How Did I Become an F1 Driver?-Chapter 684 - 288: Qimeng’s Fury (6K, Bonus Update 10/20)

By the way, let's analyze Zhou Guanyu's line and driving issues.

Although the suggestions given by the big data model are just basic reference, unlike Qin Miao who, every time after running the simulator, the simulator department personnel collect and summarize the data while explaining to Qin Miao where he encountered issues during the lap, how to solve the issue, and which methods can extract 0.1~0.2 seconds more in the corners, cannot compare to the simulation.

But at least there is a reference, and Zhou Guanyu can also find some problems he hadn't noticed before and improve them.

Usually, Zhou Guanyu doesn't have this kind of opportunity, although he is Renault's youth training driver and has access to Renault's simulator.

However, Renault's simulator is not as good as Mercedes', and it's just a simulator that doesn't give Zhou Guanyu any feedback. Zhou Guanyu and his coach have to find and solve the problems themselves.

The efficiency gap is quite evident.

After returning to normal life, time always flies by.

On Tuesday, October 19th, Qin Miao went to Austin, Texas, USA.

At the same time, Zhou Guanyu returned to his home in London.

Even though Qin Miao and Qimeng don't mind Zhou Guanyu staying at their home, Zhou Guanyu knows he has to avoid suspicion. It's okay when Qin Miao is at home, but once Qin Miao leaves, it would be inappropriate to stay at Qin Miao's home.

As mentioned earlier, during the American Grand Prix, because it's crucial to promote F1 more actively in the USA, almost all team drivers head to the USA early to participate in activities.

They might attend NBA games as spectators, watch football matches, or participate in other promotional activities.

No matter the activity, the main goal is to expand the influence of F1 in the USA and attract more attention to the sport.

The primary aim is to increase F1's local impact in America.

Also, to ensure more people attend the races during the weekend.

So drivers for the American Grand Prix start working earlier than usual.

Once Qin Miao landed in Austin, he was immediately taken to the hotel, and during this brief rest, Barber handed him a schedule of events he needed to attend before the Grand Prix began.

There was an American sponsors' banquet on Tuesday night, which Qin Miao and Toto had to attend.

Seeing this, Qin Miao couldn't help but click his tongue: "Just landed and gotta work already?"

Barber nodded helplessly: "Exactly, Liberty Media Group values the American market greatly, eager to tap into this blue ocean."

Qin Miao nodded in understanding and continued reading.

On Wednesday morning, he needed to watch an NBA game, which Qin Miao could attend alone or bring family members.

However, since Qimeng was still in Monaco handling matters related to their new home, even if watching the NBA game live, Qin Miao could only go alone, perhaps with Barber, or drag Lock along.

Wednesday afternoon, there was an American talk show scheduled.

This was mainly listed because they offered a good paycheck, but attending such events often exposes you to jokes on unpleasant subjects, feeling offended is inevitable, so if disliked, one can choose not to attend.

On Wednesday, if skipping the talk show, he could instead go to visit an orphanage, and attend an evening banquet in Austin.

Thursday returns to the regular schedule.

In the morning, he walks the track in the paddock, attending various pre-race meetings, followed by an F1 driver basketball game in the afternoon.

Of course, it's non-competitive, mainly testing free throws, three-pointers, and dunks or layups.

For F1 drivers' physical fitness, these aren't too difficult.

Despite seeming like Qin Miao won't have any rest time in the coming days, there will be usually an hour or two of break within these activities, which Qin Miao can use to relax.

After reviewing his schedule, Qin Miao crossed off the talk show line and checked the visit to the orphanage option, then casually asked: "What about Hamilton? Is he as busy as I am this week?"

"Um, he didn't have any team-arranged activities, all his promotional events were organized by his own team."

Qin Miao was taken aback: "So, the team's promotional activities this week only involve me?"

"Toto will join you in some activities, Bottas will also come along."

"Alright then, but for some reason, I'm starting to envy Hamilton a bit…"

As stated earlier, in the following days, Qin Miao started his work at the American Grand Prix.

It wasn't exactly exhausting, most of the time was quite relaxed, with Qin Miao spending half of his time at events just idling.

However, maintaining a smile for long periods made Qin Miao's face feel stiff, but everything else was fine.

After these busy days, Qin Miao earned nearly $700,000, which is also a blessing in disguise.

Then the time moved to Thursday.

On this day, Hamilton also finished his wanderings in the American fashion circles and returned to the paddock.

It's worth mentioning that in the morning, when arriving at the paddock, Qin Miao and Hamilton went through the gate together.