How Did I Become an F1 Driver?

Chapter 951 - 375: Reconciling Past Grievances

Qin Miao’s teammate Hamilton also failed to score points in this race.To be honest, Qin Miao wasn’t very clear about what problems he faced, but obviously, given Hamilton’s personality, when they return to the team home for the post-race meeting, he will have some complaints.

In the driver’s total standings, Qin Miao is still ranked second.

Although Qin Miao knows that his current position is only temporary, achieving this spot is mainly due to his peers’ performance and his own stability.

However, thinking about possibly missing this position in the near future and falling behind makes Qin Miao feel a bit uncomfortable.

In the team standings, Mercedes has been squeezed out of second place, with Red Bull’s powerful performance from both drivers reaching second with 95 points.

After the race ended, Qin Miao participated as usual in the post-race awards ceremony.

After this part of the work was over, Qin Miao returned to the team home.

While waiting to attend the post-race meeting, Qin Miao usually watches the on-board footage of his race on his computer in his lounge.

To see if there was anything he did wrong during the race, or if there was any obvious mistake.

After all, the race has just ended, and spotting issues can help him recall what exactly he was thinking on the track.

It can also provide a way to improve his driving habits.

Whenever he finds a problem, Qin Miao notes it down on his computer in document form.

But just as Qin Miao was busy, there was a knock on his lounge door.

Qin Miao was taken aback.

Having been in the Mercedes team for so long, everyone has a basic understanding of Qin Miao’s habits during race weekends.

Normally, at this time, no one should be disturbing him.

Despite feeling puzzled, Qin Miao closed his computer screen, got up, and opened the lounge door.

However, the person standing at the door surprised Qin Miao greatly: "Lewis?"

"Good afternoon, Qin Miao, am I interrupting?"

"Of course not, come in and have a seat."

Even though he didn’t know why Hamilton was visiting him, Qin Miao made room for Hamilton to come in.

After Hamilton sat down, Qin Miao took an unopened bottle of mineral water from his lounge cabinet and handed it to Hamilton.

"Thanks," Hamilton thanked him politely after accepting it.

Only then did Qin Miao sit down in front of Hamilton.

It’s worth mentioning that since Qin Miao took the world championship from Hamilton’s hands last season, this is Hamilton’s first time coming to Qin Miao proactively.

That’s why Qin Miao was so surprised to see Hamilton standing at the door.

After sitting down, the two remained silent for a while, then Hamilton spoke first.

"Qin Miao, I won’t keep you in suspense."

Qin Miao nodded, posing as if listening attentively.

"Our driving styles are similar, right?"

"Indeed, our driving styles differ only in some subtle habits." This is undeniable, so Qin Miao spoke the truth.

"Because of this, I’ve always had a question. Despite our similar driving styles, I can’t seem to push this car to its limit," Hamilton said somewhat frustration, "While you consistently deliver results that satisfy the team..."

At this point, Hamilton paused, then continued: "So I came over this time mainly to ask you, how do you perfectly control this car?

When I drive the W13, I always feel like this car could break away from my control at any moment.

I feel like I’m not racing with this car but fighting it on the track."

Qin Miao was especially surprised that Hamilton came to ask his biggest competitor for advice.

However, Qin Miao didn’t think much about it, as he’s not someone who likes to keep secrets.

So Qin Miao directly said: "I don’t know what specific issues you’re facing, but if possible, send me the setup of your car and the telemetry data from this race, and I’ll have a look for you?

Of course, if you want, I can also give you my telemetry data to see if there are differences in our driving styles and any settings of the car’s subsystems."

"Of course, I’d be delighted," Hamilton immediately nodded.

He even took out a USB stick, clearly prepared.

Without hesitation, Qin Miao accepted Hamilton’s USB stick and plugged it directly into his laptop.

When Qin Miao opened his laptop screen, Hamilton also saw the race footage from today’s main event displayed on Qin Miao’s laptop.

Seeing this scene, Hamilton couldn’t help but marvel internally. No wonder Qin Miao is so competitive on the track, reviewing his race footage at the earliest opportunity after the race ends, and judging from the time, Qin Miao had already been watching for a while.

Realizing this, Hamilton also felt a sense of admiration for Qin Miao.

At least Qin Miao’s attitude toward the racing profession is consistently focused and serious.