In the team maintenance station, it is now neat and tidy, and there is no messy wiring and parts all over the ground like before.

The two Prost JS53 cars have also been assembled and neatly arranged in the garage for Friday's practice session.

Zhang Yifei walked straight into room P, came to Korcel and asked him, "The car is no longer a problem, right?" ”

"No problem."

Korsell replied expressionlessly, and then asked rhetorically: "What about you, how is the track simulator?" ”

"It's basically familiar."

"You know, I don't like to hear basically these indeterminate adjectives."

Caser responded indifferently, which basically means that there is still the possibility of accidents, and Korsell likes absolutely.

"I'm already within my ability to do the most familiar."

Zhang Yifei changed his answer, after all, this is his first time running the Indianapolis track, how can he give any affirmative answer?

And compared to the previous A1 circuit in Austria, this time the preparation time is much less, and the US Grand Prix was only resumed last year, so there is very little F1 data on this track.

There is a lot of information about IndyCar, but the problem is that IndyCar runs on an oval track, and the two sides only share about one-third of the long straights and long corners, which is of little reference.

What's more, the Prost team has no Indianapolis track data at all, last year Alessy and Heidfeld ran to the end of the season, basically have been inseparable, plus it is the bottom of the hopeless results, so there is still the fighting spirit to really run?

Both men retired after running on this track, leaving no solid experience behind.

This is why Alessi will learn from each other and improve each other with Zhang Yifei on this track, just because this French veteran is not very reliable!

"You must have absolute control over the alignment of Death Bend 13, it's dangerous."

It is also rare for Korsell to emphasize the line of a corner alone, and it is precisely because of his own radical personality that he can understand Zhang Yifei better.

At least ten professional drivers lost their lives in this corner, and he didn't want Zhang to take any risks in the corner.

Zhang Yifei naturally understood what Korsell was thinking, he smiled and replied: "Don't worry, my dream is to become a world champion, how can I die before I can make a career on the bend of death?" ”

"Well, I don't have anything to remind you of this track, it's all up to you."

Indianapolis is an unfamiliar track for Formula teams, and even more so for Kossel.

At his time, the U.S. Grand Prix was still at the International Circuit in Phoenix, and it was Korcel's first time in Indiana. So unlike previous events, no one can help Zhang Yifei this time, and it is completely up to him to play.

"Didn't you say before that there is no one in this world who can teach F1 drivers how to drive? So controlling the track is what I should do, I'm not a rookie. ”

Hearing this, a smile subconsciously appeared on the corner of Kossel's mouth, this kid remembers it really clearly, and he has gradually grown into a driver in his own right.

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The final pre-race preparation time is fast by, and on Friday, September 28, the United States Grand Prix will take place.

More than 100,000 American fans from all over the country came here to "teach a lesson" to the rampant Chinese kids.

In addition to traditional fans, IndyCar fans, Formula 1 fans, etc., there are also many motorcycles with large displacements, as well as the United States Touring Car Championship spectators, all gathered today.

Because the Indianapolis Raceway, not only the home of the Indy 500, but also the temple of American touring car racing, the characteristics of the oval track are destined to be a place to pursue the limit of speed.

Lao Mei itself is the kingdom of automobiles, and the culture in this area can be said to be extremely profound, and in their palace-level place, a Chinese boy is so rampant and arrogant, clamoring to become the winner of the United States Grand Prix, which naturally concentrates all the "forces" of all parties.

Many of these spectators were holding signs in support of Montoya and Villeneuve, as well as some banners protesting and insulting Zhang Yifei, and the stands were very lively.

Villeneuve may not be an American, but a Canadian further north, but the first highlight of his career was on the track.

In 1995, he topped the Hindi Native Programme's CART and 500 titles, becoming the youngest Hindi ever to win a double title.

Together with the 1997 F1 World Championship title, Villeneuve is arguably the only Formula 1 driver in the current Formula 1 paddock to achieve such an achievement, and only two predecessors in history have achieved such an achievement.

That's why, Villeneuve has the capital of pride, and collapsed like this, the vast majority of people don't think that he is really a dish, but a matter of state.

