How Did I Become an F1 Driver?-Chapter 876 - 348: W13B (8K, Repaying Yesterday’s Owed - ) (Part 2)
I think at high speeds, the floorboard will bend and deform like the front wing at high speeds, thus affecting the overall aerodynamic layout of the racecar.
I think the biggest issue for our racecar next season isn't engine durability, but the top speed on straights."
Although Toto comes from a finance background, as a leader, he possesses abilities that many do not, which is knowing what kind of person to find for what particular matter.
Toto knows that at this moment, he could actually consult Eric Brandin, the head of the aerodynamics department, to see if Qin Miao is correct.
But Toto is also a businessman, a political figure within the paddock, and he knows that the design of the current W13 is basically complete and finalized. Even if Qin Miao is right, Mercedes cannot make changes based on one person's words.
So Toto carefully listened to Qin Miao's views and recorded the key points in his notebook.
"Qin Miao, I can understand your concerns, but the W13 concept was decided from the very beginning, everything in the racecar is designed according to the zero sidepod concept. According to your statement, if we were to change the sidepod of the car, we'd almost have to start over and redesign a W13B.
You know this is almost impossible, neither I nor the heads of other departments in the team or the team's budget cap would allow us to do so."
As Qin Miao heard this, he felt a bit helpless, but there was no choice, just like Toto said, the car was already built.
However, Qin Miao quickly saw a turnaround: "Of course, your point also makes sense, new season new rules, there are always things that can't be detected until the car is actually on track.
Despite not wanting your notion to come true, I think I should have Elliott prepare a design draft with sidepods.
Of course, this draft will only stay on paper, and if the zero sidepod concept really doesn't work, we will consider Plan B.
I also hope you can understand that managing and operating a racing team is not easy."
Upon hearing this, Qin Miao at least felt some comfort, although he didn't quite know why he vaguely felt Mercedes' current racecar design approach wouldn't work, at least the team had a backup plan.
"Alright, just like you, I also hope my speculation doesn't come true, but as a saying from my hometown goes: prevention is better than cure."
Seeing Qin Miao nod and clearly let out a sigh of relief, the expression on Toto's face eased a lot. Cap in place, he leaned back on the couch behind him, asking, "So, are you surprised by the 15-day leave I approved for you?"
"Actually, not really, since we're not planning to go back to China for the New Year this year, but bringing both our parents over."
"Good idea," Toto said, "But since we're talking about the New Year, I'm curious, how do Chinese people usually celebrate it?"
Qin Miao raised his eyebrows: "Actually, it's hard to fully express it in words; there might even be omissions. If you're genuinely interested, how about coming over to my place for a firsthand experience during the New Year?"
"Would I be imposing?"
"Why would you?"
"Okay," Toto agreed readily.
"Do I need to prepare anything? I remember Chinese New Year involves giving out red envelopes, right?" At this point, Toto even took out his phone, ready to jot down notes on the customs during festive occasions in China.
Qin Miao thought for a moment; indeed, during the New Year, elders need to give red envelopes to the younger generation, spend New Year's Eve staying up at home, and visit relatives on New Year's Day.
But overseas, the complete set of procedures in China won't be fully carried out.
After all, abroad, Qin Miao basically doesn't know whom to visit.
So the New Year process will be simplified, but how exactly will it be reduced depends on the elders in the family making the decision.
Thus, Qin Miao simply nodded and said, "Elders do need to give red envelopes to juniors, but the amount won't be large, converted, a red envelope would be around thirty US dollars."
Toto lowered his head to jot this down then asked, "Where can I buy red envelopes?"
"Take a stroll in Chinatown, it's probably very easy to find red envelopes there."
Toto nodded to show his understanding.
The two then talked about other topics, but the conversation between two men quickly shifted from the New Year to family and their expectations for the next generation. After all, besides this, the common topic between Qin Miao and Toto remained as racing.
They chatted for more than ten minutes before Toto said goodbye.
After escorting Toto to the door of his office, Qin Miao sent a message to Qimeng.
[Toto might come over for the New Year, we happened to talk about it when he came looking for me in the office, and I casually invited him, to which he agreed.]
[See, now there's no dilemma, but what about the rest of the team?]
[Inviting them isn't practical, our home isn't that big, and we can't accommodate everyone. How about giving them each a red envelope then?]
[Sounds good, I'll arrange it.]
[Hehe, I must say, without you the house would really fall apart]
[Nice to hear, love to hear, keep it coming (*^▽^*)]
Seeing Qimeng asking for praise on the other end of the phone, a smile involuntarily appeared on Qin Miao's face.
[As for the New Year preparations, shall we go to the Chinatown in France at that time to shop?]
