ntion being mocked and ridiculed previously, if not striking back hard, it’s a disservice to this pole position!
As Chen Xiangbei’s words were displayed on the giant screen of the circuit, an imdiate polarization of scenes appeared on site.
Chinese spectators and fans, and even a majority of European and Arican audiences, cheered for Chen Xiangbei’s statent at this mont.
To be honest, no one likes a weak driver, especially in such high-intensity competitive sports like racing. People pursue speed and passion, and the adrenaline rush that brings excitent.
A coward cannot stir the emotions of an audience.
So drivers are scolded because their strength doesn’t match their arrogant remarks.
It’s like the analogy before, if a rookie and a top driver say the sa words, the treatnt would be entirely different.
Chen Xiangbei might not yet be a top driver, but he is diligently proving his once-arrogant remarks throughout his career.
If achievable, then it’s not arrogance!
"Just lucky to get pole position in the rain, do you deserve to beco race champion?"
"Stop dreaming, Chinaman, the race is not just one lap!"
"I’m waiting to see you beco the pit lane’s laughing stock."
There are VIP lounges opposite and above the pits; Hank and Chen Xiangbei naturally heard these opposing voices.
To this, Hank continued to ask, "To beco race champion, you’ll face more than just public pressure; there are strong opponents on the track."
"Like Hamilton, he’s already vowed to beco champion this race."
"And Alonso, Vettel, even Schumacher, they are also chasing victory."
"Xiangbei, I must remind you, your past remarks and nurous collisions in previous races have cented your status as the pit lane antagonist, presenting many obstacles and unpredictable risks."
F1 is a high-tech, high-status sport, but conflicts in the pit lane often aren’t as grandiose.
If you ss up, you have to repay. If you crashed soone yesterday, be ready to get crashed back tomorrow.
As a journalist, Hank loves a maverick like Chen Xiangbei, since he brings news material and attention. But as a rival in competition, no one likes drivers who are so aggressive they crash.
With several races, Chen Xiangbei’s hatred levels are maxed out, making his path to victory harder than others.
"Whatever, to beco champion, you must defeat everyone!"
"Including those world champions in the pit lane?"
"Including them."
Chen Xiangbei gave a firm reply again.
Once the F1 world championship was seen by Chen Xiangbei as lofty, far above mortal sight as "God."
But now, he already possesses the ability to "kill gods!"
"Go for it, Chen Xiangbei!"
"I believe you can do it!"
"Let us witness the birth of the first rookie dual champion in history!"
"I know you will definitely beco Car God Bei!"
The confidence and courage of Chen Xiangbei also infect his supporters, even if the cheering sounds are small, they’re shouting with all their might.
At this interview mont, Hank had already drawn enough friction; he didn’t continue with more questions but signaled the caraman to close the lens and end it.
With no cara aiming, Hank’s face revealed a smile filled with understanding, stretching out his hand to shake hands with Chen Xiangbei farewell, "Xiangbei, thank you for the interview. I privately wish you win the race championship."
"Is this just a polite phrase?"
Chen Xiangbei laughed and asked back; logically, Hank should privately hope he doesn’t win the championship.
Should that happen, the mocking storm would definitely beco big dia headlines, with countless waiting to hit while he’s down.
"No, I felt your confidence and strength, not like before, rely aggressive but weak inside."
Hank had interviewed countless drivers on the F1 track; his keen professionalism lets him tell instantly if soone is genuine or has ulterior motives.
Before, Chen Xiangbei hoped to boost his fa and comrcial value with bold statents.
Hank needed news material and attention, and it could be said that they each had their needs.
Given it was a direct exchange of interests, Hank naturally wouldn’t need to consider ethics or relationships and would dig pits for the attention.
Now they’ve known each other for nearly two years. Though not really friends, at least no longer pure strangers.
He can feel more than most the change in Chen Xiangbei, whose responses are no longer re hype but confidently winning the championship to overco rivals!
"I’ve indeed beco more confident and stronger."
"But still, many don’t recognize it, thinking you’re mad."
"A dream that’s not ridiculed by others has no value in achieving; madness is just a term that adds more substance to the dream."
Upon hearing Chen Xiangbei say this, Hank finally shed his mischievous smile, replaced with complexity.
Ambition, toughness, bravado, not conceding, etc., were paths many top drivers grew through.
But it’s also a double-edged sword.
Senna died on the track this way, Chen Xiangbei similarly in his past life.
He hopes Chen Xiangbei can have a better ending.
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