My Formula 1 System-Chapter 291: S2 Monaco Grand Prix. 11
"...A DOUBLE BLOW FOR ANTONIO LUIGI! AILBEART MOIREACH SWIPES P2, AND NOW RODNICK SNATCHES P3...!"
"WOOOOOOOOOOOHH!"
P2— Ailbeart Moireach ↑
P3— Marcellus Rodnick ↑
00— Antonio Luigi↓
"Wow..."
The entire circuit erupted as the leaderboard shifted into a new display, showing that Antonio Luigi had just suffered a devastating loss of positions.
Luca had thought Luigi had only lost P2 to Ailbeart, but it seemed Rodnick had taken advantage of the situation!
Ailbeart had been charging behind Luigi relentlessly for many laps, and now, into the harbor section, he kept holding onto Luigi, his bitter rival, while Marko Ignatova kept pulling away from the pack, solidifying his lead.
Eventually, Ailbeart lunged for P2 by diving down the inside of Street Turn 5 and forcing Luigi to the outside.
It seemed the track structure at the street didn't favor him, and he had no choice but to concede P2.
Luigi was flustered and frustrated as Ailbeart's Renault wedged in front of him. He hated the sight of rivals right before him, especially the very one who had just taken his position.
But in his moment of frustration, he made a slight throttle miscalculation on the exit of Turn 6 into Turn 7.
Rodnick eventually pounced on the opportunity, cutting off their gap with Luigi's slipstream.
Luigi was late to defend, still frustrated and shaken. Rodnick ultimately made it through.
The "00" accompanying Luigi's name on the leaderboard was a result of a sector timing update delay, where race control had termed Antonio Luigi at risk of losing yet another position.
"...AND JUST LIKE THAT, LUIGI FALLS TO P4! A NIGHTMARE LAP FOR THE ITALIAN...!"
On the contrary, Luca believed this was a dream come true.
He stared at Luigi's Mercedes as if it were some fantasy relic that had found its way into the likes of man. It was beautiful, if Luca would be honest.
The colors—black, silver, and gold accents—should be the best combination on the grid. Luca was envious of Mercedes' chassis.
Ever since the starting grid, where he had analyzed Luigi's car, he never really expected to see it again. Now, it was bearing the number four holographic display, for that matter.
What marveled Luca the most? Luigi's drop from P1 to P4 or the fact that this was ANTONIO LUIGI right in front of him?!
Luca wasn't sure. Maybe it leaned toward the latter, because he was yet to wrap his head around the fact that he was racing alongside these professional drivers—even the one who had run into him at Stadhaven.
It was weird for Luca to remember that morning when he had his cap on, shielding his face from the sun as he stood at the neat track edge in a sharp marshal suit, watching the preseason race unfold.
These were the same drivers back then?! Luca thought. Wow.
Luca fully changed his mind, his gaze still fixed on Luigi's gearbox as he decided.
No way was he going to ease off for Dreyer now. Luca would be damned to let anything spoil the duel between him and Antonio Luigi that would soon come.
So he gripped his wheel tighter and sharpened his Gripper skill to the best of his use.
Eventually, Jackson's engineers beamed with delight as the telemetry display updated in real-time, showing Luca's tires gradually reaching optimal temperature.
Luca could feel the slippery sensation slowly vanishing, progressively replaced by a tougher feel of friction.
[Front Left: 86°C → 80°C ✅]
[Front Right: 85°C → 80°C ✅]
[Rear Left: 84°C → 75°C ✅]
[Rear Right: 83°C → 75°C ✅]
[Grip Optimization: 78%]
Using this 78% Grip, Luca managed to execute a successful Corner Chopping. His Corner Chopping wasn't successful solely because of his actions, but also because of Dreyer's relentlessness.
[Corner Chopping +1]
[SYNC BAR: [][][][] 87.5%]
"...LUIS DREYER WILL HAVE TO TRY BETTER FOR OUTBACK PERFORMANCE IN ORDER TO GET PAST LUCA RENNICK...!"
"...Brilliant defending from the young lad as they head down the straight..."
"Calculate distance. Car front and car behind."
[Analyzing Ferrari (JRX-92B) and host's distance from 4th Position]
[You are 2.2 seconds away, host.]
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[Analyzing 6th Position's distance from host and Ferrari (JRX-92B)...]
[6th Position is 2 sec away, host.]
[Turn Type: Sweeping Left-Hander] [Angle: 75°] [Braking Point: 80 meters before turn-in] [Recommended Entry Speed: 200 km/h] [Optimal Apex: Mid-corner]
[Perfect Entry!]
