Speed ​​God

Chapter 112 Watertight
Without warning, caught off guard, I was stunned for a moment—

All eyes were focused on car number two, trying to predict when Lu Zhizhou would step on the gas and re-enter the race, sounding the battle horn.

Even Borrepeller was no exception, specifically reminding Lu Zhizhou that he could only overtake after crossing the starting line.

Under normal circumstances, Lu Zhizhou should have quickly navigated Turn 10, gaining an excellent exit speed and widening the gap on the straightaway.

However, they forgot that Lu Zhizhou was no ordinary person and did not play by the rules.

Lu Zhizhou understood that he controlled the metronome and the starting pistol. Although the deployment of the safety car disrupted his plans and eroded his advantage, if he could skillfully utilize the rules at his disposal, he could still widen the gap and devise a new plan for the subsequent races.

Therefore, everything is part of a plan.

First, use a metronome to disrupt your competitors' rhythm and keep them on edge.

He then used the starting pistol to give the order first. He was the only driver on the track who could concentrate 100% on the safety car and the green flag, the only driver who could start with the starting pistol, and the only driver who could control his breathing rhythm without needing any adjustments.

If he can make good use of these advantages, Lu Zhizhou believes he can take the initiative.

really!

As expected, even Borrepeller did not anticipate that the game would start so suddenly, giving his competitors no time to catch their breath.

It starts instantly and leaves everyone else in the dust.

The distance between them widened visibly, and Lu Zhizhou steadily consolidated his leading advantage.

Calm, wise, and quick-witted.

Once again, Lu Zhizhou demonstrated his driving skills on the track, especially on a track like the Red Bull Ring where opportunities abound. The safety car could completely turn the tide of the race, but Lu Zhizhou's courage allowed him to firmly maintain control, which was truly impressive.

However, the crisis is not completely over.

Despite Lu Zhizhou's excellence, Russell and Han Shilong also have their own strengths.

Han Shilong reacted quickly, stepping on the gas to catch up and even getting ahead of Russell into Turn 10, seemingly about to turn the tide.

Russell didn't have time to swear. Although his reaction was a little slow, Russell had already blocked the inside and followed Lu Zhizhou step by step.

As they entered the bend, Han Shilong overtook them.

Russell had regained the lead as he exited the corner.

Car number two, car number three, and car number one, in a triangular formation, surged toward the starting line like a torrent toward turn one.

The entire room fell silent, everyone holding their breath and staring intently.

The same was true in the live stream; Brendel immediately assessed the situation and, once again, Russell's excellence became apparent.

Calm and resolute.

It's no secret that Russell was trying to overtake Lu Zhizhou using the safety car opportunity, but he wasn't as impatient as other young people, trying to achieve it all at once.

Turn 1, DRS area. The safety car has just left and it is not open yet. Russell did not launch an attack rashly. On the one hand, he occupied the driving line, squeezed Han Shilong, and cut off Han Shilong's attack line. On the other hand, he relied on the slipstream to keep up with Lu Zhizhou. With precise lines and operations, he tried to keep up with Lu Zhizhou's rhythm and close the distance.

At Turn 2, Russell plunged into the wake of the Land of the Sea, using it to accelerate and further reduce the distance between them.

Looking across the entire track, Brendel accurately predicted that Russell's overtaking window should be the DRS area before Turn 3. Even if the DRS cannot be activated for the time being, there is a reason for setting the DRS area here. The design of the short straight and hairpin bend is very suitable for overtaking.

"George Russell, tap!"

Croft's exclamation confirmed Brendel's prediction. He couldn't help but hold his breath. Thanks to Russell's calmness and patience, Russell had created the best opportunity for himself. This was the most severe test for Lu Zhizhou in this game.

"Full throttle!" "Although DRS cannot be used temporarily after the safety car leaves, Russell has already unleashed his full speed, ready to turn the tide on the straight."

"Russell is catching up at full speed and has surpassed Lu Zhizhou!"

"Russell is in the lead!"

The conversation couldn't continue; Croft's eyes widened, and his explanation turned into an exclamation.

"Lu Zhizhou! Cut inside!"

"Switchback!"

"My God! The baby driver pulled off an incredible, skillful overtake!"

It's not just Croft.

Even the usually calm and objective Brendel could no longer contain himself; his inner excitement and fervor erupted like a volcano.

"A trap! It was all a trap set by Lu Zhizhou!"

"Russell was preparing to overtake in the DRS area of ​​Turn 3, but Lu Zhizhou had already keenly noticed this. He had been looking for an opportunity to complete the layout. Because the cars of the same ART team have similar performance, he knew that he could not block the position by relying solely on the advantage of the racing line when the opponent had the slipstream advantage. So Lu Zhizhou quietly sold the gap."

“We can watch the replay. Lu Zhizhou didn’t completely close the door. Instead, he deliberately created an opening, luring Russell to accurately cut inside and overtake from the inside.”

"When Russell pulled out of the slipstream to overtake, in order to ensure that he completely left Lu Zhizhou behind, he had to brake late and delay entering the corner; while Lu Zhizhou took advantage of the time difference in braking point, cut into the inside line from behind car number three half a step ahead, braked in advance, and held onto the apex of the corner."

"Line, grip, traction—Lu Zhizhou has regained the advantageous position!"

Unbelievable, I can't believe it—

Everything is a trap. The plan is laid out before the safety car leaves the track. It not only calculates the track, but also accurately calculates every move of the competitors. Like a master chess player, it plans ten moves ahead for every move it makes, controls the overall situation, does not compete for momentum in short-term confrontations, and aims for real advantages.

A fatal blow!
Brendel gasped, staring intently at the live stream camera.

Russell was in front when entering the corner.

As they exited the bend, Lu Zhizhou had regained the lead.

This scene seemed familiar. Just now, at Turn 10, Russell gave Han Shilong a hard time, and now at Turn 3, the same scene is playing out again, but this time it's Russell who gets the short end of the stick.

On the outside, after the slipstream pulls out, Russell forcefully floored the accelerator to push the speed to its limit, attempting to overtake at the end of the straight. However, the instability caused by the dirty side was amplified at top speed, and Russell's tires slipped a bit, causing a slight sway at the rear of the car for a moment.

On the inside, Lu Zhizhou steadily controlled the race car, precisely controlling every change in the center of gravity even with a slight understeer. His rhythm, throttle, and steering were perfectly coordinated. The race car remained close to the lane line even at the critical point, and the rear wing lightly swept along the curve of the bend, instantly flying out like an arrow.

Boom boom boom, boom boom boom.

On the straight, Lu Zhizhou and Russell, one after the other, transformed into a streak of light, unleashing their full speed without yielding an inch, and charging majestically toward Turn 4.

At the end of the straight, pushing his speed to its peak, Lu Zhizhou glanced at the rearview mirror to catch Russell's position. With a full quarter of a car length ahead, he decisively cut from the inside to the outside, creating a crossroads, and with a swift, powerful stroke, plunged headfirst into the apex of Turn 4.

Russell: ? ? ?

Everything happened without warning. He was on the outside and was preparing to fight to the death on the outside, but Lu Zhizhou blocked his driving lane with the cross lane.

So, brake, or change lanes?
But Brendel knew that no matter whether Russell braked or changed lanes, it would be too late for him to react. Lu Zhizhou was meticulously planning and luring Russell into the trap step by step, and Russell's every move and action was precisely the one that led him into the snare set by Lu Zhizhou.

Russell is now completely trapped.

　Second update today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)