417 First cooperation
"Alessi blocked Hydefield from Sauber's back and let the flight overtake. Mobile phone "
Cod issued the convoy's command, his tone filled with helplessness.
To be honest, compared to the strength of the top team like Ferrari, Prost can be said to be quite "weak", and has almost never issued any tough instructions, and they are all for the driver to choose for themselves.
Even last season was so relaxed that he had no basic discipline. Two official drivers on the team were able to fight in the lounge more than once, which was a bit shocking.
If it were other teams, these two drivers would probably have to pack up and get out of the way at the end of the season. It would be a cancer of the team.
But from the beginning to the end, Prost team did not issue official punishment except for verbal warnings.
Because of the situation of the team at that time, it has reached the point where there is today or tomorrow, and whether or not you can participate in the new F1 season is a problem. If Prost chooses to punish hard at this time and neither driver will renew the signing, then there will be no participating drivers in this new season.
Under this background, Prost had to let it go, and chose Zhang Yifei, who was still a junior driver, to make up for the team, which was to prepare the next move in advance.
Some habits have been developed, and it is a bit difficult to change. Although the atmosphere of the team has been swept away the decadence before the new season, the driver's strong position has not changed much.
Not to mention French veterans like Alessi, they often do their own things. Even newcomers like Zhang Yifei gave him considerable autonomy.
So Alessi, who is already used to making decisions on his own, went to control the wingman of the speed-down vehicle. With his stubborn and proud personality, he really may not obey the convoy's instructions, which is one of the reasons why Cod was helpless.
Sure enough, after Cod issued the convoy order, no sound came back from the headphones. Alessi did not confirm obedience or directly refused, as if he had not heard the convoy order at all.
In the fleet's radio call frequency band, everyone can hear this command, which naturally includes Zhang Yifei, who is looking for opportunities to surpass Hydefield on the track.
When he heard this command, he was actually very surprised. Zhang Yifei did not expect that the convoy would issue such commands, allowing Alessi to perform the wingman mission, block Hydefield, and thus complete the overtaking.
Although these are also commands issued by the convoy, they are completely different from Schumacher's behavior of blocking the car.
Because of the racing failure, Schumacher's speed could not be increased anyway, so he simply "borrows flowers and offers Buddha" and plays a guest role in the wingman, thus maximizing the interests of the team and selling Montoya a favor.
The situation in Alessi is completely different now. He has already set a distance with Hydefield and ran to the front.
At this time, Alessi had the opportunity to reach a higher ranking, or even the top six points. If Alessi wanted to block Hydefield, he would undoubtedly sacrifice his lap time and interests, which was a pure wingman behavior.
Before, Zhang Yifei and Alaisi had a bet before. Whoever loses will become the other party's wingman, which can avoid disputes on the track and get absolute surrender from the other party at critical moments.
The reason why Zhang Yifei bet like this is because he knows the story between Alessi and Hydefield, and does not want to repeat the same mistakes himself, and he focuses on the infighting of the team.
So even if he wins, Zhang Yifei didn't treat Alaisi as a wingman at all. The results he can achieve on the track are all based on his own skills and does not require the other party's help.
This concept of "fighting alone" always implements Zhang Yifei's professional schedule. It was not until he was blocked by Schumacher, who allowed him to see what teamwork on the F1 track is.
Sometimes proper cooperation will maximize the interests of both the driver and the team. However, will Alessi be willing to do such things that benefit one by one?
Zhang Yifei actually didn't give any hope. After all, Alaixi's own personality is a relatively strong person and he would not be willing to become a wingman.
It’s better to rely on yourself than rely on others. Zhang Yifei threw away this team command and focused on Hydefield in front again. He wanted to seek an opportunity to overtake!
After waiting for a few seconds, he still did not receive any feedback from Alessi. Prost's face looked a little bad now.
As a team founder and boss, the team's achievements and interests are the basis for him to ensure first. With the current strength of Prost team, it is unrealistic to make both drivers run into the top six points, so he can only sacrifice one driver to obtain points from the Malaysian Grand Prix.
The team had no hope before, and Prost could let the drivers go, but this year's new season, the team won points in the opening match and showed strong competitiveness.
Under such circumstances, Prost does not allow drivers to challenge his authority.
