How Did I Become an F1 Driver?-Chapter 620 - 268: Reunion of Old Friends

Qin Miao looked around while sitting on the sofa: "I still remember the first time I sat here. I was so nervous when I saw you, Roxin, that I was cautious even when speaking, fearing I'd say something wrong."

Roxin's face was also full of reminiscence: "Yes, I remember it was 2019. Back then, you perfectly fitted all my stereotypes about Chinese people: humble, polite, not vying or competing, appearing very gentle."

"So what is your impression of me now?" Qin Miao asked curiously.

Roxin took a sip of the coffee in front of him and uttered just two words: "Conqueror."

Qin Miao raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"Your dominance in F2 at that time was terrifying. If I had to find a word to describe you, 'conqueror' fits best."

Qin Miao shrugged: "I thought you would talk about qualities I possess, like being calm and composed, having superb skills, or being handsome."

"Hahaha, those adjectives are somewhat one-dimensional when applied to you. I think 'conqueror' is quite apt."

Qin Miao nodded with a smile and then changed the subject: "How is the team doing now?"

"Thanks to you, even though you only stayed with Prema for one season, Prema has become a legend in F2 because of you, and the winning streak record you set is believed to be unbreakable until F2 is abolished."

Qin Miao wasn't modest at this point because it was a fact. In F2, he really took all the sprint and main race championship titles, forcing the committee to change the F2 format this year.

Unlike last year, this year's F2 championship has three chances to stand on the podium at each race stop, but it also limits the number of tires the drivers can use.

With three podium opportunities, each driver can only use new tires twice, necessitating a strategic sacrifice once.

This was to prevent another extreme case like Qin Miao who, for an entire season, left no chance for other young drivers to stand on the top podium.

After all, the FIA established F2 to provide young drivers with a stage to showcase themselves, not for you, Qin Miao, to come and dominate.

However, Qin Miao didn't directly accept Roxin's compliments, since it's a fact. After staying abroad for this period, Qin Miao also learned to accept others' praises graciously.

"That's not bad." Qin Miao nodded.

"However..." Roxin shifted the conversation: "You left an unexpected fortune for the team."

Qin Miao was surprised: "What fortune? I remember I didn't leave anything with the team. I even packed up the car and took it with me."

"It's a fortunate coincidence today; you'll see soon."

"Speaking of your race car, now I really regret letting you buy it yourself to save costs." Roxin expressed genuine regret here.

Qin Miao chuckled: "You can totally replicate one for the team, and I remember you can use the decals from my race car."

"The key is every time I see the replica, I think of your car, and it makes me more frustrated."

"Well, that's your problem, nothing to do with me."

Roxin sighed and then changed the topic: "Seeing you doing well in the paddock now, we're all happy. Many in our team even think you might break history again by winning the F1 Driver's Championship in your first season, just like in F2."

Qin Miao quickly waved his hand: "Don't speak carelessly; it's really uncertain. Plus, half of my points were obtained by sheer luck. As long as Hamilton and Verstappen maintain a balanced competitive mindset and start racing normally, it's really hard to say who will win in the end."

"That's true. Speaking of this, my only regret is that you never joined Ferrari."

Hearing this, Qin Miao remained silent.

But Qin Miao didn't say more, just shrugged: "In my view, it turns out to be a good thing. At least if I had joined Ferrari, there's no way I'd have the opportunity I do now to compete for the Driver's Championship this season."

"I know, I know," Roxin said. "Mercedes is also a good place, but you must understand the emotions an Italian has for the Ferrari F1 team."

"After all, I grew up watching this team race."

"And unlike other 'Tiefu Temple' members, I knew your talent and potential earlier than others, and knew...

Sigh, never mind."

Soon, Qin Miao and Roxin switched to other conversations.

Around eleven in the morning, Qin Miao looked at his watch and said to Roxin: "It's about time. Remember the unexpected fortune I mentioned earlier?"

Qin Miao nodded: "I remember, what's up?"

"Come on, let me show you this unexpected fortune."

Although still quite puzzled, Qin Miao got up and followed Roxin.

Qin Miao was very familiar with the Prema team, having spent a year there and occasionally visiting the team headquarters.

No need for Roxin's guidance; the two walked side by side and soon arrived at Prema team's honor room.

This wasn't Qin Miao's first time here, but what surprised him was that originally all the trophies in Prema's honor room were just covered with a dustproof glass case, with no additional protection measures.