How Did I Become an F1 Driver? Chapter 284 - 151: Factory Impressions (6K, 20/27)2

Of course, this large factory isn’t filled with race cars from recent years, so there’s still a vast empty space.

After they finished the tour and were about to leave the entrance, Toto suddenly said:

"Qin Miao, you know what? I hope that soday we’ll see a race car here with your driver number on it."

Qin Miao was taken aback and then turned to look at those empty spaces.

"That day will co, Boss."

"I hope so..."

After leaving here, Toto took Qin Miao to the place Qin Miao mistakenly thought was a factory.

As they got closer, Qin Miao discovered it was actually a large parking lot, reminiscent of those high-rise parking structures in GTA5.

They didn’t go up to look since there wasn’t much of interest in a parking lot. Toto just said:

"When you leave, register your license plate number at the gatekeeper’s office, so you won’t need to register again and can co straight in next ti."

At this point, Toto paused and then asked:

"Do you have a car?"

Qin Miao nodded:

"Ferrari gave a 488, but when commuting at Ferrari, I usually ride an electric bike."

On the outside, Toto nodded but was already considering what type of car would be best to gift Qin Miao; it’s likely going to be an AMG GT.

Toto then took Qin Miao to see the rcedes factory, the design departnt, CNC workshop, engineering workshop. Qin Miao even personally input a set of commands under an engineer’s guidance on the CNC machine, which then crafted a fingernail-sized part based on Qin Miao’s instructions.

Next was the testing departnt, which mainly tests the durability of race cars, focusing on chassis and suspension strength.

Then ca the information technology departnt, paintwork studio departnt, data analysis departnt, engine departnt, and finally the simulator departnt.

Upon Toto’s invitation, Qin Miao climbed into the rcedes simulator for a try.

Actually, the general structure of the rcedes simulator is the sa as Ferrari’s, a monocoque serving as the simulator cockpit to enhance driver imrsion, accompanied by a huge projection screen.

However, since the simulators are independently developed by each team, even with standard vehicles, the driving experience might differ between teams’ simulators.

From the outside, the rcedes team’s simulator looked ordinary, and Qin Miao even felt that the visuals and lighting of the rcedes simulator were not better than those of the ga "F1 2020," but the driving feel was extrely realistic, and the feedback from the simulator’s monocoque was almost the sa as the real thing.

Qin Miao didn’t stay on the simulator for long; after all, he was here to tour, not to work. After testing the feel, he left the factory and headed to the administrative building of the rcedes factory.

"Let show you your office."

While walking towards the administrative building, Toto remarked.

Qin Miao was surprised:

"I have an office?"

"Of course, everyone at rcedes has their own office, though not all are in the administrative building."

Qin Miao nodded, feeling curious and expectant about his office.

Then, the two entered the administrative building of rcedes, one after the other.

Upon entering the reception area, another rcedes F1 race car appeared in front of Qin Miao.

Without waiting for Qin Miao to scrutinize it, Toto thoughtfully explained:

"This is the 2019 W10, and this is the actual car. Lewis drove this car when he crossed the finish line at the end of 2019. After extracting the internal oil and fuel, we placed it here untouched."

Qin Miao knowingly nodded. Both Ferrari and rcedes liked displaying their achievents openly.

Then Qin Miao followed Toto into the interior of the administrative building.

Notably, due to Qin Miao’s arrival, many rcedes staff still working gave Qin Miao curious glances.

Qin Miao’s joining rcedes wasn’t a secret, so these staff had known he would co; they just didn’t expect him to co so early. In their minds, Qin Miao should report to the team after the winter break.

Simultaneously, they were also curious if Qin Miao, the new F2 champion, would really be as rumored in the paddock—a self-conceited egotist.

However, from their distant observations, Qin Miao seed more like a curious youth, filled with an inquisitive nature for anything new.

Soon, Qin Miao followed Toto to the second floor of the administrative building, to a section by the window.

This area had several rooms separated by frosted glass, and Qin Miao imdiately saw one room with his na spelled in Pinyin: Qin miao. Below that was even his Chinese na, Qin Miao.

Inside, he found that the office wasn’t large, about 40 square ters, but it was well-equipped with a desk, computer, water dispenser, fridge, so artwork, a reception sofa, and even the view outside.

"How do you feel?" Toto asked with a smile.

Qin Miao swallowed; this was his first office ever, and honestly, he didn’t expect rcedes to prepare such:

"Couldn’t be better."

"As long as you’re satisfied. Our company’s goal for offices is to provide as much comfort as possible for the person using it. If you want anything added, feel free to let us know."