235 Williams' Invitation

Looking at the black and white checkered flag that appeared on the track, Dixon slammed the steering wheel, his heart was full of unconvincing anger, he didn't expect that he would lose to Zhang Yifei at all!

Because from beginning to end, Dixon believes that as long as he seriously exerts all his strength, then this Chinese kid is definitely not his opponent.

As a result, I didn't expect Zhang Yifei's shocking performance in the Grande corner to get rid of himself who had already successfully overtaken!

What made Dixon feel even more unacceptable was that he could almost say that he tried his best to catch up in the following schedule, but he still did not surpass Zhang Yifei. This represents the hard power of Chinese drivers, and it may not be accidental that they play in the corners!

How can it be! In a country like China, where motorsports is deserted, there will be a top formula driver like Zhang Yifei?

On the information, he experienced a short period of karting training on Hong Kong Island, and then went to Japan Toyota Youth Training for a few months to contact the formula professional training, can he compare with a person like himself who has several years of formula professional training?

Dixon believes there is talent in the world because he believes he is the driver development program that Williams can sign after four years off the track.

But the emergence of this kind of genius requires a strong foundation as support, China or Asia does not have this kind of racing environment, can Zhang Yifei really be a genius to this point?

The facts are already in front of him, and Zhang Yifei is now accepting the cheers given to him by the audience, so that Dixon has to accept it!

"Zhang Yifei ~~Pole Position~~!"

"Rider fly, you're too strong!"

"Fly, no one will be your opponent!"

"Zhang Yifei, win the championship tomorrow, see who dares to say that the Chinese driver is not good!"

"Look at the cowards who stand in your way, who only deserve to look up at the taillights from behind!"

The audience shouted frantically at this time, and many Chinese viewers couldn't restrain their excitement and stood up directly.

It's a miracle that there has never been a Chinese driver, or to put it more bluntly, an Asian driver so successful in Formula Renault.

Pole position for two consecutive stops, even if it is placed among European riders, is a rare scene. Today, Zhang Yifei used his strength to prove his wild words before the game.

Zhang Yifei stopped the car and waved his arm towards the audience in response. Although it did not reach the point of cheering from the audience, Zhang Yifei was already very satisfied with such a scene, at least much better than the previous boos and ridicule!

What makes Zhang Yifei even more gratified is that he has not failed the Chinese audience who have been staring at cold eyes and ridicule, and have always silently supported themselves.

I got the pole position, and at the same time proved that on the formula track, Chinese drivers are not inferior to anyone!

After cheering, Zhang Yifei drove the car back to the pits, and the pole position was only the beginning, not the end. Historically, many drivers have been in pole position, but their results on the track have been mediocre.

Therefore, Zhang Yifei will not be so ecstatic because he got the pole position, and the race is his primary goal.

As Zhang Yifei slowly drove the Renault back to the pits, he saw Korsell talking to a young man at the door.

This person Zhang Yifei didn't know, and judging from the clothing, he didn't look like a track staff or a new technician from Toyota's technical team, because they were all wearing uniform work clothes.

After parking the car, Ah Hu and a few of them directly surrounded him, and congratulated him while taking Zhang Yifei's helmet and gloves.

"Yifeijun, the qualifying race was very good, not only got the pole position but also broke the track record!"

"That's right, Brother Fei, especially the grandson who surpassed the encirclement, it's really relieving to watch!"

Ah Hu was very excited, compared to Yamamoto Ukyo, who paid attention to the results, he cared more about whether he could get out of this bad breath.

Listening to their words of praise, Zhang Yifei smiled and replied: "The small scene is low-key, and when outsiders see it, they think that we have never won." ”

"By the way, who is that person?"

Zhang Yifei looked at the strange man and asked Ah Hu.

"I don't know, you showed up when you finished running, and then Korsell talked to him."

As soon as Ah Hu said this, Korsell walked over with this strange man.

"Hello, fly, I'm Williams' team assistant, congratulations on getting pole position at Manicour."

Team Williams?

When he heard this name, Zhang Yifei was a little stunned, unlike the three major teams in later generations were Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, and Red Bull, the three major teams in this era were Ferrari, Williams and McLaren.

It can be said that these three teams represent the current F1 giants, just like Barcelona and Real Madrid in football.

Zhang Yifei was a little puzzled, why Williams' team came over to congratulate him, could it be that he was a friend of Korcel?

