"The Chinese kid is using an F3 car to run Schumacher's line, he's really fearless."

Sir Williams saw this familiar scene and murmured the same words.

Although the Williams Team has been limited by private funding issues over the years, gradually becoming a mid-tier team.

But the heritage of the former "Big Three" is still here, a starved camel is bigger than a horse.

Not to mention, Sir Williams has spent many years in the paddock, witnessing many classic races and lines.

Schumacher's line from 06, having seen it once, is unforgettable for life.

Sir Williams once thought that after the track layout changed, he would never see it again in his lifetime.

Unexpectedly, a rookie from China recreated it.

Staler, that old guy's vision is truly impressive, early on discovering Xiangbei's talent and potential.

"Nakajima, what do you think of Xiangbei's ability?"

Sir Williams asked the Japanese driver Nakajima Ikki beside him.

He had seen the information recommended by Staler, knowing that Chen Xiangbei graduated from the Honda Suzuka Driver Academy, continuously supported by the technical strengths of the expanded Honda camp.

If he remembers correctly, the principal of the Honda Suzuka Driver Academy is Nakajima Goro, who is the father of his driver Nakajima Ikki.

Sir Williams instinctively believed Nakajima Ikki should be familiar with Chen Xiangbei.

Faced with this question, Nakajima Ikki didn't know how to answer.

The main reason being his results this year have been terrible, so far failing to score a single point, and the team management is dissatisfied with Nakajima Ikki's performance.

Coupled with the Toyota F1 Team following in the footsteps of last year's Honda F1 Team, rumors outside suggest they intend to completely withdraw from the paddock.

It's well known that the paddock is devoid of "rumors", without the support of this world-class company, Nakajima Ikki's seat next year is very unstable.

This question from Sir Williams clearly indicated interest in Chen Xiangbei.

If he honestly admits Chen Xiangbei's strength, it would add trouble to himself.

But if he denies Chen Xiangbei's strength, it would be like plugging one's ears while stealing a bell — ridiculous.

It must be known that half a year ago at the Australian Grand Prix, this Chinese rookie was still watching his race footage, studying the cornering lines of the East Bay Circuit.

Nakajima Ikki didn't expect, in such a short time, Chen Xiangbei has acquired the qualifications to challenge him.

This growth speed is somewhat frightening...

"Very strong ability."

After hesitating for a moment, Nakajima Ikki ultimately decided not to deceive himself.

In fact, to be honest, Nakajima Ikki once attracted much attention too.

He is the type of driver who starts slow and builds momentum, only to fall to rock bottom again.

As the son of the Japanese hero Nakajima Goro, Nakajima Ikki grew up under the spotlight, simultaneously bearing immense pressure.

To prove himself, he left the Honda camp and chose to "defect" to the Toyota camp.

His formula results at lower levels were unimpressive, not outperforming his senior Kobayashi Kamui.

However, Nakajima Ikki seized the opportunity in 07, driving the Williams car to finish tenth in Brazil, akin to scoring points in his debut under later scoring standards.

It was thanks to this performance, along with support from Toyota Group, that Nakajima Ikki secured a formal driver contract with the Williams Team in 08.

That year, Nakajima Ikki performed well, being evenly matched with another "second-generation" teammate, who went by the nickname "Princess," "Fifteen-time Champion," Nico Rosberg.

Yet in 09, he suddenly collapsed, being outperformed crazily by his teammate.

Throughout the year, Rosberg ranked seventh with 34.5 points, while Nakajima Ikki scored 0 points, tied for last place!

Such cliff-like collapse, coupled with losing Toyota's support, naturally meant he couldn't avoid being let go.

"Did Driver Bei participate in karting or lower-level formula racing in Japan before joining the Honda Suzuka Driver Academy?"

Sir Williams asked again, still unclear about Chen Xiangbei's career history.

If there's any suspicion of falsification, traces of training cannot be hidden in Europe, China lacks the strength and foundation, the only remaining possibility is training in Japan.

"I don't know, probably not."

Nakajima Ikki shook his head, he himself was trained in karting in Japan from a young age, then ran Toyota Junior Formula, and later spent two years in F3 Japan.

If Chen Xiangbei had participated in races anonymously in Japan, such strength would surely be widely publicized, at least Nakajima Ikki had never heard of another super talent existing besides Kobayashi Kamui in Japanese formula racing.

Upon hearing this answer, Sir Williams's expression became complex.

He was weighing the risks and benefits of recruiting Chen Xiangbei!

Team management had actually made a decision to cut Nakajima Ikki next year, freeing up a spot for a formal driver.

But the problem is the Williams junior driver competing for this seat is very strong, his name is Nico Hulkenberg!

Yes, it's the same Hulkenberg nicknamed "Green Giant" from the future Sauber Team.

Hulkenberg's lower-level formula record is definitely visible history-level talent.

Starting from the German Karting Champion, every race he participated in was a championship.

This includes the BMW Formula Champion, F3 European Champion, GP2 Champion.

And this GP2 championship, he was the second rookie to win the championship after Hamilton, as well as the first driver to secure the championship ahead of schedule.

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