As a sports reporter, the first thing you have to experience is that the name "Zhang Guan" keeps dangling in front of your eyes, appearing on one report after another, and grabbing headlines from time to time. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

So when reporters saw the name, they stopped paying attention to other information, what CEO Nick Fry, technical director Zander, and aerodynamics director Bigeth, these names are far less sensational than the word "Zhang Guan".

The editorial office of a racing magazine.

"Zhang Guan? Could it really be that Zhang Guan? Do you think it's someone with the same name? The editor-in-chief looked at the information displayed on the computer about the Chinese power convoy and asked.

The editor immediately said: "I don't rule out this possibility." There are so many people in China, and the names of Chinese people are relatively simple, and it is very likely that there are two people with the same name. ”

"I've heard that in Chinese characters, even different characters can be represented by the same alphabet, so this name seems to us to be the same as Zhang Guan's name, but in China it may be two different names." Another editor also spoke.

"We still can't rule out the possibility that it is Zhang Guan. Although we don't yet know the specific price of acquiring the Honda team, according to Zhang Guan's net worth, he should have the strength to buy the Honda team. The editor-in-chief thought for a moment, and then said: "So we have to confirm, we have to confirm whether this is Zhang Guan or not, and I don't want to send out a fake news." ”

"Editor-in-chief!" At this moment, another editor in the editorial department hurriedly ran in, and then said: "Editor-in-chief, Zhang Guan's agent team has officially announced that Zhang Guan and Ross Brown have jointly acquired the Honda team, and the details will be disclosed in tomorrow's press conference." ”

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Zhuge Wenbo sat on the rostrum and answered reporters' questions with a smile on his face.

"May I ask if the team that Zhang Guan bought is the 'China Power' team published on the website of the International Automobile Federation?" The reporter raised his hand and asked.

Zhuge Wenbo had already prepared the speech, and he said: "Zhang Guan and Mr. Ross Brown jointly acquired the Brown team, this new team is called 'China Power', and the China Power Team will participate in the new season of Formula 1. ”

"The name of this team is 'China Power' team, is it a Formula 1 team that belongs to China?" Another reporter asked

"Yes, Formula 1 has added fresh blood to the race - a team from China! This is the first Chinese team in the Formula 1 family! It is also the first time that Chinese have entered the world's top competition in Formula 1. Zhuge Wenbo replied.

The next reporter immediately raised his hand: "So has the China Power Team considered using drivers from China?" As far as I know, there hasn't been a single driver in China who has competed in Formula 1. ”

Zhuge Wenbo nodded: "Of course it will, I believe that in the near future, there will be a driver from China in the Chinese Power Team!" Formula 1 will also welcome the first official driver from China! ”

"We know that last year, the Indian consortium bought the Sage team to form the Force India, but this new team did not get a single point in last season's race and finished at the bottom of the table. Does the China Power Team have the confidence to get a point in the new season? Or is it the primary goal to be able to complete the race? The next reporter asked.

"Earn points? This journalist friend obviously underestimated us too much! We don't just want to get points, our goal is to get on the podium and even win the race! Zhuge Wenbo said solemnly.

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"On the podium? Still going for the championship? What a joke! Who do they think they are? Ferrari or McLaren? It's ridiculous that a team that is almost bankrupt should want to stand on the podium of Formula 1! Not to mention that it's still a Chinese fleet, and the Chinese can't even build a decent car! I have to say that the threshold of Formula 1 is really low now, first India, then China, maybe one day, Antarctic penguins will come to participate in Formula 1! A well-known racing commentator in the UK updated his blog.

And what another racing expert said in an interview: "Although Zhang Guan has made remarkable achievements in other sports, there is a saying that interlacing is like separating mountains!" In the current Formula 1 race, the big teams have monopolized the podium, and it is difficult for the small teams to get points. We can refer to the Indian Power team, which just entered the event last year, and the entire team invested more than $100 million, but did not even get a single point, which also highlights the cruelty of the sport. Therefore, I suggest that Zhang Guan should not hope too much for the results of the new team, and should go to the goal of completing as many races as possible in the new season, instead of fantasizing about getting on the podium and winning the championship! ”

The two professionals were fierce in their rhetoric and tactful in the other, but they all meant the same thing, that is, they were completely unoptimistic about the new "China Power" team, which in fact represented the thoughts of ordinary fans.

It's obviously impossible for a new Formula 1 team to finish on the podium in its first season. The goal of the new team should be to adapt to the pace of Formula 1 as quickly as possible and finish as many races as possible. As for the podium, it's at least two or three seasons before you are qualified to think about that kind of thing.

In Europe, where Formula 1 is at its strongest, the focus on the Chinese Power team has only lasted for a day or two, and no one thinks that a new team can make any difference to today's Formula 1 competition. The new season of Formula 1 is still a phenomenon of Ferrari and McLaren.

It was at this time that Zhang Guan arrived in England to take part in his first race test.

With a little more than three weeks to go before the start of the Formula 1 race, Zhang Guan has not yet obtained a super driver's license from the Fédération de l'Automobile, so he will have to drive a Formula 1 car for a full 300 kilometers and then send the relevant data to the Fédération de l'Automobile (FIA).

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Silverstone, UK.

It was once a military airfield during World War II and the site of the first Formula 1 World Championship.

Zhang Guan wears a racing suit and stands in front of Ross Brown.

