Car Racing without Money-Chapter 403 - 165: The Elite Team I Want II

But at this moment, Kalanbant took the initiative to ask.

"Xiangbei, do you need to clarify the driver rankings and supplement the wingman agreement?"

The driver rankings are easy to understand, it’s about clarifying the team’s number one driver and number two driver.

The number one driver is the absolute primary, enjoying a series of priorities such as track, strategy, upgrades, etc.

As for the wingman agreement, it strengthens the status of the two drivers again with a contract on the basis of driver rankings, preventing the number two driver from "going against" the main driver.

After all, under normal circumstances, the number two driver just doesn’t have priority.

The wingman needs to sacrifice himself to do the dirty work and tough tasks at critical moments.

Take the famous two generations of wingmen, Barrichello and Bottas, for example.

The Ferrari Team has a clear "wingman" agreement that the number two driver must sign when joining the team.

To the extent that when the team needs it, they can force one leading driver to give way to another trailing driver, which is called "letting another car pass."

Such a famous scene occurred in 2002, when Barrichello led all the way in the Austrian Grand Prix, but received team instructions to brake 100 meters before the finish line, allowing Schumacher, who was following closely behind, to take the championship.

Letting the car pass triggered a huge controversy; even though F1 is filled with business and capital, for the drivers and spectators, it is still a sports competition.

This kind of behavior is blatantly trampling the spirit of sports!

In a sense, this side also highlights the cruelty of the F1 Paddock.

When you’re not strong enough, not only do opponents bully you, but even teammates humiliate you.

Also, the famous Renault "Crashgate" in 2008, to be precise, is also a kind of wingman agreement constraint.

Its ugly display is no less than the car letting event of 2002, directly causing the number two driver to crash and trigger a safety incident, thereby allowing the number one driver to benefit and win the championship.

The problem is that after finishing this task, they "burn the bridge after crossing it," directly kicking the number two driver out, truly fearing the chaos in the world...

Compared to the early savage and brutal wingman agreements, the Mercedes era seemed much more civilized.

Bottas gave way to Hamilton several times, and everyone was amiable before and after the race.

On one hand, it’s a factor of Bottas’s personality, and on the other, Mercedes paid well.

A yearly salary of tens of millions of US Dollars, plus personal points and championship team bonuses, Bottas could get at least two to three million US Dollars from Mercedes each year, which is impossible for any other team.

There’s nothing money can’t fix.

If there is.

Just add more money! 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"No need, I can accept fair competition."

Chen Xiangbei calmly replied.

If a driver can’t even beat their teammate, do they deserve to make someone else a wingman?

"NICE, indeed the arrogance of youth."

Kalanbant praised him, satisfied with Chen Xiangbei’s answer.

Because the wingman agreement is not what Kalanbant expected but a requirement from the Chinese sponsor.

They hope to ensure Chen Xiangbei’s status and priority, which will help achieve better results and increase influence.

In many cases, the domestic environment still revolves around performance as the main discussion.

"If there are no other issues."

"Xiangbei, you can sign now."

Kalanbant said, handing Chen Xiangbei a pen.

"Are there arrangements for the Dream Team members?"

Chen Xiangbei asked for confirmation, needing a clear answer.

"Of course, I’ve already reached an agreement with Suzuki Aguri, and then the Dream Team will join the HRT Team."

"Thank you."

With that, Chen Xiangbei had no further doubts, leaned down, and signed his name on the driver contract.

"Xiangbei, congratulations."

"From this moment, you are officially an F1 driver."

With Kalanbant’s words falling, warm applause echoed in the meeting room.

Many members of the Dream Team even had tears in their eyes.

They fell from the peak to the valley but followed Chen Xiangbei to climb back step by step.

The Chinese Kid not only created his own miracle but also the miracle of the entire team!

"Xiangbei, you’re an F1 driver now!"

Liang Chi walked over, full of tears, and heavily patted Chen Xiangbei’s shoulder.

He originally wanted to say something, but when the words reached his mouth, he became choked and couldn’t speak further.

When Huasi Sports was established, Liang Chi and Zhang Zhicong held unrealistic fantasies, believing that one day they could create China’s Formula system, build their own car and nurture future F1 drivers!

Until Huasi collapsed, the once fantasy woke up from the dream.

But who could have thought the road is endless, and in Huasi Sports’ last moments, Chen Xiangbei appeared and carried everyone’s hopes.

Liang Chi never thought he would see the day his dream came true.

Even witnessing Chen Xiangbei climb step by step, he often felt a dreamy sense of unreality.

Now everything is settled, Chen Xiangbei has accomplished the impossible!

"Yeah, I’m an F1 driver."

Facing Chen Xiangbei and others’ emotional state, Kalanbant opened his mouth inappropriately.

"Xiangbei, not only do we know you have become an F1 driver, the team will also host a grand press conference, letting the whole world know that China has produced its first F1 driver."

"Soon, you’ll become a star in the racing world!"

Kalanbant was emotionally excited; as a Spaniard, his excitement was naturally different from Liang Chi and others.