Car Racing without Money

Chapter 675 269: China's Grand Prix Champion!

"FUCK! FUCK! FUCK!"Watching Chen Xiangbei's taillights fade away, Alonso instantly lost it.

In just three races, Alonso had been overtaken twice by this young Chinese driver.

If the last time was due to arrogance, underestimating Driver Bei and leaving a gap for an overtake,

this time, Alonso had no excuse and felt a bit frustrated.

The other side clearly had a determined attitude, almost forcing the Chinese Kid off the track!

Honestly, for a two-time world champion and currently the top driver in the paddock, such overtaking was quite humiliating and hard to accept.

"Domenicali, report North's dangerous driving to the FIA!"

Alonso immediately contacted the team. Since the overtake was already a fact, he needed to fight back in another way, like reporting Chen Xiangbei for a time penalty.

Many Chinese fans followed Alonso mostly because of Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu entering F1, showing a more laid-back and unworldly demeanor while at Aston Martin.

In reality, early Alonso was quite something else...

Particularly fond of complaining, criticizing, and playing political games in the paddock.

Yet, his political tactics were quite poor, often ending up as the one unable to outplay others and being forced to leave the team.

As a Chinese internet saying goes, "inept but loves to play."

But his love for politics and emotional intelligence could not mask his timeless talent and endurance.

Even in 2023, Alonso in his forties, if given a Red Bull Racing, could still compete with Verstappen for the world championship.

Moreover, Zhou Guanyu, Sainz, and even Verstappen had firmly stated that Alonso is their idol, which is enough to prove the dominance of this veteran's twenty-year F1 career.

Of course, people are people, matters are matters, skills are skills.

Currently, Alonso certainly couldn't accept his loss, even feeling some "impotent rage."

"We will submit a report to the FIA."

Domenicali, understanding Alonso's character, first calmed him down.

Then he said, "But we need to be prepared for two scenarios; first, try to maintain position as Red Bull Racing's Vettel is already behind you and will soon launch an attack."

Alonso's tire grip disadvantage was already evident. In the big arc of Anting Bend, even without Chen Xiangbei's squeeze, he was already on the verge of skidding, unable to grip the ground properly.

In the first half of the race, Vettel and Alonso followed each other for dozens of laps but still couldn't overtake Alonso to reclaim his leading position.

Now resurgent, his offensive would undoubtedly be fiercer.

"Do I have to block Vettel?"

Hearing the team order, although Alonso knew it was right, he still couldn't swallow this feeling.

Blocking Vettel meant helping Chen Xiangbei hold the car, a classic case of two clams fighting while the fisherman profits.

How to change his mindset to help the "enemy"?

"Yes, defend the second position."

Domenicali replied calmly.

Alonso qualified third, and relying on Chen Xiangbei's penalty and his start overtake, he took the lead position.

Now holding second, it still meant an improvement over the qualifying.

Moreover, in the points standings, Vettel and Red Bull Team were the main competitors. Even if the Chinese Kid won the home race, Domenicali didn't believe he would ultimately be a contender for the world championship.

Main enemies and secondary enemies, Alonso had to differentiate.

Alonso liked to beep, but it didn't mean he was easily controlled by emotions.

A driver who couldn't quickly calm down and stay rational couldn't become a world champion, let alone consecutive ones.

Domenicali's calm demeanor also calmed Alonso down. He took a deep breath and said, "Copy that, I'll hold the position."

Immediately, he focused his gaze and attention on the rearview mirror, as from this moment, his opponent became Vettel.

Compared to the discussions about strategy between the driver and the team, the audience on site had already become a sea of celebration, countless red flags were waving frantically, and all the Chinese fans and supporters were repeatedly shouting Chen Xiangbei's name.

"So strong, so strong, I never dreamed Chen Xiangbei could pass Alonso like that!"

"It looked like Chen Xiangbei was forcing his way through, but actually, with centimeter-level car distance, it demonstrated his terrifying car control skills, definitely world-class driving!"

"Damn, let's see who dares to call Chinese drivers rookies, reach Chen Xiangbei's level if you dare!"

"Chen Xiangbei makes me believe that one day Chinese drivers will stand atop the world!"

"No need for 'one day,' maybe today we can witness it!"

From pole position penalty to eleventh place, then fighting back the lead car.

The whole process demonstrated Chen Xiangbei's absolute hard strength and his top-notch control of the East Sea International Circuit.

If many still doubted Chen Xiangbei's strength or were not confident enough in the past,

when overtaking Alonso happened, there was no room for doubt.

This was the peak driver in the paddock stronger than Schumacher!

And this event not only showcased Chen Xiangbei's driving skills but also highlighted the entire HRT Team's effort, including Trulli.

Personal strength can only win for a moment, but team victory can win for a lifetime.

The HRT Team, just like Chen Xiangbei, lacked the naivety and confusion common among "rookies," exuding a seasoned composure everywhere.