Car Racing without Money-Chapter 596 - 235: I Haven’t Let You Down

"Hmm, he is the driver Bei."

Miller nodded his head, last year he was shocked by Chen Xiangbei’s speed, and didn’t expect that this year he would become a direct strong competitor.

"Bei is indeed very fast."

Whitmarsh acknowledged this, but then added, "But Hamilton is stronger!"

In some ways, McLaren Team Leader Whitmarsh’s words weren’t wrong.

Hamilton’s rookie season partner was the "Red-Blue Battle" victor, overturning Alonso when Schumacher was in his prime.

Just such a black rookie, securing four race victories, creating a miracle of nine consecutive podium finishes, and ended the season surpassing Alonso by 2 points, becoming the winner in teammate competition.

Thinking back to the 2007 McLaren Team, even if Hamilton was the team owner Dennis’s "prodigal son," the team strategy and resources would surely tilt towards Alonso. That was determined by objective results and influence.

Competing under resource disadvantages, Hamilton became the victor, proving how astonishing his talent and speed are.

Due to Hamilton’s extremely outstanding performance, Alonso felt his team status was challenged and threatened; unable to secure number one driver treatment, he chose to transfer back to his former home in Renault Team at season’s end.

It’s precisely because of this that Alonso missed McLaren’s fast car in the 2008 season, also missing his opportunity to secure his third crown.

A new Chinese driver surpassing Alonso doesn’t mean he can surpass Hamilton.

After all, Hamilton had indeed defeated Alonso!

In Whitmarsh’s heart, Hamilton was destined to become the next legend in the racing world; this turbulence was nothing.

Feeling the team leader’s confidence, race engineer Lazam ordered, "Hamilton, block driver Bei for three laps with all your strength, let the Chinese newcomer feel the intensity of a world champion."

This order was very imposing, not treating Chen Xiangbei as an equal opponent at all.

"COPY."

Hamilton simply responded, his gaze locked onto the HRT Racing Car chasing behind him.

If Chen Xiangbei’s career path is similar to Raikkonen’s, then his career style is actually quite like Hamilton’s.

Both "proud," both strong.

Hamilton is most famous for his "Golden Left Front" title, which came from him not yielding an inch in wheel-to-wheel battles, even if the two cars collided, he had to press the opponent hard.

This strong style, utterly different from Alonso’s stable technical approach, meant the risk of Chen Xiangbei’s overtaking was even higher.

Of course, Chen Xiangbei couldn’t back down without a fight; at this point, regardless of whether he could ultimately surpass it, he had to give his all.

Courage wins in a narrow pass battle!

The two racing cars continued their fierce entanglement on the track, even though Chen Xiangbei was equipped with theoretically better-performing soft red tires, after they passed the grip peak, being on the attacking side increased control difficulty, putting him on the edge of losing control.

The strategy team could see four-wheel grip data and tire life percentage on the HRT Team outdoor command post’s monitoring screen, both of which were frantically alarming.

Chen Xiangbei’s speed not going off-track couldn’t be explained by driving skills many times, but rather by burning incense and thanking the gods for protection!

In facing this situation, the always aggressive and tough Odetto couldn’t help his heart pounding fiercely at this moment.

However, he couldn’t stop, and didn’t even dare to give a team radio reminder.

Because Odetto clearly understood that Chen Xiangbei, in his current attacking state, had reached a "single-minded" level.

Any external interruption or influence could have unpredictable consequences for the driver; all the team could do was to be a silent spectator!

The team strategy group could choose silence, but the race commentators, facing such intense offensive and defensive battles, must choose passion.

"Crazy! I never thought that in the final three laps of the race, with Driver Bei able to get on the podium, he would still launch such an aggressive attack, leaving no margin or retreat for himself."

"As the race comes to this moment, actually, the soft red tires entering the exhaustion phase have no big advantage over the intermediate tires. We can even see from the broadcast footage that the No. 13 car has shown more than once signs of skidding and swaying."

"But Driver Bei hasn’t stopped his campaign; if he could indeed surpass Hamilton, it’s unquestionable that today’s race will enter the annals of F1 history!"

Commentator Red gave Chen Xiangbei the highest praise, not just for his astonishing performance, but also for extolling his driving spirit.

Rather break apart, than slow down.

This phrase is the motto of many drivers, but very few can truly achieve it.

A newcomer from China, challenging the high-difficulty rain race, climbed from ninth to third.

Even coming to the end of the race, even with tires failing to grip the ground, he had the courage to attack the formidable opponent ahead.

Courage is always the most precious thing for a driver.

Just like Nicky Lauda and Ayrton Senna, who will always be remembered as legends.

Chen Xiangbei’s amazing pursuit today might also become a tale passed down, creating a renowned name in the future.

In the future, when fans discuss rain battles and recall Senna’s name in the rain, there will also be a Chen Xiangbei in the rain!

Listening to Commentator Red’s recognition, this time in the direction of the circuit stands, there were no longer overwhelming cold stares and ridicule.