Car Racing without Money-Chapter 202 - 112: Directly Entering the Realm of F1 (Double - )

"No, where did you hear these rumors? There’s no such thing."

Chen Xiangbei seemed a bit surprised; logically, racing teams are elite organizations with high-level education. How could they easily believe such outrageous claims?

"Just now in the track studio, investor Staler from Brawn GP announced that you would become their team’s test driver. Is this public statement a rumor?"

Sawano Hiroyuki replied with surprise, feeling that this matter was becoming increasingly bizarre.

Hearing this, Chen Xiangbei was also stunned.

He had already speculated from the news that Staler, along with Ross Brown, had completed the purchase of the former Honda Team.

He never expected that after the successful acquisition, Staler would announce him as the test driver.

Could this be the British gentleman’s way of reciprocating kindness?

Before Chen Xiangbei could react from his bewildered state, a group of journalists had already rushed to the door of the P room.

With such explosive news coming out, of course, they had to interview Chen Xiangbei, the person involved, as soon as possible.

Everyone must be curious about what kind of story is happening behind this.

"Bei, Staler announced you as Brawn GP’s test driver. Do you have anything to say about this?"

"Bei, was it skill or capital that enabled you to become a test driver?"

"Bei, does Staler’s decision relate to the Huasa investment from years ago?"

"Bei, do you think you can handle driving an F1 car?"

A flood of questions surged into Chen Xiangbei’s ears.

Indeed, Staler’s news was quite sensational. Throughout European history, drivers who signed with junior formulas and F1 teams were few and far between, and there hasn’t been a single one from Asia in decades.

This Chinese newcomer, Chen Xiangbei, inexplicably became the first!

If it was in the past, faced with such an interview frenzy, Odetto would have welcomed it without hesitation.

It was practically a handed opportunity for exposure, something many drivers dream of.

But this time, he saw shock in Chen Xiangbei’s expression, obviously indicating that the kid was unaware of the test driver situation.

No matter why this scene appeared, with Chen Xiangbei’s physical struggle during high-pressure practice as a lesson, Odetto didn’t want to expose him to mental stress scenes again.

Although wanting to become a top F1 driver requires being a monster that won’t crumble under pressure.

Chen Xiangbei is indeed too "young" and still needs room to grow.

Thus, Odetto signaled Sawano Hiroyuki with a look, allowing him to lead the car team members to block the journalists’ questions.

Receiving Odetto’s cue, Sawano Hiroyuki promptly led people to stand in front of the cameras and said, "Sorry, the qualifying race is about to start, and the driver is preparing nervously. We are temporarily not accepting any interviews."

"Bei, do you want to say a few words about your thoughts now?"

"Bei, do you think you deserve the test driver position at this stage?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Track journalists persist relentlessly, not wanting to miss this news hotspot.

Meanwhile, some sharp-eyed journalists noticed Chen Xiangbei’s expression was different from usual, as if this Chinese kid was feeling guilty!

Just as Sawano Hiroyuki prepared to call over Kobayashi Shuji’s team members to keep reporters outside the P room, Chen Xiangbei already started walking towards them.

"I can answer your question; I believe I not only deserve the test driver position but also the official F1 driver position."

"Remember what I say today, in the future, you will witness an F1 driver from China!"

Chen Xiangbei’s distraction wasn’t due to feeling guilty or panicked but rather surprised by Staler’s decision and historical change.

With Staler now a shareholder in Brawn GP Team, might Mercedes still invest to acquire by the end of ’09? Will the incredible team eight consecutive championships in F1 history still arrive on schedule?

If nothing changes, does that mean he might become a Mercedes driver in the future?

It was this aspiration to possibly advance directly to a role in Mercedes, a top factory team, which made Chen Xiangbei stand there daydreaming for so long, unexpectedly being mistaken for feeling guilty by reporters...

No way, he’s destined to be an F1 driver; how could he be frightened by a mere test driver position!