"Cosell, I will raise my demands on myself."

Zhang Yifei replied solemnly that he was very arrogant in front of the outside world and the media, but he was definitely not blindly arrogant, especially when facing "good words".

And then again, Zhang Yifei’s so-called “arrogant” image is also half true and half false.

The reason why he showed this image to the outside world was more to correct the stereotypes of European and American people about Chinese athletes. At the same time, as a pioneer in Chinese motorsports, he wanted to set a tough example for Chinese drivers who were constantly influential.

Because Zhang Yifei knew that even twenty years later, Chinese drivers or Asian drivers would be very "soft" on the European track. This is not a technical problem, but a weak thinking and psychological weakness, and he dare not compete and challenge.

A person's power may not change everything, but Zhang Yifei believes that with his arrogant image ahead, history will always change a little, and it will make the successor stronger and more bloody, even if it is worth it.

"Very good. If you want to be the strongest driver, you have to demand yourself according to the highest standards and remember."

Kossel never tolerate any flaws in training and competitions. It is precisely under his high standards that Zhang Yifei has made such a great improvement.

"Um"

Zhang Yifei nodded, then returned to his room, began to overturn his previous memories, brought them in with the speed and performance of Renault racing, simulated and calculated the best route to turn around.

In the afternoon, Junko Takeda also returned from the Silverstone track, bringing good news and bad news.

The good news is that the time for the track trial will be made tomorrow, but the time is still only one hour, and the time control is very strict this time. The signed lease contract stipulates that once the time exceeds the time, a high fine will be imposed.

The bad news is that the Renault technical support applied for by Zhang Yifei was rejected. The reason is that the application time has passed. At present, the Renault technician team has no extra staff on the track to provide technical support to Zhang Yifei.

After all, the schedule is half over, and Renault technicians are all matching the number of drivers applied, so there is no possibility of free leftover. Now Zhang Yifei wants to apply in the middle, either the headquarters will either approve the transfer or draw from other drivers, provided that the other party agrees.

The answer is obvious. Zhang Yifei rejected Ghosn's invitation before, and with the announcement of signing the Prost team, Renault headquarters naturally would not specifically approve it for such an "outsider".

As for the other drivers agree, they just don’t even think about it. With Zhang Yifei’s identity as a “public enemy of the track”, other drivers are eager to withdraw from the race and get out. How could they be willing to draw their own technicians to Zhang Yifei?

"That means that this stop can only be supported by our own people?"

"Well, you can actually ask Prost team for help, but judging from the current situation of Prost team, this is not very realistic."

The current Prost fleet has significantly reduced its fleet budget due to the financial crisis, and basically all idle personnel have been fired.

And now is the end of the F1 season. Prost team technicians, except those who stayed at the French headquarters, have all been following the team and traveling to various F1 tracks. It is impossible to draw personnel to help Zhang Yifei run the primary equation.

After all, winning the first Formula Championship in life is very important for Zhang Yifei, but it is completely irrelevant for the Prost team.

"By the way, there is also the fact that the funds are not enough at present."

Junko Takeda said another difficulty, that is, Zhang Yifei is now in a "financial crisis".

With Toyota's termination of contracts and withdrawal of investment, Zhang Yifei has now completely become an individual paid driver. This means that starting from Silverstone Station, all the participation fees of Renault's European Cup will be paid by Zhang Yifei at his own expense.

For example, the usage fees of track and P-rooms, the rental fees of Renault racing, as well as various parts and oil losses, etc. The funds are not a small amount, plus the track rent for tomorrow's trial run, Junko Takeda has paid Renault 20,000 US dollars.

And this is just the beginning. The loss of parts and oil after the race is the big deal. The end of the fourth stop will be an overhaul of the engine replacement. Even with the preferential price Renault gave drivers, it is still valuable.

Zhang Yifei estimated that after the game, it would take at least 300,000 yuan to go up to complete the entire set.

When he was in Toyota youth training in Japan, Uncle Lu transferred a bank card given by the old man, which contained one million yuan in cash. In addition, Zhang Yifei went underground and earned some bonuses by himself, which totaled about 1.1 million yuan.

Although it didn't cost much money to come to the European competition this time, the food, accommodation and transportation of everyone in the team, plus the cost of trial runs, has cost almost 340,000 yuan in the past two months.

Moreover, now Junko Takeda and Ukyo Yamamoto have both quit their jobs at Toyota. Before he could get sponsorship and let them officially join the Prost team, Zhang Yifei had to consider their salary issues with Cosell.

