Free Web NovelChapter 775: Chapter 315: If You’re Afraid, Why Race Professionally? (Part 2)
Although many times Odetto was very harsh with Chen Xiangbei and indifferent to his achievements, rarely offering any words of praise.
But he knew very well in his heart that this Chinese Kid had "saved" him.
At the same time, the efforts of the team members and their collaboration also "redeemed" Chen Xiangbei, allowing him to no longer face cold stares and ridicule, to prove his talent and strength, giving him the chance to stand on the highest podium.
The complementarity between the driver and the team is indispensable!
"That’s right, this is Bei’s victory, and the victory of the team members, as well as the victory of the HRT Team."
"MAN, your outstanding performance has earned the honor of the paddock championship team for yourselves."
"Long live HRT!"
Briatore also stood out and shouted, his life’s creed exalting "interest above all," does not mean that there is no sense of honor at all.
People often have many sides, and Briatore also hopes to prove his identity as the strongest team leader through achievements, proving that he can still lead a championship team even without any "underhanded methods."
"Long live HRT!"
"For HRT!"
"Brothers, we are champions!"
The team members also waved their fists and shouted in agreement, drawing envious and jealous glances from other team members in the pit lane. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
Indeed, who would have thought at the beginning of the season that the HRT Team would be able to peak?
Don’t be fooled by the HRT Team’s claim to gather the strength of three companies, Toyota Group’s final dance.
In fact, if you look closely, it’s just a bunch of fish that couldn’t achieve results in the F1 paddock.
If they could achieve results, why would they need to disband and exit?
As a result, this group of fish encountered the Chinese Kid Chen Xiangbei, whom the outside world completely underestimated, creating a magical chemical reaction and achieving the miracle of two consecutive championships.
Could it be that the F1 paddock is really about to welcome an Eastern F1 superstar?
Such a scene, which was unimaginable in the past, is now becoming a reality step by step.
As for Chen Xiangbei on the track, on the return lap he directly pushed open the helmet visor and vigorously waved his fist at the spectators on the sidelines.
"See, I won, I am the champion!"
Chen Xiangbei roared and shouted, wantonly expressing the emotions inside him.
Don’t like to mock? Don’t like to jump?
Then I’ll ride back with my name forever etched on the list of rulers at South Korea’s Lingyan Circuit!
"Fuck, it’s just a station champion, anyone who didn’t know would think it’s the world champion!"
"Chinese guy, don’t get too proud, you just picked up a bargain."
"What goes around comes around, there’ll be a time for you to lose."
The South Korean audience at the scene looked at Chen Xiangbei’s flamboyant manner, feeling like their lungs were about to explode.
If mocking the loser is a form of humiliation.
Then mocking the victor is almost like a form of praise.
Nowadays, these voices no longer affect Chen Xiangbei in the slightest, even the Chinese audience on the scene showed a wanton mocking expression upon hearing them, these people were just mad with helpless rage.
The achievements give supporters confidence and provide them with strong inner self-assurance.
Amid the noise of the crowd, Chen Xiangbei parked the car in the celebration area, having experienced victory at the China Station, this time it was an easy task.
Before the car stopped, the waiting journalists swarmed in, even though this was just a station champion, it was a historic moment for F1.
The first new track victory, and the first rookie double championship.
Not to mention that Chen Xiangbei had pole position and the fastest lap, completing the hat-trick and asserting absolute dominance.
"Bei, congratulations on winning the South Korea F1 station champion, do you have anything to say about this victory?"
"Mr. Chen Xiangbei, we all know there was a lot of controversy before the race, how did you adjust your state?"
"Driver Bei, you have once again made F1 history, how do you now position yourself?"
"Bei, the Mercedes Team has already filed a complaint with the FIA, was there a directive from the team regarding the track collision benefits?"
Various journalist questions came at him, the microphones were almost thrust into Chen Xiangbei’s mouth, almost every question could spark a global headline news story tomorrow.
