466 Prepare to Counterattack (Chapter 2)
Sir Williams thought about it and could not do this with the young man's own ability, and it was only the team's credit.
But Prost has always been known for being "weak". He couldn't control the situation of the team fighting last year. Can he still control the always arrogant Chinese boy?
The McLaren strategist Kossel could do it before. However, with Sir Williams's understanding of Kossel, this German strategy made him very hot and aggressive. He just didn't instigate Zhang Yifei to provoke others, and would also make the newcomer to tolerate, which was not in line with his style.
Sir Williams couldn't find a reasonable explanation, but it didn't matter, it was just a practice game. It was best for Zhang Yifei to respond to the provocation and let Montoya defeat it. It didn't matter if the opponent didn't meet the battle. The final winner in the f1 paddock still depends on strength, not this kind of opportunistic method.
"Montoya, don't block the car anymore, you can continue to test the car."
Hearing Sir Williams' instructions, Montoya stepped on the accelerator and accelerated, leaving Zhang Yifei far behind the car.
At the same time, a winner's smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. It seemed that this Chinese driver Fei Yuan was not as strong as the surface. Once a stronger driver shattered his self-confidence, he would not have the courage to fight.
Montoya's actions of surpassing Zhang Yifei after provocation made Colombian fans at the scene excited. There was no doubt that this was Montoya's victory, and the Chinese boy did not even have the courage to face the challenge.
"Montoya is doing beautifully, the Chinese boy is afraid of you."
"This is the glory of our American drivers, the champion of the Interlagers circuit, and we must be in our hands!"
"Sure enough, it's still the same as other Chinese people, weak and cowardly!"
"The driver who fears his opponent on the track is no longer worthy of fighting with you."
Cheers were heard everywhere, as if Montoya had really defeated Zhang Yifei and headed towards the position of the championship in the branch station.
In a sense, it can be seen from the excitement of these Colombian fans that Zhang Yifei's absolute victory in the previous two stops has caused a psychological shadow on Montoya and his fans, otherwise most people would be embarrassed to celebrate such a "victory".
At the same time, in the commentary room of the track command center, Gonzalez said with a smug smile on his face when he saw this scene.
"Brendel, it seems that I'm right. Fei is just afraid and doesn't even dare to fight."
"Is that true? But I don't think so. It's just a practice match. Fei has run with Barrichello. It's normal to breathe a little and adjust to the track to retain his strength."
"And then again, isn't such a wheel-fighting provocation a very unscrupulous act?"
Maybe he couldn't stand Gonzalez's sarcastic spirit, and the old fox Brendel had a little smell of gunpowder in his tone at this time. Otherwise, this American commentator would have thought that the F1 gold medal commentator was a vegetarian!
"Is this a wheel battle to face all the challenges of our opponents on the track?"
Gonzalez replied in disagreement, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
"Since you have to face all the challenges of your opponents, why didn't Montoya try to challenge Barrichello and choose to fly?"
"When the main competition comes, you will naturally challenge it."
"You also know that you have to wait for the main competition. Is it the main competition now?"
The two people's verbal argument surprised the director in the commentary room, so they quickly learned about the voice of the speech and raised a sign to remind them to stop such a debate.
Maybe I realized that my tone was too extreme, and Brendel's more than ten years of commentary experience can be considered an old senior.
In the end, Gonzalez chose to apologize and retreat and did not continue on this topic.
At the same time, another car appeared on the track, following closely behind Zhang Yifei. He saw the overtaking scene of Montoya and Zhang Yifei's unmoved.
"Martin, I don't think there is any need to provoke Fei. Even if it is a victory, this kind of victory is not what I want."
The car behind is Kimi Raikkonen from McLaren, who is telling his thoughts at the moment to the team Martin Whitmarsh.
Kimi Raikkonen saw Zhang Yifei's attitude that he did not want to respond. If he still "harassed" in this situation, it would be a very shameful move.
Although Kimi does not have the status of a superstar in the car industry in later generations, he still disdains to do such things. If he wants to beat Zhang Yifei, he hopes to defeat his opponent in the main competition.
McLaren Racing's P room, Whitmarsh heard Kimi's call and began to think on his face.
He joined McLaren Racing in 1989 and was responsible for technical matters, such as racing engineering and manufacturing, but also worked part-time on McLaren Racing and Testing Teams.
At that time, McLaren was at its peak, with two superstar drivers in the car world, Prost and Senna. It can be said that Whitmarsh actually knows the current Prost team very well, and Cosell can even be said to be his subordinate.
According to Kossel's personality, he shouldn't have chosen to be so tolerant. Has it been so many years since time has changed Kossel's personality?
