All-round Athlete

Chapter 600 Surrender

Ross Brown looked at the title of the document with a look of surprise. He couldn't believe what he saw. He hurriedly turned to the second page, but the picture that first caught his eyes made Ross Brown You have to believe what you see.

Ross Brown glanced at Zhang Guan secretly: "Why does he have this thing? This thing, even I have just entered the design stage, I haven't disclosed my idea to anyone, the news is absolutely impossible Leaked, how did Zhang Guan, a layman, know about it? Could it be that other people also thought of this design? Who is it? Newey?"

The first person that Ross Brawn thought of was Red Bull Racing CEO Adrian Newey, who is known as the legendary racing design master. He is the only person in the world who has led three different teams to win the world championship. The future Vettel For four consecutive world championships, he drove a racing car designed by Newey.

"Is Zhang Guan sent by other teams to test me? No, the possibility is not too great. The Honda team is gone, and it is impossible for other teams to test me. If they want to test, they will test Ferrari or McLaren. How could someone come to test a team like the Honda team that is about to be disbanded?" Ross Brown looked at the contents of the document again, and confirmed that what was written on it was exactly the design he had conceived for a long time, and he was even more puzzled. He looked at Zhang Guan.

"Strictly speaking, this design is a loophole in the rules of the International Automobile Federation. Even people who are very familiar with the rules of the International Automobile Federation may not be able to think about it. How did Zhang Guan know about this design?" Ross Brown I thought to myself.

On the document, the words "double-layer diffuser" made Ross Brown feel particularly glaring.

"The diffuser, by creating a pressure difference between the airflow and the surface of the car body, to obtain downward downforce and press the car body against the road. The diffuser is one of the main sources of downforce in Formula One cars, and the downforce it produces The pressure accounts for 40% of the total downforce of the entire car body." Zhang Guan's speech speed gradually slowed down, and at the same time observed Ross Brown's expression.

Downforce is crucial to a Formula One car. The weight of a Formula One car is relatively light, so if there is not enough downforce, the vehicle will definitely be unstable when driving, especially when cornering. . At the same time, downforce can create greater grip on the tires, which will make it easier for the car to achieve fast acceleration.

As a team, of course, they try to do everything possible to increase the downforce of their own cars. In recent years, a series of changes in the rules of the International Automobile Federation are actually aimed at reducing the downforce. The International Automobile Federation hopes to reduce it. The downforce of the car allows more overtaking to appear on the field, and also makes the racing competition more attractive.

On the opposite side, the expression on Ross Brown's face made Zhang Guan very satisfied, and he continued: "If the central diffuser tank of the diffuser is designed as a double layer, and a V-shaped channel is added at the top, then the original rear of the car can be dissipated. The air lost through the diffuser is used to give the car extra downforce. Am I right, Mr Brown?"

"Theoretically, it looks like this. But the end of the tail vertebra of the car needs to be adjusted." Ross Brown said very unhappy, because his secret design was revealed by Zhang Guan.

"However, I think that the double-layer design is not enough. If we can make a small hole in it..." Zhang Guan's smile grew stronger, and he continued: "I mentioned it on the fourth page of this material. "

Ross Brown turned to the fourth page, and the picture on it surprised him again.

"I just guessed about the method of opening holes, and it hasn't entered the substantive design stage. How could he know!"

Zhang Guan ignored Rose Brown's surprise, and he went on to say: "We punch a small hole in the double-layer diffuser, and the airflow will lead to the important channel of the diffuser through the waist of the car. Creates low air pressure, which greatly increases the effectiveness of the diffuser."

"This design is theoretically feasible, but it actually violates the rules! According to the rules, the bottom of the car cannot be opened." Ross Brown said immediately.

"That's not a violation of the rules, it can only be regarded as taking advantage of the rules. The International Automobile Federation requires that holes are not allowed on the bottom of the car. Although the diffuser is installed at the end of the bottom of the car, we can also consider it to be installed at the rear of the car. From the side, the latter cannot be regarded as the bottom of the car! This is just a reasonable use of the rules, isn’t it? Mr. Brown?” Zhang Guan looked at Ross Brown.

"He is really blind. He is really familiar with these things. He can even find the loopholes in this rule!" Brown leaned on his sofa.

Ross Brown said "violating the rules" just now, but he was actually trying to test it on purpose. However, when Zhang Guan said "use the rules reasonably", Ross Brown was convinced that Zhang Guan came prepared.

