769 I will win the championship
Schumacher once said that only during Monza competition can I still hear the shouts and cheers from the stands through the thick helmet and the huge roar of the racing engine.
Zhang Yifei once didn't understand this feeling very much, because for him, the moment he pushed his helmet and mask down, it was equivalent to being isolated from the world, and all that was left was the car controlled and the competitors on the track.
Now he understood what Schumacher was talking about. The shouting and cheering sounds of the audience could not be stopped even if they roared through the helmet and the engine. This is the real home court, not what Suzuka Track and the Magnus Track in France could give.
Even if France is the home court of Prost, it is not his Zhang Yifei's home court after all.
Faced with this carnival throughout the audience, Zhang Yifei waved to the camera aimed at him. This action once again stimulated the fanaticism of 200,000 Chinese audiences, and almost everyone stood up from their seats.
"Yi Fei waved at us, look, Yi Fei waved at us!"
A female car fan screamed directly, it was obvious that this was Zhang Yifei's response to the cheers.
"He will become one of the world's strongest drivers at such a young age. If Donghai can win the championship, he will become a legend."
Another middle-aged audience sighed, "It's a hero when he is young, but Zhang Yifei in the camera is really too young."
"Fei is already a legend, at least for you China."
A car fan with the French flag on his face said in broken Chinese.
With China's current racing environment and strength, it is enough to have a Formula driver like Zhang Yifei who is at the peak, and has created so many F1 records, which is enough to reach the threshold of legend.
If Yao Ming's achievements can be compared to the NBA Hall of Fame, Zhang Yifei's achievements can be regarded as a legendary superstar.
After all, Yao Ming never touched the floor of the finals from beginning to end. Zhang Yifei, who is only 20 years old, has stood in front of the world champion. His only opponent is the legendary car god Schumacher.
"Yes, he is our legendary driver in China. If he can see him win the championship in the East China Sea, he will become a legend in the world."
Another fan of Zhang Yifei also said excitedly.
More than half of the audiences of the first East China Sea Grand Prix in history are Schumacher fans, but today's East China Sea track, almost everyone is waiting for Zhang Yifei's championship battle to witness the birth of this legendary moment!
At the Media Center of Donghai International Raceway, five drivers who attended the pre-race press conference have all arrived, namely Prost team Zhang Yifei, Ferrari team Schumacher, Renault team Helio, McLaren team Kimi Raikkonen, and Williams team Montoya.
The top five teams in this season's total points have a driver under their ranks, and attended the press conference of today's final battle.
However, this kind of scene made many old car fans feel a sigh, because the struggle between the three giants of Ferrari, Williams and McLaren was the picture in their memory, and even their own youth.
Now, just like the passing of youth, the era of the three giants has begun to fade away, and the rising stars Prost and Renault have begun to take over, which is a bit sad.
The only thing that can be relieved is probably the drivers present. Except for Schumacher, the other four can be called new stars.
The end of the old era means the arrival of the new era, and the future F1 will be more exciting.
Five people sat in the publishing seat, with a microphone in front of them, and there were hundreds of reporters under the stage. This is because the media center is limited, and each media only allows one interviewer to come in, otherwise the number may have increased by more than several times.
Zhang Yifei sat in the middle of the five people this time. In the past, the host of the C position, as long as Schumacher attended the pre-match press conference, it was basically his. However, in this final battle, Zhang Yifei had no humble thoughts at home in his country.
The protagonist in the spotlight of the final battle in China can only be one person, that is, I, Zhang Yifei!
Seeing the five press conference drivers take their seats, the reporters in the audience began to feel excited, and all kinds of flashes were crackling, making people unable to open their eyes. This year, not only was the suspense last, but it was also the first "East-East-West-West-State Contest" in F1 history.
Finally, there was a driver from the East who challenged Europe's monopoly on Formula racing, and was also the first non-white driver, standing in front of the world champion.
The result of this battle will be recorded in the history of f1 no matter what!
All the preparations were ready, and the traditional time for reporters to ask questions was started. Many reporters could not wait for this moment. However, the opportunity for the first question was left to local Chinese journalists, and Zhang Yifei was still very familiar with this person, He Ying, a reporter from Huaxin News Agency.
Last year, Zhang Yifei won his first F1 point-station championship on the Austrian A1 track and created a miracle for Chinese drivers.
After the game, she was interviewed by media from many countries in the celebration area. When Zhang Yifei was about to leave, he saw a female reporter from China Huaxin News Agency who was being squeezed behind. He stopped his own perspective and said a few more words.
There was an "agreement" at that time, that is, if there was a chance, He Ying hoped to meet Zhang Yifei in the championship interview area of the East China Sea Track.
In the blink of an eye, two years were almost over, and later Zhang Yifei never met this reporter from Huaxin News Agency again. He did not expect that he would meet an "old acquaintance" again at the pre-match press conference in Donghai today. I wonder if he could fulfill his original promise this time.
Not only Zhang Yifei remembered the original agreement, but He Ying also remembered that he was the first reporter in China to interview the Chinese champion. Moreover, from Zhang Yifei's unexpected eyes, He Ying could also confirm that the other party also remembered the original promise.
"Fly, long time no see."
Everyone thought that the Huaxin News Agency reporter asked a question, but they didn't expect that the first thing she said was that long time no see.
"Yes, long time no see."
Zhang Yifei nodded with a smile. It was indeed a long time since time passed.
"I don't know if you still remember that after the Austrian race last year, you told me a promise that you will definitely become the world champion. This time, is it time for you to fulfill your promise?"
This question instantly made everyone look at Zhang Yifei. What they actually want to ask the most was Zhang Yifei's goal and ambition for this Grand Prix.
