How Did I Become an F1 Driver?-Chapter 83 - 75: VIP Privileges (Part 2)

The shop windows no longer sell the usual clothes and common drinks.

They’re selling F1 team uniforms, hats, and even sunglasses with team logos, while most of the supermarket goods have also switched to items connected with F1 teams.

Seeing all this on the streets, Qin Miao has a feeling that before being a competitive sport, F1 is more like a grand tour, commercial event, and big show.

The economic benefits brought by each F1 Grand Prix are incredibly astonishing, which is why the number of F1 races has increased in recent years.

Who wouldn’t be captivated by such strong earning potential and the opportunity to boost local tourism?

If there’s no surprise, the wealthy Middle Eastern tycoons might also get involved, as they have nothing but money.

Meanwhile, Qin Miao also noticed the reserved yet proud smiles on the local people’s faces when they saw visitors like them, who were clearly from afar.

After all, Britain is considered the birthplace of F1 racing. As the rightful inheritors of the Union Jack in old London, every Brit has a special affection for racing and takes pride in it.

An F1 Grand Prix lasts for three days in total, and Qin Miao and their package have meticulously planned their three-day schedule.

Even though it’s only Thursday and the British Grand Prix officially starts tomorrow, various team packages have already been delivered to the paddock today, and many tourists are flocking there.

As mentioned earlier, an F1 Grand Prix is more like a grand performance event, which naturally generates a lot of economic benefits.

Therefore, despite today not being a race day, the paddock is still open to the public, and the shops within the venue have opened their doors to welcome customers.

After all, there aren’t any team staff in the paddock at the moment, so these tourists can’t do much besides wandering around, and since the shops are open, there’s no need to guess what they’ll do next.

Qin Miao and Qimeng didn’t join this bustling scene. Although they are young and fit, not resting properly for over twenty hours isn’t something you can recover from just by sleeping.

Today Qin Miao also cut down on their training, completing only half of their usual routine at the gym within the hotel.

In the afternoon, the two didn’t go into the racetrack but just wandered outside, not encountering any drivers, but seeing many spectators wearing F1 team uniforms.

At night, they didn’t venture out aimlessly; it’s different abroad compared to home, and Qin Miao truly didn’t dare to take Qimeng wandering randomly late at night.

For once, Qin Miao played some CSGO on the computer in the hotel, while Qimeng continued studying.

The night passed without incident.

Early the next morning, the two quickly washed up and dressed. Today marks the start of the British Grand Prix. Although only free practice sessions one and two are held today, since it’s their first time attending an F1 Grand Prix, the emotion of a dream turning into reality is beyond words.

The first practice starts at ten a.m. local time.

With Qin Miao’s VIP tickets, they can enter whenever they want.

Yet since it’s their first time attending an F1 Grand Prix, they didn’t want to miss anything, arriving on the scene early.

Arriving at the venue and completing ticket checks at the VIP entrance, just when they thought they could go straight to watch the practice, Qin Miao and Qimeng were whisked away by a sightseeing car with a Ferrari logo.

The two were initially confused, but upon asking, they learned these cars are specifically for customers like Qin Miao, who bought VIP team tickets.

Soon, the sightseeing car took them to the area behind the paddock where staff usually stay.

The active staff weren’t wearing F1 team uniforms Qin Miao was familiar with.

"What’s going on here? Why are there non-F1 team staff inside the paddock during the Grand Prix?" Qin Miao was curious.

"These are F2 team staff." After answering, the staff member asked, "Is this your first time attending a Grand Prix? Usually, before the start of the F1 Grand Prix, there is a warm-up event, and the British Grand Prix has F2 races as its prelude."

Qin Miao really heard about this for the first time, originally thinking F2 would host events similar to F1 Grand Prix.

But after hearing this explanation and analyzing, it seemed that compared to F1, F2 received no attention. Using the Grand Prix format wouldn’t earn much money.

Instead, making F2 a prelude to F1 saved costs and provided enough exposure for F2.

A win-win situation!

While Qin Miao pondered, the sightseeing car arrived at the entrance above the paddock’s viewing area.

With the car parked, the staff didn’t rush Qin Miao and Qimeng out but turned on his seat to recommend three options for entertainment.

The first option is to go to the stands above the paddock and wait for the start of practices one and two. You can then walk to the Ferrari team’s paddock by yourself.

"The second option is to go directly to the VIP stand area to watch the F2 practice race. An hour after it ends, F1 practice one and two will start."

"The third option, which I personally recommend, is that as a staff member, I can confidently tell you that F1 and F2’s practice races don’t have much worth watching. Teams spend most of the time on car testing and validation, which is hard to grasp unless one is a professional. So, I recommend exploring the entertainment facilities within the paddock."

"The British Grand Prix boasts a long history of racing and culture, offering many opportunities to get close to F1. You can experience tire-changing work, use team-exclusive simulators, attempt sitting in an F1 cockpit, meet drivers closely, enjoy singer performances, and even wait for drivers at the entrance. Since you have VIP tickets, there’s no need to worry about missing good viewing spots."

The staff’s proficiency gained Qin Miao’s approval; he spoke fluently throughout this long explanation.

After careful thinking, Qin Miao ultimately chose the third option.

After all, he came with Qimeng to have fun and not get overly caught up in formalities.

And Qin Miao only has dreams about F1. He knows well that it’s unlikely he’ll become a true F1 driver.

The final reason is sometimes it’s better to take advice; locals say practice sessions are dull, so Qin Miao naturally didn’t stubbornly insist on trying.

"Then please lead us to the entertainment facilities in the paddock," Qin Miao said.

The staff’s face lit up with a poised and confident smile: "Sure, you two will undoubtedly feel it’s well worth the trip."

The sightseeing car started once again, taking Qin Miao and Qimeng to the paddock’s entertainment area. frёeωebɳovel.com

From afar, Qin Miao could hear music coming from a distance, which, as they neared, turned into energetic and exciting tunes.

The sightseeing car stopped at the entrance, and the staff handed Qin Miao a wristband printed with a Ferrari logo and a QR code and said, "This is your VIP admission ticket. When you’re bored, feel free to catch a sightseeing car and head to the stands or paddock."

"Lastly, thank you both for your support and endorsement of Ferrari!"

After saying this, he smiled and waved goodbye to Qin Miao and Qimeng.

With wristbands on, curious and excited, the two held hands and walked into the entertainment area outside the paddock.

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