Faced with this frenzied scene and the continuous questioning, Chen Xiangbei didn’t know who to answer first.
He could only wave his hand and said, "Thank you for your questions, let me answer one by one. First, let me talk about my feelings on this victory of the race."
"Besides being happy and excited, more importantly, it proves my strength, even without the outside world thinking it’s a Mars Rover, I can still win the championship!"
Chen Xiangbei’s answer not only expressed his thoughts but also powerfully countered the various "cheating" remarks before the race.
To become an undisputed historic driver in the F1 paddock, one needs to have a season where they drive the second fastest or even third fastest "Earth car," to defeat the fastest "Mars Rover," to prove the value of the champion title.
Senna did it, Schumacher did it, Verstappen also did it.
So, from beginning to end, people called them arrogant, called them independent, and called them reckless.
But no one called them incompetent!
Using a slower car to defeat a fast one suffices to respond to all doubts!
"Then how to adjust your state regarding pre-race controversy?"
Another journalist quickly pursued the question.
"A bunch of flies buzzing, it’s nothing, why need to adjust any state?"
When Chen Xiangbei said this, the scene was in an uproar, including signs of unrest among the tens of thousands of spectators on the stands.
The reason is simple, the greatest insult is to ignore!
Even if Chen Xiangbei bragged about his strong pressure tolerance and fast adjustment speed, South Korean spectators on the scene could accept it.
At least it shows that the pre-race public opinion affected him.
Now, Chen Xiangbei’s direct denial means he didn’t take the mockery and insults from tens of thousands of on-site spectators, nor the protests from tens of millions of South Korean people influenced by the media and the internet seriously.
Can you put up with that?
Undoubtedly, the scene was agitated, so much so that the onsite staff seeing the scenario quickly negotiated with the race organizing committee, checking whether to have Chen Xiangbei end the interview early to enter the driver resting room to calm the situation.
After a simple discussion, the race organizing committee decided to end the interview early, to both calm the situation and to worry that Chen Xiangbei might repeat his middle-finger gesture from the start of the race, making it difficult to wrap up at that point.
Soon, several staff members rushed in, to separate the journalists and plan to escort Chen Xiangbei into the driver resting room first.
Chen Xiangbei did not refuse, he understood the logic of "situation over man," after all, he was in South Korea’s territory, even someone as strong as Master Ye could only take on ten people, if the tens of thousands present really lost control, the spit would drown him.
It’s thrilling to show off and then bolt.
But just at this moment, another journalist rushed to the front and shouted at Chen Xiangbei, "Bei, the Mercedes Team can be said to have a favor of recognizing your talent, this time with the Schumacher collision and the opposition submitting a complaint, is there anything you want to say to them?"
A journalist who can talk about the relationship between Chen Xiangbei and the Mercedes (Brawn GP) Team is undoubtedly very familiar with his career.
That would leave only old acquaintance Sky Sports reporter Hank.
If it were someone else asking such a "provocative" question, Chen Xiangbei wouldn’t want to answer.
Indeed, Ross Brown had given him a great help, even now that they are "each for their own," Chen Xiangbei hasn’t forgotten the past sentiments.
He is not an ungrateful person.
But the problem is that the external view has already regarded the collision incident as a subjective and intentional act.
It can only be said that the prejudices in people’s hearts are like a mountain, Briatore will always be associated with "Crashgate," and this even affects the reputation of the team’s drivers.
Of course, Chen Xiangbei’s reputation wasn’t good to begin with.
"They have the right to submit, and I believe FIA will provide a fair judgment."
This time, Chen Xiangbei gave a very official and rational answer.
Clearly, this was not the answer Hank wanted.
He thus pursued further, "Aren’t you worried about angering Mercedes or Schumacher?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiangbei stopped again, his face revealing a hint of playful smile.
"Hank, if you even fear this, why pursue a professional career?"
