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Ross Brown came over with a blank piece of paper and said at the same time: "Your super driver's license has been approved."
"Oh? Let me take a look. This is a super driver's license! It looks more like a diploma." Zhang Guan said.
"What you described is very apt. The super license is indeed like a diploma." Ross Brown continued: "It's a pity that you still couldn't catch up with the pre-match test in Barcelona."
"It doesn't matter. By the way, our results in the pre-match test were very good. Barrichello took the first place in the overall score." Zhang Guan said.
"Yes, the double-layer diffuser is very effective. But what I noticed is that the diffusers of Williams and Toyota have also been modified. One of them made holes in the diffuser, and the other added a drainage channel. But they are not as thorough as our changes, and their results are also very good. In addition, the aerodynamic package of the Red Bull Racing Team is very special, and their results are also good." Ross Brawn continued: "But we still can't underestimate it. Ferrari and McLaren, with two weeks to go before the race officially starts, their cars will be strengthened."
"Brown, believe me, our car is the fastest because we have a talented designer like you." Zhang Guan said with a smile.
"Thank you for the compliment." Brown bowed and continued: "But you will probably have to spend the next two weeks on the track."
"What happened again?" Zhang Guan asked in surprise.
"We need you to constantly test the car, and sometimes there will even be night tests, and you will be very tired. So you need to be mentally prepared." Ross Brown then added: "This is Barrichello What can’t be done.”
"Oh?" Zhang Guan became interested and sat upright waiting for Ross Brown to explain.
Just listen to Ross Brawn continue: "In recent years, there have been many inexplicable rules in F1. One of them is the 'Young Driver Training Program' that was implemented this year. You know, this year's Formula One canceled mid-season testing. There are also restrictions on wind tunnel testing and pre-race testing. This 'young driver training program' can be regarded as a compensation for the restricted testing. The rules allow drivers who have driven a Formula One car but not participated in a race in the past two years. Drivers can have an additional 15,000 kilometers of testing period between December 1 of each year and before the start of the new season the following year.”
"15,000 kilometers? I'm afraid no fleet can use it up, right? We can't afford to burn the engine alone." Zhang Guan asked.
"It is indeed endless. The FIA originally hoped to use this method to encourage more newcomers to enter Formula One. The so-called drivers who have driven a Formula One car within two years but have not participated in a competition should They are all test drivers of various teams, and they are also young people with potential, but they usually have no chance to drive a car, and now, this rule is equivalent to giving them the opportunity." Ross Brawn continued: "We have no money. Hire a test driver, but you meet the condition of 'having driven a Formula One car within two years but not participated in a race', so you are the only one to test the car."
"Okay!" Zhang Guan nodded helplessly.
"Don't be like this, you should feel honored. Because you are not the only big star who meets this condition, such as Schumacher of Ferrari..." Ross Brawn made a long note.
"What? Schumacher? Did I hear you correctly? This is a training plan for young drivers." Zhang Guan asked.
"Although Schumacher has retired, he still retains his super license, so he is still a driver, and he has test driven every new Ferrari car, including last year's Ferrari F2008, so he also meets this requirement. Conditions." Ross Brawn said and laughed: "How about it, it's funny, the Formula One car king Schumacher actually entered the "Young Driver Training Program" list! That's why I said that there are always some inexplicable things happening recently. rule."
At this moment, there was a knock on the door, and the team's technical director Zander came in.
"Two bosses, there is bad news. Force India reported our double-layer diffuser violation to the International Automobile Federation. The International Automobile Federation has accepted Force India's report." Zander said.
"What is supposed to come will come. Zander, prepare written materials! I believe that the International Automobile Federation will hold a hearing soon, and we may have to respond to the lawsuit." Ross Brown said.
"Okay, Mr. Chairman," Zander said. Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Zhang Guan.
"Wait a minute. Regarding the double-layer diffuser, has Ferrari or other teams taken any action? Or have they complained to us?" Zhang Guan asked.
"That's not true. The news we have received so far is that only one team, Force India, has lodged a complaint against us." Zander said.
"Only Force India!" Zhang Guan nodded and said.
"What? You still feel disappointed?" Ross Brawn signaled Zander to go out, and at the same time said to Zhang Guan: "Are you still wishing that the other nine teams would complain about us?"
"No, I just think it's a bit surprising that big teams like Ferrari and McLaren didn't get involved to stir things up." Zhang Guan said.
Zhang Guan vaguely remembers that in the history of the 2009 season, it was the Ferrari team that took the lead in making complaints about the double-layer diffuser. But now Ferrari has not participated, but the bottom Force India team has jumped out first, obviously deviating from Zhang Guan's decision. Crown memory track.
Ross Brown looked at Zhang Guan and continued: "You don't seem to be worried about this at all! Are you so sure that we won't be found guilty of violating the rules?"
"Of course. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile will definitely not rule us out as violating the rules." Zhang Guan nodded: "And I think Ferrari may have started to study a double-layer diffuser."
"You know Ferrari quite well, but it's not that you can start research and development, but you must start research and development!" After all, Ross Brawn came from Ferrari, and he knew Ferrari even better. He continued: "But Ferrari They will definitely be happy to muddy the waters, you see, it won't be long before they make a statement in support of Force India, well, verbal support.
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It was Ferrari who took the lead in reporting the double-layer diffuser incident in history. As a result, the FIA determined that the double-layer diffuser did not violate the regulations. Ferrari appealed, but the verdict was upheld.
It seems that the Ferrari team is very opposed to the double-layer diffuser. In fact, the International Automobile Federation announced on April 16 that the double-layer diffuser was not illegal, and the Ferrari team used it in the practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix on April 17. own double-layer diffuser. Obviously, while the Ferrari team is shouting about banning double-layer diffusers, it is developing its own double-layer diffuser and intends to trick other teams. However, other teams are not fools, and their use of double-layer diffusers is no slower than Ferrari.
In fact, this non-violation result also reflects the values of European and American society. If there are loopholes in the rules you have formulated, you cannot blame others for taking advantage of the loopholes to gain benefits. In the face of omissions, European and American countries will learn lessons and be more rigorous when formulating rules next time. . Instead of the ATM spitting out too much money, the person who made the withdrawal should be arrested and sentenced to several years in prison.
PS: It’s the last day of this month. Please give me a monthly ticket. I have saved a few chapters in the past two days and will release it tomorrow.
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