But soon, Zhang Yifei's inner doubts were answered, and the man in front of him continued: "Fei, our team's boss Sir Williams also came to the scene today, he appreciates your performance on the track today, so he wants to talk to you." ”

The founder of the Williams team also came to the scene? This was a surprise to Zhang Yifei, but considering that Frank Williams himself is French, coupled with his relationship with the Renault Group, it is not surprising to watch a Formula Renault game.

But what did he want to talk to himself? According to the Big Three level of the Williams team, even if you have confidence in yourself, you can give yourself the identity of a development driver, right?

Maybe you don't even have the status of a development driver for an F1 team, maybe you just want to join the driver development program of the Williams team. Now that he has a bet with Prost and the opportunity to become an official driver, Zhang Yifei is not interested in any development plan and driver development.

Even if the other party is a giant team like Williams, Zhang Yifei would rather be the head of the chicken, and he will never be the tail of the phoenix!

"I wonder what Sir Williams wants me to talk about?"

Zhang Yifei asked, if there is nothing special to surprise, then he is really not interested.

"I'm sorry, but you'll have to ask Sir Williams personally."

Just when Zhang Yifei hesitated, Korsell said: "Go ahead, even if it's just to know Sir Williams." ”

Korcel has been in contact with Zhang Yifei for so long, and he probably knows a little bit about this kid's character, and if he can ask like this, it means that he doesn't want to go over.

But Formula 1 is a small circle, maybe the Williams team can't give Zhang Yifei a big contract today, maybe there will be other possibilities for cooperation in the future.

Taking 10,000 steps back, as a junior formula newcomer to Europe, it is definitely not a bad thing to meet the big guys of the top teams. Especially in the case of the other party's unsolicited invitation, refusal may lead to some undesirable consequences.

"Alright then, I'll come with you."

Cowel said so, Zhang Yifei also nodded in agreement, followed behind the assistant of the Williams team, and went to the VIP viewing room of the track.

Pushing open the door, Zhang Yifei first saw an old man in a wheelchair, no doubt this is Frank Williams, the founder of the Williams team, because the F1 circle can no longer find a second big man in a wheelchair to engage in business activities.

This is very similar to Lauda, the scar on his face has become a distinctive personal mark in a sense.

However, to Zhang Yifei's surprise, there was another person in the room, and he was naturally Renault's vice president Ghosn.

At this moment, Ghosn was looking at Zhang Yifei with a playful expression, to be honest, he still admired this Chinese kid before. It's just that he was denied the invitation to develop a driver in person, which made Ghosn a little unable to pull it down, so his relationship with Zhang Yifei was a little stiff.

"Fly, congratulations on getting pole position on the track."

"Thank you."

Zhang Yifei also replied politely, and then asked, "I don't know Sir Williams, what is the specific matter with me coming over?" ”

In the face of Zhang Yifei's direct inquiry, Williams said with a smile: "I knew before that you were a simple and straightforward driver, but now it seems that this is really the case, so I will be more direct." ”

"You did a great job in qualifying, President Ghosn and I agreed with you, and I know that you turned down Renault's offer to develop drivers."

"But I still want to ask, are you interested in joining the Williams team?"

Sir Williams' face was full of confidence, and he believed that no junior Formula 1 driver would turn down an offer from the Williams team.

"Thank you Sir Williams for your kindness, but I'm sorry I don't have that idea yet."

Zhang Yifei originally wanted to habitually answer the three words "not interested", but after all, he thought that the other party was the boss of the F1 team, and he had already offended Renault Vice President Ghosn, if it was because of the tone problem, the Williams team would also be offended.

According to this rhythm, he will not only become the public enemy of the driver, but also the public enemy of the team, so Zhang Yifei can only politely refuse.

But Zhang Yifei's answer made Sir Williams's face full of surprise, and even Ghosn next to him showed a surprised expression on his face.

However, after the accident, Ghosn's playful smile on his face was even worse, and he could clearly feel the change in his mood now.

Now it seems that this Chinese kid refuses to accept himself, after all, even the invitation of the Williams team has declined.

But then again, the Chinese kid Fei's operation is really incomprehensible, doesn't he know what these invitations mean for a junior formula driver?

In fact, it's not that Zhang Yifei doesn't know what the invitation means, but these invitations can't give Zhang Yifei what he wants. In that case, it is better to simply refuse!