I probably didn't have a fantastic start to my career like Hamilton, with my own moments of brilliance! It's nothing, everyone's path is different! ”

——Excerpt from Ye Feng's autobiography "A Driver's Self-cultivation", which is still causing great controversy many years later

After the German Grand Prix, because most of the spectators and reporters paid attention to Schumacher, Barton and Alonso on the podium, not many people noticed that Ye Feng was almost helped into the dressing room by Petrus. Due to the tense and high-intensity driving action for a long time, Ye Feng's back was completely sore and unable to move, and the arms responsible for controlling the steering wheel had long since lost any strength.

Looking at Ye Feng, who was almost completely crippled, everyone in the Williams team couldn't imagine how this crazy guy could complete his race under such circumstances, Petrus, who usually had the best relationship with Ye Feng, and Wells, who had always been unsmiling, couldn't help but have tears in their eyes when they saw Ye Feng's appearance at this time, and even Old Williams and Michael, who had always been known for their coldness, couldn't help but be moved by what they saw in front of them at this time.

Ye Feng, this guy is completely driving his own race car with his life! If it weren't for the previous qualifying results, who would have imagined that such a driver would not be on the podium at this point? Even so, Ye Feng actually fought from the tenth start to the fourth position, and won back valuable 5 points for the team in a completely passive situation! Witnessing Ye Feng's entire game in the workshop, every Williams member couldn't help but think that if Ye Feng could have another teammate to cooperate with him. Who can guarantee that standing on the podium at this time, Alonso or even Barton can really have the last laugh like they do now?

Ye Feng used his soul to cross the ** exhausting driving is indeed so shocking, just like the shock that Senna once gave people. Imagine a teammate who dedicates himself unreservedly to a game. And what team member wouldn't admire? Will you be proud of him? Therefore, when Ye Feng was helped all the way towards the locker room, whether he was a member of the Williams team or not, people around him reached out and patted Ye Feng's shoulder, their eyes full of admiration and praise.

In the hearts of many people who saw Ye Feng like this at this time, maybe Ye Feng failed to conquer the Hockenheimring circuit today, but he conquered the hearts of many people, including all the members of the Williams team

"Hey! I'm sorry. I couldn't go any further! Everyone's eyes made Lao Ye, who had just returned to reality from a state of madness, very embarrassed, he smiled shyly at everyone, and said to the team teammates while enduring the pain all over his body.

"Leaf! Don't say anything! Let Wells take you to the hospital for a check-up first and get a good rest for a few days! We all want you to recover as soon as possible. Michael quickly interrupted Ye Feng's self-blame, and just as he and Ye Feng were talking, the sound of an ambulance was heard in the distance

In this way, Ye Feng, who got into an ambulance and went to the hospital for examination and treatment in front of everyone, completed the third F1 race of his career

Bed rest for 48 hours, followed by 1 week of physiotherapy. Under the careful care of the Williams team, Ye Feng, who overdrew his physical strength in the German race, finally regained his former vitality. To be honest, how did I hold on to that game? Ye Feng couldn't say it clearly now. In fact, every time Ye Feng finished the game in a crazy way similar to self-hypnosis under the "encouragement" of the car god, Lao Ye couldn't tell that he persevered like this. It was crazy and unbelievable. Even Ye Feng himself always feels that he is on the "thief ship" of the car god every time he thinks about it

Then Ye Feng, who came out of the physiotherapy room, resumed his normal training again, and the voice of the Chinese kid who talked and laughed and always brought joy to everyone was heard again in Williams's test track and workshop. The members of the team also seem to be getting used to the days of staying with this strange teammate, getting used to always seeing Ye Feng who has arrived early every day when they come to the team, and getting used to this guy's amazing imagination and suggestions every time when discussing car tuning and improvement. Also accustomed to the madness and indomitable momentum of this young man on the track

In every aspect, Ye Feng has become more and more integrated into this old team that was once full of glory and glory

However, in such a stressful season, all the ease and comfort is always short-lived. Although there are less than two weeks to go before the Hungarian leg of 815, there is still not much time left for the Williams team and Ye Feng. However, what makes the whole team feel very excited recently is that the F-26 car, which Ye Feng participated in the tuning and improvement work, is becoming more and more competitive and stable compared to the poor performance at the beginning of the season!

In the last three races. The two drivers of the team driving this car not only grabbed the first row of the grid twice, but the F-26 sent Ye Feng to the podium twice, and more importantly, the team completion rate of the last three races reached 100%, and this car that was once about to be abandoned by everyone is now showing such a strong momentum, which is definitely something that no one expected. This also fueled the Williams team's engineers to dig deeper into the F-26's potential.

Moreover, everyone thought that if Ye Feng was included in the team system at the beginning of the season, what would the team's results be like at this time? However, it doesn't make much sense to think about it now, so by this time the season Williams has missed out on any of the championships, but the enthusiasm within the team is at an all-time high in the season, which proves once again that consecutive wins are the best choice for cohesion and morale

Old Williams still stayed quietly in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass of the office as usual, looking at the scene of the people working in the workshop on the opposite side. This old man, who has devoted his life to motorsports, likes to look at the team he has built up in this way. It's also his favorite way of thinking.

The recent situation of the team is better than what Old Williams imagined before he had no choice but to use Ye Feng, I don't know how much, in the eyes of the old man, the important thing is not how much the team's points have risen. Where is the ranking approaching? The important thing is that he sees in the current team a scene of vigor and prosperity that can only be seen in the glory days of the past.

