How Did I Become an F1 Driver?-Chapter 468 - 211: Classic Replay

Of course, for Qin Miao, who has a boost, there’s no such thing as race preparation. Since the team replaced the water Qin Miao drinks during the race with his health potion, once Qin Miao gets into the car, he can maintain his optimal mental state.

So during this period, he usually plays computer games at the team’s home.

But today is different. Qin Miao greeted the head of the logistics department and then took him and the entire logistics team out for a meal, providing some convenience.

So when Qin Miao opened his lounge, he saw a room with a monitor connected to a PS5 and a controller hanging inside.

Qin Miao had already completed the 3A games on PS5. However, regardless of the game, after completing it once, Qin Miao no longer had the desire to play a second time, leading him to a brief gaming drought.

Until Qin Miao, browsing Weibo, discovered someone COSing a character from Genshin Impact, and out of curiosity, he looked into it.

So now: "Genshin Impact, start!"

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In the afternoon, half an hour ago, Qin Miao was still in the lounge delightedly playing with a controller. He is now completely geared up in his Mercedes racing suit and has come to the team’s P room to find his helmet.

Qin Miao’s car is no longer in the P room but has been moved to the track and parked.

After finding his helmet, Qin Miao took Barber to the track to his starting grid position.

After yesterday’s qualifying session, Qin Miao actually placed seventh, but due to Norris being penalized with a three-position drop, Qin Miao’s starting position advanced to sixth.

As for why Norris was penalized, Qin Miao forgot to ask when notified. It seems after the qualifying session, the race officials found Norris had blocked someone and penalized him with a three-position drop.

Soon, Qin Miao arrived at his car, shook hands and hugged Reyes, who then brought good news: "After yesterday’s qualifying, we serviced the engine. Although there’s still a risk of failure during the race, the risk is definitely much lower compared to not servicing."

After Reyes finished speaking, Qin Miao then noticed the tired expressions on his crew members’ faces, some even having dark circles under their eyes.

Although Reyes said it calmly, as if it was no big deal, Qin Miao was very taken aback upon hearing this.

Because servicing an engine is no easy task, and the workload is considerably vast; it normally can’t be completed in less than 4 hours.

"Did you guys pull an all-nighter?" Qin Miao was very surprised.

Reyes pretended to speak lightly, saying: "Not really, just sacrificed some rest time, but don’t worry, everyone’s sleep time is kept to 5 hours—won’t affect today’s tire change speed."

Honestly, behind every successful driver is the silent dedication of his crew members, but most of the accolades and applause are concentrated on the driver, garnering little attention for them.

If they make a mistake during a tire change, they might even face fan criticism.

But it’s this group of people who work tirelessly behind the scenes that provide Qin Miao with their strongest support at such times.

At that moment, Qin Miao felt slightly touched.

Not being a person of eloquent speech, facing such scenes, Qin Miao couldn’t say anything deeply moving.

But Qin Miao felt the need to prove through action his acknowledgment of their contributions to him.

Reaching out, he firmly patted Reyes’ shoulder, then looked at other crew members.

Qin Miao solemnly walked over, shaking hands and hugging them one by one.

"Everyone, thank you, I won’t let your efforts go to waste," Qin Miao said resolutely, "Trust me."

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Plugging earphones into his ears, donning his helmet, securing the Hans System, Qin Miao then sat in that familiar race car cockpit.

Connecting the TR line to the helmet, then plugging the helmet’s water tube into the car’s water supply system.

While testing the radio with the team’s command station, Frankie, Qin Miao took a sip of the health potion, confirming the car’s water supply system could operate normally as the TR test completed.

Then wearing gloves, securing the headrest, and starting the car’s system.

"I’m ready." He notified Frankie through the TR, extended his hand out of the car, and gave Reyes a thumbs-up to signal his readiness.

Reyes nodded, came over, bumped fists, and said: "Good luck with the race, looking forward to witnessing your Monaco miracle again."

Qin Miao nodded slightly.

As time passed, Qin Miao’s crew members activated his car’s engine, then withdrew with their equipment, leaving only the people carrying the tire warmers.

But by the time the warm-up lap started, they also retreated to the sides of the track.

At this moment, what Qin Miao could hear was the roar of his race car’s engine starting.

The team’s radio also quieted down.

Since entering F1, whenever Qin Miao sat in a race car, it gave him a sense akin to a newborn returning to the mother’s womb, feeling safety and comfort.