Just waiting for Chen Xiangbei to gather his things, the team members would then set off to celebrate with revelry.

However, plans often can't keep up with changes. Just as Chen Xiangbei and the team members reached the hotel entrance, a business car stopped right in front of them, and several foreigners in crisp suits got out of the car.

Among them, Chen Xiangbei recognized one person, he was the manager of the Campos Team, Adrian Campos.

[How could he be here?]

Chen Xiangbei was a bit surprised and puzzled, but Campos led the people over, enthusiastically introducing, "Xiangbei, I brought an old friend to discuss cooperation matters with you, he is Mr. Kalanbant, the boss of the HRT Team."

"The HRT Team has already passed the FIA's review, and will officially enter the F1 Paddock in the new season next year. They are currently looking for capable and potential drivers to join."

"Xiangbei, you are the new star we've set our sights on!"

[HRT Team?]

Chen Xiangbei wasn't unfamiliar with this team, after all, it once had quite a deep association with Chinese driver Ma Qingye.

Chen Xiangbei just didn't expect the HRT team to come looking for him at this time.

"Hello, Mr. Kalanbant."

Chen Xiangbei first extended his hand to greet.

"Hello, Xiangbei."

Kalanbant also smiled and shook hands.

Then he said, "Xiangbei, why don't we go inside and talk?"

Upon hearing this, Odetto immediately whispered to Sawano Hiroyuki to lead the team members to celebrate and relax.

Then he greeted, "Welcome, Mr. Kalanbant, let's go to the hotel conference room then."

"Please."

After saying this, Odetto made a gesture of invitation, then walked ahead to lead the way.

Odetto, after mixing in the F1 Paddock for so many years, knew a truth, which is not to hang oneself on a single tree.

No matter how deep Chen Xiangbei's relationship with Ross Brown, no matter how much the other party has the name of a championship team and future support from Mercedes.

As long as the official driver contract is not signed, never refuse the olive branches from other teams.

"Looking for a better option while holding onto what you have" in the F1 Paddock, for drivers, is not a derogatory term, on the contrary, hanging oneself on a single tree without allowing room for error often leads to numerous cases of regret.

No matter what the HRT Team's intentions are, it's always best to listen first before deciding.

Thus, Chen Xiangbei and Odetto, along with the group from the HRT Team, went to the hotel conference room, sitting face-to-face in a "negotiation" posture.

"Xiangbei, your performance at the Spa Station was evident to all, and I personally witnessed the amazing data during the race in the pit room."

"After the race, you publicly declared that you are ready to become an F1 driver, just waiting for the team's formal contract."

"Now that moment has arrived, HRT intends to sign you as the team's official driver."

"We believe that choosing you will be the most correct decision for the team!"

Manager Campos said these words excitedly, as Chen Xiangbei was a substitute driver for the Campos Team, and borrowed their pit room, experiencing all the data and TR voice conversations during the race first-hand.

Compared to the management of other F1 teams, Campos was more aware of Chen Xiangbei's strength.

Campos firmly believed that this Chinese newcomer is definitely a rising star in the future F1 Paddock!

With this understanding, Campos immediately contacted his boss, Kalanbant, the owner of the HRT Team, and after a brief discussion, they directly went to the hotel where Chen Xiangbei was staying.

A bright pearl is hard to bury completely, and Campos believed that with Chen Xiangbei's stunning performance at the Spa Circuit, more than one F1 team would show interest in recruiting him.

Many times, the foundation of reaching cooperation, aside from conditions, is also sincerity.

Campos and boss Kalanbant paid a visit together, undoubtedly showing their sincerity and desire!

Honestly, Chen Xiangbei could feel the sincerity and enthusiasm revealed in the other party's attitude.

It's just that the HRT Team wasn't on his consideration list, or could be counted as an "unfortunate backup option."

In the sport of racing, if you want to achieve results and compete for the championship, the car definitely can't be too lacking.

Not to mention being the best "Mars Rover" in the paddock, it at least needs to be the second or third fastest, otherwise even a strong driver like Verstappen would have to rely on extraordinary performance to be a contender.

And the HRT Team's car can't be described as part of the "Mars Group," or even the "Earth Group."

It has already slowed to the "Core of the Earth Group" level, unable to meet even the most basic 107% qualifying limit, and from the start of the race has to consider how many laps it will be lapped.

Later mocked Sauber or Haas, in front of HRT, could be called a Mars Rover.

Such a tractor, even if you revived Senna to drive it, might not see the taillights of others.

Sincerity can't be eaten as food, Chen Xiangbei wanted to know more realistic things.

"Manager Campos, I appreciate your appreciation, but what are the contract terms with the HRT Team?"

"Thirty million US Dollar sponsorship, we can immediately sign a formal driver contract with you for next year."

This was not answered by Campos, but by HRT Team boss Kalanbant, directly telling Chen Xiangbei the baseline.

The reason why the HRT Team is so underwhelming is because from its inception, it has been plagued by financial shortage issues.

Without money, not only can't you race, but you can't develop a good car!

In order to raise money, the HRT Team went to great lengths, while other teams at most sell a paid driver's seat, they directly adopted a "mercenary" mode.

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