When it comes to the actual car, it might have to wait until the end of the year. The W13 currently has three different upgrade projects, all focused on weight reduction, but the tuning window for the car and the rear downforce issues still can't be resolved. However, the slowest of the three upgrades for the W13 can be completed before the British Grand Prix."

"Is it possible for Qin Miao or Hamilton to reach the top of the podium?"

"Uh... we'll do our best." Elliott answered this question with a somewhat awkward expression on his face.

"Ah..."

Upon hearing this, Toto sighed helplessly. If the team's performance in the upcoming races isn't good enough, he'll have to do some ideological work with Qin Miao again.

After all, he has already received news that many teams have their eyes on Qin Miao's contract, which is expiring next year.

At this point, Toto already regrets not signing a five-year contract with Qin Miao for who-knows-how-many times.

... 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

On the other side, Qin Miao had already arrived in the rest area below the podium to relax.

Since there were no seats in this place, Qin Miao simply sat on the stairs going upstairs.

After sitting down and drinking some water, Leclerc came over.

"How does it feel to stand on the podium at home?" Qin Miao curiously asked as he watched Leclerc grab a bottle of water and sit down right next to him.

Leclerc put on the second-place cap, then opened a label-free bottle of purified water. After taking a sip, he said, "It feels like making a big deal, but unfortunately, I didn't get first place."

"Aren't you done yet?" Qin Miao said discontentedly.

"What else can I do? It's also fulfilling a long-cherished wish since joining F1. You know it's my first time finishing smoothly in my hometown and standing on the podium.

It's equivalent to proving myself to the hometown folks.

My only regret is not winning the championship."

Leclerc paused here and then continued, "Speaking of the Chinese Grand Prix, do you have any news? I suppose you're quite looking forward to winning at home, right?"

Hearing this, Qin Miao crossed his arms behind his head and leaned directly on the steps behind him, showing none of the dignity of a world champion and Monaco Grand Prix winner, looking like a young man casually laying down to rest when tired: "No idea, I don't even know if the team will give me a car capable of competing for the podium once the Shanghai Grand Prix resumes."

Leclerc reached out and patted Qin Miao's shoulder, "If I remember correctly, your contract is for three years, right?"

With a friend, there's really nothing to hide about this, and it's not hard to find out. So Qin Miao straightforwardly nodded, "Three years, the contract expires after next year's races."

Leclerc leaned close to Qin Miao's ear and whispered quietly, "Would you consider coming back to Ferrari?"

Qin Miao looked at Leclerc in surprise.

Is this the right time to say such things?

Besides, there are a lot of people around here. Damn it, buddy just won the race, and camera lenses are aimed at us. It's unclear whether they're shooting me and Leclerc or filming Sainz being interviewed.

Even Netflix staff are here.

On the other side, the Netflix staff with cameras, having extremely low presence, although didn't hear what Leclerc and Qin Miao said, were already gleaming, their smiles nearly as bright as Qin Miao's when he came down from the car celebrating.

Leclerc also realized his slip-up.

But there's no helping it; having finished at his home court and secured a podium, Leclerc was a bit excited.

Not to mention Qin Miao just brought up the concern about the team's car might be underwhelming when the Chinese Grand Prix is held.

Knowing Ferrari's long-term plans and layouts recently, Leclerc is very clear—even though Ferrari isn't guaranteed to surely clinch team and driver championships in the next few years.

But they will definitely be lingering in second or third place.

If 2023's Mercedes can't provide Qin Miao with a competitive enough car, Leclerc completely feels Qin Miao can switch to Ferrari.

At least he hopes to be teammates with Qin Miao.

As for why...

Leclerc is very much looking forward to during a race, his speed exceeds Qin Miao's, and then he comes behind Qin Miao, with the team asking Qin to let him pass.

At that time, looking at Qin Miao's gritted teeth scene, wouldn't it be satisfying?

Even if it doesn't work, at least it ensures not having to suffer being guarded tightly when coming up behind Qin Miao.

Of course, these are just Leclerc's fantasies after being frustrated by Qin Miao.

The fact is, Leclerc is just a driver. He can at most suggest things to Ferrari but can't influence Ferrari's driver market choices.

Furthermore...

"Stop there, I currently don't have such thoughts, and given the impact of that incident involving many people back then, most haven't left entirely; many were merely demoted.

I dare say, if I dare to go back, those guys would find ways to mess with me, like vehicle malfunctions and twenty-second tire changes."

Leclerc also knew he misspoke, and given what Qin Miao mentioned might be possible, he played it off with a chuckle.

Soon, Sainz also came over.