Chapter 1084 - 413: Toto’s Visit

There’s nothing to hide here, Qin Miao nodded and said, "I saw it, Zhou Guanyu called me first thing in the morning, and although I don’t deny the role I played in this matter.

But honestly, it was completely unintentional."

Toto nodded, then asked, "Have you considered joining them? After all, if you work in an environment where everyone speaks your native language, it must be a lot easier.

If everyone at Mercedes spoke German, I believe there would be a lot fewer communication barriers between me and the team staff."

In front of his boss, Qin Miao actually didn’t intend to tell the truth. No matter how kind and caring Toto was, or how lenient he was with him, their relationship was still one of subordination.

Talking about the possibility of jumping to another company in front of the boss is always inappropriate.

Moreover, if things go wrong, he might not get any resources from the Mercedes team in the coming seasons.

However, looking at Toto, Qin Miao finally chose to be honest: "To be honest, I have considered them."

Toto raised his eyebrows, then seemed to think of something, feeling more at ease.

After all, in Toto’s eyes, Qin Miao had always been a very sincere person, and he didn’t like those who were shifty. He usually told the truth whenever something happened.

The same is true now.

"Considered it? Does this mean the idea has been dismissed?" Toto asked curiously.

Qin Miao shrugged and said, "Although Geely, this Chinese manufacturer, is very attractive to me, aren’t they still just in the negotiation stage? And even if they do come in, the competitiveness of their racing cars may not match my current strength and needs.

So, at least until I completely lose competitiveness, or our team’s car completely loses competitiveness, I don’t plan on changing teams.

After all, I still have the possibility of winning the driver championship again, don’t I?"

"Then it seems my urgency to come to find you was unnecessary." Toto shrugged and said, "You probably already guessed the purpose of my visit.

I was just worried that because of Geely’s entry, you would choose to switch teams."

Having worked with Qin Miao for a year now, one thing that stands out about Qin Miao is his sincerity. Now that Qin Miao told the truth right from the start, Toto didn’t plan to beat around the bush.

"You know, now you are already an integral part of the team, and the future development of the team’s cars will follow your driving habits and opinions more, and the team’s resources will gradually shift towards you as Hamilton’s strength wanes.

Honestly, the jokes around the paddocks aren’t necessarily untrue; you have already become the Prince of the Mercedes team, just waiting for the old king to step down."

To Toto’s sudden straightforward expression, Qin Miao found it a bit hard to adapt.

After all, Toto used to speak more tactfully.

But the key is, Qin Miao really doesn’t have any thoughts of leaving the Mercedes team at the moment.

Even if he has a system task pressing him.

"Toto, I don’t care about the whole prince or king thing.

Besides, leaving these aside, I’m very comfortable in the Mercedes team now. You shouldn’t worry too much; I really don’t plan to switch teams.

Trust me, I’m not going to leave.

Moreover, most of us Chinese understand the need for gratitude. You gave me the chance to enter F1 when I was at my lowest, so I won’t just leave when the team is going through tough times." Qin Miao solemnly promised to Toto, who seemed a bit apprehensive.

Toto looked somewhat moved as he glanced at Qin Miao, "With your promise, I feel relieved. I’ve never been more thankful for inviting you to join Mercedes. Now, I am once again grateful for my decision back then."

Qin Miao waved his hand with a smile, saying, "It’s just heart for a heart. Reflecting on it, ever since I joined the Mercedes team, the team has not mistreated me, so I have no reason to leave."

Toto shook his head and laughed, "Seems like all the scripts I prepared in advance, like the resources of the team inside and outside the paddock, more advanced infrastructure and engineering team, or the design team that understands you better, are all useless."

Hearing Toto’s words, Qin Miao couldn’t help but roll his eyes silently.

This is considered useless? Didn’t you just say it directly?

Of course, what Toto said is also true.

Although Geely intends to acquire Racing Point, Racing Point is an old team, and their infrastructure and wind tunnels surely can’t match those like Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull.

If Geely enters, the team’s engineers and technicians will inevitably be replaced.

If Geely wants to achieve good results in F1, they would have to invest in the team’s infrastructure again.

So, it’s unlikely Geely could achieve good results in the first season, and they would inevitably go through a period of turbulence.

Only after that could they gradually show their competitiveness.

Of course, even as he rolled his eyes internally, Qin Miao did not show it on the surface: "Actually, I feel like talking about these now is somewhat premature. Taking a step back, what if Old Straul doesn’t plan to sell the team? After all, the valuation of F1 teams is rising with the growing number of viewers."