"You don't need to comfort me. I will always be full of confidence in the drivers and the convoy!"

Dennis replied with a smile, and his face showed his previous discouragement, because he knew very well that he could not show any discouragement in any way, which would affect the confidence of the entire fleet.

Besides, as Newway said, McLaren's new racing car is not bad, far from unmatched. Last year, Zhang Yifei drove a "tractor" and the newcomers could achieve two sub-station championships in the season. Can McLaren's new racing car be worse than last year's Prost "tractor"?

In addition, Kurthard was a little depressed because of his failure in the championship, so his winter test was in a poor state, which does not mean he had no strength. Kimi was also much stronger than last year and had the strength to fight the front-row drivers. The winter test score may be the darkest moment, but the prospects are definitely bright!

But after comforting himself like this, Dennis still had a question in his heart that could not be suppressed, that is, is Coothard really just a problem with his condition?

Zhang Yifei didn't know about the content of the McLaren strategy group discussion next to him, because after watching the car, he had already walked into the control area of ​​the repair station with Alonso and Cod, and discussed the initial adjustment and strategy of the car with Cosell and Cod.

"I believe you are already very clear about the layout of the Singapore track in simulator. As a street low-speed multi-bending track, the requirements for racing grip are particularly high, and it is very difficult to overtake on a narrow track."

"So I suggest starting with super soft tires, and then changing to soft tires for a full run."

Cosel expressed his strategy because in street races like Monaco or Singapore, the overtaking environment is not very good, and once it falls behind, it is difficult to get over again. And because there is not enough buffer zone, the risk of overtaking is much greater than that of ordinary tracks.

Therefore, it is the mainstream street racing strategy to minimize the number of stops and adopt the fetal protection tactic.

Regarding Cosel's tactical arrangement, Zhang Yifei and Alonso nodded without any objection.

Seeing that Zhang Yifei and Alonso had no objection to the truce tactic, Cosel continued to talk.

"This is a brand new track, so there is no experience in setting up the track. According to the data given by the simulator, this track has very high requirements for the brake system, so the brake cooling system is particularly critical. You must always pay attention to the brake system temperature during the competition to ensure that it is within the normal working range."

"In terms of engine adjustment, there is no need to open the full throttle valve (the standard statement of lifting engine restrictions), and the pressure on the engine will be reduced. However, with continuous acceleration and deceleration, the gearbox shift frequency will surge, so the stability of the transmission and low-speed torque are very important. The team technician will make preliminary adjustments, and make a decision after specific race adjustments and other track feedback."

"In addition, the racing suspension system tunes the maximum downforce, and you also need to wait for the track feedback data before making the final decision."

After talking about these racing tuning settings, Kossel finally summarized: "This is a brand new track, and all tunings are carried out according to experience and may not be the most perfect solution."

"If you want to fit this track more well, you need to race well in three practice games."

Faced with Cosel's instructions, Zhang Yifei nodded and replied: "I understand."

He understood what Cosell meant. Without any setting experience, he valued the driver's own understanding and feedback on the track.

"I'm fine."

Alonso replied strongly, since Zhang Yifei didn't say anything, he wouldn't have any problems.

"Very good, go to the lounge to change your racing suits and prepare. The first practice game will officially start at 7pm, and the second practice game will be at 9:30pm."

Back in the lounge, Zhang Yifei and Alonso sat on the sofa, just like when they were facing Alessi before, and they basically had nothing to say.

It's just that unlike Alessi's own silent personality, Alonso talks a lot, but the two people's identities are opposite and their a bit arrogant and confident attitude, so they are often in a silent contest.

This silent scene does not only exist in the Prost team lounge, but also in the Renault team lounge.

Helio and Patton were sitting on the sofa like two sculptures, and even the air could feel a chill.

The reason why Helio didn't speak was naturally very simple, that is, he was always arrogant and disdainful of saying nonsense. As for Patton, his personality is actually quite good, at least he can get along well with him, but the expression on his face is also very cold at this moment.

The reason for Patton's attitude was that after the winter test, the team set Helio as the No. 1 driver, and he became the No. 2 driver.

Under normal circumstances, when newcomers first join the team, they start with the No. 2 driver. Unless they are well-known drivers who have transferred, they will have to give the team seniors a little face and be a younger brother for at least one year.

But this time, facing the amazing lap speed that Helio ran out of the winter test phase, Renault's management directly positioned Helio as the driver No. 1, and all resources were tilted towards him.

If this is the case, Patton probably would have tolerated it. After all, he is not a driver with such a personality, otherwise he would not have been called the most invisible wdc (the abbreviation of the world champion in f1).

The problem is that after becoming the No. 1 driver, Helio directly slaps his nose and makes Patton take the role of the wingman and serves himself in all aspects!

It would be fine if the team's "veteran" became the No. 2 driver. But Patton couldn't stand the temper of making himself a wingman with no mercy. More importantly, this winter test result, Patton's performance was also amazing. He ran the sixth fastest lap, surpassing well-known newcomers such as Alonso, Kimi, Masa, etc., and was still trampled on someone.

It can only be said that things are impermanent. Who would have thought that the future world champion driver was not regarded as a person by an Indy driver!

It is precisely because of this gap that the relationship between Helio and Patton is very stiff, and it is the kind of thing that is completely speechless. If Patton had not had a violent tendency, he would probably have recreated the boxing performance of Heidfield and Alessi's lounge!

However, Helio didn't care about Patton's angry attitude.
Chapter completed!