Free Web NovelChapter 776: Chapter 316: Strongest Hexagonal Rookie
Chen Xiangbei’s answer was very casual, but his tone was extremely firm.
What’s there to worry about offending Mercedes?
Not to mention that the current Mercedes is not the seven-time champion of later generations, even in ten years it wouldn’t matter.
The HRT Team is not a client team of Mercedes, currently not lacking in funding, and there are no entanglements of interest between the two, so what if it has a loud name?
Frankly speaking, set aside the halo of the parent company Daimler Group, the current Mercedes is just a rookie like the HRT Team this year entering the F1 Paddock, their performance is even not as good as the HRT Team.
What qualifications do they have to act important?
As for Schumacher, to be honest, offending him ten years ago would indeed have serious consequences.
In terms of skill, I believe no one in the history of F1 can surpass him, not even if Senna were reincarnated.
Perhaps Senna might surpass Schumacher in absolute speed for pole position, but he definitely couldn’t in the overall race performance, a certain answer was already given in their confrontations in the ’94 season.
Schumacher is like a perfect hexagonal warrior, with no weaknesses at his peak.
Chen Xiangbei feels shamefully inferior.
In terms of fierceness, Schumacher doesn’t lose to anyone, he would stop at nothing for victory.
The King of Cars is not only tough on others but also on himself.
Even if it was sheer arrogance, Chen Xiangbei is slightly inferior.
But that was all in the past.
Schumacher is already at the end of his career, while Chen Xiangbei is just beginning with a long upward path ahead, the disparity between the two will only grow larger as time goes on.
If the King of Cars wants to retaliate, Chen Xiangbei would welcome it.
Sometimes, to ascend the pedestal, you need a stepping stone with enough influence.
In the paddock, only two people are qualified, one is Schumacher, the other is Alonso.
"Awesome Chen Xiangbei, this is the blood and spirit of a Chinese driver!"
"That’s right, if you’re afraid, why race at all? A driver can lose, but they mustn’t be afraid!"
"Is Xiangbei shading Vettel?"
"The strongest rookie must be filled with confidence, and Xiangbei has shown that very well."
Compared to previous times when Chen Xiangbei would say such words, the audience mostly met it with sarcasm, thinking this Chinese kid was once again seeking attention.
Now, however, he was met with cheers and applause.
The factor for this change is simple: results determine everything.
When you’re a rookie with nothing to your name, claiming you’re not afraid of Mercedes and Schumacher, others just think it’s a joke.
And if you’re brazen enough to boast, who else will they ridicule if not you?
But Chen Xiangbei used two wins at Grand Prix races and top-ranking points to prove he’s qualified to challenge Mercedes and Schumacher, just like how Alonso put an end to the all-powerful Ferrari’s Yue Ma Dynasty back in the day.
In competitive sports, accomplishments are the only voice of authority!
"Xiangbei, never underestimate Schumacher, doing so would only ignite his competitive spirit."
Hank also showed a smile at the corner of his mouth, he knew Schumacher’s character all too well, full of explosiveness and strength to the core.
Next time, when faced with a ’dragon painting’ level defense like today, Schumacher might just push Chen Xiangbei off the track.
Why not use the word ’crash’?
Because Schumacher has countless ways to keep himself in the paddock to continue the race.
"Hank, I would never underestimate Schumacher."
Chen Xiangbei nodded, not arrogantly denying Schumacher’s spirit of fighting.
However, he immediately added, "I look forward to that day."
To become a king in the F1 Paddock, two things can’t be absent.
One is you can’t lack achievements.
The second point is you can’t lack equally matched opponents.
Not having achievements is easy to understand, but why can’t you be without opponents? Many people might not understand this.
Because achievements need opponents as a backdrop, playing chess with a bunch of amateurish players only devalues your own gold standard.
Senna was great because of Prost, Alonso reached the top defeating Schumacher, and Verstappen took the crown from Hamilton.
The strength of your opponents is the best prerequisite for proving yourself!
If possible, Chen Xiangbei wishes to witness the day when Schumacher regains his peak while filled with fighting spirit.
Dueling with the full-strength King of Cars is certainly a blessing in a driver’s career!
It’s just a pity that following the trajectory of history, no one can escape the erosion of time, and that day may never come.
After saying this, Chen Xiangbei was then taken back to the driver’s lounge by staff, waiting for the upcoming award ceremony.
Not long after, Vettel and Weber, who ended their interviews, also arrived at the drivers’ lounge. They just missed Chen Xiangbei and didn’t meet in the post-race interview zone.
Chen Xiangbei and Weber had a conflict at the Australia Station, they haven’t connected privately since and their relationship is not too good; a nod was all the greeting exchanged.
As for Vettel, there were no grudges between them, plus the German has a relatively easy-going personality, and Chen Xiangbei had previously shaken hands and exchanged fist bumps when they met in the paddock.
But today, Vettel also only forced a smile and nodded at Chen Xiangbei, the reason for his low mood was not just losing to a sudden overtake for second place at the last moment, the real critical point was the reason for the loss!
No one knows better than Vettel himself why he lost.
After three years of F1 career, Vettel understands very well that in the paddock, weakness means you’re a target. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
He never considered himself a coward, from the day he stepped into the paddock, he constantly faced internal competition, including now with Weber, in both overt and covert battles, Vettel always maintained a tough stance.
