Kossel's excited look shocked Zhang Yifei, but it was normal to think about it. How could such a radical and tough German competition engineer not have any passion?

He chose to remain silent because Zhang Yifei had no preparation and strength before. He blindly declared war and would only bring shame to himself!

Now that Zhang Yifei has the confidence to challenge those opponents who have humiliated him, there is no need to swallow his anger and do it!

On September 30, 2000, this was the time of the F1 American Grand Prix. As the second Grand Prix to return to the United States, coupled with the dispute over the right to speak with Indian local formulas, the US Grand Prix was extremely popular. Compared with the number of 175,000 spectators last year, the 200,000 people this year are full.

Even many avid American fans, because they do not have admission tickets, choose to cheer outside the Indianapolis stadium. They believe that this game will be a sign of Indy Racing's victory over Formula One. In the future, the Indy Series will control the world, just like the United States at its peak now!

At 8 o'clock in the morning, all members of the Prost team arrived at the team repair station to prepare. Zhang Yifei was in good condition today, and he could even feel a little excited, and he was completely free from the fatigue after high-intensity training.

In addition to being young and good physical fitness, this also means psychological relaxation. Zhang Yifei no longer had the affliction he had before and the powerlessness he could not control the track.

During the simulator training last night, Zhang Yifei had basically learned the Indianapolis track thoroughly. Even the most complicated half-corners were printed in Zhang Yifei's mind like carvings.

Many times people are really forced out. For the honor of Chinese drivers, Zhang Yifei has really tapped all his potential to the limit. If he cannot defeat his opponent in this way, he can only say that his upper limit is like this and try his best.

Before the competition began, there was an opening performance, and an American girl group called "The Real Destiny" became the opening guest of this American Grand Prix.

Zhang Yifei has no research on foreign music, and he will not know any American girl group. However, Zhang Yifei has heard of her name in later generations, but he did not expect to see a real person today.

However, with the more celebrities in later generations now, Zhang Yifei did not feel the surprise he had when he was at the Grand Prix in the Island of Australia, let alone American stars.

However, the appearance of the real god made 200,000 American audiences at the scene excited. They cheered wildly, and even saw a huge American star and striped flag. Just like the opening performance of the American "Spring Festival Gala" Super Bowl, the elliptical layout of the Indianapolis track, coupled with the name of "High Speed ​​Bowl", is really like an alternative Super Bowl performance, igniting the passion of car fans across the United States.

There was a "drums" outside the maintenance station, and Zhang Yifei and the members of the crew inside did the final inspection and adjustment of the JS53 racing car.

Whether it is a practice competition or a qualifying competition, the intensity is far less than that of the main race that has been in a row for more than 70 laps. There was a situation where the car had deviated once before, and although it had been solved later, it still made the members of the crew, even Zhang Yifei, a little worried.

So every subsequent inspection, Zhang Yifei personally participated in it to ensure that there would be no accidents during the competition.

In fact, Zhang Yifei is no less than an ordinary maintenance technician in understanding the mechanical and aerodynamics of F1 racing. After all, Kossell's guidance over the past year has never stopped learning the mechanical principles and aerodynamic appearance of F1 racing in addition to track data and strategies.

As the second life of a driver, only by meticulous understanding can the ultimate unity of a car and a man!

"The suspension screws were a little loose yesterday, which is probably related to the extreme routing and the difference in height of the floor tiles on the starting line."

Charlie pointed to the suspension joint and said to Zhang Yifei.

"But this is not a big problem. The current js53 car is in good condition. You just need to pay attention to some during the competition. After all, this time it is a stop tactic. You have to persist at least 30 laps before entering the station to change tires and refuel. There is no way to adjust it multiple times in the middle."

The normal strategy for the Indianapolis track is the first stop tactic, because there are many highway sections on this track, and the road conditions are also very good. Schumacher won the title of the US Grand Prix last year with the first stop tactic.

Therefore, the Prost team's strategy is also a conventional one-stop tactic. As long as Zhang Yifei does not allow the suspension to recruit extreme shocks many times, there will be no problem in running the entire race. Charlie just reminds him a little.

"Yeah, I know."

Zhang Yifei nodded, and at the same time, Kossel next to him also added: "This time, the aerodynamic and suspension are adjusted according to the speed plan. The grip is not very strong when cornering, so you should pay attention to the cornering limit."

