All-round Athlete

Chapter 605 Driving on the Road

The name Zhang Guan is obviously a familiar name for sports reporters. As a sports reporter, the first thing you have to experience is the name "Zhang Guan" keeps dangling in front of your eyes Go, appear on story after story, grab headlines now and then.

So when the reporters saw this name, they no longer paid attention to other information, such as CEO Nick Frye, technical director Gendell, and aerodynamics director Big Yiss, these names are far inferior to "Zhang Guan" The sensational effect brought about by these two words.

The editorial department of a racing magazine.

"Zhang Guan? Could it really be that Zhang Guan? Do you think it's someone with the same name?" The editor-in-chief asked, looking at the information of the China Force team displayed on the computer.

The following editor immediately said: "This possibility cannot be ruled out. There are so many people in China, and Chinese people have relatively simple names. It is very likely that there are two people with the same name."

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

"We still can't rule out the possibility that it is Zhang Guan. Although we don't know the specific price to buy the Honda team, but according to Zhang Guan's net worth, he should be able to buy the Honda team." The editor thought for a while, and then said: "So we To confirm, we need to confirm whether this is Zhang Guan, I don't want to send out a fake news of oolong."

"Editor-in-chief!" At this moment, another editor in the editorial department hurried in and said, "Editor-in-chief, Zhang Guan's agent team has officially announced that Zhang Guan and Ross Brown have jointly acquired Honda team, detailed information will be disclosed at tomorrow's press conference."

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Zhuge Wenbo sat on the rostrum, answering the reporters' questions with a smile on his face.

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

Zhuge Wenbo had prepared his speech a long time ago, and he said, "" Zhang Guan and Mr. Ross Brown jointly acquired the Brawn team. The opposite name of this new team is 'China Force', and the China Force team will participate in the first round of the new season. Formula 1 game. "

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

"Yes, new blood has been added to the Formula One race - a team from China! This is the first Chinese team in the Formula One family! It is also the first time that a Chinese has entered To Formula One, the top competition in the world." Zhuge Wenbo replied.

The next reporter immediately raised his hand: "Then, has China Force Team considered using a driver from China? As far as I know, no driver from China has participated in a Formula One race."

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

"We know that last year, the Indian consortium acquired the Spyker Racing team and formed the Force India team. However, this new team failed to score a single point in last season's competition and was at the bottom of the list. Is there any Team China team? Confidence to get a point in the new season? Or is it the primary goal to be able to finish the game?" The next reporter asked.

"Get points? This reporter friend obviously underestimated us! What we want is not just to get points, our goal is to be on the podium, and even to win the championship!" Zhuge Wenbo said solemnly .

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"Get on the podium? Want to fight for the championship? What a joke! Who do they think they are? Ferrari or McLaren? A team that is almost bankrupt wants to stand on the podium of Formula One, It's ridiculous! What's more, it's a Chinese team. The Chinese can't even build a decent car! I have to say that the current Formula 1 threshold is really low. First India, then China, maybe some One day, Antarctic penguins will come to participate in the Formula 1 race!" A famous British racing commentator updated his blog.

And what another racing expert said in an interview: "Although Zhang Guan has achieved world-renowned achievements in other sports, there is a saying that interlacing is like a mountain! In the current Formula One In the competition, big teams have already monopolized the podium, and it is very difficult for small teams to get points. We can refer to the Force India team that just entered this event last year. None of them were exchanged, which also highlights the cruelty of this sport. Therefore, I suggest that Zhang Guan should not place too much hope on the results of the new team, and the new season should go towards the goal of completing as many races as possible. Instead of fantasizing about being on the podium and winning the championship!"

One of these two professionals spoke fiercely, while the other expressed it relatively tactfully, but what they expressed was the same, that is, they were not optimistic about this new "China Power" team at all, and this actually represented Thoughts of the average car fan.

It is obviously impossible for a team that has just entered Formula One to get on the podium in the first season. The goal of the new team should be how to adapt to the race rhythm of Formula One as soon as possible, and get as many race finishes as possible. As for the podium, it is at least two or three seasons before you are eligible to think about this kind of thing.

In Europe, where Formula One is the most popular, people's attention to China Power Team has only lasted for a day or two. No one thinks that a new team can bring any changes to today's Formula One competition. Formula One in the new season is still a phenomenon of Ferrari and McLaren competing for hegemony.

At this time, Zhang Guan arrived in the UK, and he was going to participate in his first racing test.

There are a little more than three weeks before the start of the Formula One race, but Zhang Guan has not yet obtained the Super Driver's License from the International Automobile Federation, so in the next time, he must drive a Formula One car , run a full 300 kilometers, and then deliver the relevant data to the International Automobile Federation.

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England, Silverstone Circuit.

It used to be a military airport during World War II and was the site of the first Formula One World Championship.

