How did I become an F1 driver?

Chapter 162 Chapter 160: The Second Driver

"It's this kind of time! It's the time when everyone thinks that Qin Miao's performance in the first qualifying race might not be too good, Sandan Zi! Qin Miao has continued his dominance in F2 to F1, and he has proved himself to everyone who doubts him. He is still that incomparable super genius!"

"Just now we were talking about when Qin Miao can adapt to the rhythm of the F1 race and bring his terrifying dominance in F2 to the F1 arena. Now after seeing Qin Miao's results, I want to say, now!"

It is worth mentioning that when the three commentators were excited by Qin Miao's brilliant performance, Hamilton's last flying lap was also completed, but his time was only 1:29, which ranked behind Qin Miao.

"Qin Miao! He really defeated his teammates as we joked just now."

"You must know that his teammates are not ordinary people. He is Hamilton, the seven-time champion! Qin Miao came to F1 for the first time, and he surpassed his teammates in the first F1 qualifying competition! It's incredible."

【what? 】

[I really like the words of CSGO players: Huh? 】

【Five Star Poisonous Milk】

[Hamilton: I just said that when I was flying around, why did the steering wheel keep leaking milk?The co-authors are you who are breastfeeding me]

【My steering wheel is controlled by a mysterious force from the east】”

[Five-star Poisonous Milk Famous Scene +1]

[Is metaphysics so useful?I'm going to ask Guan Zeyuan and Huang Xudong to breastfeed Qin Miao...]

【Qin Miao!I drop Superman! 】

【Ghost, is he really a genius? 】

……

After seeing Qin Miao's performance, not only the three commentators were surprised, but even the netizens who were not optimistic about Qin Miao were surprised.

And those who criticized Qin Miao also lost their voices. After all, if you replace Bottas, you may not be able to defeat Hamilton like Qin Miao.

However, as Hamilton crossed the line, Verstappen's flying circle also began.

This lap he was faster than both Qin Miao and Hamilton. The first section was purple 28.349, then the second section was also purple 38.229, and the last section was also purple 22.419.

最终成绩1分28秒997，直接突破了1分29秒的大关，也拿走了本应属于秦淼的排位赛杆位。

With Verstappen crossing the line, there is no suspense for the pole position in qualifying.

But the highlights of this qualifying match did not come to an end.

First-year student Qin Miao has completely stole all the limelight from pole position winner Verstappen in this race.

After Verstappen crossed the line, the director directly switched the camera to the P room of the Mercedes team, and the camera was aimed directly at Toto's side face.

Qin Miao's lap really swept away the haze of the first few stages of qualifying, but the sweeping force was a bit strong, and he swept his teammate Hamilton behind him.

Now the audience is also very curious about Toto's expression after seeing this scene.

And Toto under the camera didn't make any emotional moves, and kept the earphones on his head. He just leaned on the chair with his chest folded, and arranged the next work expressionlessly.

But in fact, Toto at the moment is a mixed blessing.

Originally thought that it would take about three races for Qin Miao to adapt to the F1 racing rhythm, but he did not expect Qin Miao to surprise Toto so early.

But after the surprise, the only thing left is to worry, because Toto's original intention was to find a young and talented driver to replace the vacancy in the team after the old man left.

Qin Miao basically fits all of Toto's fantasies about the next Mercedes No. 1 driver.

It requires talent and talent, strength and strength, and there is even a completely undeveloped Chinese market behind it.

But in Toto's expectation, it would take at least a year for Qin Miao to realize his talent in F1, and he didn't mind Qin Miao's one-year training in Meiben.

But now Qin Miao seems to be driving a strange thing, directly and seamlessly connecting the combat power of F2, and now there are faint signs of threatening Hamilton's status.

Originally, the Red Bulls were aggressive this season, and the performance of the Mercedes had been reduced due to the cut of the floor. Toto didn’t want the team to have an internal problem of discord between the drivers when there was an external trouble, so a conversation with Qin Miao after the race was inevitable.

……

At this time, the qualifying race has stopped, and the final ranking of Q3 is as follows:

1: Verstappen.