No racing adjustment can be perfect. Pay attention to the extreme acceleration of long straights and long curves. The downward pressure of the air must be adjusted to a lower level. Otherwise, the racing car will be pressed tightly against the ground by the airflow, and the acceleration will naturally be slow.

The adjustments in the previous practice and qualifying competitions were in a balanced direction, because most of the curves on the track were very complicated, and Zhang Yifei was not very familiar with track tracks. If the downward pressure was insufficient, he would challenge the limit and turn, and it was very likely that he would directly run out of the track.

Although most of these complex curves are not like Turn 13, there is no buffer zone directly, and they will crash into the cement protective wall when they rush out. However, the buffer zones on some sections are still insufficient, and the danger of rushing out of the track is very high. As a team, the safety of drivers is always the first priority, followed by the team's performance.

Because the driver is fine and there is still a chance to make a comeback, if the driver is in a bad mood, relying on the third driver or the test driver to substitute, it is destined to be reimbursed throughout the season.

After last night's conversation, Cosell already agreed with Zhang Yifei's philosophy, which is to fight back!

Even if you are crushed to pieces, you will never slow down. This stop is Zhang Yifei's battle of honor. He must respond to the previous sneer and ridicule at the fastest speed!

"I will pay attention, so I will adjust it according to the speed."

Zhang Yifei agreed without any hesitation. At this moment, he was like a soldier heading to the battlefield. No matter how dangerous it was, he would not turn around to be a deserter.

It was 9:30, and the opening performance was over. It was time for the drivers to parade around the floats.

This time, in addition to convertible floats, there were many classic vintage cars on the track, and even a 1979 Indy car appeared in the lead.

The American organizers used this method to show the world their heritage and history as the automobile kingdom. The first Indian local formula race car at the forefront was used by the American Automobile Association to show off their muscles to the FIA ​​and tell them that this is Indy's home court!

The f1 drivers walked from the passage to the assembly area. When Montoya and Villeneuve walked out, there were neat shouts on the track.

But they were not calling out the names of these two people or cheering them up, but they were neatly "usa!usa!usa!"

This is the American way, with an extremely strong national supremacy style. Even if there are no American drivers on the track, as long as this is on the American venue, they are still extremely proud and proud.

Hearing these shouts, Zhang Yifei's mouth raised slightly, and a sneer appeared. This arrogant style has not changed at all, even in the event twenty years later.

However, this time, when Zhang Yifei found the small bright red spot in the stands, the expression on his face changed from the initial sneer to a full smile, and he waved his hand to greet the small Chinese supporters.

"Yi Fei waved at us, and he saw us!"

"Yes, come on Yifei, we will always be there!"

"Have you noticed that Zhang Yifei seems to have changed a little? The feeling he gave me today seems very different."

"It seems to be a little bit because he smiled?"

"Not only that, I feel he is more relaxed and full of confidence!"

"Of course I have confidence. The third place in the qualifying competition, our Chinese car god has the strength to compete for the championship!"

As the supporters discussed, Zhang Yifei has indeed changed a lot from before in terms of mentality and mental outlook.

In the previous two days of the game, due to ridicule and psychological pressure, he basically looked like he was "deep and deep hatred". He did not have the strength to defeat his opponent, did not have the absolute confidence to win, and was arrogant.

But today is different. Zhang Yifei has completely adjusted his mentality, and his cold eyes and ridicule can no longer affect him.

Zhang Yifei waved his hand and the track director also gave him a close-up, but when the picture appeared on the track's big screen, the original cheering sound instantly turned into a boo.

The three Indian local formula champions were still sitting in the audience. When they saw Zhang Yifei's smiling face appearing on the big screen, the two-time Indian champion Lei Qi did not laugh at him, but instead showed a thoughtful expression.

"The Chinese newcomer's condition is very fast, and it seems that his psychological quality is very good."

Lei Qi Zhengzhang's local formula has been around for nearly ten years. He can be said to be a veteran driver who must be deducted and has also seen too many newcomers in Formula.

Few newcomers can show Zhang Yifei's relaxed state when facing heavy pressure, let alone ridicule in the American car world. This pressure may be an unprecedented situation in the Formula racing industry.

To put it simply, Lei Qi felt that if he was in the new stage, he would not be sure whether he could withstand the pressure when facing Zhang Yifei's current situation, let alone be able to smile and wave his hand like this.