The Indianapolis Circuit can be regarded as half of Villeneuve's home stadium, whether it is Canadian fans or American Indy fans, they are all working together to cheer him on at the moment, and at least more than half of the stands are Villeneuve's supporters.

As a Colombian driver, Montoya naturally has a less close relationship with the United States than Canada. But he is a superstar driver in Colombia and it was the pinnacle of his career, having also won the Indy 500 title.

Unconvinced Colombian fans, plus North American Indy fans, Montoya also has at least more than 20,000 supporters, perhaps this is the first time in his F1 career that there are so many fans on site.

However, there is a characteristic of the American audience, although they support non-domestic drivers, their real inner will is still the "America First" set. Therefore, the cheering slogan shouted is rarely the name of the individual or the team, but "USA! ”

In fact, this can be seen in many sports events in later generations, and there are often scenes of the audience chanting USA. Even esports that don't match traditional sports, such as DOTA, if there is no U.S. team or U.S. players, as long as the final team has a Chinese team, then they will definitely support the other team and chant "USA" from the audience.

It can be said that in this world, in terms of nationalist propaganda, there are really few people who can compare with the United States.

In the pit station of the Prost team, Zhang Yifei listened to the tsunami-like "USA" from the stands from time to time, and he really admired this group of Yankees.

There is not a single American F1 driver on the track, and they can still be fanatical to this extent, which is really capable!

Compared with Zhang Yifei's emotion, in the Williams team pit stop, Montoya can be described as "tears in his eyes" at the moment.

After losing to Zhang Yifei in the last stop, it can be said that Montoya's fighting spirit was completely crushed, and he no longer had the confidence to defeat Zhang Yifei and prove himself before.

In the period after the game, he looked very lost and decadent, and considered himself a loser.

You know, for an F1 driver, you can lose, but you can't admit defeat.

Once you don't have that momentum and courage to win, you will fall behind on the track, and when you really face off, you don't have the courage to let go.

That's why, no matter what the outside world says, Zhang Yifei maintains his arrogant and arrogant attitude, thinking that he can overcome everything. This is actually a psychological suggestion, if you don't even believe that you can win, why should you stand on the highest peak?

Faith and courage are the cheapest things that don't need to cost anything, but they are also the most rare and precious things!

"Montoya, did you see that? How many of your fans are on the track, how many of your compatriots, looking forward to your return as king. ”

Technical Director Simmonds stood in front of the window of the break room, looked at the Montoya supporters outside the window, and said lightly.

Montoya's depression during this period was seen in the eyes of the team management. But there is no one to help him solve this kind of thing, and he can only rebuild his faith on his own.

If Montoya can't adjust to his mental state, it proves that he can't become a qualified and top professional driver, and he doesn't deserve to stay in a big three team like Williams.

Even if it is a loss, with Sir Williams's toughness, Montoya will be cut next season.

A team with ambitions to challenge for the championship will not want a cowardly driver.

Listening to Simmonds's words, Montoya was in pain at the moment, and he had already seen the supporters in the stands. Even before entering the pits, he was surrounded by a group of Colombian fans, who excitedly expressed their support and blessings to him.

But the emotions of failure, guilt, self-doubt, etc., made Simmonds not know how to deal with these supporters, and he was afraid of disappointing them again.

Seeing Montoya like this, Simmonds shook his head and prepared to leave the lounge. The management can persuade you to say a few words, but they are not old mothers, they will always nagging you to cheer you up, regain your confidence or something.

When he opened the door, Simmonds stopped and said: "Montoya, don't forget the honor you once had on this track, your current performance will really disappoint those Colombian fans who support you!" ”

After saying this, Simmonds left without looking back, leaving Montoya to sit there quietly.

In the lounge of the Anglo-American team, Villeneuve, a former talented driver, is suffering from the same inner torment as Montoya.

Last season, he was the bottom rider and didn't score a point all season, leaving countless supporters and fans feeling heartbroken and shocked.

Today, he is back on the track where he once stood at the top of his game, and listening to the wild shouts of tens of thousands of supporters, Villeneuve doesn't know how to face these voices.

He's worked hard this season, but he's still in the middle of the pack and may never get back to the top.

Unable to change his state and declining strength, but still bearing the hope of countless people, this is the most painful part of Villeneuve.