The thoughts in Zhang Yifei's mind will have to wait until the winter test stage to go to the Catalonian track and compare them with other teams' new racing cars to get the final answer.

But the only thing that is certain is that no matter how bad this car is, it cannot be worse than this year's js53 tractor. After all, in addition to theoretical parameters, there is also a historical trend.

At least Zhang Yifei's appearance has not affected the racing development of various teams. The Ferrari Mars rover engine is likely to be of the same level in history.

After watching the new AAP05 racing car, the most important thing next year is that the dust has been settled, and the only thing left is the driver selection question.

Back at the headquarters office, the team assistant brought a document, which was the information of the freelance drivers collected in the past few days. The list of personnel is probably similar to what Prost said before, and the only thing that is lacking is the test drive data of several new drivers.

F1 each year ends the old season and before the new season begins, there is a newcomer test drive activity. And it is not the kind of single team test drive, but the bosses of several teams join together to select newcomers with the best test drive results, just like the NBA draft.

It’s just that there is no limit on the order of drawing lots, which is more similar to those with higher auction prices. As long as you like this newcomer and the treatment given is high enough, whoever can get it will be considered who will belong.

For example, the Senna test drive attracted the attention of Williams, McLaren, Brabham and Tolman teams, and other teams also issued test invitations. However, only the Tolman team provided seats, so Senna finally chose the Tolman team.

Although the test drive has not started yet, the popular among the newcomers this year are undoubtedly Masa and Helio. Especially Helio, the identity of the Indy world champion, and the title of the strongest newcomer in history, are still very popular among the F1 team.

For team owners, winning or losing is not a big deal. Formula 2 Battle of Formula 2 is more a loud voice from the folks and car fans. It has little impact on the official and is not a formal competition.

What they value more is the driver's potential and future, especially in recent years, the Indy champion drivers performed very well in F1. It goes without saying that Villeneuve completed the Grand Slam, even if it was Montoya, would the team management really treat him as a worthless rookie?

The answer is actually no. Few people who can win the sub-station championship in the season can do it. Many F1 drivers may not be able to stand on the highest podium in the sub-station throughout their careers.

With the lessons of Villeneuve and Montoya, as well as various famous names of Helio, he is destined to become the biggest hit this year.

Of course, these are all speculated based on previous results. You still need to go through a test drive to know the level of F1 racing. Maybe there is a newcomer, and it is very likely that the test drive will make a big splash in the test drive stage.

"Fei, the list of suitable candidates is here. Although I can make a decision, I would rather choose for yourself."

Prost still gave the choice to Zhang Yifei. After all, this is his partner to compete on the track in the future, and no one has more say than Zhang Yifei.

This time, Zhang Yifei did not decline, but nodded directly and opened the information and quickly glanced at it. Most of the above are old faces, and they probably know the bottom line for a year of competition. The remaining newcomers have no data and it doesn't make much sense to read.

Soon someone attracted Zhang Yifei's attention and asked Prost: "Is Alonso terminated the contract by Minardi team?"

"Well, after the season ended, he terminated his contract with the team. It is said that because he disobeyed the team's instructions and was irritated, he was not well-known now, and basically no team dared to ask for it."

After saying that, Prost continued with a puzzled expression on his face: "Why did you suddenly ask him?"

Facing Prost's question, a mysterious smile appeared on Zhang Yifei's face.

Looking at the strange smile on Zhang Yifei's face, Prost instantly understood. He said in a surprised tone: "Do you want Alonso to be a teammate?"

"What, can't it be?"

"Of course not!"

Prost directly denied Zhang Yifei's stupid idea!

"You have to know that this Spanish boy is very irritable. He is not a fuel-efficient lamp in Minardi's team. Later, he directly disobeyed the team's instructions."

"In view of the current booming situation of our team, what is needed is a good-natured driver who can complete the team's command well, and it doesn't matter if he is even weaker. It's obvious that Alonso is not suitable. He may become a time bomb for the team, let alone he has no strength!"

When Prost talked about it later, he almost slapped the table excitedly. He really never expected that Zhang Yifei wanted to recruit Alonso as a team cancer to Prost team. Isn't it too much trouble?

"If I am better than him, I will naturally surrender."

Zhang Yifei replied this very casually.

