It's indeed challenging for a Chinese driver to come to a European track and achieve good results, which is why he understands the special care from Staler and Odetto.

However, in competitive sports, "sympathy" is worthless; Ross Brown does not accept emotional bonuses.

Chen Xiangbei is quite good but far from reaching the level that Staler and Odetto are "boasting" about.

"Ross, what exactly does Xiangbei need to do to prove himself and gain your approval?"

Staler asked back, hoping Ross Brown would accept Chen Xiangbei not for his sake but for appreciating his strength and talent.

"Let's set this aside for now; it's Xiangbei's first time at the Brawn GP team headquarters, I'll take him on a thorough tour to get familiar."

"Also, welcome Xiangbei to become our test driver."

Ross Brown changed the topic and replied with a smile; he didn't want to discuss this in front of Chen Xiangbei and Staler.

After all, the Chinese kid is still a young driver; speaking too bluntly can easily hurt his confidence, even bruising his self-esteem.

Staler didn't say much more because he realized he was being somewhat impatient.

Chen Xiangbei continued touring the team headquarters. Ross Brown didn't treat him as an "outsider"; they saw almost every important department, even the latest car development plans weren't hidden.

This also indirectly showed that Ross Brown's "rejection" of Chen Xiangbei wasn't based on him being a Chinese driver, but simply that his strength and achievements hadn't met the standards.

As they went along, they reached the car simulation room, where two of the most advanced four-axis simulators were located, corresponding to the two official drivers Jenson Button and Barrichello.

Due to the acquisition and restructuring, aside from Chen Xiangbei, the Brawn GP team hasn't signed a third driver or other test drivers, hence the empty simulation room.

"Xiangbei, as far as I know, the assets of the Super Aguri Team have been packaged and sold to a German company. If there is no schedule conflict, you can come here for simulator testing and practice."

After the bankruptcy of the Super Aguri Team, the research team was merged into the Honda F1 Team, which is now the Brawn GP team.

Ross Brown is quite knowledgeable about the situation of the Super Aguri Team, and saying this was in a way offering Chen Xiangbei technical equipment support.

Otherwise, honestly, it's tough for a rookie driver at Renault's level to test the data extremes of an F1 car on a simulator!

"Mr. Brown, can I try now?"

Chen Xiangbei, who hadn't spoken much during the tour, suddenly opened his mouth.

He understood where Ross Brown's "rejection" point was; trying to convince a team owner with an engineering background was like trying to persuade a science and technology guy.

Talking alone doesn't work; you have to present the data.

Although simulator data can't be equated with real track results, he believed Ross Brown understood the weight it carried.

"Sure, you can simulate driving a few laps."

Ross Brown agreed readily. To him, the Chinese kid like Chen Xiangbei might never have encountered such an advanced racing simulator, so the curiosity and desire were understandable.

After connecting the power source and starting, Chen Xiangbei sat in the simulator cockpit and set up the driving parameters extremely proficiently.

Seeing this scene, Ross Brown's face showed an unexpected expression; how could the Chinese kid be so familiar with Brawn GP's racing simulator when it was his first visit to the team headquarters today?

Actually, it's not about Chen Xiangbei's familiarity with the Brawn GP racing simulator; it's accurate to say he knows the Honda camp's racing simulator.

The simulator at the Suzuka Racing School was retired from the Honda F1 Team, and since Brawn GP is the "Reincarnation of the Filthy Earth" of the Honda F1 Team, it means these simulators belong to the same standard model.

When he was a Honda trainee, Chen Xiangbei drove it every day, so wouldn't he be familiar?

That's why Chen Xiangbei requested to run the racing simulator; he wanted to showcase his strength to Ross Brown!

After the driving parameters were set, the next step was to choose the type of car to simulate driving. This time, Chen Xiangbei didn't choose the familiar Renault Formula Racing Car but directly selected the unreleased BGP001 car on the interface.

Yes, he intended to simulate driving an F1 racing lap as a real test driver.

Seeing this scene, Ross Brown showed an unexpected expression on his face.

Without previously driving an F1 car or using a simulator, Ross Brown could understand Chen Xiangbei's curiosity and desire to try it; however, directly using BGP001 prototype car data to drive would result in a higher control difficulty than normal F1 cars.

Can the Chinese kid really handle this?

Or is he just trying to show off?

Of course, since the simulator doesn't involve any accidents or damage, if Chen Xiangbei truly wants to experience F1 driving, Ross Brown wouldn't stop him.

He just felt that the Chinese kid was somewhat rushing things; even test drivers need a learning and familiarization process.

Once the Formula car model was determined, the simulator moved to the track map selection interface.

Without any hesitation, Chen Xiangbei directly pressed the confirmation button for the East Sea International Circuit!

If he wants to showcase his strength, he must present his best side.

As a Chinese driver, there's no doubt that the track Chen Xiangbei is most familiar with is his home ground, the East Sea International Circuit.

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