"It's really good. Without this psychological quality, he won't be third in the qualifying competition."

Blake agreed, and then asked Helio, who was still cold and arrogant beside him, "Do you think Fei's performance is comparable to you?"

"Blake, are you not convinced by losing to me this year? You always compete with Chinese guys?"

"I think it's more suitable for you to go with him, you're all rookies."

"What did you say!"

Blake's face changed instantly. As the Indy champion in 1998, he lost to Montoya as a newcomer at a slight disadvantage in 1999.

As a result, this year's Indy 500 met Helio, a super newcomer in Indy Racing, which influenced this year's Indy's annual championship title with a sweeping attitude.

To be honest, Blake was indeed a little sad, so he always compared him with Zhang Yifei, who is also a super newcomer in F1, and put the two of them at the same level. But he didn't expect that Helio was so disrespectful and could just pierce the window paper, and even said that he was a rookie!

"I said you are a rookie!"

Helio coldly emphasized that he claimed to be the most powerful new driver in Indy's history, and his arrogance matched his strength.

Zhang Yifei's arrogance, when he was in front of Helio, he was simply a good baby. It was just that the prejudice and arrogance of Europeans and Americans could not stand Zhang Yifei for any arrogant remarks, so he was particularly sensitive to his remarks.

"Okay, I'll say less. Do you want to show a joke to the F1 driver?"

Lei Qi advised him that as the oldest driver here and the two-time Indy champion, only he can calm the dispute.

"snort!"

Blake snorted coldly, they came to provoke as Indy champions. If their own people first had internal conflicts, they would indeed become the laughing stock of the F1 drivers on the scene. For the overall situation, he had to choose to temporarily shut down the engine.

As for Helio, he still had the cold face, and he had no interest in talking to Blake at all.

Seeing that the two people were not talking, Lei Qi emphasized again in order to avoid such a thing happening again.

"Remember, we are the Indy champions, the most powerful driver in the world. Don't compare Chinese kids with your own people. This is a belittlement and insult to yourself, do you understand?"

If Zhang Yifei heard this, he would probably hit the iron fist of communism in the face of the veteran Indy. Forget it, just laugh at him. Is this really treating himself as garbage and not worthy of being the driver's level?

After the drivers gathered on the track, they boarded the float and started to parade around the field. The previous scenes of Schumacher as the focus of the interview did not appear. The protagonists of this interview were Montoya and Villeneuve.

As the only Grand Slam driver on the track at present, Villeneuve was first interviewed by the live host.

"Hello, Villeneuve, welcome to Indianapolis Raceway again. You performed well this time in the practice race, but in the qualifying stage, you were overtaken. Do you have anything to say about this?"

When he heard that the first question was, Villeneuve's face looked a little ugly. He had been very upset after the qualifying match. As the Indy champion, Montoya got the pole position, but he was surpassed by Zhang Yifei.

You should know that in the current American public opinion, Zhang Yifei is a rookie who was belittled and ridiculed, but he has never even been to the rookie, which has caused him to be criticized in the media today.

"I was a little careless in the qualifying competition, so I was overtaken by flying. He was very lucky. But in the main competition, he didn't have this opportunity."

Villeneuve looked very relaxed, as if he had picked up a bargain for Zhang Yifei because he was not serious. He was still the powerful Grand Slam champion!

When Villeneuve said this, the audience on the track also cooperated to cheer.

Although these IndyCar fans were also dissatisfied with him being surpassed by Zhang Yifei yesterday, few of them thought that Zhang Yifei could be better than Villeneuve. Today, the Chinese rookie would not have any chance!

"You mean, in the next main race, will you easily surpass and defeat the drivers flying?"

"Of course, there is no suspense!"

Villeneuve replied with confidence, without caring about Zhang Yifei being on the float. So what if you provoke in person? On the Indianapolis track, can you, Zhang Yifei, really run past me?

Villeneuve's tough expression naturally satisfied the Indymo fans on the scene. Cheers and screams resounded throughout the audience, just like Villeneuve's home court.

But at this moment, another voice came from the live audio: "Villeneuve, aren't you afraid of stumbleing your tongue when you speak like this? You deserve to beat me!"

The owner of this voice could not be someone else, but Zhang Yifei stood in front of Villeneuve and said.
Chapter completed!