After the test run on the third lap, Zhang Yifei directly broke through the 1 minute 48 second mark and came to the 1 minute 47 second field of the track record.

The gap is no longer measured in seconds, but in milliseconds. To be honest, this kind of tremendous progress, even Yamamoto Ukyo and Junko Takeda were full of shock in their hearts, and they didn't dare to have the slightest doubt about Coser's guidance.

After all, when Yamamoto came to the Technical University of Berlin to study racing engineering, Kossel had already left the McLaren team's strategy team, and many things Yamamoto had heard of and had not witnessed the strength of his mentor on the track.

Today, it seems that the members of the strategy team of the champion team are indeed far superior to "temporary" race engineers like themselves.

The test run continues, pushing the limit is what it is, and once you succeed, it's no longer the limit, it's about the next peak.

Zhang Yifei also gradually began to adapt to this speed that can be called dancing on the tip of a knife, and he was able to improve by about 0.1 seconds on almost every lap to make his way towards the record of Formula Junior at Hockenheim.

Of course, this rate of improvement is gradually decreasing, after all, the closer you get to the record, the harder it is to improve.

The driver who can set the record, he is definitely not a rookie, and he has also experienced countless track challenges and defeated all opponents in order to have his own track record.

Five laps, ten laps, fifteen laps, until the twenty laps, at this time the fuel level of the Renault kart has dropped to a very low level, compared with the first lap, the total weight of the whole car has decreased by almost 30KG, which is close to the weight of an older child.

At the same time, after these 20 laps of training, Zhang Yifei has been able to basically drive according to Coser's requirements, so his speed on this lap is very fast, surpassing any previous lap.

Cosell, who was on the sidelines, keenly sensed the difference in the speed of this lap, and he asked Ukyo Yamamoto next to him again: "What is the lap speed?" ”

"1:47.205 is the fastest lap in Formula Junior at Hockenheim, and it's a full 0.1 seconds faster!"

Yamamoto Ukyo is very excited at this time, if Zhang Yifei can maintain today's level in the official competition time, whether it is pole position or championship, he will be strong enough to compete.

Of course, the test run was in an absolutely ideal environment, with no other drivers distracting or competing for anything.

But in the same way, when it comes to the real race, the competition of other drivers will also stimulate Zhang Yifei's greater potential.

A lot of people are just competitive players, and the more they are on the real field, the better they may play. At least in Yamamoto Ukyo's view, Zhang Yifei has an absolutely big heart, and so far he has not seen any fear and retreat from Zhang Yifei.

"The oil is almost worn out from the tires, so that's all for today's test run."

Zhang Yifei has been on the track for almost an hour after counting the preparation time, and you must know that it is now a high temperature of more than 30 degrees in summer.

Formula Junior doesn't have a liquid water cooling system circulation, or F1 doesn't have this kind of high technology in this era. The cabin temperature can be as high as an astonishing seventy or eighty degrees Celsius under the sun's exposure and engine temperature.

Even if there is equipment such as heat-insulated racing suits, it is also difficult to transfer the heat of the body, and for a junior formula driver, an hour of continuous test running practice can be regarded as close to the physical limit.

"Yifei-kun, that's all for today's test run, you can drive the car back to the pits."

Yamamoto Youkyo also pressed the call button at this time and asked Zhang Yifei to return to the pit.

In general, there are many people who can hear the driver talking to the console in the Team Radio system in F1, but only the highest level such as race engineer, chief mechanic or team leader who can communicate directly with the driver is eligible.

But now it's only the primary formula stage, not so much exquisite, and Cousin has already instructed it, so Yamamoto Youkyo directly called Zhang Yifei back.

"I see."

Hearing Yamamoto Ukyo's words in the headset, after Zhang Yifei replied, he felt as if his spirit was instantly drained, the previous rhythm was too tense, and all his attention was on the track.

All I have in my mind is every corner and the best line, and I think about how I can go that 0.1 seconds faster.

And during the test run, Cowel never said what his lap time was, so Zhang Yifei has always been very nervous, doubting whether he has a breakthrough in every lap.

"Youjing, this weekend is the main race, there should be no good time for a test run in the next few days, let Fei take a good rest, today's high-intensity test run is a great drain on physical energy."

"I understand, Mentor."

Yamamoto Ukyo nodded, he was not on the track, he was actually not so strict, and he could feel his attention and concern for Yifei-kun.

"By the way, don't these two service technicians know English?"

Cosell looked directly at Ah Hu and Chen Zhi, and could clearly feel the dissatisfaction in his tone.

You must know that if Zhang Yifei can run a brilliant result in the Renault European Cup this time, plus there is an example of Kimi's "triple jump", there is a high probability that there will be a high probability of Formula 1 and even the favor of the Formula 1 team.

