Car Racing without Money-Chapter 417 - 170: Chinese Racers Are Not Weaklings!

Chapter 417: Chapter 170: Chinese Racers Are Not Weaklings!

"How are we supposed to compete against the British Team?"

"Could it be that our China-hosted National Cup will end in one round?"

"Going up against F1 World Champion Button and touring car king Andy, it feels like the Chinese team has zero chance of winning!"

"There’s no help for it; at the pinnacle of auto racing, every team is tough. Whomever we draw is difficult to run against."

The reporters and racing personnel on site, seeing the lottery result in Chen Xiangbei’s hand, had already started discussing it.

Leaving aside the prowess of touring car king Andy, Jenson Button just secured the F1 World Championship title; the ’new king’ is at the peak of his state and momentum.

With the boost of kingly momentum, it feels like even Chen Xiangbei and Han Han together aren’t enough to beat him!

In response to the astonishment from the audience, Chen Xiangbei maintained a calm smile, displayed the lottery result, and returned to the lineup of drivers.

"Xiangbei, it seems your luck with the draw isn’t great."

Han Han whispered to Chen Xiangbei as he returned.

"I don’t think my luck is bad; the result is quite good."

Chen Xiangbei replied casually.

Hearing this answer, Han Han was momentarily stunned.

Then with a surprised expression, he asked back, "Xiangbei, you’re not joking, are you?"

"Of course. Aside from Button’s identity as an F1 World Champion, he is also competing in the ROC National Cup for the first time, just like us, starting from the same line."

"We’re all newcomers; why can’t we win?"

[Why can’t we win?]

Chen Xiangbei’s earnest explanation left Han Han utterly bewildered...

"The ’newcomer’ concept, can it be used like this?"

After seeing the draw result, Han Han’s first reaction was the most optimistic prediction.

He merely hoped that he and Chen Xiangbei wouldn’t lose too badly, caring for the home crowd’s emotions.

Yet, what Chen Xiangbei thought about was how to win!

In that instant, Han Han felt an answer within, beginning to understand why Chen Xiangbei could suddenly emerge and become China’s first F1 professional racer at an incredible speed.

Ability is only part of the factor.

In the history of Formula racing, there have been countless genius racers; in other words, without being a genius, one wouldn’t stand before the F1 hall’s door.

Chen Xiangbei was able to create a miracle because he had absolute belief and a champion’s heart!

Even facing an F1 World Champion, Chen Xiangbei didn’t think he would lose.

"Xiangbei, you’re really special."

Han Han didn’t know how to respond, only able to describe him with the word "special."

"If we win this race, I must write a book about your story!"

Han Han then added, acknowledging that Chen Xiangbei’s life story is too exciting.

"Why not take it further and make a movie? That way, it reaches a wider audience."

This time, Chen Xiangbei half-joked.

"I don’t know how to make movies."

For Chen Xiangbei’s suggestion, Han Han felt somewhat puzzled; he is a writer and racer.

Filmmaking belongs in the domain of directors, and the two professions hardly connect; at most a writer might serve as a screenwriter.

"Maybe one day you will."

Chen Xiangbei replied meaningfully.

Han Han’s talent for filmmaking is undeniable, from the early "The Continent" to the recent "Pegasus 2"; the overall quality is above passing, with the box office proving it.

If one day Han Han could make a biopic about his own story, it would certainly be a worthwhile experience.

"Alright, if that day truly comes, I’ll make one for you!"

Han Han immediately agreed, despite feeling he might not have the opportunity to make a film.

While the two were chatting, the draw ceremony for the eight racing teams was completed.

Chen Xiangbei’s Group B includes, aside from the British Team, the Australian Team and the Finnish Team.

The Finnish Team has an overall skill level on par with the British Team, equally boasting F1 World Champion Raikkonen and double WRC Champion Marcus Gronholm.

Only the Australian Team is somewhat weaker, with members being V8 Supercars Champion Jamie Whincup and MotoGP legend Mick Doohan.

The senior Doohan won five MotoGP World Championships, akin to Senna in the F1 arena. His son is the new rookie of the Renault Team in ’25, Jack Duhan, and he could not withstand Hua Bu’s "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth."

According to the event’s process, after the draw ends, drivers are supposed to leave and await the official competition in the afternoon.

However, as it’s China’s home ground, Chen Xiangbei and Han Han were kept behind to give a solo interview with the reporters, as a little "bonus" for domestic fans and supporters.

Regarding this small interview ceremony, the reporters present could hardly contain themselves, as they were eager for more than just official niceties and wanted to know Chen Xiangbei’s real thoughts at this moment!

"I am a reporter from ’Sports Daily.’ May I ask Chen Xiangbei and Han Han, are you satisfied with the draw result?"

Facing this question, Chen Xiangbei didn’t answer; instead, he smiled at Han Han.

The latter got the hint and raised the microphone to respond, "Very satisfied."

At this moment, Han Han felt a strange burst of joy; confidence, after all, is contagious, sweeping away previous worries and fears!

[Very satisfied?]

The questioning journalist wondered if he’d heard wrong in response to Han Han’s answer.

Chen Xiangbei drew a one-round-out slip, yet they could be very satisfied?

"The first match will be against the formidable British Team; do you two think you have a chance of winning?"