655 Alessi's Choice (Chapter 3)
When the other members of the car team heard Alaisi's words, they nodded in cooperation, said goodbye to him, left the ward, and closed the door.
"Alaisi, what's the matter waiting for your injury to recover. Now that the season is over, there's no need to rush for a moment."
Prost persuaded him that Alessi is not in good health now, both in physical condition and in spirit. If you have anything to say, at least a few days of cultivation and wait for your physical recovery, the season has ended, and there will be a long winter break next, and it will be enough to say anything in a few months.
"No, there are some things that must be prepared now."
Alessi is still firm in her mind.
"Well, what do you want to say?"
Prost agreed helplessly. He and Alessi have known each other for many years and are considered old friends, so he is very clear about the other person's personality and they all have the stubbornness of a French person.
"boos, I decided to retire this season and help Fei find a stronger teammate."
"What?"
Zhang Yifei and Prost said this almost in unison. They really didn't expect that Alessi would say such words under such circumstances.
"Alessi, what did you say? Your form has improved significantly this season, and if Barrichello hadn't crashed in the final battle, you would have been on the podium. I don't think there are stronger teammates, but there are suitable teammates, unless you don't want to partner with me."
Zhang Yifei replied first, although this French veteran is indeed not very strong from an objective perspective, and he is also the one with the lowest level of drivers in history.
However, after a year of partnership, Zhang Yifei has formed a tacit understanding with Alaisi, and the other party's condition and fighting spirit have been significantly improved, at least now he has reached the level of a mid-range driver.
Teammates of the f1 team are a very contradictory identity. In many cases, the biggest enemy may be your teammate. It is not that easy to find a teammate who can live in harmony.
Zhang Yifei would rather choose a weaker teammate, but Alaisi has already been working together, than to welcome a stronger new teammate. As he said, there are no stronger teammates, only more suitable.
Hearing Zhang Yifei's words, Alaixi showed a gratified smile on his face. After running for at least one season, the Chinese boy also agreed with him.
Prost on the other side also spoke out and persuaded: "Alessi, you will feel depressed because of your injury. I have learned in detail with the doctor that your injury will not cause any permanent sequelae and will affect your future performance in the game."
"So don't put too much psychological pressure on yourself, recover and wait for the journey of next season. Then I will give you the most powerful Prost car ever!"
Facing the remarks between Zhang Yifei and Prost, Alessi looked at the two of them and had a very complicated expression on his face, which was moved, reluctant, and regretful, but what finally appeared was a kind of determination!
"Boss, I didn't say I was going to retire because of my injury, but if Prost wants to become stronger, he will inevitably need stronger drivers."
"Fei has shown his top driver's strength this year. I can no longer keep up with this kid's pace. It's time to find newcomers with more potential to replace me as an elderly driver."
"Alaisi..."
Prost wanted to persuade him, but as soon as he spoke, Alessi waved his arm with difficulty and stopped him from continuing.
"Prost, you are a good boss, but not a qualified boss. Otherwise, I should have left Prost last year. **Lanci's dream may never come true, but I hope I can see the day when Prost is at its peak and don't let me down!"
As an old friend of many years, Alessi did not call Prost the boss this time, but called him his name directly.
He knew Prost very well, and he was an idealist, otherwise he would not have had such a childish dream as the **Lanci team. He even expected other French companies to dream with him. It was so childish!
But he believed Prost's nonsense and worked with him on the dream of the **Lanci team. Last year, he was actually awakened, so Alessi was very decadent, just a waste of time, and the entire team atmosphere was also very unpleasant.
If Prost had been ruthless enough, a driver like Alessi would have already left the team. But he did not choose to do so, leaving the team cancer behind. On the contrary, letting the potential Hydefield leave the team, which means Prost would completely sink.
It can only be said that Prost team should not be dead. They welcomed Zhang Yifei, the savior, and with absolute strength and rough bets, they conquered Alessi at one time, avoided many troubles afterwards, and brought the team back on track.
So Alessi understood very well that Prost friendship and idealism were too important and he was not a qualified utilitarian boss.
With guilt towards the convoy and longing for his original dream, Alaixi realized that he could not keep up with Zhang Yifei's pace, and finally made this decision in these "quiet" days.
