The FIA's considerations are actually normal, and it is indeed unreasonable to add a Chinese station to the F1 Grand Prix without even knowing whether the circuit under construction in China meets the venue requirements of Formula 1 competition. In case the Shencheng International Circuit fails to pass the FIA audit, where should the F1 Grand Prix in China be held?

"Mr. President, I can understand your concerns, if the Shencheng International Circuit we are building can pass the FIA circuit certification, will it be possible to set up the F1 Grand Prix China Station?" Zhou Jingming asked with a smile.

It stands to reason that it is most appropriate for Meng Fanzhi to speak at this time, after all, he is the representative of the Chinese Automobile Federation on this trip to Paris, but because Zhou Jingming can directly communicate with Harvey in English, and in the matter of the racing track, Zhou Jingming also has more say than Meng Fanzhi, so Meng Fanzhi gave Zhou Jingzhi carte blanche to speak on his behalf.

"Theoretically, although the FIA still needs to vote, I believe that the establishment of the F1 Grand Prix in China is an inevitable trend in the development of F1 events, and I personally hope to see the rise of motor sports in your country. Harvey smiled and nodded in reply.

No sporting event will ignore such a huge potential market as China, especially Formula 1 races, which are known as the "most expensive" and "most expensive" sports events, and there is no reason why Xavi should not promote the establishment of the F1 Grand Prix in China in a rising eastern country like China.

"Okay, then thank you, Mr. President. Zhou Jingming replied with a smile.

Next, on behalf of the China Automobile Federation, Zhou Jingming asked Harvey to recommend an F1 track designer, which is a trivial matter for Harvey, so Harvey recommended three of today's top F1 track designers to Zhou Jingming on the spot, and the final choice of which one is left to Zhou Jingming and their own consideration.

Since a consensus has been reached with the FIA, Zhou Jingming and Meng Fanzhi have no reason to stay, and the three F1 track designers recommended by Xavi are not living in Paris.

In order to complete the design and construction of the Shencheng International Circuit as soon as possible, the two of them flew to Barcelona, Spain, non-stop, and met the famous designer Antonio, an old man who was close to his sixtieth birthday, who they wanted to invite this time.

The reason why Antonio was chosen is because he has a lot of research on Chinese classical culture, since it is built in the Shanghai International Circuit, then it must reflect Chinese characteristics, otherwise there are so many racing circuits in the world, why should everyone remember the Shanghai International Circuit?

After the two finally met Antonio, Zhou Jingming was still responsible for communicating with him, but Zhou Jingming's Spanish was not very good, fortunately, Antonio still knew English, otherwise the two of them really needed to find a translator.

"Mr. Antonio, we have been fascinated by F1 racing in China for a long time, and this time the design of the track is crucial to whether the F1 Grand Prix can be held in China, and I have heard for a long time that you are well versed in Chinese classical culture, so I would like to ask you to go out and help us design an F1 track. After telling Antonio about the cause and effect of the matter, Zhou Jingming respectfully requested.

Antonio, who has been in charge of the design of the Catalan circuit in Spain and the Monte Carlo circuit in Monaco, is currently recognized as one of the best F1 track designers in the world, especially the Catalan circuit, which is known as the closest to the perfect track in the industry, combining straights and corners, and truly testing the horsepower and aerodynamic design of the car.

At the Circuit de Catalunya, drivers have to contend with 3 halfpipes, a few fast corners, and some inclines. In particular, the corners before the sprint straight are tougher, with the rider having to bear the centrifugal force of four times his body weight, and the next corner is the best position to overtake. A lot of people think that if a car can do well at the Barcelona circuit, then it can do well on any track.

For such an honorable designer, Antonio has always had a long-cherished wish in his heart, that is, in his lifetime, he can design a top car track for China, and it is best to be able to integrate the Chinese culture he understands, so that his career is the most perfect. But before that, China couldn't even build a decent car, let alone develop motor sports, and Antonio was also "willing to kill thieves, unable to return to the sky".

Now the opportunity is in front of him, and for Zhou Jingming, Antonio, who always pays attention to the international automobile industry, is also very familiar with it, as a designer, he is also a car collector, Tianming Automobile sells Phoenix brand cars and Kirin cars in the European market, Antonio has a collection.

"I'm honored to have you invited, but I have one request, and if you say yes, I'll agree to design an F1 track for you. Antonio did not rush to give an affirmative answer, but looked at Zhou Jingming and said.

"Mr. Antonio, please. ”

"The design of the track requires you to put forward it, but the specific concept of the establishment must be in accordance with my thinking, and you Chinese officials cannot forcibly intervene, otherwise I will not agree. Antonio looked at Zhou Jingming and said seriously.

Maintaining their own unique design ideas is very important for any designer, and for China, Antonio also knows a lot, some officials are very happy, and often point fingers at some areas that they don't know at all, for this, Antonio is very disgusted, so he specially put forward this point.

Zhou Jingming smiled helplessly, it seems that this Antonio is really a "China expert", and he even understands this point so clearly, in a sense, such a phenomenon is not uncommon in China......

"Rest assured, Mr. Antonio, that you will have absolute authority in matters of design. Zhou Jingming also replied solemnly.

This time, the track design was specially approved by the Ministry of Machinery and the Shencheng Municipal Government, and it was very concerned from top to bottom, and Zhou Jingming believed that few people dared to think crookedly in this matter, otherwise it would really be self-digging.

"Well, I'm willing to believe Mr. Zhou's words, and I agree to be the chief designer of an F1 track. After getting Zhou Jingming's assurance, Antonio replied with a smile.

"Can you ask, if only the main design and construction of the track is completed, excluding the design of the entertainment area, when will it be completed at the earliest?" Zhou Jingming continued to ask.

"In terms of design, three months should be about the same, and as for the speed of construction, it depends on your Chinese engineering team, but I think that in order to ensure the safe operation of the track, the competition will not be officially held until October this year at the earliest. Antonio replied.

"In this way, this time the China Touring Car Championship must be postponed. After hearing such an answer, Zhou Jingming couldn't help frowning.

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