Once it enters the official team, it is not a scene of today's petty fights, and the requirements of any team for technical personnel are the top in the world.

In the case of F1, even the most ordinary tyre mechanic must be able to change tyres in a matter of seconds.

And this is not just the level of one person, it requires the cooperation of a whole team, and the slightest mistake by anyone will lead to the failure of the entire pit stop process.

Therefore, communication is a necessary thing for a technician, and this "cronyism" approach to the maintenance team is an act that Kosell opposes.

Formula professional technician, there should be top professional standards!

"Yes, but they're studying hard."

Yamamoto Youkyo naturally understood what the mentor meant, and his tone was a little embarrassed, so he could only try his best to help Ah Hu and Chen Zhi explain.

During this time, Ah Hu and Chen Zhi have been working hard to learn English, and He Ziling has to spare more than four hours every day to help them with tutoring.

It's just that these two people have a poor cultural foundation, and they don't have any language talent, and they have been in Europe for half a month, and the progress is very reluctant. The team has tried their best, but reading is really not something that can be achieved overnight.

"Everyone will work hard, but the maintenance team only needs the most suitable, and I hope you and Fei understand this."

"Yifeijun can prove himself, and they can also prove themselves."

This time, Yakyo Yamamoto did not agree with the tutor's opinion, but chose to oppose it.

During this period of contact, although there was indeed little progress in language communication, he saw the hard work and maintenance talent of Ah Hu and Chen Zhi.

Ukyo Yamamoto firmly believes that if these two men can join the F1 technical team, they will become the best maintenance technicians, and they cannot negate future achievements because of their current shortcomings.

"yes, then I'll wait and see."

Cosell also did not arbitrarily assert, he didn't know what level Ah Hu and Chen Zhi were, but when he saw two people who couldn't even do the most basic communication, to serve as maintenance technicians, he would naturally think of whether there was a "back door".

But he believes in the vision of his students, and Yamamoto Ukyo can stand up and speak for them, which means that these two Chinese maintenance technicians must have something to be affirmed.

At this time, Zhang Yifei's formula car drove into the pits, and he got off the car with beads of sweat on his face, and the first thing he asked about his results was: "How is my fastest lap?" ”

Cowsel is not like Ukyo Yamamoto, who told Zhang Yifei the fastest lap during the run, so he still doesn't know how much he has improved.

"Pass."

Cosell looked at Zhang Yifei and replied very blandly, without any excitement or surprise.

"Is it just a passing grade?"

Zhang Yifei was a little disappointed when he heard it, he was under the pressure of Cosell's guidance on the track, and he felt that he was starting to play with his life, and the result was a painless pass, could it be said that he had not made any progress?

At this time, he looked at Yamamoto Youjing, but found that he seemed to be quite excited, which made Zhang Yifei a little confused, so what was the joy of passing the level?

Just when Zhang Yifei was puzzled, Yamamoto Ukyo explained: "My mentor's passing standard is very high, and you broke the lap record at Hockenheim on the last lap of the test run. ”

"What?"

This time it was Zhang Yifei's turn to be dumbfounded, he didn't expect that he could break the fastest lap record on the track.

Because in the team's voice, Korsell is simply a "pressure monster", except for the requirements to be faster, faster, and fastest, there are basically no words of affirmation or encouragement, so that Zhang Yifei has no confidence in his heart from beginning to end.

Now I hear Ukyo Yamamoto say that he broke the track record, and I feel like I have seen the light again in my life.

"Don't be too happy, the junior Formula record is meant to be broken, that's all for today's test run, and tomorrow I'll go to your hotel and train you in racing."

Korsell had already obtained Zhang Yifei's driver profile and resume from Yamamoto Ukyo, and knew that the Chinese kid had been in karting for a very short time and had not been trained in a really high-level system.

Today's track test run, he has seen Zhang Yifei's strength and potential, since he decided to become his temporary race engineer for half a month, then naturally he has to do enough responsibility.

Therefore, he plans to use his own high standards to train Zhang Yifei and help him make up for some shortcomings in technology and knowledge.

Stern is only superficial, Korsell is a teacher both in identity and on the inside, and he will do his best to help the Chinese kid achieve his championship dream.

"Thank you, Mr. Cosell."

Zhang Yifei thanked him very sincerely, Korcel himself is a temporary identity, and if he can help him formulate some track strategies, he has already completed his job.

In a sense, the status of a coach like today is already "beyond the norm", and he will come to the hotel tomorrow to train with him in racing, which has reached the standard of China's "teacher".

Zhang Yifei naturally understood that this was Koser's teaching and help to him, so he would solemnly thank him.