If Prost wants to reach the top, he must use stronger drivers to cooperate with Zhang Yifei, just as Schumacher needs a green leaf of Barrichello. Otherwise, he will become the team's shortcomings, or even drag him down.
It is better to have short pain than long pain. Since you have reached this point, let yourself maintain your dignity as a veteran and leave the convoy with decent decentness.
Facing Alessi's words, Prost was also silent. Don't forget that he has the title of "Doctor of the Car World", and reason was his endorsement.
Prost could not not understand these principles, but it was one thing to understand, and it was another thing to do it ruthlessly.
Looking at the silent Prost, Alessi knew that he had convinced the other party, so he turned his gaze to Zhang Yifei.
"Fei, you are the strongest new driver I have ever seen in my career in more than ten years, no one! It is no exaggeration to say that even Senna and Schumacher's newcomer season are far less eye-catching than you today, and may be second only to Indy champion Villeneuve."
"And more importantly, you have all the qualities, tenacity, fearlessness, hard work, fighting spirit to be a top driver! So I believe you can lead the Prost team to a brighter future and to suppress stronger teammates."
"Fei, don't you want to be the greatest world champion driver on the track like Schumacher?"
Alessi's last question, like a sharp blade, pierced Zhang Yifei's deep inner heart, with his surging ambition!
That's right, the purpose of Zhang Yifei entering the F1 paddock is to become the world champion driver admired by thousands of people. There is no first in literature and no second in martial arts. The same is true on the F1 track. Only the world champion driver can be called the real champion and the strongest in the world!
A temporary emotional act will only delay the development of oneself and the team. Indeed, Alessi's strength can no longer keep up. If you want to fight against the Big Three drivers and become a world champion, you must need stronger teammates, even if the other party is a double-edged sword.
To be honest, if Alessi had not brought it up on his own initiative, even if Zhang Yifei realized this issue, he would have chosen to compromise and act emotionally like Prost.
After all, no one can be ruthless, and Zhang Yifei has never been a cold-blooded and ruthless driver who uses any means to win the championship. Alessi has given many selfless help in his most vulnerable and childish newcomer season and has willingly done a lot of wingman things.
Now he asked Zhang Yifei to kick the opponent away with one kick, but he asked himself that he couldn't do it.
But now that Alessi has already said this, Zhang Yifei is not an indecisive person. When it is time to make a decision, if he hesitates, he will harm others and drag down the entire convoy!
"Yes, I want to be a world champion!"
Hearing Zhang Yifei say this firmly, a smile appeared on Alaixi's face, and he said loudly: "good!"
However, before the words were finished, a cough caused, which made Zhang Yifei and Prost nervous. If this kind of thing caused Alessi to worsen, it would be more than worth the effort.
"I'm fine. As a driver, what's this little injury?"
Alessi still supports his dignity as a veteran in France and does not want Zhang Yifei and Prost to see him too weakly. And for drivers, death is just the final destination, and injury is really not worth mentioning.
"Boss, you should know how to do it."
Facing this rhetorical question, Prost glanced at Alessi, then turned his head to look at Zhang Yifei, and finally nodded.
"Alesi, I promise you that Prost team will only be stronger and even reach the top!"
"I believe in you because this is our dream all along."
"Yes, this is my dream and my initial commitment to you!"
Prost used this passage to recruit Alessi, a veteran Frenchman, into the team, hoping that he would give full play to his own experience advantages and lead newcomers.
But the final result is not so satisfactory.
"I'm a little tired, boss."
All the thoughts in my heart were expressed, and the other party had agreed. The spirit that had been supporting Alaisi was suddenly discharged, and what followed was deep fatigue.
"Well, you have a good rest, we will see you tomorrow."
Prosty nodded, then waved his hand at Zhang Yifei, and the two of them turned around and left the ward.
But when the two of them walked to the door, Alessi's voice came from behind again: "It takes time to run in to the boss."
This is why Alessi is so anxious. The offseason for several months seems to be very long, but finding drivers, negotiating, and transferring a series of procedures is not as simple as imagined. It may be time-consuming if there are some twists and turns.
Chapter completed!