But many people did not expect that as early as last year in Austria, when Zhang Yifei won his first sub-station championship, he dared to promise that he would become a world champion in the future.
As expected, a hero is a young man. Without this arrogant courage and determination, Fei may not be able to stand at the door of the world championship so quickly.
"Yes, I will fulfill my promise to become the world champion in this East China Sea Grand Prix!"
Without any hesitation or sway, Zhang Yifei's tone was extremely firm, just like the world champion was taking pictures, and he did not take Schumacher next to him seriously at all.
At the same time, his bold statement also made several other young drivers look at Zhang Yifei with complicated eyes.
When saying such words, it is undoubtedly the most proud and domineering moment for a driver, but it’s a pity that it’s not me.
Similarly, this sentence was broadcast on the big screen of the East China Sea Track through the live camera. The 200,000 live audiences and the Chinese people in front of the TV with a scale of at least tens of millions of dollars heard this decisive statement.
You should know that Zhang Yifei's arrogant and arrogant image in the past was not the case in China. At most, he was more confident in editing and playing, and tried to move towards traditional athletes.
After all, for mainstream domestic media, Zhang Yifei's style of conduct is too ostentatious and does not conform to the traditional Chinese doctrine of mean thinking. Moreover, the new century has just arrived, and many remarks have had a big impact.
Therefore, most Chinese people just think that Zhang Yifei is more confident and not as arrogant or arrogant as he is.
But this pre-race interview was the first time that the track press conference was broadcast live in China. What Zhang Yifei said can be conveyed in its original form. Many people were surprised to find that Chinese drivers were so confident and cheerful. Before the competition began, they directly said that they were going to become the world champion?
"Is Zhang Yifei so direct? Don't consider international influence?"
"Think about it, go and read the foreign reports. Zhang Yifei is much more arrogant than he is now. Those ghosts are not obedient in front of him."
"That's right, look at the group of foreign journalists at the scene, how much has the expressions on their faces changed? This is called strength. Zhang Yifei, who they have recognized, has the strength to become a world champion!"
"Fei is a brave and direct driver, you don't have to be too surprised, this is the attitude that drivers should have."
There was even a foreigner who participated in this discussion. Just like the media reporters on the scene, he was very used to and calm. Isn’t this a normal conversation for Fei?
Why do a capable driver have to hide his competitive spirit and speak out directly that he wants to become a world champion? What's the problem?
Indeed, there was not much surprise to the reporters on the scene. Even the young drivers present, except for Hailio's dissatisfaction, chose to acknowledge that Zhang Yifei had this strength.
The only thing that turned around and looked at him was Schumacher sitting next to Zhang Yifei.
Because Schumacher is also a driver standing at the door of the world championship this year's new season, and he is 3 points ahead of Zhang Yifei.
The championship of this game will determine whether Schumacher can achieve the achievement of being the fifth world champion in his career. Zhang Yifei's remarks and expressions mean that he does not take the driver of the current service with the highest honor in his eyes at all. Even if this is the home court in China, Schumacher cannot accept it!
Just a simple turn of his head, he was keenly discovered by many media at the scene. He almost didn't wait for He Ying to continue asking questions, and immediately a reporter from the Italian European News Agency asked Schumacher first.
"Schumacher, besides flying, you are also a contender for the world championship in this final battle. What do you want to say about this, or even what Ferrari wants to express?"
This Italian journalist has a strong smell of gunpowder. After all, the Ferrari team is the pride of all Italians, and it is not an exaggeration to call the world's number one in the fleet culture.
Williams and McLaren have fallen behind, and now Ferrari is the last defender of the Big Three. They don’t want to see that the championship seat was eventually taken away by a Chinese driver.
The only person who has the ability to prevent this from happening now is Schumacher in front of him. He must express his attitude and strength!
“I have participated in seven championship games in nine years so far in my career, of which I have won four world titles.”
"I will win my fifth world championship this year, and Ferrari will usher in his sixth team championship trophy. That's what I want to say, and what Ferrari wants to express."
When Schumacher finished speaking, the reporter who was already excited and wanted to grab the microphone to ask questions was silent for a moment!
If Schumacher had not summarized it, many people might have not thought that Schumacher's historical achievements were already so terrifying.
What a shocking statistic in the nine-year seven-game championship battle. In those two years, Schumacher also won third place in the championship battle in one year. Only when he was injured in a track accident in 99 and missed many games was the moment when Schumacher truly withdrew from the finals stage.
Today, Schumacher wanted to use this historical result to tell Zhang Yifei that there were countless powerful drivers in front of him, but he defeated them one by one. You, Zhang Yifei, will be the next one!
Perhaps in this world, Schumacher can speak such domineering words in a plain tone.
"It's worthy of being Schumacher, and he is still the first person in the service far ahead."
"It's indeed a bit scary. I was full of confidence in Fei, but now I feel a little panicked."
"I'm so panicked. Zhang Yifei has won before. He still plays at home this year and has a greater advantage. I believe he will become the final champion!"
"It's right that it's home court, but does flying really have a big advantage in this year's East China Sea Grand Prix?"
Faced with this last question, the fans who had previously vowed that Zhang Yifei had won the championship were instantly silent.
It seems that apart from the cheering sound on the spot, from a technical perspective, Fei seems to have no advantage on the East China Sea track, and all the drivers are still standing on the same starting line.
Zhang Yifei, who was in the release seat, listened to Schumacher's bold words, and the corner of his mouth raised slightly and showed a smile.
This smile was also captured by the reporter who followed him, so he asked, "Fei, I seem to see disdain from your expression. Do you despise Schumacher's honor?"
Chapter completed!