2: Qin Miao.

3: Hamilton.

4: Leclerc.

5: Gasly.

6: Ricardo.

7: Norris.

8: Sainz.

9: Alonso.

10: Stroll.

After qualifying, the atmosphere in the Mercedes team was still a bit dull, because Mercedes, which won the driver championship and team championship last season, lost its qualifying pole position in the first race this year and only got second and third.

Although the performance of the new driver Qin Miao was beyond everyone's expectations, this joy could not wash away the sadness in the hearts of the Mercedes crew.

After Frankie noticed that the atmosphere in the team was not normal, he just said to Qin Miao in his TR: "Good job, we are ranked second, and we will start from the first row tomorrow."

Then Qin Miao drove her car back to the maintenance area.

Unlike F2, the top three in F1 qualifying all have a small opportunity to celebrate and showcase and be interviewed.

The driver who wins pole position will also receive a small Pirelli tire.

Qin Miao was the first to come out of the maintenance area to do the flying lap, so Qin Miao was also the first to wait in the parking area of ​​Bahrain after the run.

After stopping the car, Qin Miao got out of the car first.

At the weighing place, three boxes have been placed, which are prepared for the top three drivers in qualifying today.

Although the atmosphere in the team was a little quiet after Mercedes lost the pole position in qualifying, this did not affect the team members who came to the sidelines to applaud the two drivers after the race.

Moreover, the maintenance area of ​​the Mercedes team is near the entrance, and they can walk there in two steps.

So after Qin Miao got off the car, he briefly celebrated with his crew members.

Among them, Frankie was the happiest one. He laughed hard when celebrating with Qin Miao, and kept patting Qin Miao's back.

Qin Miao's performance today allowed Qin Miao to stabilize his position in the Mercedes team and Franky's job.

After a simple celebration, Hamilton and Verstappen also returned.

Qin Miao waited for Hamilton to get off the car and briefly shook hands with him and hugged him.

During the period, Hamilton also made a joke: "If I knew it earlier, I wouldn't have taught you so many things. Now it's all right, I'm shooting myself in the foot."

Qin Miao said with a smile: "Famous teachers produce outstanding apprentices. Besides, you may just not adapt to the current car. I must not run as well as you in the race."

The old man just smiled and shook his head without saying anything more: "Let's go, let's weigh it."

The three commentators who saw this scene were a little surprised: "The relationship between Qin Miao and Hamilton seems to be very good. After the match, the two are still talking and laughing."

"It seems that the rumors in the paddock can't be completely believed, because what Qin Miao is showing now is not at all like a rebellious young man should be."

"Actually, Hamilton is a very good person in private. This can be seen from when he used to drive a kart. As long as Qin Miao's private style is not particularly problematic, the relationship between the two should not be too bad."

……

After chatting with the old man, they bumped fists with Verstappen when they went to weigh, and the three of them went to weigh.

After the weighing, the helmet was removed, and then there was the interview session.

Today's Verstappen is very excited, because he made a good start in the first race of this year, and Verstappen's speed in every practice session and every qualifying session in Bahrain is also the fastest.

After Verstappen's interview was over, it was time for Qin Miao.

When Qin Miao came to the interview camera wearing a hat and a mask, all the voices on the scene seemed to be quiet. Everyone wanted to hear what this young driver, who was able to get No.1 in qualifying for the first time on the F2 stage, would say during the interview.

But in fact, the content of the interview is nothing to repeat. The host marveled at Qin Miao's performance on the field, and then asked Qin Miao if he had such a performance when he just entered F1. Does he think F1 is simpler than F2?How does it feel to beat your teammates at the same time?
Qin Miao is indeed a little excited at the moment, but he is not stupid. Basically, the answers to the questions are measured. He may be complacent, but he will never get carried away.

After answering quite well, without any highlights or mistakes, Qin Miao's interview ended, and then it was the turn of the seven-time champion Hamilton to accept the interview.

