The name Zhang Guan is obviously a very familiar name to sports reporters. As a sports reporter, the first thing you have to experience is that the name "Zhang Guan" keeps dangling in front of your eyes. Go, appear in one report after another, and grab a few headlines from time to time.
So when reporters saw this name, they no longer paid attention to other information, such as CEO Nick Fry, technical director Zander, and aerodynamics director Bigeis. These names are far inferior to "Zhang Guan" The sensational effect brought by these two words.
The editorial department of a racing magazine.
"Zhang Guan? Is it really Zhang Guan? Do you think he has the same name?" The editor asked while looking at the information about the Force China team displayed on the computer.
An editor below immediately said: "This possibility cannot be ruled out. There are so many people in China, and Chinese names are relatively simple, so it is very possible that they are two people with the same name."
"I heard that in Chinese characters, even different characters can be represented by the same letters, so this name seems to us to be the same as Zhang Guan's name, but in China it may be two different characters. His name." Another editor also said.
"We still can't rule out the possibility that it is Zhang Guan. Although we don't know the specific price of acquiring the Honda team yet, according to Zhang Guan's net worth, he should be able to acquire the Honda team." The editor thought for a while and then said: "So we To confirm, we need to confirm whether this is Zhang Guan or not, and I don’t want to send out false news.”
"Editor-in-chief!" At this moment, another editor from the editorial department hurried in and said: "Editor-in-chief, Zhang Guan's agent team has officially announced that Zhang Guan and Ross Brown will jointly acquire The details will be revealed at the press conference tomorrow."
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Zhuge Wenbo sat on the rostrum and answered reporters' questions with a smile on his face.
"Is the team purchased by Zhang Guan the 'Power of China' team announced on the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's website?" the reporter asked, raising his hand.
Zhuge Wenbo had already prepared his speech, and he said, "Zhang Guande and Mr. Ross Brawn jointly acquired the Brown Racing Team. The name of this new team is 'China Force', and the China Force Racing Team will participate in the new season." Formula One race. "
"The name of this team is the 'Force of China' team. Is it a Formula One team belonging to China?" Another reporter asked
"Yes, new blood has been added to the Formula One competition - a team from China! This is the first Chinese team in the Formula One family! It is also the first time that the Chinese have entered the Formula One, the world's top competition." Zhuge Wenbo replied.
The next reporter immediately raised his hand: "So has the Force China team considered using drivers from China? As far as I know, no Chinese driver has ever participated in a Formula One race."
Zhuge Wenbo nodded: "Of course it will. I believe that in the near future, the China Force Team will definitely have a driver from China! Formula One will also have its first official driver from China!"
"We know that last year, the Indian consortium acquired the Spyker team and formed the Force India team. However, this new team failed to obtain a single point in the last season's competition and finished last. Is there any Force India team? Are you confident in gaining a point in the new season? Or is it the primary goal to complete the game?" the next reporter asked.
"Get points? This journalist friend obviously underestimated us! What we want is not just to get points. Our goal is to get on the podium and even win the championship!" Zhuge Wenbo said solemnly .
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"Standing on the podium? Still fighting for the championship? What a joke! Who do they think they are? Ferrari or McLaren? A team that is almost bankrupt actually wants to stand on the podium of Formula One. It’s ridiculous! What’s more, it’s a Chinese team. The Chinese can’t even build a decent car! I have to say that the threshold for Formula One is really low now. First it’s India, and then China. Maybe someone One day, Antarctic penguins will come to participate in a Formula One race!" a famous British racing commentator updated his blog.
What another racing expert said in an interview: "Although Zhang Guan has achieved world-renowned achievements in other sports, there is a saying that every line is like a mountain! In the current Formula One In the competition, the big teams have already monopolized the podium, and it is difficult for small teams to gain points. We can refer to the Force India team that just entered this event last year. The entire team invested more than 100 million US dollars, but it did not even get a single point. None of them have been exchanged, which also highlights the cruelty of this sport. Therefore, I suggest that Zhang Guan should not put too much hope in the results of the new team. In the new season, he should aim to complete as many games as possible. Instead of dreaming about getting on the podium or winning the race!"
One of these two professionals spoke fiercely, and the other expressed it relatively tactfully, but what they expressed was the same, that is, they were completely unfavorable about this new "Power of China" team, and this actually represented What a regular car fan thinks.
It is obviously completely impossible for a new team to enter Formula One to get on the podium in its first season. The goal of the new team should be to adapt to the rhythm of Formula One racing as quickly as possible and to complete as many races as possible. As for the podium, it will take at least two or three seasons before you are eligible to consider such a thing.
In Europe, where Formula One is the most popular, people only paid attention to the China Force team for a day or two. No one felt that a new team could bring any changes to today's Formula One competition. In the new season of Formula One, Ferrari and McLaren are still competing for supremacy.
At this time, Zhang Guan arrived in the UK and was about to participate in his first racing test.
There are still a little more than three weeks before the start of the Formula One race, but Zhang Guan has not yet obtained the FIA super license, so in the next time, he must drive a Formula One car , run 300 kilometers, and then send the relevant data to the International Automobile Federation.
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Silverstone, UK.
It was a military airfield during World War II and was the site of the first Formula One World Championship.
Zhang Guan was wearing a racing suit and stood in front of Ross Brown.
