Because in the entire Mainland China region, there are no full-power F3 cars, where could Chen Xiangbei have come in contact with them?

"Maybe Xiangbei started learning on his own earlier."

Mizutani Sho helped to explain.

Chen Xiangbei trains more than ten hours intensely every day, which includes not only physical fitness but also a lot of theoretical knowledge related to racing.

This is why top drivers can participate in car development. Don't be fooled by the many who seem not to have advanced degrees; their level of knowledge in automotive engineering isn't lower than that of ordinary engineers.

In fact, if top drivers are willing, obtaining a degree from a prestigious university is quite simple for them.

It's much like Chen Xiangbei being registered at Suzuka University for a degree in race engineering; it might seem to be "in name only," but if he takes the exams, he can easily pass them.

Of course, Chen Xiangbei's experience in fine-tuning aerodynamic kits does not rely solely on his lifetime studies of racing theory; it's more rooted in his past life's foundation.

Racing control systems will be upgraded from mechanical to electronic eras, but basic physics like aerodynamics do not change drastically over a short period of a dozen years, and such experience can be universally applied.

"The gearbox needs a close-ratio, with a particular focus on optimizing second and third gears to enhance acceleration on short straights and in low-speed corners."

"Adjust tire pressure and camber to optimize grip on the surface during cornering."

"Lower the front suspension stiffness and adjust the compression damping of the shock absorbers."

Chen Xiangbei kept proposing adjustment plans through TR feedback, and during this process, he increasingly found the familiar feeling from his past life.

This truly is a formula racing car, Renault was nothing more than a beginner's toy!

"Can self-learning really reach this level?"

Odetto turned to ask Mizutani Sho.

He was able to accept just the feedback on the aerodynamic kit alone.

Now, the level of detail in Chen Xiangbei's feedback has reached that of a professional car engineer.

To put it bluntly, as long as these adjustments can be verified, Odetto feels that Chen Xiangbei's sensitivity to the car and familiarity with the adjustments are completely on par with typical lower and mid-tier F1 drivers!

Know that understanding car tuning and feedback, even in F1, is a highly coveted skill. It means that even if your driving skills are slightly lacking, you can still receive offers to be the second driver on a top team or the number one driver on a smaller team.

Much like former Sauber driver Bottas, his ability to tune and provide feedback was the basis of his signing a three-year long-term contract.

Even Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu, who had a huge disparity in the last year of qualifying with him, was rumored to have disagreements over sharing car tuning data.

Zhou Guanyu is still young after all, not able to compete with the experience of the seniors in tuning.

"Maybe... perhaps... it's possible."

Mizutani Sho stammered out an answer, unsure himself.

While Chen Xiangbei was making every effort to tune the car to match the East Bay Circuit, many drivers from other teams were already testing their performance limits during practice sessions.

Because most of the teams participating in the Australian Grand Prix can be considered "local snake"-level, possessing rich tuning experience and track data, they don't need to start from scratch like Chen Xiangbei.

Even if Chen Xiangbei has the tuning plans of an old European team like ART, they would still fall short in the face of Asia's TOM'S team, ST team, and even Fang Junyu's local Kaifei team.

Even the mighty Hamilton, Vettel and such, who come carrying Mercedes and BMW youth training resources, have twice met defeat at the East Bay Circuit, demonstrating the home advantage in street races.

Although Hamilton didn't win the championship in the 2003 and 2004 Grand Prix F3, he holds the fastest lap record on this track, breaking the pole position record held by King of Cars Schumacher for thirteen years, earning him the nickname "Liu One Lap" in later years.

The lap time was 2 minutes 09 seconds 873!

At that moment, in the event broadcasting room, two commentators were discussing the practice situations on the track.

Due to the tenth anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Australian Special Administrative Region, this Grand Prix event has invited Samsung Sports' F1 commentator Li Bing to partner with local Hong Kong TV commentator Luo Xuan.

"This year's Grand Prix is a gathering of masters, and defending champion Kokumoto Keiyo has already started testing the limits of the car, with a recent lap of 2 minutes 11 seconds 335 shows a quick adaptation to the track."

Li Bing praised the defending champion Kokumoto Keiyo, whose performance on the East Bay Circuit last year was quite remarkable.

Nineteen years old and winning the championship on his first participation in the Grand Prix, a rarity in over fifty years of history, Kokumoto Keiyo also became the second youngest champion ever.

"Kokumoto Keiyo shows the strength of a defending champion, but last year's runner-up Motana also has a very good lap time, placing third on the leaderboard, and he hasn't even pitted for adjustments."

"Additionally, our Hong Kong driver Fang Junyu ranks sixth in practice lap times. He skipped the karting stage and yet, within only a year reached Germany F3, proving his racing talent worthy of the 'Tomorrow's Star' title!"

Hong Kong commentator Luo Feng specially highlighted Fang Junyu's achievements and the title "Tomorrow's Star" with pride in his voice.

If it weren't for Chen Xiangbei having a historical god's perspective, currently seventeen-year-old Fang Junyu reaching Grand Prix F3 is undeniably a rising star among Chinese drivers.

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