Free Web NovelChapter 774: Chapter 315: Why Fear? What Career to Run?
It must be admitted that Red has a certain understanding of Chinese culture, even knowing terms like "China Red."
In fact, it was indeed the case. On the track, Chen Xiangbei’s fans and followers, upon seeing the HRT Racing Car cross the finish line, all took out the national flags they had prepared and waved them vigorously.
The South Korea Lingyan Circuit was awash with China Red!
"The strongest rookie in F1 comes from China, Chen Xiangbei!"
"Car God Bei, today you have earned your name!"
"This championship not only showed how awesome Chen Xiangbei is, but also told the Korean people on site that he could reclaim the lead position even after losing it!"
"Lingyan Champion, Chen Xiangbei~~~!"
The Chinese audience was simply going crazy; many couldn’t contain their excitement and started to taunt the Korean audience who had previously mocked and ridiculed Chen Xiangbei, completely disregarding that this was the opponent’s home ground.
Of course, this emotion did not escalate further, possibly because the security on site had considered the pre-race conflict between Chen Xiangbei and the spectators. Both the FIA staff and South Korean race organizers sent personnel early to patrol the stands to prevent any unexpected group incidents.
"Damn it, I can accept anyone winning, but why was it a Chinese guy?"
"What the hell happened to Vettel on the last lap, why did Driver Bei overtake him?"
"Did Vettel throw the race, betting against himself?"
"Let’s not rush now, the Mercedes Team has filed an appeal for the previous crash incident; HRT Team’s improper gain might be invalidated."
"Indeed, HRT Team and its driver should be heavily penalized, they are dangerous drivers without any sportsmanship!"
Voices of doubt rose from the stands, even drowning out the cheers of celebration for the champion.
There were too many unexpected events in this race, and even Vettel’s withdrawal in the end was completely beyond the expectations of the audience and the team; no one thought Chen Xiangbei could still pull off a last-lap victory.
The noisy voices didn’t affect the HRT Team members, who didn’t care at all about the Mercedes Team’s appeal and the FIA investigation.
After all, no one knew better than the HRT Team themselves whether any orders for deliberate collision were given.
The innocent are self-clearing!
"Mr. Xiang Bei is too strong; he has already surpassed the strongest driver in Asia, I think he can now compete for the title of the world’s strongest rookie."
Mizutani Sho exclaimed profoundly.
Winning the previous China F1 Grand Prix had already established Chen Xiangbei as the number one driver in Asia, surpassing the historical podiums of Japan.
This South Korea F1 Grand Prix, with two consecutive pole positions, two track records, and two consecutive championships, he is entirely capable of competing for the title of the best rookie in history, and from now on, no one will dare to question Chen Xiangbei’s talent and strength.
He will also completely shed the title of a pay driver, just like how Schumacher validated himself with one race back then.
"Not only is he the strongest rookie, but currently Bei’s points have reached the top of the leaderboard, surpassing Vettel and other front-row drivers, so he has indeed taken control of the competition for the world championship."
Bob Bell added, and the number of drivers who could lead the scoreboard in their rookie season is similarly countable.
Originally, Chen Xiangbei’s biggest competitor was Vettel, but his retreating performance just now caused a dramatic shift in the balance of victory.
The reason is simple: Inexperience can be developed, but cowardice cannot be.
Facing your biggest contender for the championship, once you back down, psychologically and in terms of momentum, you will fall behind.
Without the belief in a sure victory, without the courage to take down opponents, what do you have to compete?
Vettel lost not only a race championship, but perhaps also a world championship!
Honestly, Bob Bell isn’t the only one who realized this; the management of the Red Bull Racing Team, as they realized it, had extremely grave expressions on everyone’s faces, especially Marco, showing an unusual somberness.
In later generations, many people might perceive Marco as just an old man focused on team politics, but in fact, his life has been extraordinarily remarkable, from a Doctor of Law to a lawyer, and then to a genius driver and agent, he can truly be regarded as a life winner.
Precisely because of such a successful person, his character is particularly strong in certain ways, and in later generations the Red Bull Racing Team was mostly managed with him playing the tough role, while the relatively smoother Horner played the amiable role.
Vettel, being the driver favored by Marco, Schumacher’s successor, he doesn’t demand this young German to achieve Schumacher’s results, but he must at least have Schumacher’s character and demeanor.
Marco absolutely cannot accept facing a retreat in front of a Chinese rookie!
But now is not the time to talk about this, and certainly not in front of team members, otherwise it would only aggravate Vettel’s mental state.
Marco realized that the training for Vettel cannot be limited to driving skills alone, but he must also be taught how to become a "tough guy"! fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
On the other side, the HRT Team’s paddock was still celebrating with joy.
Team leader Odetto also put down his "calm" facade, and with an excited and engaging tone shouted: "Bei has once again created a miracle, this is not only his personal victory but also a victory for the HRT Team!"
To speak frankly, before touching base with Chen Xiangbei, Odetto was also at a career low point on the verge of retirement.
The dissolution of the Super Aguri Team, the departure of Japanese manufacturers, coupled with approaching seventy years of age, undoubtedly, following a normal path, Odetto lacked the means for a comeback and could only leave the F1 Paddock quietly to end his career.
