The idea of ​​creating a top factory team in China is Zhang Yifei's ultimate ambition, and it may be something that will never be able to accomplish in his entire life.

But a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and one person must take the lead in starting. If possible, start with karting and formula, and move step by step towards the crown of the automobile industry.

In fact, this ambition is not only Zhang Yifei, but Huali has it himself. In 2003, Huali showed off the concept car of Formula Autonomous Racing.

After three years of research and development and manufacturing, it was in 2006 that Huali finally built the prototype of the Formula Combas. This is the first Formula racing car submitted to the FIA ​​for identification, which is much earlier than many people imagine.

You should know that this is a few years ago, when you haven't even played with grocery cars, there is such a Chinese car company that is whimsical about playing Formula Racing, which is really a bit horrible.

As the steps are too big, the result is naturally a big deal. The backward design and weak performance make it impossible to maintain orders, and there is no strength to participate in world competitions.

I can only say that at this time, Huali had an unrealistic dream. When he woke up, he faced not only failure, but also laughed at everyone.

The only thing that is thankful is that ridicule did not defeat the company. Thirteen years later, with another performance car, Lingke 03, successfully topped the WDC championship. In a different way, he showed his presence in motorsports.

Moreover, the champion model Lingke 03 has also set off a domestic rush to buy. Many people may never have imagined that a domestic performance car will be rush to buy, and it is difficult to find a car. It is good to sell it, but the reality has happened.

This is the brand effect and performance recognition brought to manufacturers by car events, and it is also the real reason why auto giants spend huge amounts of money to participate in various car competitions.

It doesn't work behind closed doors. You must compete with other international giants in the competition and defeat them, so that the world will recognize your progress and strength.

Therefore, the basis for Zhang Yifei's cooperation with Huali is not because of strength, technology, reputation, etc. There is only one real reason, that is, ambition. Huali has the same ambition as Zhang Yifei, and wants Chinese auto companies to become synonymous with performance!

"Okay, just do a big game and build China's first Formula Racing Club!"

Lu Ningping responded excitedly to Zhang Yifei. He never thought that this day would come so quickly!

"By the way, Uncle Lu, the club venue area is, buy as big as you can, and don't save money when you go!"

Zhang Yifei said at this time and reminded him that this equation club is the starting point and should reserve space for future development.

"Buy it? Why do you do this in the wilderness? Apart from the main building area, you really need space to rent it. At this stage, you can save more funds on racing and coaches."

The construction cost of a standard track will cost at least tens of millions. If the racing and personnel costs are included, the eight million US dollars may seem like a lot, but it really cannot withstand the speed of Formula racing burning.

The last time Zhang Yifei used money urgently, Lu Ningping was still vivid in his mind. He always had to reserve some working capital, and there was no need to buy some spare space now.

Faced with Lu Ningping's incomprehension, Zhang Yifei didn't know what to say. It's now in a wilderness, and it seems useless to buy it, and it will also cause financial pressure, but it won't be the case in the future!

The development speed of Guangzhou and Shenzhen in 20 years will exceed everyone's imagination, and land prices will also rise to the sky.

Zhang Yifei had no idea of ​​speculating on land, but he was afraid that he would be speculated by others in the future, so he simply took some financial pressure now and bought it at the price of commercial land. It would be possible to postpone the construction plan at all.

Otherwise, if you want to buy expansion in the future, it will not be as easy as today.

As for the funding, Zhang Yifei felt that there was no pressure. In fact, there were many advertisers in Junko Takeda. Just like the domestic companies, there were Mengniu, China Unicom, Life Insurance, and many joint venture car companies.

The unit price of endorsements of these companies is not as high as that of foreign countries, but the total amount of tens of millions of US dollars is not a problem. However, Zhang Yifei felt that his commercial value would soar in a leapfrog next year. He did not want to sign a long-term endorsement contract and was always in consideration and screening.

If you really need money in a hurry, then take a few more endorsement advertisements. Now that fame is rising, it is equivalent to money!

"Uncle Lu, listen to me, buy it all!"

Seeing that Zhang Yifei was so determined, Lu Ningping couldn't say anything else, after all, the money was all from Zhang Yifei.

"Okay, I plan according to the maximum area."

Taking money to create an Equation Club for Uncle Lu is the most important thing for Zhang Yifei to return to China this time. Now that he has made plans, Zhang Yifei basically doesn’t need to worry about it. Lu Ningping will handle the follow-up matters.