"Zhang, to be honest, I really wouldn't recommend you to use Silverstone as a testing site. Silverstone is a high-speed track with long straight tracks and high-speed corners, which requires a high level of skill and courage. Even Schumacher broke his leg here back then...... In fact, we can do this kind of test at our own test site," Ross Brown advised, who was actually very worried about whether Zhang Guan's level would be able to drive a Formula 1 car.

"I know, that's why I have to choose Silverstone, so that the data can convince the FIA, and I hope to get a super driver's license sooner." Zhang Guan showed an expression of no concern, and continued, "Alright, Mr. Brown, take me to see our race car!" ”

A white racing car poses in the pit for the population.

Ross Brown walked over with Zhang Guan, pointed to the car and said: "This is last year's Honda team's RA108 car, the engine is RA808E, 2.4 liters V8 engine, and the tires are Princeton. ”

"I thought you'd give me a new car this year!" Zhang Guan said with a smile.

"I'm very sorry, even though you are the big boss of the team, but I still can't give you the new car, I have to think about the team as a whole." Ross Brown bowed and spoke. His subtext was obviously that he was worried that Zhang Guan would crash the new car.

"Brown, I'm sure you'll be relieved to hand over your new car to me after today." Zhang Guan said with a smile.

The two walked over and Ross Brown began to introduce the two cars.

"This is last year's Jenson Barton car, and Barton is 182 centimetres tall, which is 10 centimetres shorter than you, so it might be a little cramped if you get in, but it shouldn't affect the driving. The right side below is the accelerator, the left is the brake, the vast majority of formula drivers are used to using two feet to step on the accelerator and brake respectively, so that the reaction will be faster, and more comfortable, but it may be different from many people's driving habits. ”

Ross Brown said as he picked up the steering wheel and continued, "This is the clutch paddle, this is the paddle shifter, and the numbers on it are what gear you are in." In Formula 1, you don't need to press the clutch when you change gears, but you need a clutch when you start. This is the cruise mode, which is the fuel saving mode. It's the engine mapper button, the progress limiter button, the radio communication button, the differential button, the traction control button, and this, you're going to need it, the drink button. ”

"Drinks? How many? Zhang Guan asked.

"In the past, some teams were not equipped with drinks in order to save weight, but now that the technology is advanced, everyone doesn't care about the one or two catties, all the cars will be equipped with drinks, our cars are equipped with 500 ml of drinks, and other teams should be similar." Ross Brown spoke.

"Alright then, let me go up and try it first!" Zhang Guan stepped onto the car.

"You drive slowly a few laps to get used to it, and our people will drive that car and follow you, pay attention to keep the radio talking." Ross Brown pointed to the two SUVs behind him, each with three other crew members in addition to the driver, all dressed in maintenance fees, and each holding a fire extinguisher.

"As for it! It made me look like I was going to crash. Zhang Guan sighed helplessly and boarded the car.

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The Honda RA108 passed through the pit lane exit and entered the track.

Ross Brown picked up the walkie-talkie and said to the two SUVs that followed the car: "You guys follow up a bit, I don't want the team owner to have any accidents during the test drive!" ”

On the track, Zhang Guan was already completely familiar with the operation of this car.

It all depends on the experience of Schumacher, although the steering wheel layout of each team is different, but the basic functions are almost the same, so as long as you are generally familiar with the position of the case, and most of the buttons on the steering wheel are just some function buttons, and the main use in driving is to increase and decrease gears and accelerator brakes under your feet.

"Zhang, don't worry, you can get used to it slowly." Brown's voice rang out of the headphones.

"I think I'm used to it, you can time me the next lap," Zhang Guan said, and he started to accelerate.

"Slow down, slow down! You've only reached Turn 12, and the front Turn 15 and Turn 16 are continuous hairpin corners, and it's also the hardest part of Silverstone, don't drive so fast, familiarize yourself with the track first! Ross Brown said anxiously.

"Don't worry, Brown, I'm fine, the whole track is engraved in my heart." Zhang Guan said.

As Zhang Guan spoke, the car had already passed Turn 14 and headed for Turn 15.

The hearts of everyone at the scene were hanging, for a formal F1 driver, a continuous hairpin bend is nothing, but for a first-time driver of Formula 1 Zhang Guan, the continuous pinch is perhaps the most difficult place to pass. The average newcomer, when they pass through the continuous hairpin bend for the first time, almost always passes at the lowest speed.

"How did he drive so fast!" Ross Brown was already sweating on his forehead, he raised the walkie-talkie, and said to the two SUVs behind him: "You guys pay attention, be ready to come to the rescue at any time, ambulances, stretchers, get ready!" ”

However, in the next second, someone next to Ross Brown exclaimed, "He's gone!" ”

Ross Brown looked up, and the screen showed that Zhang Guan had passed Turn 15, but there was still Turn 16 ahead of him.

"It's a fast turn! This kind of cornering speed is at the level of an active F1 driver! I'll have to tune up the video of that bend to see how he got there. Ross Brown was thinking that Zhang Guan had already run through Turn 16.

Ross Brown let out a sigh of relief.

The front is followed by Turn 17, and after Turn 17 is the big straight before the finish.

"He's going to pass the timer, are we going to start timing him?" The staff asked.

Brown hesitated, but finally said, "Prepare for the time!" (To be continued.) )