Of course Zhang Guan came prepared. He prepared a lot for this negotiation. He even went to study the aerodynamics of the car, and he also carefully read the rules of F1. Coupled with his memory, Finally came up with something like a double layer diffuser.

Of course, the double-layer diffuser drawn by Zhang Guan still has a long way to go before it can be used in a car. It takes countless experiments to produce a finished product. But for things like racing cars, as long as the design concept is put forward, the final product can be designed.

I only heard Zhang Guan continue to say: "I think this design can help a team win the annual championship next year, Mr. Brown, what do you think?"

"Indeed." Brown nodded. He took a half sip from his teacup, but in fact he already knew that he had already fallen into a disadvantage in this conversation.

For Ross Brown, the double-layer diffuser is his trump card. Before the Honda team announced its withdrawal from F1, Ross Brown had already started some research on the double-layer diffuser, so when the Honda team announced its withdrawal, Ross Brawn is not in a hurry, because his design can make a top-level car in any team.

Formula 1 is the most cutting-edge sport in the world. Any small hole on the car or the angle of any wing is involved in aerodynamics and may affect the speed of the car. The rules are for any small The holes and any angle are also stipulated as strictly as possible. So don't look at it as a double-layer diffuser with a small hole, but such a small difference is enough to bring earth-shattering changes to a Formula One car.

But now, this design is not only mastered by Ross Brown alone, but also by Zhang Guan.

"Mr. Brown, we bought the Honda team together. We use this brand-new design to strive for the number one in the world. We use this brand-new design to conquer the world! This is exactly what I am looking for today, I sincerely want to I want to cooperate with you!" Zhang Guan stared at Ross Brown, and then said: "Of course, if Mr. Brown is really unwilling to cooperate with me, then I can only take this design and talk to other teams. In exchange for the position of an official driver!"

If the first few sentences were Zhang Guan's statement, the latter can be said to be Zhang Guan's threat.

Ross Brawn knew that if the design fell into Ferrari's hands, McLaren's hands, Renault's hands... even if it fell into the hands of an independent team like Red Bull, it would only cost them two or three The most perfect car configuration can be found by wind tunnel experiments in a month, and a fastest racing car can be designed. At present, there are still four months before the start of the next season, and four months are enough for the top car designers in the world to complete a shocking racing car!

Ferrari and McLaren may not give Zhang Guan an official driver position because of a design of Zhang Guan, but Red Bull Racing is not sure. Although Red Bull is rich, it is an independent team after all. In recent years, Red Bull's performance has been tepid, and this design can make Red Bull Racing enter the ranks of championships, coupled with the advertising effect brought by Zhang Guan, the world's strongest athlete , has a great possibility to impress Red Bull.

Ross Brown took a deep breath. He still hoped to rely on the design of the double-layer diffuser to make a comeback. How could this thing fall into the hands of others, so at this moment he had no choice but to Cooperate with Zhang Guan, or he must give in!

However, there is a question that Ross Brown is most concerned about. He asked: "Mr. Zhang Guan, if we cooperate to buy the Honda team, who will the team listen to? Is it determined according to the equity allocation?"

"Equity allocation can be discussed slowly, but I can assure you first that no matter what the proportion of equity between us is, all aspects of the operation of the team are of course up to you to decide, including me, and will follow your arrangements." Zhang Crown said immediately.

Ross Brown, an old guy who has been in Formula One for decades, has first-class connections and experience. Zhang Guan knows nothing about the team management department, so even if he fully owns the team, he can't find the first team. Two better candidates than Ross Brown to run the team.

Ross Brown nodded in satisfaction. He has been a wage earner for half his life, and now he is expected to be the boss, and the partner also said that he will listen to him. This is the best condition he can get.

"However, I may find some sponsors. You know, I still have quite a few sponsors. I think many of them are interested in sponsoring the world's top racing competition." Zhang Guan continued Said.

"It's not a problem at all, even if you paint the car with your logo, I have no problem." Brown said very readily. After all, he is also one of the bosses of the future team, and he also paid for it. Naturally, he hopes that the more sponsors the better.

"Of course, you have to guarantee my position as the number one driver. I don't want to buy a team, but I want to be a test driver!" Zhang Guan added with a smile.

"Of course the owner of the team will become the first driver of the team. But Mr. Zhang Guan, I still hope that you can prove your ability in racing. I don't need you to have the level of a top driver, you only need to be able to reach the level of an average driver, even if A little bit worse, I can accept it." Rose Brown said straightforwardly. Now he has begun to think about the interests of the team.

"You are really a qualified team CEO!" Zhang Guan laughed.

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