Speed ​​God

Chapter 110 Amicable Breakup
From leading to falling behind, everything happened too fast. Russell had no time to be frustrated or depressed. He seamlessly switched from defense to offense and launched a counterattack from the spot.

At this moment, Russell could no longer worry about "protecting" the tires. He had to put the tire wear factor aside and launch a full-scale attack on Lu Zhizhou. Otherwise, once he lost his advantage, it would be ten or a hundred times more difficult to turn the tide. He had to seize the opportunity before him.

Press the accelerator all the way down.

Russell consciously increased tire temperature in a short period of time to close the gap on the straight, preparing to launch an attack in Turn 4.

Somewhat surprisingly, Lu Zhizhou did not try to squeeze Russell's position on the straightaway, but instead conservatively stuck to his own lane and sped off.

So, is Lu Zhizhou protecting his tires because the front tires are heating up too quickly and he's trying to control them? Or is he becoming complacent after overtaking and taking the lead, believing that as long as he stays on the line, everything will be fine?
But Russell couldn't afford to worry about that now. He didn't have time to think about Lu Zhizhou's strategy. He was now on the defensive, with only one path forward: Mount Hua.

Accelerate, accelerate! Russell has pushed his car to its limits, pushing the speed to its maximum at the finish line of the straight.

however!
Lu Zhizhou braked.

Russell: ? ? ?

Just then, Russell noticed that Lu Zhizhou had braked, which was not what he expected and completely disrupted the plan.

Russell naturally assumed that Lu Zhizhou would choose to brake late. The street racer's greatest strength was his daring, more reckless than anyone else, and there was no doubt that Lu Zhizhou would continue to brake late.

But Russell wasn't worried. He was ready. He would brake later than Lu Zhizhou, take a bigger corner, and force his way over from the outside. Now that his tires were warming up quickly and gaining grip, he could get a better exit speed and eventually regain the lead.

But now?

Russell was starting to panic.

However, there was no turning back once the project started. Russell decided to trust himself and stick to the plan, aiming to capitalize on the apex of Turn 4 and use a drift to gain a faster exit speed.

In the line of sight, the two red and black lights that had been inseparable finally separated, and Brendel in the live broadcast room immediately realized the truth—

The beholder is clear.

"Russell believed that Lu Zhizhou would compete with him in braking. Both cars were at their handling limits under the influence of high speed and turbulence. Lu Zhizhou, who had the advantage on the inside, would inevitably squeeze Russell's overtaking space."

"Given the difference in grip on the driving line, Russell decided to take a larger curve to completely get away from Lu Zhizhou, focus on his own driving, choose the outer line with a larger driving curve to enter the corner, maintain steering continuity and traction efficiency, strive for a higher exit speed, and enter the combination S-curve of Turns 5 and 6 to decide the winner."

"However, Lu Zhizhou broke the deadlock."

"He not only didn't brake late, but he braked early, gently and lightly embracing the apex of the bend, compressing the turning radius with a smooth turn, taking the shortest path, minimizing the distance in the bend, and passing through quickly."

"In this way, Lu Zhizhou also widened the distance and avoided getting entangled with Russell in the corners. He also focused on his own driving and relied on the control of the steering and throttle to strive for higher exit speeds from the corners, thus widening the gap in the next combination of corners."

"The same core principles, but different ways of expression. In the calculation and game, Lu Zhizhou calculated one step ahead of Russell and continued to build an advantage."

Huh!
Brendel finished speaking in one breath, then gasped and stared at the track in astonishment.

Everything has come true—

Lu Zhizhou braked early and swerved inwards, while Russell braked late and swerved outwards. The two race cars, which had been facing each other wheel-to-wheel, seemed to have reached a consensus and parted ways amicably, widening the distance between them.

The two talented young drivers each took control of the corners and achieved the exit speeds they desired.

However, Lu Zhizhou had already taken the lead and blocked Russell's path, turning a half-body advantage into a full body length advantage.

Furthermore, with precise throttle input and seizing the traction window, he smoothly and quickly navigated the S-curve, establishing dominance in rhythm continuity. This series of fluid maneuvers gave Russell no time to breathe, and the gap widened significantly. By the time they left Turn 6, Lu Zhizhou had switched to the lead.

Russell ultimately lost his pole position.

"Baby, baby, oh baby!"

Croft went completely berserk, shouting out in a frenzy. If Lu Zhizhou had heard the commentary at that moment, he would have known exactly what the nickname "Latifi" meant.

So that's where it comes from.

"incredible!"

"Incredible!"

"Lu Zhizhou, a baby in Formula One racing, has only been out of the game for a month. This is only his second official race. He's still a complete baby."

"However, on the track, the ability and talent he displayed, his handling and response to crisis situations, his skills and control under extreme conditions, everything was astonishing and praiseworthy. He is definitely not a baby. After the Spanish Grand Prix, he once again brought surprises. His wonderful performance was breathtaking."

"George Russell's performance in the first and second periods after the start today was perfect and impeccable. His line, braking, throttle, and steering were all textbook perfect. Even the top drivers can only do this. He fully utilized the advantages of his car."

"However, Lu Zhizhou is still a cut above the rest."

"Whether it was the merging at Turn 1, the counterattack at Turn 3, the break of balance at Turn 4, or the subsequent control of the rhythm, every technical detail was just right and flawless. Even when the opponent put on a top-notch performance, Lu Zhizhou still skillfully established advantages and made up for disadvantages, making full use of the characteristics of the Red Bull Ring to complete the overtake."

"It's only the first lap, and the race leader has already changed!"

"Who would have thought that this driver is a baby who has only been in the world of Formula racing for a few months?"

Admiration, wonder, amazement.

Croft almost forgot to breathe, his chest surging with excitement and agitation. He couldn't help but exchange a glance with Brendel, their eyes filled with astonishment.

The Spanish Grand Prix was a surprise, with Lu Zhizhou emerging out of nowhere; but unexpectedly, the Austrian Grand Prix brought even more surprises. The spectacular showdown between two strong teams has been a long time since we've seen anything like it in GP3, and both commentators couldn't help but get excited.

Finally, Brendel calmed down a bit and regained his composure.

"Clearly, Russell will not surrender. There are plenty of overtaking opportunities on the Red Bull Ring. There are three sections of DRS area, and the track is short, which means that opportunities for offensive and defensive transitions will continue to emerge. The fierce competition between Russell and Lu Zhizhou will continue."

"But now, let's shift our focus for a moment and replay the starting line footage."

"Besides the contest between Lu Zhizhou and Russell, a serious collision occurred at Turn 1."

At this moment, Brendel's words finally brought Croft back to his memory. Turn One was a complete mess; their attention was entirely focused on what lay ahead, to the point that they had completely forgotten the chaotic situation behind them.

Wait, who withdrew from the competition?

Croft glanced at the data, and what he saw shocked him—

Three drivers retired in the first lap, and Bokolaci, who started in fourth place, has already slipped to eighth. What happened?

　This is the fifth update today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)