Car Racing without Money-Chapter 217 - 116: The Strong Are Always Envied (Double-Length)

Chapter 217: Chapter 116: The Strong Are Always Envied (Double-Length)

This isn’t the F1 paddock. Every driver is under pressure to advance in the race, and normally there’s no distinction between the first and second drivers.

The "tow truck tactic" sacrifices more than just a teammate’s single race; it could very well be their entire career!

"Magnussen is right, rookie formula drivers should compete fairly."

"A true driver doesn’t step over a teammate’s body to get ahead."

"Between teammates, there’s not only competition; there should also be unity and cooperation, which are the true purpose and spirit of sports."

"I’ll always support drivers like Magnussen who are pure!"

Magnussen’s interview remarks resonated with the audience.

Although formula racing is a commercial sport, it’s still within the realm of sports and is one of the top three sports events in the world!

Many people love racing because they want to see drivers challenge limits and chase the wind and freedom.

Not to delve into paddock politics and team relationships.

A driver’s success shouldn’t be built on another driver’s sacrifice!

During Magnussen’s interview, Chen Xiangbei and Kobayashi Shuji returned to the team pit in quick succession.

Seeing the "person involved" return, track reporters immediately skipped over Magnussen and surrounded Chen Xiangbei, who hadn’t gotten out of the Renault car yet.

Among them, Sky Sports’ "old friend" Hank secured the best spot this time, almost shoving the microphone into Chen Xiangbei’s mouth, asking: "Bei, first congratulations on achieving pole position and breaking the track record. What do you have to say about it?"

Hearing Hank’s normal post-race interview question, Chen Xiangbei felt a bit unaccustomed, pondering if there might be any hidden trap.

However, he soon cast aside his worries, a faint smile appearing on his face.

"I don’t have much to say about the pole position and breaking the track record."

"As my team leader Odetto once said, track records are meant to be broken; this is just the beginning."

"What I want more to say is, today I proved my speed and also proved that Chinese drivers can dominate European tracks!"

Chen Xiangbei had thought it through: The matter of reporters making "big news" is something he can’t control at all.

The title of "uncrowned king" isn’t for nothing; the power of speech is in their hands, and they can easily manipulate words.

Given this, he might as well let himself go and say what he wants to say.

At least the audience on the track can witness the most genuine Chen Xiangbei intuitively and can also expand his influence via the internet!

Feeling the change in Chen Xiangbei’s attitude, Hank no longer held back, quickly returning to his previous style, and his questioning became sharp instantly.

"Bei, your opponent Magnussen doesn’t acknowledge your speed, believing it’s success gained by sacrificing a teammate. Do you agree with this view?"

"The strong are always easily envied."

Chen Xiangbei replied casually. He’s almost immune to such statements.

Just like when Renault took pole and won the first race, how many people sincerely acknowledged his speed and strength? Most were still filled with disdain and doubt.

Today, the reason Chen Xiangbei had to be fiercely strong against Mansell and unwilling to give up during qualifying was not to prove how great he was, but to return those cold stares and ridicule.

No one can look down on him and Chinese drivers!

"If without a teammate to help drag the slipstream, do you think you could have taken pole?"

"Even if there were no teammate to help with the slipstream, I’d still be pole after running it ten more times."

Chen Xiangbei gave a straightforward answer. He never holds back when he should be bold.

As the creator of the pole position and new track record, he must have absolute confidence in himself.

Even if, in the eyes of outsiders, it appears more like arrogance.

But so what? In competitive sports, the winner takes it all!

With Chen Xiangbei’s words, the supporters in the stands were instantly excited.

"Strong enough, that’s why I like Chen Xiangbei."

"No problem with what he said, running it ten more times they won’t beat Chen Xiangbei."

"Costa also eats the slipstream, why not blame Magnussen?"

"Don’t be like a damsel with snide comments; have the guts to face Chen Xiangbei on the track!"

Without the roar of the engine and helmet isolation, Chen Xiangbei could hear the words of support on both sides of the pit this time.

At this point, he waved his arm at the supporters, and cheers and screams echoed through the paddock again.

Many spectators are willing to be supporters of Chen Xiangbei, not just because of his speed and strength on the track but also due to his demonstrated boldness and courage!

No one likes a coward, nor do they wish to hear all sorts of hypocritical "love and peace" talk.

If you’re upset, just say it; if you’re unconvinced, settle it on the track. This is Chen Xiangbei’s straightforward and charismatic way!

And at this moment, the driver behind, Kobayashi Shuji, heard Hank’s question, walked over, took the microphone from Chen Xiangbei, and said, "Tell Magnussen, I’ve never seen this as a sacrifice; instead, achieving victory for the team through cooperation is an honor for me."

"Additionally, as Xiangbei-kun said, the strong are always easily envied, and he’d still be pole after running it ten more times!"

No one expected Kobayashi Shuji to actively speak these words, and even many spectators and journalists had placed him in the "victim’s" position, waiting to dig deep into the team’s internal conflicts and oppression.