Why race if you don’t have money?

Chapter 268 I have many moves

"Webber, keep an eye on North behind you. He's fast and strong in this race."

Red Bull team manager Horner specifically reminded Webber at this point.

Perhaps he himself did not expect that a rookie Chinese driver would now become a threat to Red Bull drivers.

The F1 paddock can be very realistic at times; you should never look at what is said, but rather what is done.

No matter how many harsh words they say, how flamboyant they act, or how powerful the large convoy is.

When a truly threatening opponent appears, they often curb their arrogance!
"clear."

Weber gave a very calm reply.

"You need to hold your position; Vettel will catch up soon."

Perhaps not sensing the importance Webber placed on the matter, Red Bull team manager Senna emphasized it again.

The conversation between the two was subtly filled with an eerie atmosphere.

This situation arises from internal competition within the team!

Chen Xiangbei completely overwhelmed Trulli, and his talent, strength, and friendly attitude convinced Trulli to become the second driver.

Vettel, however, was unable to subdue Webber.

However, Red Bull Racing has a long-standing ability to "create gods." With the young Vettel confirmed as the number one driver, the team's resources, strategies, and even the direction of car development will be completely tilted towards him.

Just like Verstappen was treated in later generations, the number two driver was a complete tool.

The problem is that Verstappen can indeed dominate everyone, whether his teammates are Ricardo, Albon, or later Perez, Lawson, or Hiroki Tsunoda, he crushes them all.

Apart from Perez's exceptional performance at certain times, which demonstrated ambition and a fighting spirit, everyone else was outmaneuvered by Verstappen.

Vettel currently surpasses Webber in both talent and speed, but he hasn't been able to dominate in points and results; the two are often neck and neck.

Furthermore, in the first half of the previous 10 seasons, Webber even led Vettel in points. How could he possibly accept being second?

Especially at the F1 Chinese Grand Prix, the team's strategy was clear: to have Webber lead the team to attack Alonso, wear down the tires of the current strongest driver in the paddock, and then hand over the position to Vettel to overtake and win the championship.

The script has already been written, and the "champion" has been predetermined. It's no wonder Webber is upset!
Hearing Horner and Webber's conversation, Red Bull's chief game engineer, Monaan, gently advised, "Team leader, Webber is a veteran after all. I think you could have used a more tactful tone."

Faced with the persuasion, Horner shook his head and said, "I'm not targeting Webber, but as a team principal, indecisiveness gives drivers hope, and hope exacerbates the internal friction in the team competition."

"There can only be one champion, and there should only be one voice for a great team!"

Vettel was handpicked by Horner, who had great faith in the young German's talent and potential.

This decision was met with much criticism, but the 09 world championship proved Horner's judgment was correct.

Once a decision has been made, there's no going back.

Giving hope to drivers who shouldn't have it is not only cruel to the drivers, but also cruel to them.

At the same time, the turnover of old and new players in the paddock is a very normal thing. Even the current star Vettel, after his competitive state declined and the car speed slowed down in 14, the team also gave more resources to the newcomer Ricciardo.

Vettel experienced everything that Webber went through.

This also led to his eventual departure from the Ferrari team in 15.

Monaan sighed and said nothing more; the team's decision-making and management were inevitably driven by rationality and self-interest.

Historically renowned team managers, such as Briatore, Todd, Dennis, and Sir Williams, all followed this pattern.

In a sense, they share the same characteristics as champion drivers, which is why they attract and achieve success together. That is, they are both results-oriented and willing to do anything to win!
The accident on the track was almost cleared, and Trulli was put on a stretcher by medical staff. Judging from his constant clutching of his wrist, the injury should have been there.

Hand injuries and fractures are the most common injuries in F1 racing, because in a crash at speeds of hundreds of kilometers per hour, the body is firmly restrained by a six-point harness, leaving only the neck and limbs with room to move.

After the invention of the HOLO shoulder and neck protection system, even the neck and head were immobilized, leaving only the limbs in ordinary accidents.

The hands, because they are gripping the steering wheel, are often the most directly and quickly impacted, making it difficult for drivers to react.

This is why, according to F1 regulations, when a car is involved in an accident or faces an irrecoverable loss of control, drivers must immediately release the steering wheel instead of continuing to try to salvage the car.