Zhang Guan was wearing a racing suit, standing in front of Ross Brown.

"Zhang, to be honest, I really don't recommend you to use Silverstone as a test site. Silverstone is a high-speed circuit with a long straight track and high-speed corners, which requires a lot of driver skills and courage. High. Even Schumacher broke his leg here... In fact, this kind of test can be carried out on our own test site." Ross Brown persuaded, he was actually very worried about whether Zhang Guan's level could Driving a Formula One car.

"I know, so I have to choose the Silverstone circuit, so that the data from the run can convince the International Automobile Federation. I hope I can get the super driver's license earlier." Zhang Guan showed a don't worry expression, and went on Said: "Okay, Mr. Brown, take me to see our racing car!"

A white racing car was placed in the entrance of the pit lane.

Ross Brown walked over with Zhang Guan, pointed at the car and said, "This is the RA108 of the Honda team last year. The engine is RA808E, a 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 though you are the big boss of the team, I still can't give you the new car. I want to consider the team as a whole." Ross Brown said with a bow. His subtext is obviously worried that Zhang Guan will crash the new car.

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

The two walked over, and Ross Brown began to introduce the two cars.

"This is Jenson Button's car last year. Button's height is 182 centimeters, which is 10 centimeters shorter than yours, so it may be a little crowded when you get in, but it shouldn't have any impact on driving. The one on the right below is Accelerator, on the left is the brake, the vast majority of formula drivers are used to stepping on the accelerator and the brake with two feet, so the reaction will be faster and more comfortable, but it may be different from the driving habits of many people .”

Ross Brown picked up the steering wheel as he spoke, and continued: "This is the clutch paddle, this is the shift paddle, and the number on it is what gear you are in. You don't need to press the clutch when changing gears in Formula One, but Clutch is needed for a start. This is cruise mode, which is eco mode. This is the engine mapper button, the progress limiter button, the radio button, the differential button, the traction control button, and this one, you will definitely use it Got it, drink button."

"Drinks? How many?" Zhang Guan asked.

"In the past, in order to save weight, some fleets would not be equipped with beverages, but now that technology is advanced, people don't care about the one or two catties anymore. All cars will be equipped with beverages, and ours is equipped with 500ml drink, other teams should be similar." Ross Brown said.

"Okay then, let me go up and try it first!" Zhang Guan stepped onto the racing car.

"You need to drive slowly for a few laps to get used to it. Our people will drive that car and follow you. Be careful to keep talking on the radio." Ross Brown pointed to the two SUVs behind. In addition, there were three other staff members sitting, all wearing maintenance clothes, and each of them was holding a fire extinguisher in their hands.

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

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This Honda RA108 passed the pit exit and entered the track.

Rose Brown picked up the walkie-talkie and said to the two following SUVs: "You guys follow up, I don't want any accidents to happen to the team owner during the test drive!"

On the track, Zhang Guan has been completely familiar with the operation of this racing car.

It all depends on Schumacher's experience book learned. Although the steering wheel layout of each team is different, the basic functions are similar, so you only need to be familiar with the position of the case in general. Most of the buttons on the car are just function buttons, and the main ones that are used in driving are up and down gears and the accelerator and brake under your feet.

"Zhang, don't worry, you can get used to it slowly." Brown's voice sounded from the earphones.

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

"Slow down, slow down! You've only reached Turn 12. Turns 15 and 16 are consecutive hairpin turns, and it's also the most difficult part of the Silverstone circuit. Don't drive so fast. Get familiar with the track first. The situation!" Ross Brown said anxiously.

"Don't worry, Brown, I have no problem, the whole track has been engraved in my heart." Zhang Guan said.

While Zhang Guan was talking, the car had already passed Turn 14 and was headed towards Turn 15.

The hearts of all the people at the scene were in suspense. For an official F1 driver, going through consecutive hairpin turns is nothing, but for Zhang Guan, who is driving Formula One for the first time, the consecutive hairpin turns may be the most difficult to pass. a place. Generally, when newcomers pass the continuous hairpin for the first time, they almost pass at the lowest speed.

"How can he drive so fast!" Ross Brown's forehead was already sweating, he raised the walkie-talkie, and said to the two following SUVs: "Pay attention, be ready to rescue at any time, ambulance, stretcher ,be prepared!"

However, in the next second, someone beside Ross Brown exclaimed: "He passed!"

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

"The cornering speed is so fast! This cornering speed is at the level of an active F1 driver! When I go back, I have to adjust the video of that corner to see how he passed it." Ross Brown was thinking, Zhang Guan Turn 16 has been run.

Ross Brown let out a sigh of relief.

Immediately ahead is the No. 17 corner, and after the No. 17 corner is the big straight road before the finish line.

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

Brown hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Get ready for the timer!"

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