Car Racing without Money

Five days?

Upon hearing Odetto's request, Sawano Hiroyuki standing nearby furrowed his brow.

Without extensive on-site test runs and simulator training experience, relying solely on track data and a few video discs for "theoretical discussion," Chen Xiangbei couldn't possibly remember the entire track's features and racing lines, which stretch for several kilometers, in just five days.

To give a simple example, even playing the popular kart racing game of this era, you don't have to consider environmental factors and car damage; you can just drive full throttle without hesitation.

Trying to fully grasp a completely unfamiliar track map and aiming for the top spot on the lap time leaderboard in five days is probably impossible.

Let alone mastering the Donington Park Circuit in reality!

"Odetto, isn't this a bit too difficult?"

Sawano Hiroyuki couldn't help but mutter.

"Yes, it is indeed very difficult."

For once, Odetto did not disagree and nodded in agreement with Sawano Hiroyuki's words.

But then he spread his hands and said, "But since there's only a five-day gap between these two races, if you think it's too difficult and there's not enough time, you could try suggesting to the Renault racing committee or the FIA to make a change to the race schedule."

"Sawano, what do you think of this suggestion?"

Faced with Odetto's rhetorical question, Sawano Hiroyuki was left speechless.

He could only give a sympathetic look at Chen Xiangbei, to see how much potential this kid could squeeze out.

Just like Odetto said, regardless of the difficulty level, Chen Xiangbei had no room for negotiation, nor would anyone consider whether he had track experience.

Competitive sports have never emphasized start line fairness.

"I'll do my best."

Facing Sawano Hiroyuki's gaze, Chen Xiangbei could only respond this way.

To be honest, by improving his car feel and adaptability, Chen Xiangbei knew that his racing talent in this life was actually much higher than in his previous life.

But exactly how much higher, there's no specific standard to measure it.

The Donington Park Circuit will undoubtedly serve as a "verifier."

It will also be the biggest challenge Chen Xiangbei faces in his career so far!

Due to the need to change tracks for the next race, involving equipment transfers and comprehensive car maintenance, almost the entire team of repair technicians and engineers stayed behind for packing and finishing work.

Chen Xiangbei and Kobayashi Shuji, along with non-technical staff like Lu Xiaoman, returned to the Super Dream Base to rest in advance.

After all, two days of high-intensity racing take a significant toll on a driver's physical and mental energy, requiring a space for cushioning and relaxation.

Sitting in the same car on the way back, Kobayashi Shuji gazed gloomily out the window, with an indescribable feeling in his heart.

His Renault race result this time was seventh place, and according to the points system of this era, where the top eight receive points, Kobayashi Shuji earned two points in the first race.

By Asian driver standards, scoring in the first race isn't an overstatement to call excellent.

After all, not every Asian driver has the talent of Sato Takuma or Kobayashi Kamui.

Most Asian drivers face numerous factors in European races, such as lack of experience, unfamiliar tracks, and psychological pressure, making it difficult to secure a good result in the first race.

But the problem is, many things become glaring when compared!

Despite having trained in Europe for years, Kobayashi Shuji encountered a Chinese rookie, Chen Xiangbei, participating in a European race for the first time, yet achieving pole position and championship.

Watching Chen Xiangbei standing high on the podium, listening to the Chinese national anthem play, Kobayashi Shuji for the first time began to doubt his strength and talent.

Was he truly Japan's and Asia's strongest new-generation talent?

No one could give him the answer, or perhaps he already knew the answer deep down.

The blow to his confidence and self-doubt made Kobayashi Shuji feel a lump in his throat, his eyes instantly turning red.

Through the reflection in the car window, Chen Xiangbei saw Kobayashi Shuji quietly wiping away tears. Without saying a word, he subtly handed him a tissue, as if nothing had happened.

Because similar scenes had happened to Chen Xiangbei himself.

Arriving in Europe to compete at a young age, he found that his proud talent and racing skills were overwhelmed and crushed in the "domain of the gods," having envied countless times other drivers standing on the highest podium with the national anthem playing.

Gone are those days, and now Chen Xiangbei had become someone others envied.

"Thank you."

Kobayashi Shuji said in a low voice.

"You're welcome."

Chen Xiangbei casually replied. He was simply nostalgic, recalling past memories.

Returning to the Super Dream Base, after taking a shower, Chen Xiangbei didn't choose to give himself a proper "vacation" after the race; instead, he took out the track data Odetto provided and began studying it.

Remembering the features and lines of a completely unfamiliar track in five days is indeed an improbable task.

But just because it seems impossible doesn't mean giving up on trying, which is also not Chen Xiangbei's style. He believes that even in the talent-focused racing field, there is still space for the concept of "heaven rewards diligent efforts."

But when Chen Xiangbei saw the contents of the materials, his expression turned somewhat complex.

The reason being that the dates marked on them were from 1993, equivalent to track data from sixteen years ago!