He is different from Prost's mentality of seeking victory while maintaining stability. Zhang Yifei is born with a gambler mentality. If he wants a moderate No. 2 driver, he may not be able to find fault in all aspects, but the biggest problem lies in the strength of the moderate.

Just like the classic old saying in the car world, a driver without personality cannot become a top king.

If Zhang Yifei just wants a wingman who makes up the numbers, why not just keep Alaixi, which saves the trouble of changing teammates to work together?

Take Barrichello of Ferrari's team as an example. He is called the most perfect green leaf in F1 history. But in fact, is Barrichello born a green leaf driver? Don't he want to be a red flower and become the protagonist?

Of course, Barrichello thought that if Schumacher was not available, he would still have the ability to become the protagonist. In various media interviews in history, he complained about Schumacher and Ferrari team strategy group actually represented his unwillingness.

People with the strength of top drivers cannot be willing to become wingman and green.

Then why did Barrichello still choose to surrender? The reason is that Schumacher is strong enough. He is a legendary car god who surpasses the top drivers! Like Barrichello, standing in front of Schumacher, he can only be a younger brother, and all his ambitions and dissatisfaction are suppressed.

Only when he leaves Schumacher and Ferrari can he vent his unwillingness to the public.

Zhang Yifei has never been satisfied with being an ordinary top driver. He aims to become the strongest driver in the world. If he wants to achieve this goal and rely on the relatively weak Prost team, he will inevitably need a stronger Wingman No. 2 driver to reach a strong alliance to challenge the Big Three.

At first, the right candidate for Zhang Yifei was actually Kimi Raikkonen. Once the "Finnish Iceman" broke out, he would have the world championship level to beat Schumacher. Then a pair of real Gemini teams will appear on the track.

It's just a pity that Kimi Raikkonen saved himself with his podium score at the Japanese Grand Prix. And more importantly, Dennis values ​​him too much and is willing to give him the opportunity to grow up in McLaren.

With the current strength and financial resources of the Prost team, it is not easy to poach people from the McLaren team, and Prost can't afford the money.

So Zhang Yifei's second choice was Massa and Jenson Patton.

Needless to say, Masa is an old opponent in Renault's era and the last top driver in Brazil. He is also relatively easy-going and sometimes even criticized as weak, which is most suitable for being a No. 2 driver and wingman teammate.

Jenson Patton is almost the same, but this British world champion is too unpresent, and he only became the world champion in 2009. The explosion period is too late, and Zhang Yifei feels that he is full of uncertainty.

Many times, humans are not afraid of challenges, but even more afraid of the unknown. Just like many people are afraid of ghosts, it is not because the ghosts show such terrifying power, but because they are unknown and unpredictable.

Zhang Yifei also doesn't like the unknown, so when he saw the stronger Alonso become a free driver, he chose him without hesitation. Even though this guy is a powder keg personality, Zhang Yifei is confident that he can subdue!

More importantly, Alonso's strength and potential are beyond doubt, he is no worse than Kimi Raikkonen.

"You are so confident? Fei, we don't need to bet now."

He has been his driver for a year. How could Prost not understand Zhang Yifei's personality? He is another "Sena"!

When you don’t have the strength, you can use “bet” as a way to turn the tables, after all, there is nothing to lose.

But now it is different. Prost team has already come out of its original dilemma. Although it cannot be said to be comparable to the Big Three drivers, it is at least far from bankruptcy. More importantly, the team now has a powerful Mars rover. As long as Zhang Yifei can maintain his state, next year it will be a big killer. Why do you still take unnecessary risks?

"If you get a qualified score, you don't need to bet. It will definitely be better than this year. But boss, my goal is the world champion!"

Zhang Yifei looked at Prost in front of him with a firm look. He had no capital to completely defeat Schumacher this year, but next year was different. He was no longer willing to stand below and look up at the peak, but he wanted to become that peak!

Without the outbreak of the "Finnish Iceman", it is time to usher in the counterattack of the Chinese devil.

Looking at Zhang Yifei's firm eyes, Prost knew that once this Chinese boy made up his mind, it would be difficult for him to change.

At this time, Prost felt a little regretful. If he had known that Zhang Yifei would choose Alonso, the time bomb, he shouldn't have left the choice to him, just make his own decision.

But now that things have come to this point, Prost couldn't go back on his word, so he could only sigh and said, "I will contact Alonso, I hope your choice is right."
Chapter completed!