novellk Chapter 59 Tired
Chapter 59 Tired
As soon as the AT03 came to a stop in front of the P3 sign in the closed pit area, Tang Che couldn't wait to jump out of the cockpit. After exiting the cockpit, he went straight to the weigh-in point to weigh himself. After weighing himself, he immediately took off his helmet and racing suit.
The Nomex undershirt beneath the racing suit was soaked with sweat, and the helmet and the unfastened racing suit were also dripping with sweat.
Tang Che was dehydrated.
Driving a car without power steering at the Barcelona circuit is like doing a set of exercises with 50-kilogram dumbbells in a sauna—it's an extreme test of physical endurance.
Even Shenzhen residents are finding it tough!
The race wasn't over yet, and Tangche was already dehydrated and nearly exhausted, which is why he made a mistake on the last lap.
Fortunately, the emperor did not accept charity, so Tang Che's podium was not ruined by his mistake.
After the car came to a stop, Tang Che, who had been forced to work out in the sauna for over thirty laps, didn't want to stay in that steamy environment for another second, so he immediately jumped out of the cockpit to weigh himself.
After weighing in, removing his helmet and racing suit, Tontatta immediately squatted in a corner like Verstappen did at the Miami Grand Prix, letting the air cool him down.
I'm so tired. I don't want to move after I finish weighing myself, and I don't even want to talk.
As for post-race interviews, let's talk about that later. Anyway, the interviews in the closed pit area aren't strictly based on the finisher's ranking; it's all about whoever arrives at the interview area first.
Today's interviewee is Pedro de la Rosa, a former Spanish F1 driver and current F1 commentator.
Perez arrived at the interview area first, and de la Rosa interviewed Perez first.
De la Rosa: "You're a Mexican driver, but you've won podium finishes in Spain. Wouldn't you consider yourself half a Spanish driver now?"
Mexico was once a Spanish colony and was deeply influenced by Spanish culture. The cultural relationship between the two countries is almost equivalent to that between Britain and the United States.
De la Rosa emphasizes from a cultural perspective that Perez is half Spanish driver.
Perez: "Absolutely. I received tremendous support from local fans this weekend, and I'm especially delighted to be on the podium for the first time in my career at the Spanish Grand Prix."
De la Rosa: "Red Bull's 1-2 finish was amazing, but you actually had a chance to win the race."
They had a chance to win the race, so how did they lose it? This question points directly to the friendly interaction between Red Bull's No. 1 and No. 2 drivers on the track today.
Perez, a seasoned paddock veteran, wouldn't say the wrong thing: "The championship battle is indeed very close, but a team finish in 1-2 is the best team result, and I'm very satisfied with it."
De la Rosa added fuel to the fire: "In the vehicle communication, you requested permission to attack Russell. Were you frustrated at the time because of the different tactics?"
Perez: "At the start, I gave Max space, and then our tire strategies differed. I wanted to allow him to overtake and avoid losing crucial time that would affect my pit stop rhythm. But overall, the team finishing 1-2 is a perfect result."
The seasoned veteran had a few personal biases, but overall he was still quite respectable.
After sending off Perez, de la Rosa welcomed the champion Verstappen.
De la Rosa: "Congratulations on winning the championship! It's been many years since you won the Spanish Grand Prix again. You went off the track at Turn 4, and the DRS also malfunctioned. Can you describe what happened?"
Verstappen: "I encountered a strong crosswind head-on, and the rear of the car instantly went out of control and slid off the track. I was then trapped by the line of cars in front, and with the DRS frequently malfunctioning, overtaking became extremely difficult. Fortunately, the team's tactics worked, and after pitting, I regained control of the pace and won. It was a bumpy start, but a perfect finish."
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De la Rosa didn't subtly stir up trouble for Verstappen; he only asked questions related to the match.
It seems that during the live interviews with the podium drivers in the closed pit area, no one tried to stir up trouble for Verstappen. They probably all knew that Verstappen's language skills were not simple, and they were afraid of stirring up some angry remarks that would make everyone lose face. After all, they are all prominent figures in the F1 world, not shameless reporters who are immune to the embarrassment of being unable to back down (personal speculation, please do not take it seriously).
Tang Che, who had been squatting in the corner for a while, finally arrived. — Actually, Tang Che wanted to squat a little longer, but it would be impolite to squat any longer since everyone was waiting for him. — His arrival in the interview area elicited cheers and screams.
The cheers came from the Alfa Romeo team members outside the guardrail, while the screams came from some spectators who came to the race because of Tontatta's good looks.
De la Rosa: "Tom, fantastic game! How does it feel to be on the podium for the fourth time in a row?"
"Not bad..." Tang Che's voice was hoarse and cracked, indicating that he was indeed very tired. "This competition was both lucky and difficult, and I am very happy to be on the podium."
De la Rosse: "During the race, your car suddenly lost power steering. How much did this malfunction limit you? How did it feel to drive wheel-to-wheel with George?"
Tang Che: "To be honest, it had a huge impact. Driving a car without power steering wheel-to-wheel is extremely difficult, it feels like working out in a sauna... George's attack was fierce, his wheel-to-wheel skill was absolutely top-notch in the paddock, and every time I defended against him, it was very difficult, but I managed to hold on... Of course, there was also a bit of luck involved."
The very official response greatly disappointed De la Rosa, who was hoping for some entertaining moments from Tang Che.
But that's all for now; the podium drivers should head to the cooling room to wait for their turn.
The cooling room was silent today.
Perez was embarrassed.
Perez is seeking to renew his contract with Red Bull, and Tontard is a key figure influencing Red Bull's decision. In other words, in Perez's eyes, the battle for his seat with Tontard has reached a critical moment. The two are practically enemies now, so what can they say to each other?
Verstappen was in an even more awkward position than Perez. He had a good personal relationship with Tontatta, and the championship he won today was given to him by Perez... He was afraid to speak up, lest one side misunderstand him as favoring the other.
Tang Che: Okay! If they don't talk, I won't talk either!
But Tanger didn't feel embarrassed. Even if he did stay at Red Bull, so what? Why bother thinking so much about competing for a seat with someone he had no personal relationship with?
Silence, oh silence! Either erupt from silence, or ascend the podium in silence!
Champagne is poured onto the podium, while those off the podium are lost in their own thoughts.
Horner was laughing his head off, and Marko was laughing his head off too. After this race, not only did Verstappen overtake Leclerc in the points standings, but Red Bull also overtook Ferrari in the team points standings.
Horner/Marco: While one's own success is certainly gratifying, the defeat of one's enemy is even more delightful.
Binotto: Man, what can I say?
Iron Buddha Temple: I think we should take Binotto on the spot!
The 50-year-old toilet wolf stood there, gazing at you with deep affection, his eyes filled with desire to possess you.