The reason is that the risk of hand injury is too high!
Race cars are beyond repair in crashes, and drivers suffer broken bones and injuries that take a hundred days to recover. Teams are more willing to take on problems that can be solved with money.

Watching Trulli leave, Hamilton walked alone behind the track's protective barrier, his heart filled with anger and regret.

He knew very well that Trulli was coming to "close the door" and defend, but he couldn't control his emotions and chose to overtake aggressively.

It's hard to say whether Hamilton's confidence or Chen Xiangbei's sense of crisis made him determined to stick close and win the match.

Now they've paid the price for their impulsive actions, ending the F1 Chinese Grand Prix prematurely.

Many times, what may seem like a trivial mistake can determine the world champion at the end of the season, especially when McLaren is a very competitive car.

Hamilton was originally third in the standings, behind only Vettel of Red Bull and Alonso of Ferrari, and the gap was very close.

After this match, the gap will likely widen.

Of course, what's done is done, and there's no point in being angry or regretful. Although Hamilton likes to complain, he is definitely not a fragile driver.

Clenching his fists and taking a few deep breaths to suppress his surging emotions, Hamilton took one last look at Chen Xiangbei as he walked away.

The Chinese Grand Prix has ended, but the F1 game has only just begun!
As the accident was cleared, a green flag indicating the restart of the game appeared outside the perimeter wall, and the safety vehicle withdrew from the escape route.

Alonso was very experienced in controlling the pace of the car, giving Webber no chance to overtake and maintaining his lead.

Meanwhile, in order to prevent Chen Xiangbei from attacking, Webber was also unable to overtake Alonso at full speed, and the top three drivers thus maintained a fragile balance.

However, Rosberg, who was in fourth place, had a very frustrating race. He finally broke through in qualifying, and with Chen Xiangbei's penalty, he got a good starting position on the second row.

Furthermore, he controlled the pace of the race perfectly, stubbornly holding onto his ranking despite his inferior Mercedes car. Rosberg hadn't forgotten Chen Xiangbei's taunts; he had hoped to defeat his teammate in Donghai, China's home arena, and exact revenge in the most exhilarating way.

Trulli's arrival ruined everything!

To be honest, Rosberg was also caught up in the moment. Rankings no longer mattered to him; all he could think about was surpassing Chen Xiangbei and proving that he wasn't some weakling making excuses.

Now that Chen Xiangbei is right in front of him, he must win!
"North, Rosberg is advancing. Keep an eye on the defensive line and try to conserve tire life."

When Odeto saw Rosberg closing the distance between his car and Chen Xiangbei, he immediately issued a warning.

This time, the opponent is definitely coming on strong, and may even do something impulsive.

Although Rosberg had never shown any recklessness or irritability in the past, we still had to be wary, especially after Trulli gave us a demonstration.

"Team leader Odeto, Xiang Beijun has to both protect the pregnancy and defend, it's hard to do both."

Hiroki Sawano said with concern, "These two things are completely contradictory."

"Yes, but that's the game."

Such scenarios were commonplace for Odette.

Let alone Chen Xiangbei's mere race win, many championship contenders were on the verge of victory when their cars malfunctioned and they were forced to retire. Isn't this kind of fate even harder to accept?
At least Chen Xiangbei's fate is still in his own hands.

Just as Odette had predicted, Rosberg was no longer concerned about the pregnancy and was launching a full-scale attack on Chen Xiangbei.

Faced with Rosberg's offensive, Chen Xiangbei quickly changed lanes to block the car, trying to minimize his movements while avoiding excessive tire wear.

It's difficult to have both, but Chen Xiangbei will not give up.

The HRT and Mercedes race cars were engaged in a battle of offense and defense, while Ferrari and Red Bull were experiencing the same situation ahead.

Red Bull Racing was initially worried that Chen Xiangbei might take advantage of the situation and considered whether to have Webber launch an immediate attack to wear down Alonso's tires.

Seeing Rosberg launch the first attack is like a godsend assist!
Now the Red Bull team has nothing to worry about anymore. As Alonso's tires wear out, Chen Xiangbei's tire lifespan is also decreasing at the same time.