In the next few days, Zhang Yifei began to officially enjoy his vacation. However, his sudden appearance caused a lot of sensation among neighbors. Many aunts and sisters came to take photos with him to make relationships.

Zhang Yifei himself didn't know that there were so many "distant relatives".

However, after a while of liveliness, it gradually stopped. After all, Zhang Yifei walked around the streets every day two years ago. How much change could it be? It was nothing more than a curiosity about "celebrities". When the novelty passed, he was still the boy in his impression.

At the same time, some media came to interview after getting the news, but all of these were rejected by Zhang Yifei.

He is a person with a clear boundary between work and life. Since now it is his vacation time, he doesn't want to be disturbed.

Zhang Yifei's toughness and determination are famous in the media circle. He doesn't want to receive interviews, so it's useless to say it. So after experiencing the first two days of hustle and bustle, he gradually began to calm down. Except for the occasional fans who meet with him, he roughly returned to his normal life.

However, this is limited to these streets that grew up. If you go to a public place like squares and there are more strangers, Zhang Yifei will still be unable to avoid being watched.

After staying at home for a few days, Zhang Yifei felt bored by this kind of life. In addition, the winter test time for newcomers is coming soon, so he decided to return to his French headquarters.

Zhang Zhiguo did not try to keep Zhang Yifei back to the team. After all, he is only in his early forties and is far from the age of needing children and grandchildren to surround him. Moreover, as a former professional rally maintenance teacher, Zhang Zhiguo understood and was used to this experience. The journey of professional drivers is always far away!

It was still the Santana who sent Zhang Yifei to the airport, but this time Uncle Lu did not travel with him, so he had already started to build the Formula Club.

Compared to seeing off, this Formula Club may embody the efforts of several generations of professional drivers in China and represent the future direction of Chinese racing. Nothing is more important than this.

"Boy, run well in the competition and strive to win a world championship."

Zhang Zhiguo patted Zhang Yifei on the shoulder. In the field of professional racing, there has not been a world champion driver in China yet. He hopes that his son will set this record.

"Don't worry, old man, if you don't want to win the world championship, then what kind of career will you do?"

"Being ambitious is better than us back then."

“That’s a must.”

Zhang Yifei replied with a smile, the father-son relationship between him and Zhang Zhiguo is even more of a friendship relationship, and he speaks casually most of the time.

"Okay, I'm leaving. Old man, please take care of yourself."

Holding his luggage, Zhang Yifei said to Zhang Zhiguo that he had a rally in the open in the early years. Moreover, in recent years, in car repair shops, he often went out early and returned late, and his health was not as good as he thought.

"So too, be careful during the game."

Zhang Zhiguo also gave a message, this is what he said in his heart.

"Um."

Zhang Yifei nodded.

"Go, I'll leave too."

After saying this, Zhang Zhiguo patted Zhang Yifei's arm, then turned around and sat back into the car, starting the car and preparing to leave.

There is no too much separation and pretentiousness, he is always the traditional father whose emotions are buried in his heart.

Seeing Zhang Zhiguo about to leave, Zhang Yifei also picked up his luggage and turned toward the underground garage elevator. But when he entered the elevator, he turned around and pressed the number of floors, he looked up and found that the Santana was still parked in place. Zhang Zhiguo looked at him from afar through the window.

At this time, facing Zhang Yifei's gaze, Zhang Zhiguo stretched out his hand and gestured a thumbs up at him from afar. Many times he was embarrassed to say his praise, but in his heart, his son's achievements will always be the most proud thing in his life.

The elevator door closed, Zhang Zhiguo's figure disappeared from sight, and a flash of light suddenly appeared in Zhang Yifei's eyes.

...

When Zhang Yifei suddenly appeared in the headquarters building, the crew members were surprised. They did not expect Zhang Yifei to come back so soon.

"Fei, why are you back so soon?"

Team leader Henry asked, his tone full of surprises.

Because in general, F1 drivers find a vacation spot and then spend the entire holiday. Few people return to the fleet early, and there are so many in advance.

"Why, isn't it welcome?"

"Of course we welcome."

Hearing this sentence, Henry reacted and opened his arms to give Zhang Yifei a hug.

"Have the trial time for the new team members set?"

Zhang Yifei asked, "This is the thing he paid the most attention to when he returned to the convoy in advance."

"Two days later, are you going to watch the newcomer try out?"

Prost did not tell Henry about Masa, so he was not aware of it. And generally speaking, the management was present at the team's trial training, and few drivers also paid attention to it.
Chapter completed!