"Zhang, to be honest, I really don't recommend you to use Silverstone as a testing location. Silverstone is a high-speed track with a long straight track and high-speed corners, which requires a lot of driver skills and courage. High. Even Schumacher broke his leg here... In fact, we can conduct this kind of test at our own testing ground." Ross Brawn persuaded. He was actually very worried about whether Zhang Guan's level could drive. of a Formula One car.
"I know, so I have to choose the Silverstone track, so that the data can convince the International Automobile Federation. I hope to get the super driver's license earlier." Zhang Guan showed a don't worry expression, and then Said: "Okay, Mr. Brown, take me to see our racing car!"
A white racing car stood in the pit lane.
Ross Brown came over with Zhang Guan, pointed at the car and said: "This is the RA108 Honda team's car from last year. The engine is RA808E, a 2.4-liter displacement V8 engine, and the tires are Princeton."
"I thought you would give me this year's new car!" Zhang Guan said with a smile.
"I'm very sorry. Even though you are the big boss of the team, I still can't give you the new car. I have to consider the team as a whole." Ross Brown leaned forward and said. His subtext was obviously that he was worried that Zhang Guan would crash his new car.
"Brown, I believe that after today, you will hand over your new car to me with confidence." Zhang Guan said with a smile.
The two walked over, and Ross Brawn began to introduce the two cars.
"This was Jenson Button's car last year. Button's height is 182 centimeters, which is 10 centimeters shorter than you, so it may be a little crowded when you get in, but it should not have any impact on driving. The one on the right below is The one on the left is the accelerator and the brake. Most formula drivers are used to using two feet to step on the accelerator and brake respectively. This way the response will be faster and more comfortable, but it may be different from the driving habits of many people. .”
Ross Brown picked up the steering wheel and continued: "This is the clutch paddle, and this is the shift paddle. The number on it is what gear you are in. You don't need to press the clutch when changing gears in Formula One, but You need the clutch when you start. This is the cruise mode, which is the fuel-saving mode. This is the engine mapper button, the progress speed limiter button, the radio communication button, the differential button, the traction control button, and this, you will definitely use it Got it, drink button.”
"Drinks? How many are there?" Zhang Guan asked.
"In the past, some fleets would not be equipped with drinks in order to save weight, but now that technology has advanced, everyone no longer cares about the one or two pounds. All cars will be equipped with drinks. Our cars are equipped with drinks. A 500ml drink should be similar to other teams," Ross Brawn said.
"Okay, let me get up there and give it a try first!" Zhang Guan stepped onto the racing car.
"You drive a few laps slowly to get used to it. Our people will drive that car to follow you. Make sure to keep the radio conversation going." Ross Brown pointed to the two SUVs behind him. In addition, there were three other staff members sitting. They were also wearing maintenance clothes, and each of them was holding a fire extinguisher in their hands.
"What's the matter? It makes me look like I'm about to crash." Zhang Guan sighed helplessly and got on the car.
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This Honda RA108 passed the exit of the maintenance area and entered the track.
Ross Brawn picked up the walkie-talkie and said to the two SUVs following the car: "You guys should follow up from behind. I don't want the team owner to have any accidents during the test drive!"
On the track, Zhang Guan was completely familiar with the operation of this car.
This all depends on what I learned from Schumacher’s experience book. Although the steering wheel layout of each team is different, the basic functions are similar, so you only need to be generally familiar with the position of the case, and the steering wheel Most of the buttons on the car are just function buttons. The main ones used during driving are upshifts and downshifts and the accelerator and brake under your feet.
"Zhang, don't worry, you can adapt slowly." Brown's voice sounded from the headphones.
"I think I have adapted. You can help me time the next lap," Zhang Guan said and started to accelerate.
"Slow down, slow down! You have only reached Turn 12. Turns 15 and 16 are consecutive hairpin turns and are also the most difficult parts of Silverstone. Don't drive so fast. Get familiar with the track first. situation!" Ross Brown said anxiously.
"Don't worry, Brown, I have no problem. The entire track has been engraved in my heart." Zhang Guan said.
While Zhang Guan was talking, the car had already passed Turn 14 and headed towards Turn 15.
The hearts of everyone at the scene were in suspense. For an official F1 driver, passing the consecutive hairpin corners is nothing, but for Zhang Guan, who is driving Formula One for the first time, the continuous hairpin corners may be the most difficult to pass. a place. Generally, when newcomers pass through consecutive hairpin turns for the first time, they usually go through them at the lowest speed.
"Why is he driving so fast!" Ross Brown was already sweating on his forehead. He raised the walkie-talkie and said to the two SUVs following the car: "Please pay attention, be ready to come to rescue at any time, ambulance, stretcher ,be prepared!"
However, the next second, someone next to Ross Brown exclaimed: "He passed!"
Ross Brown looked up, and the screen showed that Zhang Guan had passed Turn 15, but there was still Turn 16 waiting for him ahead.
"This cornering speed is so fast! This cornering speed is at the level of an active F1 driver! I have to adjust the video of that corner when I go back to see how he went through it." Ross Brawn was thinking, Zhang Guan Already passed Turn 16.
Ross Brown let out a sigh of relief.
Immediately ahead is Turn 17, and after Turn 17 is the big straight before the finish line.
"He is about to pass the timing point. Should we start timing him?" the staff asked.
Brown hesitated for a moment, then finally said: "Get ready to time the clock!"
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