He plans to issue a team order to Alessi again. If Alessi still does not respond or refuse, the next Brazil Grand Prix will be the name Alessi, and the third driver Sebastian Burdes will be replaced by the third driver!
Seeing Prost lifting his hand and preparing to press the red call button on the headphones, the atmosphere in the P room became tense instantly. The drivers at the scene all saw the change in Prost's face. This was the first time Prost has shown his momentum and authority in the past year!
The F1 four-champion driver ruled the same era as Senna. After retiring, he built a French team with his own strength.
All kinds of brilliant deeds remind others that Prost may be easier to talk to before, but he must not be treated as a good person. When it is really necessary to show his authority, Prost will let his employees see the other side of his "decisiveness" just like his dominance on the track back then.
Just when everyone thought the conflict was about to break out, Alessi's voice came from the headset, and he replied in a very simple manner.
"I'll go block Hydefield."
Alessi's indifference can be seen from his tone, and he can imagine his dissatisfaction with such team commands. But he finally chose to let go of his veteran's pride, become a wingman for the newcomer in the track, and completely admit his identity as the No. 2 driver.
In addition to the command of the team, the most fundamental reason is that Zhang Yifei's strength and performance have been recognized by Alaixi. Otherwise, even if he was terminated by the team and was hidden, he would never be a wingman for a rookie!
Did Alessi agree?
Hearing his answer, Zhang Yifei's inner surprise exceeded the wingman order issued by the convoy.
Although Zhang Yifei and Alaixi have not had a deep friendship, they are not very close to each other. They were even in the enemy's identity because of the No. 1 driver's dispute.
However, as both F1 drivers, Alessi also came to the team headquarters during the winter break and conducted simulated driving training like himself. From this point of view, it can be seen that the French veteran still has his own spirit and pride!
Not to mention that after contacting him later, Zhang Yifei could feel Alaixi's stubbornness and conceit. Just like this, he is really willing to execute the instructions of the wingman?
Soon, the question in Zhang Yifei's heart was answered by the blue Prost car that appeared in front of the track.
Alessi executed the team's car blocking instructions. He slowed down and blocked the front of Hydefield, and began to press the car, allowing Zhang Yifei to take the opportunity to pass.
Seeing Alessi racing suddenly appear in front of him and slow down the pressure car, Hydefield instantly understood the meaning behind his move.
But the surprise in his heart at this moment can be described as unforgettable. After all, Hydefield has been with Alessi for a year and fought against "old teammates" who don't know how many flights he has. He still knows Alessi relatively well. Will such a selfish and powerful person become the wingman of the new Chinese?
If it weren't for the facts that were already in front of him, Hydefield would have thought he was dazzled!
"Alessi, hold down Hydefield's route."
"Fly, seize the opportunity to overtake."
The team's coordination instructions began to be issued continuously, and they also knew the embarrassment between Zhang Yifei and Alaisi, and the two had no communication in any track.
In order to complete the overtaking more smoothly, Henry had to act as a soundtrack to help Zhang Yifei connect with Alessi so as to complete the overtaking more smoothly.
In fact, Henry doesn't need to say these things, Alessi, a veteran of the track, also understands what he should do.
He lightly tapped the brake and slowed down the speed, then stood firmly in front of Hydefield, while seizing a better cornering tangent, leaving Hydefield "no way out" and was forced to slow down.
"Disgusting Frenchman, weren't he very arrogant last season? Now he has become a wingman for the new Chinese guy?"
Facing Alessi's car blocking, the angry Hydefield gritted his teeth and said.
In Hydefield's impression, Alessi is quite arrogant and has a typical French arrogance! He is absolutely unwilling to become a wingman, and he is even more unlikely to become a new Chinese wingman. Did Alessi take the wrong medicine?
Before he could figure out what was going on, the driver surpassed himself with a blue shadow at an extremely fast speed.
Originally, Zhang Yifei's strength was not inferior to Hydefield. Now that he had Alessi's car blocking, if he couldn't surpass him at the first time, he really didn't deserve to have a wingman to block the car for himself!
Seeing Zhang Yifei taking the opportunity to overtake, Alessi was still blocking his way in front of him to suppress the car, and new and old hatreds surged into Hydefield's heart. A ferocious expression appeared on his face, and then he stepped on the accelerator!
Chapter completed!