How Did I Become an F1 Driver?-Chapter 852 - 341: World Champion

Moreover, because of the significance of F1 to the FIA, Qin Miao's name was even signed at the top of the helmet, on the FIA's white logo, making it the most conspicuous spot within the entire helmet.

After Jean Todt delivered a heartfelt farewell speech, the award ceremony reached its conclusion.

Amid applause, everyone invited Todt off the stage, and finally, the F1 awards began to be presented.

Before this segment started, Qin Miao adjusted his clothes and wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin, making sure that nothing from his meal had remained on his face.

Soon after, the big screen on-site began playing clips from this year's 22 Grand Prix races.

There was the 51G collision between Hamilton and Verstappen, the attack and defense between Qin Miao and Verstappen in the first race in Bahrain, and even Toto angrily smashing his headphones, among other things.

All the way to the last race, where Qin Miao crossed the finish line in second place, leading to cheers and celebrations from the entire Mercedes team.

And the celebration scenes after Qin Miao parked his car.

Afterwards, the scene returned to the present.

The female host said, "What a great season, what a wonderful battle!"

"Now, we will present the award for the third place in the FIA Formula One World Championship!"

"Please welcome, Max Verstappen!"

Immediately, cheers and applause burst out on-site, and Verstappen, dressed in a suit, walked up to the stage.

Then Verstappen took the third-place trophy from the award presenter on-site.

It can only be said that F1 indeed has prestige, as in other FIA events, only the champion generally has the qualification to receive the award, and usually, a whole group of people come up to accept the award together.

But in F1, even the second and third places have trophies to receive.

However, Verstappen didn't get any opportunity to make a victory speech, and after taking the trophy, he left the stage with his trophy.

And given Verstappen's strict expectations for himself, this final position might not prompt him to say much, even if there was an interview opportunity.

Next was Hamilton in second place, and similarly, Hamilton gave no interview, took his trophy, and left the stage.

"Next, let us award the championship trophy to the winning team of the FIA Formula One World Championship. Let us welcome F1's CEO Stefano Domenicali back to the stage."

When Domenicali came on stage, the male host said, "Let's welcome James Allison, the Chief Technical Officer of the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team, which won the team championship!"

Indeed, even though Toto was present today, he still chose, as before, to let others in the team enjoy this honor.

And unlike second and third places, even if the team is first, there is an interview during the award ceremony.

However, the director was quite playful, as during Allison's Q&A, the camera repeatedly focused on Horner sitting in the audience.

This season, the Red Bull team was a legitimate threat to Mercedes, as Verstappen's performance indicated. Up until the last race, Verstappen still had the possibility of winning the drivers' world championship.

But not everyone is Verstappen. Red Bull's upgrade path and car design philosophy this season also doomed them; they couldn't balance two drivers like Mercedes could.

However, Horner remained composed throughout, maintaining a smile the entire time.

After Allison's interview concluded and he left the stage, the host invited Todt back to the stage.

Next came the highlight of today's awards ceremony.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is a true genius driver, as dazzling as sunshine and as brilliant as a star."

"This is only his first season in the Formula One world family, yet even in just his first year of career, he has created countless historical records."

"His terrifying consistency and miraculous tire management ability are his trademarks, and his defensive skills, unbefitting his age, are key to his competitiveness on the points board." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Now, ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for the 2021 FIA Formula One World Champion: Qin Miao, and give him the warmest applause!"

Instantly, a standing ovation and thunderous applause erupted in the venue.

Qin Miao stood up with a smile on his face and walked up to the podium from the stage area below as the host finished speaking.

As Qin Miao made his way to the stage, the applause never stopped.

When Qin Miao reached the stage, many people spontaneously got up from their seats, gathered around the stage, and started filming Qin Miao with their phones or cameras.

And beside him, Jean Todt stood holding the trophy belonging to Qin Miao, smiling as he looked at him.

Walking to the center of the stage, amid the applause and watching eyes of everyone, Qin Miao carefully cradled the weighty championship trophy Todt handed over, as if holding a baby.

The two then shared a gentle hug.

Only then did Qin Miao, holding his trophy with both hands, cherish and treasure it.

"Well done, kid. Your talent in the sport of F1 is the most elite I've ever seen. I'm so glad to see such a spectacular driver appear before my retirement," said Todt, patting Qin Miao's shoulder earnestly after handing him the trophy.