Vettel has now switched to brand new tires and, relying on the performance advantage of the Red Bull car, is quickly overtaking slower cars ahead to improve his ranking. He should be able to join the top group soon.

At that point, none of the front-row drivers with worn-out tires will be able to withstand Vettel's onslaught!
Chen Xiangbei was well aware of the situation on the hunting grounds, and even though it was developing in a bad direction, he still did not show any signs of urgency.

Chen Xiangbei knew very well that the more severe the situation, the more he needed to maintain a calm and clear mind, and not make any wrong judgments.

Thirty-three, thirty-four, thirty-five...

The lap times are increasing, but the race distance is decreasing.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have now reached forty-six laps, and there are only ten laps left until the end of the race."

"The competition among the four cars in the leading group was so intense that they didn't notice another car rapidly approaching from behind, which was Vettel from the Red Bull team."

"With the advantage of the new tires and absolute performance, none of the rear drivers can beat him in a round. If this trend continues, even if the front-row drivers wear down each other's tires, they still won't be able to withstand Vettel's comeback."

"It seems that Red Bull's two-stop strategy has been very successful, and Chen Xiangbei is in danger."

Li Bing explained the situation on the track. Although Chen Xiangbei had caught up to third place, his prospects were not optimistic.

Red Bull's two cars were in the front row, and their performance was so strong that they managed to make a comeback with an extra window of opportunity.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that the rear-seat drivers did not obstruct the way.

With no chance of winning, the drivers in the back row just want to play it safe and score points; they won't go all out to stop an opponent who is sure to overtake them.

Just like when Verstappen came out of the pits to change tires, the drivers who were ranked lower also made way for him, both of them knowing very well that they were not competitors!
“North, Vettel has come up behind Button. He’s clearly going to let you pass. He’ll catch up to your car in three laps at most.”

"I predict Rosberg will also not play defense."

Oddo's voice came through the earphones again. It can only be said that Chen Xiangbei had attracted too much hatred in the past, and no one was willing to stop him, so they had the idea of ​​using one tiger to devour another.

Being called the "enemy of the paddock" is not just a title, but a reality.

Upon hearing this news, Chen Xiangbei knew that time was running out and he couldn't delay any longer.

A surge of courage welled up within him, and a rare fierce expression appeared on his face.

The dedication of teammates, the expectations of the team, the hopes of the audience, and one's own dreams...

Chen Xiangbei has shouldered too much responsibility due to various factors, and he can no longer afford to lose. He must win the station championship!
The T7 and T8 combination corners at the Donghai Circuit are a combination of a right turn and a left turn, which is a low-speed hairpin turn. It requires drivers to have very high standards for their lines, while also having enough width for drivers to walk out of the intersection. This means that the overtaking line cannot be predicted and depends entirely on the driver's reaction on the spot.

Decreased reaction speed is a common problem for older drivers, and it's not just a problem for Schumacher; Trulli, Webber, and others also suffer from it.

No matter how great a superstar is in any sport, they cannot escape the ravages of time, let alone a driver like Webber who has never reached the pinnacle.

After enduring this for so long, let Webber go play with Rosberg!
With a tap of the accelerator, Chen Xiangbei's car speed soared, reaching an astonishing top speed of 290 km/h at full throttle.

T7 entered the corner with absolutely crushing speed, completing the overtake of Webber, and the two cars entered the corner side by side.

Weber's face was full of surprise; he hadn't expected Chen Xiangbei's attack to be so sudden.

However, years of racing experience made Webber stick to his lane. His tires, which had already passed their peak grip, simply couldn't withstand Chen Xiangbei's crude overtaking method of relying on late braking speed to overtake his opponent.

But Weber was wrong. Chen Xiangbei's overtaking wasn't due to brute force, but pure skill.

At the T8 bend, Chen Xiangbei reversed the steering wheel, using a faster speed to straighten the car, and then the two cars crossed the lane to overtake.

Throughout the entire process, Chen Xiangbei operated with fluid grace, without the slightest hesitation or unfamiliarity, as if he had rehearsed it countless times.

It wasn't until he watched the HRT race car drive past that Webber realized something: Chen Xiangbei had been hiding something on the Donghai track. This kind of delicate and precise overtaking technique had never been seen before.

What other amazing tricks does this Chinese kid have up his sleeve?
(End of this chapter)