512 Desire to Win (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
"Schummy, it's amazing how far these young drivers have progressed, and I don't think it's been the same in the last five years."
Ferrari manager Jean Todd lamented that it was really surprising that a very uneventful practice race in F1 ended up in such a situation.
"It's really good."
Schumacher agreed, and there was more appreciation in his tone than sour!
This is the belly of the best driver in the world, and when the strength has reached another level, you can use a more peaceful mind to appreciate the excellent performance of your opponents.
"These little guys, will they have any effect on your race? If you win Austria, you'll be able to secure this year's world championship. ”
"It doesn't matter, I'll make them understand what it means to be truly powerful."
Schumacher replied confidently that he was just following his normal test rhythm in practice and didn't contribute to the fastest lap at all.
He has no competition, it doesn't mean that Schumacher has no strength, it's just this kind of battle between young people, and if Schumacher participates, it will be a drop price!
If you win, you won't have a face to blow, and if you lose, you will be hacked.
Not only Schumacher thinks so, but the other veteran drivers almost think the same way, so they only look at the three cars racing wildly after practice, and the other drivers are very calm and watch the show.
Jean Todd didn't have any doubts about Schumacher's answer, he was just that strong.
So he turned his head, looked at Barrichello on the other side and said, "Barrichello, find a way to overtake Coulthard at this stop, we want to lock in the top two and let the other teams feel the rule of Ferrari." ”
"No problem."
Barrichello also replied confidently.
In many cases, self-confidence grows with improved performance, and Barrichello and Scuderia Ferrari have always been going uphill, and they naturally have the confidence to speak.
This year, Ferrari has already secured the Constructors' Championship, and Schumacher can almost say that he has sealed the Drivers' Championship, and now there is only one runner-up left to be in suspense and contention.
But Jean Todd, I'm not going to give any chance to other teams, whether it's the championship or the runner-up, I want them all!
He wants to make the world feel what it's like to be ruled by Ferrari, and the Red Army is the absolute king of the F1 circuit!
The other team management, after facing the brilliant results of the three newcomers, almost did the same mobilization.
Not every team has the confidence of Ferrari, most drivers are feeling a kind of pressure at the moment, the newcomers are too strong, the veterans are not playing well, and they may not be able to run.
An atmosphere of "pre-war mobilization" shrouded the F1 paddock, and it is estimated that everyone could not have imagined before the game that the return of the Chinese boy would set off such a big wave!
In the second practice session of the afternoon, all the teams and drivers were waiting for each other, but there was no fierce competition in the morning.
The impressive lap times in the morning have reminded the teams that a tough battle will take place in qualifying and practice. At this time, it is more important to maintain the stability of the car and the condition of the driver, rather than consuming it in advance.
So there was a kind of calm before the storm, where everyone came at their own pace, not to compete.
Zhang Yifei also used this relatively "relaxed" practice period to correct some of his defects and improve the line.
To be honest, with the increase of driving time, Zhang Yifei's confidence has become more and more sufficient, and his control of the track has become stronger and stronger. If you turn back the clock at this time and let him run another race with Montoya and Kimi Raikkonen, the fastest lap will not stand a chance!
Because of the Austrian A1 track, Zhang Yifei really spent too much time studying and preparing in the past two months. Even if it's just talking on paper, it's already memorized this "book of soldiers"!
What is lacking is nothing more than a "real combat" experience, and these three practice matches are an opportunity to gain experience.
The same was true for the third practice match, where everyone was very "Buddhist", as if the intense scene of the first practice match had never happened.
However, there were some episodes during the third practice, that is, Schumacher took a very narrow lead over Kimi Raikkkonen, who had the fastest lap before, and set a new record for the fastest lap of the practice session.
Schumacher was good, but not amazing, because the standards and requirements for him were far higher than the other drivers. So Schumacher running the fastest lap is just a normal performance, unless it's a track record.
Even the commentary was only mentioned slightly, and their interest was more focused on a few newcomers, thinking about what amazing performances they would have in the next practice matches and main competitions.
"Bazel, do you find it, the flying line seems to be getting smoother and smoother, the braking point is almost the same, the body posture is maintained perfectly, there should not be a single bottom."
Blundell is still very concerned about Zhang Yifei, in his experience, Zhang Yifei's line is much stronger than the first practice match, and he can't see any mistakes in the whole game, not even major flaws.
It's really not like a newcomer can run, it's more like a seasoned veteran running his home track.
"I see, Fei seems to be very familiar with this Austrian A1 track."
