How Did I Become an F1 Driver?-Chapter 681 - 287: F1’s Culture Shock
Although Qimeng didn't appear often in the TV broadcast, as Qin Miao's girlfriend, she was not unseen in the public eye.
So when negotiating with the landlord, Qimeng was recognized by him. Once sure that Qin Miao was planning to buy his house, the landlord insisted on giving Qin Miao a discount.
The key point is, the landlord isn't even a fan of Mercedes or Qin Miao. He simply knows Qin Miao gets along well with Leclerc, and he's a fan of Leclerc.
Only a fool wouldn't take advantage of a good deal, especially when Qin Miao's family needs money right now.
However, Qimeng still suggested Qin Miao to take a photo with Leclerc next time he's with him, both sign it together, and give it to the landlord. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
The landlord might not care about the money, saying he'll give you a discount means he'll do it.
But Qin Miao shouldn't take unfair advantage of others.
Since the landlord is someone who would disregard his own financial interests for the driver he likes, then a specially prepared photo, signed by both Qin Miao and Leclerc, should suffice as a gift of thanks.
This gesture should have enough weight.
Qin Miao didn't have objections and kept this matter in mind.
After eating, Qin Miao opened his long untouched computer and started streaming.
Soon, a large crowd of viewers poured into Qin Miao's streaming room.
[Grandpa, the streamer you follow has gone live!]
[Heartbreaker, you actually came back?]
[Who are you? How did you appear in my follower list?]
[Congratulations on winning the championship, Qin Miao]
[Today's race was awesome, leading from start to finish]
[Wuwuwu, the race just ended and he's streaming now, really, I'm crying]
Nanjing Bully sent a sound effect airplane: "You finally remembered your streaming room password?"
This sound effect airplane is like the SC on B Station, but Douyu's official streaming software plays it on the streamer's computer, where language and gender can be selected.
Of course, Qin Miao also heard the sound effect airplane.
He laughed and responded, "Not necessary, with technology so advanced now, even if I don't remember, the computer will help me keep track of my account and password."
Just when viewers thought that was Qin Miao's response, he unexpectedly burst out with, "I mainly felt I didn't show off enough after winning the championship, so I'm streaming to see the barrage praising me."
As soon as Qin Miao finished speaking, his streaming room's barrage paused, then screens of question marks crazily rolled down the left side of Qin Miao's monitor displaying the barrage.
[Normal people would sneakily use a phone to see others praise them, but you are doing it openly?]
[Aaaa, Qin Miao, please take back what you said, my filter for you shattered!]
[Wuwuwu, how could hubby be like this?]
[Get lost, fandom pollution here, seriously]
[I think Qin Miao is good, at least he's real]
[Qin Miao has always been real, often using colorful language when encountering dumb teammates in CSGO]
Of course, some did praise Qin Miao for the race in the streaming room after hearing his words.
[To be honest, you ran an impressive race today, checked your onboard camera, and despite the rain, saw no major flaws during the whole race]
[Stability and tire management, I'd call you the best in the paddock. Pity I couldn't see you complete the race with intermediate tires]
[O'Kang completed the race with a set of intermediate tires, his front-right tire's Kevlar fibers wore out, wondering what Qin Miao's tires would look like if he did the same]
"Don't know, but my tire wear shouldn't be as bad as O'Kang's, there should be some tire rubber left," Qin Miao replied. "Moreover, that choice seems too risky for me. You could safely finish the race, just pit once more, why take on the added risk of a potential tire blowout for no reason?"
"Alright, let's not talk about these unpleasant things." Qin Miao waved his hand, "Let's enjoy ourselves, CSGO, here we go!"
['Not unpleasant']
[So, winning the championship is unpleasant?]
[That showoff attempt was awkward]
[But admit it, he did pull it off]
[Right, right, you won the championship, whatever you say is right]
...
For the rest of the night, Qin Miao immersed himself in gaming.
Having been busy for many days, he finally had some time to rest.
The good news is, the next U.S. Grand Prix is two weeks away, giving Qin Miao quite a break again.
However, not all news is good.
According to senior employees in the Mercedes team, due to the special status of the U.S. Grand Prix, almost all teams conduct activities beforehand every year to promote F1.
Although F1 is prestigious worldwide, Americans due to their national status often neglect international events, focusing on self-entertainment.
They have IndianapolisCar comparable to F1, and rather prefer NASCAR's sheer brute machines.
Yet, both are racing sports, sharing some similarities.
Thus FIA aims to leverage marketing ways to unlock American audiences' wallets and gain more American fans for F1.
After all, Americans are indeed rich.
Then, some might say, isn't China the same, why doesn't F1 make as much effort there?
Actually, F1 held the Grand Prix in China back in 2004, but there's no real ground for motorsport in the country.
Many may have heard of F1 and know the look of its cars, but they rarely strive to understand it.
In Europe, where F1 Grand Prix sell out and tickets are hard to find, domestically during a Grand Prix weekend the less prominent stands aren't filled, let alone the green fields where few venture.
FIA has long wanted to expand F1's audience in China, yet it struggled due to the local environment.
But now, with Qin Miao, it's a different story.
F1TV's subscription numbers marked an increase after Qin Miao finished his first race in F2.
Although small, its significance is self-evident.
As Qin Miao excelled in F2, subscriptions and interest from the ancient nation increased steadily.
And when Mercedes announced signing Qin Miao for the next season and giving him a driver seat, their stock rose by six percent, and F1's attention soared.
With time, domestic F1 broadcast rights prices skyrocketed.
Now FIA is confident, if the next season holds a China Grand Prix, tickets at Shanghai will undoubtedly sell out.
That will be when F1 starts a strong growth in China.
Even internally, FIA discussed if the China Grand Prix is profitable enough, they wouldn't mind breaking conventions and adding a second race there.
After all, after Liberty Media Group took over F1, they might oppose everyone but not money.
Back to the point, this week's Grand Prix requires Qin Miao to go to the U.S. on Tuesday for various activities.
Qin Miao has no choice but to accept, his previous carefree state now bound by financial needs, making him busy.
Moreover, these activities pay at least 70,000 US Dollars per marketing event.
ps. Not in the zone today, only four thousand.
