How Did I Become an F1 Driver?-Chapter 924 - 365: Hard to Master Good Habits,

Even though Qin Miao is starting the race in fifth, he still has a chance to aim for the podium in this race.

According to the simulation data, this track has very low tire wear, so most teams will opt for a one-stop strategy with soft to medium or medium to soft tires.

However, Qin Miao can try a one-stop strategy with soft to hard or medium to soft tires.

This way, as long as there is no safety car or red flag on the track, with Qin Miao's long-distance speed, he can at least give Ferrari and Red Bull a run for their money.

But it might just be limited to that. Once again, there's the problem of Qin Miao's personal abilities, which also have their limits. He cannot just rely on his capabilities to bridge a 0.5 second per lap gap.

The next day, Sunday, is the day of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Qin Miao views today's race with a bit of detachment. Unlike last season, he no longer has such strong desires for the championship. He feels a bit like Alonso now, purely enjoying the fun of racing and trying to improve his position if possible.

After finishing the pre-race photo session, parade, and interviews, Qin Miao took a break at the team's quarters. When he looked towards the pit lane grandstand, he saw Qimeng standing there watching him.

Noticing Qin Miao's gaze, the girl had a look full of encouragement and raised her little fist, saying, "Go for it!"

Seeing Qimeng's actions, Qin Miao smiled and gave her a reassuring glance.

It's worth mentioning that Qimeng is also someone who "likes the new and discards the old."

Jay Chou also came on Sunday, but due to restrictions in the team's pit area, he went to the VIP grandstand upstairs where there's food, drink, and a good view. It's really a nice spot and more comfortable than staying in the team's pit area to watch the race.

However, Qimeng didn't follow.

After spending a day with Jay Chou during the qualifying, she had become quite familiar with him, and the idol filter in her mind had mostly shattered.

That's why, even though she knew Jay Chou was watching the race from Mercedes's VIP area upstairs, she couldn't be bothered to go.

When the time was about right, Qin Miao headed to the track.

By then, Qin Miao's car was already parked on the track, and the sky was gradually turning dark.

However, it was not yet time for the race to start; about ten minutes remained.

Qin Miao simply took his water and sat down by the track wall, sipping slowly to pass the time while waiting for his car to be ready.

Soon enough, someone sat down beside Qin Miao.

Turns out, right next to him was Zhou Guanyu, wearing his Alfa Romeo team gear.

Qin Miao didn't say anything and just handed Zhou Guanyu a notebook from beneath him.

These notebooks were ones Qin Miao got from Reyes, originally used for recording car inspections. They had checklists and other forms drawn on them.

Because there were many items to check, the notebooks were quite large, making them perfect to sit on to protect his race suit from track dust.

Zhou Guanyu didn't mind and took the notebook from Qin Miao to sit on.

Once seated, Zhou Guanyu asked, "How would you rate today's race?"

Qin Miao chuckled and said, "Why do you sound like those wandering reporters in live streams, catching a streamer and asking them to comment on this and that, then using their recorded comments out of context?"

Because of Qin Miao, Zhou Guanyu also streams when playing games. He's fairly good at games and frequently plays with Qin Miao. Given his status as an F1 driver, he gets quite a few viewers in his streams and often encounters people like that.

But Zhou Guanyu just rolled his eyes and said, "I'm talking serious business here, don't change the subject."

"How should I rate it? I'm just a participant in this race."

Zhou Guanyu shook his head and laughed, "Seems like I worried for nothing. I thought you would struggle to accept reality and become disheartened, given how you dominated last season and now..."

"Well, thank you for that," Qin Miao emphasized, but the tone made it clear that "thank you" wasn't quite meant sincerely.

Not bothered, Zhou Guanyu shrugged and said, "Even though they say a father's love is as firm as a mountain, at times, a father's love should become practical."

After giving Zhou Guanyu a playful punch, Qin Miao asked irritably, "Are you here to cheer me up or mess with my head?"

"Haha, I just saw you sitting here from the back looking a bit lost like a kid who nobody wants..."

"Can't you ever say something nice?"

I've realized that the saying is true: 'familiarity breeds contempt.' Before I knew you, I thought you were pretty cool. Now I just find you annoying."

"Every action has its consequences; I am your karma!"

Shaking his head, Qin Miao switched the topic, "Has your team's starting procedure been fixed? I didn't see you practicing starts at the pit exit during the practice sessions. I hope it doesn't mess up in the race today?"

Zhou Guanyu sighed and, while scratching his head in irritation, said, "I did practice; you just didn't notice.