To the surprise of Serena Williams, it is no longer a secret that Montoya is leaving the team and Schumacher Jr.'s delay in renewing his contract under the intense media coverage, but the team members are now showing it

However, the situation and state do not reflect any impact on these important personnel at all.

Is this all because Ye Feng turned into the main driver? Although Serena Williams has recently begun to pay close attention to Ye Fengdi's performance, and has also found that the team has undergone a lot of changes because of Ye Feng's appearance, it is still difficult for a 21-year-old man to believe that a 21-year-old man can make the team achieve a change in atmosphere that is difficult for him to solve by himself. But what makes old Williams undeniable is that whether he admits it or not, Ye Feng did it! And the team continues to change for the better.

Thinking of this, Old Williams finally made up his mind to keep Ye Feng in the team, and before that, he had already used the more than one week after the end of the German race. Secretly made contact with his little compatriot Barton. And, to the old man's delight, it seems that Barton is still interested in playing for a rejuvenated veteran powerhouse like Williams. The remaining question is just the amount of signing, and in the eyes of Serena Williams, Barton's role for the Williams team next season is almost a foregone conclusion.

And now the old Williams, who is finally about to make the decision to keep Ye Feng, can't help but start looking forward to having two young talented drivers next year, Barton and Ye Feng! With a combination of drivers dominated by Barton and supplemented by Ye Feng, plus a stable and competitive car, the revival of the Williams team may not be far away!

Snuffing out a cigar, Williams Sr. dialed the secretary's phone

"Renewal? Frank, if I'm not mistaken, do you mean to renew my contract? ”

Now Ye Feng had sat on the sofa in Serena Williams' office, looking at a draft contract while looking up at the old man staring at him and said. To be honest, when Ye Feng was called here today, he thought that Old Williams was going to talk to him about his recent work on a routine basis, but he never thought that as soon as the old man came in, he asked the secretary to hand him a copy of this thing. And the above content also made Ye Feng unprepared, for a period of two years, the first annual salary of 800,000 pounds increased by 20%, and all the information about the team's selected driver indicated that Williams Sr. was talking to Ye Feng about the contract for next season. And such a thing was something that Ye Feng had never thought of before, so this guy was both excited and surprised in the face of such a draft contract.

"That's right! Ye, you read that right. I'm very serious! I want you to stay with the team, and I'm sure that's something everyone in the team wants to see! Seeing that Ye Feng's expression and reaction were within his expectations, Old Williams leaned towards Ye Feng while pushing the wheelchair towards Ye Feng's side. There was a rare lack of indifference in his tone. It's more about sincerity.

"This Frank, I don't think it's the right time to talk about next season, right? And I'm only in Race 3, are you sure you see what I'm capable of? Otherwise, we'll talk about the contract after the season! That way you should be more focused and objective! Although this contract also directly means that he has finally won the approval of Serena Williams, reason tells Ye Feng that it is better to be calm when facing such a sudden thing. At this time, he wanted to ask Senna's opinion, but the car god directly gave Lao Ye the back of his head.

"What's wrong with that? And the contract for next season is finalized. You'll be able to focus more on your work and training! Ye, I know you may still have some thoughts about the fact that the team didn't help you more at the beginning of the season when you were in a slump, but you should also know that the team was in a bad state at that time! Everyone, including me, didn't have much energy to help you, but isn't everything okay now? Ye, the team needs you now! Say, how can I make you feel more comfortable, within the scope of my ability, I will compensate you! As long as you sign now, from that point on, this contract will automatically replace the original one! To be honest, it's a bit too much to let you play for the team without pay! ”

Old Williams saw that Ye Feng was a little hesitant, and faintly mentioned the beginning of the season in his tone, so he thought that this young man was still dissatisfied with the team's hiding of him, so he began to continue to persuade. The old man said in his heart, talk about the contract at the end of the season? With the boy's sturdy performances now, will he be able to stay with Williams at that time? Even if it can be retained, the team will also pay a greater price! When, if you don't talk about it now? And in the end, Old Williams even thought about paying money to settle this young man, but he was quickly interrupted by Ye Feng.

"Frank, you're thinking too much! I said there was nothing to complain about at the beginning of the season, I was really not doing well at the time, and I didn't have any problem with the team's decision at that time. And I'm grateful that you still allowed me to train with the team's facilities and the cars at that time, and I wouldn't be where I am if it wasn't for the team!" I, Ye Feng, will never forget this!

And now the team is giving me the opportunity to actually play in Formula 1, which is a dream come true for me! In a sense, without the Williams team, there would be no Ye Feng today, so making my own contribution to the team is something I am willing to do!

However, this contract was so sudden, and you know that I only signed one contract when I was so old. So I need time to think about it! And, to be honest, with such a tight schedule right now, do you think I have more energy to deal with something as big as a contract?

I said I wouldn't be the first to use the renewal option in my contract! Please rest assured about this! As long as the team still needs me, I won't leave! Now, all I want to think about is the competition! I'm sorry, Frank, but can we talk about the contract after the season? And you can continue to use this time to take a good look at my objective ability! You tell me? ”

Ye Feng was indeed stimulated by the money mentioned by Serena Williams, otherwise he would probably agree to the other party to sign the contract immediately. Of course, Lao Ye is not a guy who treats money like dung, but he is not the kind of person who puts money first. Ye Feng has been in the Williams team for so long, and he has actually become more and more interested in this team as his parent team. Now Ye Feng is really happy to play for Williams, which has nothing to do with whether he has money or not. After Ye Feng, who was stung by Old Williams, said this, he looked at the other party resolutely, and he could see that this guy's bullish temper had made another mistake

"Alright then!"