Maybe they had never thought about the issue of salary and would not ask for it, but Zhang Yifei had to give it to him.

Friendship cannot be consumed like this, especially when one has the ability. Otherwise, this is not called friendship, but it is called taking advantage.

Zhang Yifei is naturally not a person who takes advantage. Before the team members officially entered the Prost team, he planned to pay all the salaries he had for himself. It is impossible for others to help him, so he had to pay for it, right?

"Sunko, then it's okay to finish this stop?"

"It's okay to run this stop, but there may be a shortage of funds in the next stop."

Because Takeda Junko is a team manager, Zhang Yifei gave her all these things. Naturally, Zhang Yifei still has a lot of money in his old age, and Takeda Junko is also clear about it.

"It's enough to finish this stop."

Zhang Yifei breathed a sigh of relief. His Renault event plan was to finish the British Silverstone Station.

However, there is a prerequisite, that is, Zhang Yifei must win the championship at the British Silverstone Station. Otherwise, it will be too difficult to lock the championship in advance with three points, unless the time, place, people and all are on their side.

In fact, it may be that Zhang Yifei is not a good deal of time, place and people. In addition, the urgency of sponsorship and F1 winter training, Zhang Yifei has no choice in this stop under the dual pressure, and he must achieve three consecutive championships!

Alas, when he got the Manicur Track and got the F1 driver contract, Zhang Yifei felt that his situation was very good. Why is the situation like a reversal in a few days now? There is no time, and no money?

...

The next morning, Yamamoto Ukyo, Ahu and Zhige went to the Silverstone Circuit in advance. Because the post-race maintenance at the Manicur Circuit was not completed before they could finish it. They had to hurry up and get it done before Zhang Yifei's test run.

After all, this time it only has one hour, whether it is waste or timeout, it is a huge loss for Zhang Yifei and must race against time.

In the afternoon, Zhang Yifei and Cosell drove to the Silverstone Circuit. Compared with Hoganheim and Manicur, Zhang Yifei was more looking forward to the famous Silverstone Circuit.

"The road ahead is faster."

Just as Zhang Yifei was driving, He Ziling suddenly reminded him.

"Do you know the way?"

Zhang Yifei asked in surprise. As a professional driver, he has been on the Silver Stone Track for the first time, and he is still full of expectations. As a result, He Ziling is more familiar with him than himself?

"Well, have you forgotten that my brother was trained at the Citroen team in the UK? He has brought me to Silverstone several times before."

Zhang Yifei was not surprised when he heard this, because the Silverstone Circuit is a holy place in the minds of many drivers. After all, its history is too long and there have been too many classic events on the track, which has led to many cars wanting to run a lap on the Silverstone Circuit.

This is very similar to the previous New North Raceway in Germany, but New North Raceway is more of a car fan and enthusiast, and the threshold is relatively low. Most of the Silverstone tracks are professional drivers and have a smaller impact on ordinary people, so their fame is not as famous as New North Raceway.

"So it seems that you are quite familiar with the UK."

"It's okay, I'm pretty familiar with London."

"That's half a landlord. After running this station, should you do your best to be a landlord?"

He Ziling was a little speechless when she heard this. Zhang Yifei was really good at finding opportunities.

"It's okay to let me do my best for the landlords. If you win the championship at this stop, I'll treat you to dinner."

Now, He Ziling has been in contact with her for more than two months and has long since become unfamiliar with her.

Even if Zhang Yifei didn't say it, she would consider treating everyone to dinner. However, He Ziling was not thinking about the friendship between landlords, but saying goodbye.

Listening to He Ziling and Zhang Yifei's chat and joke, Junko Takeda also interjected and said, "Zi Ling, do you think Yifeijun will win the championship?"

"meeting."

He Ziling subconsciously blurted out, sure that she hadn't noticed it and had subconsciously recognized Zhang Yifei.

"Do you believe in Yifeijun so much?"

Seeing the teasing smile on Takeda Junko's face, He Ziling instantly reacted. She retorted embarrassedly, "Of course I have to support Zhang Yifeila. Do I still support those foreigners?"

"Is this really the only reason?"

"That's the reason!"

"whee."

Junko Takeda did not answer, but just expressed her attitude with a smile.

Facing Takeda Junko's profound smile, He Ziling's face began to turn red, as if she felt that her thoughts were seen through.
Chapter completed!