"Well, but considering that Prost once ruled the track, it's not surprising that Fei has this level of understanding."
The commentators subconsciously believe that this is because Prost is behind the guidance, after all, he is the owner of the team, and in the face of his domination of the track, he naturally has to pass on a little experience to Zhang Yifei.
But in fact, Prost has been so busy lately that he has not had time to coach anything, and he has not even missed three practice matches.
Of course, although Prost did not appear in the paddock to guide in person, Zhang Yifei still benefited from the track data and line routing information, otherwise he would not be so familiar with the Austrian A1 track.
"I can't wait to see how Fei performs in the race."
Blundell finally said excitedly, Zhang Yifei's return to the track was full of too many accidents and bizarre.
But the end of all this is to get the result in the main race, can the Chinese kid show a crazy magic again?
Qualifying began on Saturday afternoon, with Zhang Yifei missing nine races and not having the previous standings at Monza, so he was scheduled to start last.
However, the starting order of qualifying has little effect, just take the fastest lap, front or back, which is acceptable.
"Brother Fei, come on!"
"Yifeijun, run a good result!"
"Fly, take a pole position and come back, so that those who doubted before the game can see your strength!"
"Fly, for Prost!"
The sound of cheering sounded, and the Brazilian Grand Prix was also the biggest pain of the season for the crew members.
The championship is in front of him, but it finally disappeared, fortunately, Zhang Yifei did not disappoint them, even if he returned from injury, he is still the boy chasing the wind on the track!
"I'll do my best, for you."
Zhang Yifei replied with great firmness, he knew what the crew members were expecting, and he also knew how long they had been waiting.
This time, he didn't want to disappoint the men behind them!
On the eve of the start, Korsell also came to Zhang Yifei's side, patted him on the shoulder and said: "If you run according to the rhythm of the practice race, you will be able to stand in the front row, because your speed is faster than you imagined." ”
"Really?"
"Would I say that if you're slow?"
Korcel still looked calm, but it was obvious that Zhang Yifei's speed in the practice match had met his requirements.
"I will, and I'll run faster."
Zhang Yifei replied in an affirmative tone.
Truth be told, he's never been at a stop where he's so hungry for victory as he is today.
It may be the regret of the Brazilian station that inspired Zhang Yifei's desire to win and fighting spirit, and he no longer thinks about the points area and the podium, but the championship seat.
What I once lost, I want to take back!
After the team members cheered and cheered, Zhang Yifei sat in the car and started the qualifying race.
Montoya was the champion of the last race, so he started at the front of the grid, and his mind was full of fighting spirit at this moment.
Kimi took the fastest lap in the final stage of the first practice, which meant that he not only lost to Zhang Yifei, but also to Kimi Raikkonen. On the stage of three people, he eventually became a backward supporting role.
This was a very serious blow to Montoya, and even caused Sir Williams to be dissatisfied. So he desperately wants to prove himself, and the best way to prove it at the moment is to get this pole position.
Behind him are three of the top veterans in the paddock at the moment, namely Barrichello, Ralph Schumacher and Michael Schumacher.
It's no longer the time to paddle in practice and pole position is so advantageous for the main race that no one wants to be in the back row. So at this moment, the real battle has just begun, and these veterans will not give up victory easily!
The engines roared, the cars roared, and the cars raced down the track like bullets.
This time, the qualifying round was more intense than in previous years, with Schumacher to lock in the title, and Coulthard and Barrichello to fight for the runner-up.
Zhang Yifei and Montoya are for the title of the strongest newcomer, Kimi Raikkonen, to prove that he is still the driver who made history.
Everyone has their own dreams and expectations, and speed is the only way for them to achieve their dreams.
"OHFUCK, IS THIS ALL MEDICINE? Is the lap time so exaggerated? ”
", you have to change people every lap for the fastest lap, and even Schumacher can't take the first place in two laps?"
"It's only the fifth lap, and six of them have crossed the 1:09 mark, so how fast was the final lap of qualifying?"
"I think the track record is solid, but I don't know who will take pole position."
"I'm standing at Schumacher, he's the best driver at the moment, there's no one!"
"I support flying, new talent is the future, his high ceiling is terrible!"
"Montoya is the strongest newcomer, double champion!"
The speed on the track ignited the excitement of the stands, and the fans frantically cheered for the drivers they supported, and the lap times in qualifying were also rising wildly.
Everyone was waiting in their hearts for the birth of the fastest lap pole position!
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