[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-how-did-i-become-an-f1-driver":3,"chapter-how-did-i-become-an-f1-driver-how-did-i-become-an-f1-driver-chapter-131":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","How Did I Become an F1 Driver?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1718723,2195,"Chapter 131 - 96: First Day on the Job (Part 2)","how-did-i-become-an-f1-driver-chapter-131",131,"\u003Cp>At the very bottom was a row of portraits, most of which were drivers, with a few being key figures who had made outstanding contributions to Ferrari.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in front of every sports car, there was a black sign that listed the car’s model, year of design, engine data, and introductions in both English and Italian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, for most racers, this place is truly a dream paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What draws them in is not only the classic Ferrari sports cars filled with design aesthetics, but also that wall full of honors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These things are what any ambitious driver eagerly desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before joining Ferrari, taking their newly hired drivers or staff for a tour of the Ferrari museum is a sort of indirect motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be frank, Qin Miao didn’t have any profound insights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to different growth environments, Qin Miao didn’t feel much about identifying with a company’s culture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Qin Miao liked Ferrari cars and their designs, he couldn’t develop a sense of identity with the company like other Italians or youngsters with an F1 dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After touring the museum, the only thing that moved Qin Miao a bit was the realization: Ferrari’s designs are truly extraordinary. No matter the era, their supercars always look so imposing, full of racing aesthetics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Lubos, who had been introducing all this to Qin Miao and Qimeng, always had a faint, almost invisible smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This might be the confidence stemming from his pride as an Italian and a Ferrari employee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The museum tour took the three of them nearly an hour, and afterward, they didn’t head straight to the factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they spent some time in the lounge prepared for Ferrari employees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ferrari’s museum is open to everyone, even tourists can visit, so naturally, there’s no break at noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the factory is different. Factory workers have set working hours; although they often work overtime, they usually do so at night, leaving lunchtime for meals and rest for the employees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the lounge is not dull. After all, this is a racing company. Besides watching TV, drinking beverages, and playing arcade games, there are racing simulators available to play with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stayed in the lounge until around two in the afternoon, and after finishing their last drinks, the three stood up together, preparing to head to the Ferrari factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three soon arrived in front of the Ferrari factory. The building isn’t tall, but it’s quite long, measuring at least thirty meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting aside the exterior, Ferrari’s factory building is quite similar to those rectangular blue-roofed factories found in domestic heavy industrial parks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first floor is just an ordinary glass curtain wall, but the interior has blinds drawn for sunshade. On the far left of the second floor is a huge Ferrari logo, about two-thirds of a floor high, and the second floor is also composed of Ferrari’s classic red mixed with black and white stripes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly speaking, it’s no surprise since they design sports cars; the aesthetic of this factory building is impressive. At first glance, both Qin Miao and Qimeng found it appealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as the three were about to go in for a tour, someone patted Qin Miao’s shoulder from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Miao turned around in confusion, and then stood there in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who patted Qin Miao’s shoulder was also a little surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It really is you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leclerc?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exclaimed in surprise almost simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Qin Miao was still in his casual clothes. With Lubos leading the way, Qin Miao wasn’t worried about his attire hindering access anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Qin Miao’s outfit, Leclerc assumed he might have come touring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he kindly advised, \"This is the Ferrari factory, not accessible for tourists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re here for tourism, I suggest you visit the Ferrari museum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the initial shock of realizing it was Leclerc calling him, Qin Miao was more intrigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would someone like Leclerc remember him from just a brief encounter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, upon hearing Leclerc’s question, Qin Miao instinctively replied, \"I’m not here for tourism; I’m here for work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leclerc looked puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubos stepped forward to explain, \"Qin Miao is a rookie driver we just signed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leclerc raised an eyebrow, then a smile broke on his handsome face, even dimples appeared: \"Is that so? Then I share the same eye as the one who signed Qin Miao; I also think Qin Miao is a very talented driver.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations! I’m truly happy for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leclerc even made a point of coming over to shake hands and give Qin Miao a hug, his gaze full of incredulity and surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Leclerc’s praise, Qin Miao felt a bit shy for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With others’ compliments, Qin Miao would merely smile and accept them, but Leclerc is a real F1 driver. Just his status as an F1 driver was enough to curb the arrogance within Qin Miao, not to mention Leclerc’s almost overflowing talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You flatter me, I might not be as great as you think.\" Qin Miao responded slightly modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although aware that Chinese people value modesty, Leclerc hadn’t interacted much to have a concrete sense of it.\u003C\u002Fp>",859,"2026-06-06T15:23:01.429Z",1,"novelbin.me","8a1d4d49bf041c1bee3d0137d372a0bc3f0386c42bd907dc19eb5f9b69f2d376","how-did-i-become-an-f1-driver-chapter-132","how-did-i-become-an-f1-driver-chapter-130",1086,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-did-i-become-an-f1-driver-cover.jpg"]