[Turn Type: Tight Right-Hander] [Angle: 90°] [Braking Point: 100 meters before turn-in] [Recommended Entry Speed: 180 km] [Optimal Apex: Inside Curb]
[Finely Swerved!]
[Turn Type: Hairpin Left] [Angle: 160°] [Braking Point: 120 meters before turn-in] [Recommended Entry Speed: 70 km/h] [Optimal Apex: Late exit]
[Smooth Hairpin Execution!]
[Turn Type: Sweeping Right-Hander] [Angle: 60°]
[Braking Point: 60 meters before turn-in] [Recommended Entry Speed: 210 km/h] [Optimal Apex: Outer curb]
[Textbook Maneuver!]
[Straightaway ahead]
[Analyzing Ferrari (JRX-92B) and host's distance from 4th Position]
[You are 1.8 seconds away, host.]
[Analyzing 6th Position's distance from host and Ferrari (JRX-92B)...]
[6th Position is 2.5 sec away, host.]
The harbor straight again. The spectators in that area cheered for Luca to engage Luigi.
Luca was truly considering engaging now, but he feared the tunnel sector that was just next. He didn't want to dogfight with a rival like Luigi in limited visibility, especially with Night Mastery this low.
Luca knew the lengths of Luigi's Mercedes chassis, but he was yet to know what the FiammaVeloce was all about.
[Data on Mercedes-AMG F1 V11 EQ Performance can be retrieved]
[Retrieving Data...]
[.... Data Retrieved]
[The Mercedes-AMG F1 V11 EQ Performance, classified as an A-level engine is specifically designed for elite competitive performance in F1.]
[[It features a 1.6L V6 twin-turbo hybrid power unit, delivering 1,080 HP and 1,050 Nm (+160) of torque. Equipped with a state-of-the-art MGU-K, capable of deploying an additional 170 kW of energy, it ENSURES SUPERIOR POWER DELIVERY and OPTIMAL ENERGY REGENERATION under intense racing conditions.]
[The FiammaVeloce embodies the essence of BALANCED PERFORMANCE, offering exceptional straight-line speed, TORQUE DISTRIBUTION and Hybrid Energy storage.]
From what he could see, Luca could make out a few engine features since he couldn't access them unless he'd registered the Mercedes itself.
First of all, it was clear that the FiammaVeloce was all about power and nothing else.
Luca was certain Torque Distribution was one of these features, where the engine could help direct power and energy to the tires to enhance acceleration and stability.
For the others, he wasn't sure. But Energy Regeneration might mean the engine rarely ran out of its dragon breath, meaning Luigi's car had more explosive power on its own, and when he hit ERS, even worse.
"I fear not," Luca said. That was the opposite. He had an engine that focused on chilling in winter while Luigi piloted something that could make the lowest tier of S-level.
[Chicane Ahead]
[Turn Type: Three-Turn Chicane (Right → Left → Right)]
[Approach Width: 8.0m → Tightens at Apex: 6.5m → Widens at Exit: 7.6m]
After the swimming pool chicane, the road to the tunnel opened, giving more than enough space for two cars.
[Slipstream Status: ENGAGING]
Car <— Approaching Slipstream (Minimal aerodynamic effect)
Car <<— Partial Lock (Drag reduction increasing)
Car <<<— LOCKED IN (Maximum slipstream advantage)
[Overtake Window: Uncertain]
"Un... certain. Hmm."
[DRS deployed]
Luigi cast one unbothered side-eye to his mirrors as Luca's rear wings opened to gain speed.
DRS only lasted a few seconds, so Luca wanted to complete the overtake and head into the tunnel first.
But just as he glided to the right, moving at 320 km/h (+10 by slipstream) to take Luigi's right side and then complete the overtake, Luigi's fingers deftly reached for a button.
Luigi activated some ERS, unleashing a burst of power from his engine that sent his Mercedes rocketing forward. The sudden acceleration severed Luca's slipstream advantage like a snapped chain, leaving him grasping at empty air.
"...Luca Rennick tries with DRS! But Luigi surges out of reach, giving the two some breathing space...!"
"WOOOOOOOOOOOHH!"
[Overtaking failed]
Luca's eyes widened as Luigi's car vanished into the dark ahead with its taillights.
His Ferrari was suddenly left alone at the entrance of the tunnel.
He was left in shock.
Luca couldn't believe it. He had just been dusted by a rival?
**Recover. Recover, you copy? You lost momentum there. Dreyer's behind**
