The press conference after the game did not have much new ideas. The three drivers Zhang Guan, Barrichello and Hamilton plus Ross Brawn are all "experienced" in accepting interviews with reporters, and they are more comfortable attending such occasions.
Then, another incident that aroused heated discussion appeared.
During the race, Trulli of the Toyota team overtook McLaren Hamilton when the safety car was deployed. However, the rules require that overtaking is not allowed when the safety car is deployed. The Trulli encountered was given a 25-second penalty, but the race The Toyota team later appealed, claiming that Hamilton deliberately let Trulli overtake, and that Trulli overtook him because he thought there was something wrong with Hamilton's car.
Subsequently, the FIA investigated the video and found that Hamilton did give way to the car at that time, and Trulli did overtake after Hamilton gave way. When Trulli overtook Hamilton, McLaren reported to the stewards that Trulli had overtaken illegally, which resulted in Trulli being given a 25-second penalty. This was clearly McLaren's deliberate attempt to lure Toyota into committing a foul.
But this is not the key to the matter. The key to the matter is that the "testimony" provided by Hamilton and the McLaren team's experience when being questioned by the stewards is completely inconsistent with the facts. Hamilton and the McLaren team have always denied giving up the car, but they have refused to provide radio conversations at the time. But Hamilton was speechless. In an interview, he said that giving up the car was a team order. And this was the "perjury scandal" that was very sensational at the time.
In the end, the FIA canceled Hamilton's points for the Australian Grand Prix, and the incident lasted for several months, and Hamilton even almost retired because of this kind of thing. McLaren as a whole has also become sinking this season.
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Newspapers and magazines related to racing are all reporting on the "perjury scandal".
"I really didn't expect the incident to be so big. It looks like it will give McLaren and Hamilton a headache for a while." Zhang Guan put down a racing magazine in his hand.
"This is good news for us. Although McLaren's car is somewhat uncompetitive this year, Hamilton's driving skills are really not that good. Now that he is in trouble, it is also one less threat for us. "Ross Brown said.
"Speaking of which, hasn't Mercedes-Benz proposed a solution for the kinetic energy recovery system?" Zhang Guan then asked.
"No. I also specifically inquired about the information from Ferrari. They may get the kinetic energy recovery system in the next race. This technology is not mature enough. Not only did it not make Ferrari faster in the Australian race, On the contrary, it did them a disservice." Ross-Brown continued: "There is also news. The International Automobile Federation will hold a hearing on double-layer diffusers on April 14, and it is expected to be announced before the start of the China Grand Prix. Is the double layer diffuser in violation?”
Zhang Guan nodded and said, "It seems that there is no problem with our double-layer diffuser."
"Are you so sure?" Ross Brown asked.
"Of course, unless the FIA gives up on the Chinese market. A Chinese team is the biggest beneficiary of the double-layer diffuser. Just imagine, if the FIA dares to announce that the double-layer diffuser is illegal before the Chinese Grand Prix, it is estimated that Don’t even think about coming to China to host F1 again!” Zhang Guan said with a smile.
"That's right." Ross Brown nodded: "Let's talk about this weekend's race first. Malaysian station, Sepang Circuit. Drivers' nightmare!"
"The drivers' nightmare? Why do you say that?" Zhang Guan asked.
"Because of the weather. It's really hot in Malaysia. In previous years, the Malaysian Grand Prix was held in the summer. The room temperature was close to 40 degrees and it was very humid. The drivers had to run a full 58 laps. It was like purgatory. The suffering! Some drivers would rather retire than run for two hours under such conditions." Ross Brown spread his hands and continued: "But now the race time has been changed to spring, and the number of laps has become 56 Circle, the conditions are much better than in previous years.”
"It's probably 30 degrees in Malaysia in April, right?" Zhang Guan asked.
"Yes, high temperature and high humidity are a big test for drivers. I remember it seemed that in 2006, Alonso encountered a drinking water system failure on this track, and he was without water for most of the race. Drink. In the end, everyone almost collapsed, but they were helped to the podium. Moreover, the climate in Malaysia is changeable, and it is likely to rain during the game. We must be prepared for a rain battle." Ross Brown looked at it with some hesitation. Looking at Zhang Guan, he continued: "There is a big difference between a rain race and a dry race. If it really rains, there is no need to hold on. If it doesn't work, we will withdraw from the race and conserve our strength to prepare for the Chinese race."
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UK, Force India headquarters.
"Force China, that new team just established this year, took first and second place in Australia! But we got nothing!" Omi roared loudly: "Didn't you see that guy Zhang Guan? The cheering look on the podium? Didn't you see the arrogant look at the press conference after the game?"
"Mr. Omi, it is natural to celebrate on the podium after winning the championship. Even if Schumacher stood on the podium, he would celebrate like that. As for the press conference after the game, we all I know Zhang Guan is going for Australian journalists." An engineer below said.
Omi's face suddenly darkened. He wanted to fire the engineer who contradicted him immediately, but he knew that this was Britain, not India, so he couldn't do that.
"This is not the point I want to say!" Omi snorted, and then said: "What I want to say is, why can a new team take the top two places, but we can't? My family was in the team last year After spending more than 100 million US dollars, why not just keep building a new team?"
"Mr. Omi, in comparison, we have made great progress compared to last year. We were last at almost every stop last year, but our ranking this year has risen to the middle. Maybe in Malaysia next Our team can get the first points in this race." Another engineer said while showing a very proud look.
Several other engineers also showed yearning expressions. Obviously getting one point was already a great success for them.
This scene left Omi completely speechless. At this moment, Omi suddenly felt that his 500 million US dollars might have really grown wings and was about to fly away...
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