"SHIT, that Chinese kid is really arrogant. He's daring to say he can become an official F1 driver after just one race with Renault."

"China has never had a top driver; that kid probably can't grasp the significance of the F1 field."

"Let alone becoming an official F1 driver, get a Super Driver's License before you speak."

Naturally, the audience on the track was not pleased with Chen Xiangbei's bold words. Every team has many reserve, test, and youth training drivers, but there are only two seats for official drivers, and their importance is completely incomparable.

Moreover, becoming an official F1 driver means being one of the strongest twenty not just in the formula circuit but in the entire racing domain!

You're just a Renault junior formula driver, and you dare?

When some are dissatisfied, there's always someone rejoicing.

Chinese spectators who came specifically to support Chen Xiangbei now feel their emotions being stirred up.

In most past interviews with domestic athletes, aside from official jargon, there was mostly humble restraint, often typified by the phrase "timid and hesitant."

Chen Xiangbei gives a completely different vibe, filled with a confident flamboyance.

No matter what media outlet, what reactions the outside world has, he's never afraid or backing down.

Why shouldn't he believe he can be a future F1 driver? European rookie drivers can say it, but Chen Xiangbei can't? Do dreams have hierarchies or distinctions?

"Go Chen Xiangbei, your talent and strength rival anyone's!"

"Chen Xiangbei, I believe you'll become an F1 driver, just like the miracle you're creating now!"

"In this world, there's not only talented drivers in Europe, a Chinese driver like Bei can also create F1 history!"

"Chen Xiangbei, use your strength and speed to silence all doubts!"

A chorus of encouraging cheers rose up, turning the previously one-sided public opinion into a battlefield with two opposing sides.

Which side will ultimately prevail depends on Chen Xiangbei's performance.

In competitive sports, it ultimately comes down to strength!

Looking at the "emotionally charged" scene in the stands, commentator James had an interesting expression on his face.

It's been a while since he's seen such excitement in a lower-level formula race. It seems that whether admitting it or not, the Chinese driver Bei has already become the focal point on the track, with his every word and action drawing the attention of countless people!

"Mr. Staler, the news you announced is indeed sensational, even causing a fierce debate among the audience."

"To be honest, I'm personally curious whether Bei securing a test driver seat involved any sponsorship funds?"

James doesn't have any bias against Chen Xiangbei; in fact, he regretted missing the impressive performance at Silverstone Circuit and even felt sorry for this Chinese kid.

If he were a European driver a few years younger, or had started karting earlier, he might have become a dazzling star in the formula domain.

Regret aside, James still believes Chen Xiangbei's strength is not enough to secure a test driver seat, which is a reward reserved for top talents within the circuit!

Moreover, what James remembers distinctly about Chen Xiangbei is his racing suit's chest, already plastered with several advertisements.

Compared to other drivers whose chests are blank, it forms a stark contrast!

There's no doubt that a rookie at Renault's level is unlikely to attract so many sponsors and advertisers, especially a rookie driver from China.

So there's only one possibility left: Chen Xiangbei has a strong capital background, receiving much private investment and friendly sponsorship!

If Chen Xiangbei knew James's thoughts, he might feel helplessly amused.

He's already so poor he can barely afford to drive a Renault, where's the money to buy a test seat with the Brawn GP Team?

As for these sponsorship advertisements on his racing suit, all you can say is foreigners don't understand Chinese.

Once they understand that it's sponsored by beauty clinics and hotpot restaurants, they'll probably come up with completely different ideas.

Of course, one has to admit that the racing suit plastered with sponsors is quite impressive, making those who don't understand really think he's some sort of "superstar" in the circuit...

In response to James's inquiry, Staler showed a slightly mocking expression.

"If Bei had funds to sponsor the team, with his talent and accomplishments, he'd be far beyond this point, and you wouldn't be as surprised or skeptical as you are now."

Compared to other foreigners, Staler has firsthand information from Huasi Sports and knows very well about Chen Xiangbei's family background and professional experience.

This is a racing genius who almost got buried due to lack of money!

On another front in the Super Dream Team's pit room, Odetto had already got the crew members to "dismiss" the reporters, as the qualifying race was about to start in less than ten minutes, and the drivers needed to enter the cockpit for pre-race preparations.

At this moment, Liang Chi was assisting Chen Xiangbei in checking his seatbelt, casually asking, "Xiangbei, were you talking about the seat issue with Staler that day?"

"No, I just suggested he look into the Honda Team, never thought I could directly become a test driver."

Chen Xiangbei shook his head, and he was telling the truth.

With a historical, god-like perspective, he naturally knew that the formula circuit was not as glamorous as it appeared, with many politically correct and hidden discriminations.

Take the winter test of '09, for instance, where Vettel drove the Red Bull RB6 race car, achieving the fastest lap time in the test and drawing massive attention, with the outside world believing he was poised to become the next WDC-level driver.

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