Whitmarsh couldn't figure out why, but McLaren, as one of the three giants, was still disdainful to let his drivers do such lowb things for a little bit of fame.
So Whitmarsh agreed with Kimi Raikkonen's suggestion and replied: "Yes, run as you want."
Not only McLaren, but other drivers with ideas, such as Alonso of Minardi, Hydefield of Sauber, etc., all gave up the idea of provoking the practice race after seeing Zhang Yifei not wanting to fight.
After all, if you can enter the f1 paddock and become the world's top professional driver, you will feel a sense of pride in your heart.
If Zhang Yifei is willing to accept the challenge, they don’t mind picking up a bargain and pushing everyone. But if Zhang Yifei is not interested in challenging and is too "harassing" and wants to take advantage of it, these drivers are actually unwilling to do anything.
Because this will undoubtedly lower your level and put yourself in the position of a garbage driver. If you really want to defeat Zhang Yifei and prove yourself, see you in the main competition!
"Fly, are there any problems with the track test circle?"
Cosell asked again, he didn't know the changes in other teams' ideas, but no matter what the other party thought, Cosell planned to proceed at his own pace.
For Zhang Yifei at present, being familiar with the track and controlling the racing is the primary focus. As long as he has the strength, the provocations of today's practice competition will be counterattacked in the main race!
"No problem, the racing is well tuned, and the pressure during bumps and corners are completely within acceptable range."
Zhang Yifei replied confidently, after running over the past few laps, he felt very good. And more importantly, it really combines the track layout on the racing simulator with the real Intelligence Track, without the unfamiliarity of being held in the first practice race.
"Very good, prepare for the speed test circle, let go and run!"
When talking about the last few words, Cosell subconsciously increased the volume.
Although he now puts the overall situation first and chooses the "concession" tactic, the radicalism and fanaticism in his bones cannot be changed no matter what. Since Zhang Yifei has been able to adapt to the Interlagers track, it is time to perform.
Hearing Cosel's instructions, Zhang Yifei stepped on the floor oil, as if the emotions he had suppressed before burst out with the force of stepping on the accelerator.
The roar of the engine represents Zhang Yifei's mood at this moment. This track is indeed a challenge for Zhang Yifei, but from this moment on, he will conquer the Intelagles track!
The length of the entire Interlaggs track is 4.309 kilometers. In terms of track length alone, the Interlaggs track is not the longest in F1.
However, its total number of laps in schedule is as high as 71 laps, and the rough and narrow road surfaces have led to an increase in the number of piercings. This is why the average number of stops at the Interlagers track is as high as 4 times.
The current track lap speed record was created by Schumacher last year, with a duration of 1 minute 11 seconds 632. However, this record will be broken by Montoya soon and will reach the position of 1 minute 11 seconds 473.
I have to say that Montoya does have confidence in the Interlagues track, and his familiarity with this American track is no less than that of any F1 driver.
"We can see that the flight starts to speed up, much later than other drivers, Gonzalez, what do you think the flight speed test loop will last?"
Brendel began to make a trap for Gonzalez. He believed that this American commentator would definitely not look at Zhang Yifei very much.
"You can run into 1 minute and 14 seconds in a lap, even if the Chinese newcomer has a good result. But be careful at the Brazilian station and don't rush out to pursue lap speed."
"It seems you still don't like Fei. I think he can run at least 1 minute and 12 seconds, and maybe he can be as fast as Schumacher!"
Brendel gave a high evaluation, and his lap speed in the practice race was faster than the main record. The main reason was that he didn't have to consider so much practice races, and he could be extremely light oil enough, and he didn't care about tire wear and tear, and there were not so many opponents blocking the car.
"Ha, let's take a look."
Gonzalez did not argue, but focused on the track broadcast screen.
In the first lap speed test circle, Zhang Yifei's lap speed was 1 minute 13 seconds 798. When this number appeared, Gonzalez's face was not very good-looking. He didn't expect that Zhang Yifei in the first lap would break his prediction.
However, the lap time length can only be considered a garbage result in the speed test circle. I said that Zhang Yifei could not run for 14 seconds, which is indeed a bit angry.
When 531 of the second lap appeared at 1 minute 12 seconds, Gonzalez's face turned a little ugly. One lap was more than 1 second faster. Is this a joke?
When the speed of the third lap came out, Zhang Yifei took 1 minute and 12 seconds to reach a lap of 1 minute and 11 seconds and 944.
This lap is close to the track record. At this moment, Gonzalez stared at the lap display on the track, and the expression on his face can be described as a verdant one.
Chapter completed!