How Did I Become an F1 Driver?-Chapter 798 - 322: The Road Is Long and Difficult

As expected, winning the driver's championship isn't something that can be easily achieved.

The challenges and obstacles on the road sometimes come so unexpectedly.

"Since you've already told me about this, I suppose the team has already come up with a corresponding solution, right?"

Frankie nodded before speaking: "The engineers on the team are currently divided into two groups. One group believes that we should continue using this engine for this week's race. They think that the issues found on the car are just normal wear and tear from transportation and that there wouldn't be battery problems during a normal race.

However, not many people support this proposal, and the vast majority think you should replace the electric components with a new set right now."

Qin Miao rubbed his forehead in frustration. Due to Qin Miao's skill traits, he has a surplus of some components compared to other drivers, like the MGU-K.

Currently, Qin Miao has an unopened MGU-K in his spare parts.

But Qin Miao has already exceeded the usage limit for the MGU-H component.

If the entire engine's electric system is replaced now, Qin Miao would face a grid penalty.

Even though the penalty for just changing an electric system position wouldn't be substantial, any position is crucial for Qin Miao at this critical moment.

"If I change the electric system, how many grid positions will I be penalized at the start of the main race?" After asking this question, Qin Miao's decision was clear enough; he was ready to make the change.

After all, from Qin Miao's perspective, it's better to accept a predictable and calculable grid penalty than to have a ticking time bomb on his car that could explode at any time.

Moreover, Qin Miao is confident in his overtaking abilities, and he also believes that Verstappen won't miss the chance to chase Hamilton during the main race.

After all, in this race, Verstappen's hope of winning is slim but not impossible.

Verstappen only needs to beat Hamilton during the main race and ensure Qin Miao finishes outside of eighth place.

It's likely that the two Red Bull cars and one main Red Bull car won't care about their own positions in this race and will appear right in front of Qin Miao's car, trying their hardest to block him.

If they are shameless enough, the three cars might even form a DRS train in front of Qin Miao.

Anyway, in the face of Verstappen's attack, Hamilton must also strive his best, as he needs to win this race to turn the tables and claim the championship, given his substantial points gap with Qin Miao.

As for Qin Miao's poor performance, resulting in few points, and the possibility of Hamilton winning the championship by just finishing second or third, Hamilton doesn't consider that at all.

Just as Qin Miao believes Hamilton and Verstappen can threaten his performance and position, Hamilton doesn't think Qin Miao would make such a basic mistake in the race due to his own abilities.

Unless something really unexpected happens on the track, where a higher power intervenes and forces Qin Miao to retire.

But that's impossible to imagine.

In summary, the tussle between the two drivers ahead will definitely give Qin Miao enough time to catch up to them.

Qin Miao is confident that he can catch up to them before their battle or before they decide the winner.

The goal for Qin Miao in this race is straightforward, he doesn't even need to win, just finishing third would be enough.

"It should be a ten-place grid penalty." Frankie asked, "Have you made your decision?"

"Of course, it's just a matter of overtaking a few positions. I wasn't hesitant even in Monaco back in the day, and Yas Marina isn't a particularly difficult track for overtaking."

When Qin Miao said this, his tone was full of confidence and arrogance, but such confidence and arrogance filled Frankie, who heard Qin Miao's words, with hope during this period.

"Understood, I'll get to work now. We need to have the new engine electric system installed and tested before Friday's practice session begins." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Thank you for your hard work. Let me know immediately if there are any issues," Qin Miao replied to Frankie with a smile.

However, once Frankie left and Qin Miao got into the car back to the hotel, the smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a furrowed brow.

Even though Qin Miao wasn't worried about securing a top three finish by the end of the main race, this sudden unexpected event cast a shadow over his mind.

Nevertheless, these are matters that Qin Miao needs to face, and the priority is to familiarize himself with the track to increase his level of familiarity.

Whether any incidents occur during the race is something Qin Miao can't control, but at least in the time before the race starts, Qin Miao has the capability and time to improve his familiarity with the track.

On Thursday afternoon, after returning to the hotel, Qin Miao went straight to the room equipped with a simulator.

He even had his dinner while on the simulator, and while eating, Qin Miao didn't forget to review last year's race video at Yas Marina.