As for Hamilton's question, the first one is about today's game, and the latter one is about Qin Miao. FOM people are very curious about Hamilton's opinion of Qin Miao's teammate's performance today.

The old man did not show any obvious unhappiness, and even mischievously said during the interview that Qin Miao was taught by himself, and at least half of the credit for his being able to start the car was due to himself.

After finishing the interview, Qin Miao went back to the garage with her own things.

After arriving at the garage, Qin Miao found that other people in the team were waiting for him at the entrance of the maintenance area, and the film crew of "Drive to Survive" came to the door of the P room of the Mercedes team. At this time, they were standing with the team's staff, and the cameras were already on. If nothing else, they should be waiting for Qin Miao's arrival.

But there is one thing to say, it is indeed a good entry point for Qin Miao to record material when he first logged in to F1 to stabilize his teammates and get second in qualifying.

But now the protagonists are not them, but Toto and other staff members of Mercedes.

When Qin Miao entered Room P, they split up and smiled, applauding Qin Miao who passed in front of them, congratulating him on his good performance in today's qualifying competition.

At this time, Toto also calmed down, and when Qin Miao came to him, he patted Qin Miao's shoulder with a smile: "Your performance today is very good, completely beyond my original expectations of your strength, much better than I thought."

Recognition from elders and leaders is always more fulfilling than recognition from peers, so at this moment Qin Miao couldn't help showing a bright smile on his face after hearing Toto's praise: "Thank you very much, but if you didn't give me this opportunity to stand on this stage, I wouldn't be able to show my strength."

Toto smiled and shook his head: "Actually, you still have your own strength. If you are not strong enough, I will not look at you among so many F2 drivers.

But qualifying is just the beginning. We have another race tomorrow. Avoid arrogance and impetuosity. Rest early today to maintain your physical and mental state. I hope you can show the same performance as today tomorrow. "

Toto praised Qin Miao a lot, but in the end he gave Qin Miao a hand to prevent him from getting flustered after he got a good result in qualifying.

And Toto's reminder came at the right time, Qin Miao is really a little bit flustered at the moment, and it's thanks to Toto for pulling Qin Miao, otherwise Qin Miao will definitely have to use her phone for a long time tonight without Qiu Meng's supervision, and see how the public opinion in the paddock praises her performance today.

Now that Qin Miao heard Toto's words, she would definitely keep a low profile when she went back. Opening champagne at halftime was not advisable. Qin Miao would probably wait until the game was over before reviewing the comments.

Nodding seriously, Qin Miao replied, "Okay, I will remember."

Just as Qin Miao finished speaking, Hamilton came in from the outside with his helmet on.

But at this moment, Hamilton's performance is not as relaxed in front of the camera.

Seeing Toto and Qin Miao chatting, he didn't come over to join in the fun. He nodded at the two from a distance and went back to the P room with his helmet to pack his things.

After all, he is a seven-time champion. It’s fine if he didn’t beat Verstappen in the opening game in 21 years. After all, the two are old rivals. They can be regarded as wins and losses in the arena. They also have certain psychological preparations for losing to him. Hamilton, there is not much pressure.

However, he was the majestic seven-time champion, but he didn't outperform a first-year rookie who boarded F1 for the first time.

Although he behaved very generously in front of the camera, Hamilton's face must be somewhat uncomfortable. It is understandable that he is not in a good mood at this time.

Qin Miao didn't know what to say at this time, he couldn't blame himself for running better than the team, right?

Toto, who looked away from Hamilton, saw Qin Miao's entanglement, patted Qin Miao on the shoulder and said, "Relax, don't think too much, I will do the work of Hamilton.

Today you just go back to the hotel to take a shower, get some sleep, and get ready for tomorrow's race. "

Hearing what Toto said, Qin Miao no longer entangled in the relationship between himself and Hamilton. There must be a way for the car to reach the mountain, and the boat will be straight when it reaches the bridge. Let nature take its course.

Nodded: "Then I'll go back first."

"Go."

……

The next day, Qin Miao finished her training in the morning, had lunch, and then came to the arena.

ps. Only 4K today...

(End of this chapter)