[{"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-292":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},1718539,2195,"Chapter 292 - 153: New Vehicle (Part 2)","how-did-i-become-an-f1-driver-chapter-292",292,"\u003Cp>Qin Miao leaned casually against the door of the car after considering it, then crossed his legs and folded his arms, looking completely laid-back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great! This posture is nice, keep the mood~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director’s eyes lit up and prepared to start recording.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, two loud bangs suddenly sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this were in America, hearing such sounds abruptly might lead one to think of a gunfight somewhere, but Qin Miao, having grown up in China, instinctively thought someone was setting off firecrackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until he saw confetti slowly falling from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, staff from Mercedes on both sides of him were holding confetti cannons, with colored sparkles still dancing in the air clearly coming from those things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And only then did Qin Miao look bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Susan appeared timely, holding a beautifully designed box with silver AMG lettering, and handed it to Qin Miao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only then that Qin Miao realized what was about to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Qin Miao took the box and opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the box lay two car keys quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Miao looked up, still somewhat puzzled, at Susan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Susan pointed to the pure black AMG GT and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Toto’s gift to you, all the paperwork is ready, you just need to sign it at some point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Miao had grown accustomed to team bosses giving him cars, but why make him busy for half a day without a reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she guessed what Qin Miao wanted to say, Susan explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though it was meant to be a little surprise, the recorded footage of you is indeed for promotional purposes for this car.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aside from that, we also made a short documentary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Susan pointed to a Mercedes staff member holding a handheld camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Miao had noticed him earlier since the promotional team’s cameras were all large, yet he was using a handheld camera alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, Qin Miao thought he was part of the filming team; thinking back, his behavior was a bit suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of documentary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Susan explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was secretly preparing a gift for you, recording from when you were deceived to cooperating with the work, to finally receiving the gift with surprise, a small documentary. Audiences love this kind of video, often with high click rates, positively impacting the team and driver’s image, and promoting the car model as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, Qin Miao nodded knowingly; isn’t she indeed the propaganda department’s head? Qin Miao even felt like watching the documentary himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I see it first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, but the video needs editing. Once completed, we’ll send you a copy, and you can post it on your personal account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I think the priority isn’t watching the video, but experiencing your new car with your girlfriend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Miao just went with the flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drove around with his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to say, Qin Miao previously drove the car in Shanghai, treating it purely as a race car, never really experiencing the road feedback this car offers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, driving it on the streets, Qin Miao feels it’s still a car designed for the track; it’s fine on smooth paved roads but very responsive to any bumps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nicely put, the car’s road feedback is clear and sharp; plainly, the suspension is too stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But generally, Qin Miao wouldn’t use this car for his commute; he would probably cover it with a car cover and leave it outside his home to collect dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after all, it’s a car worth over a million yuan, so even if reluctant, he wouldn’t leave it exposed to the elements and likely would build a simple garage to store it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that’s a matter for the future...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Miao prefers riding a scooter to the Mercedes factory than driving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it rains when Qin Miao goes to work, it’s another story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tested the car and returned to the factory; after sincerely thanking everyone, Qin Miao completed all his work at Mercedes for the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He folded his two scooters and put them in the trunk of his new car, then drove home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, Qin Miao did not forget to bring down his friend from upstairs, showing off the new car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, displaying wealth in one’s hometown, like wearing fine clothes at night, without boasting good things to friends, reduces half the fun of owning them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qimeng watched her man act like a child, only smiling and shaking her head before heading upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Guanyu reluctantly came downstairs after receiving a call, immediately seeing an AMG GT idling at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Qin Miao’s car wasn’t much different from a regular AMG GT; the main difference being the absence of electric adjustable rear spoiler, replaced by a fixed spoiler, and most exterior parts were changed to black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the standard configuration’s silver-brake calipers were swapped for black ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Guanyu wasn’t someone short on car money, but Qin Miao’s car was a gift from Mercedes, giving it a different significance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Miao’s showing off was quite successful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, showing off comes at a cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Guanyu directly took Qin Miao’s keys and got into the driver’s seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Zhou Guanyu’s hands, the car Qin Miao hadn’t dared rev too hard was immediately driven aggressively, without an ounce of gentleness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after Qin Miao returned, the paddock started buzzing with reports of his official signing with Mercedes, and as time passed, the coverage increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It provided some rare entertainment and topics for F1 fans without races, injecting some unique energy into the dull winter break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, more topics emerged from Qin Miao joining Mercedes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, what should Bottas do next?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Qin Miao’s addition a move by Mercedes to expand its influence in the Chinese market?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Mercedes experiencing internal political struggles akin to Ferrari, with Qin Miao’s addition being a compromise from the team’s politics?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Bottas fall out with Toto, or did something happen within Mercedes leading Toto to replace Bottas?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, various conspiracy theories sprang up, with all sorts of rumors flying around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this period, Mercedes taking Bottas down despite not committing any fault, with a year left on his contract, was among the most interesting news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high discussion rate was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much so, Mick Schumacher, Yuki Tsunoda, and Nikita Mazepin joining the paddock, even Alonso’s return didn’t stir much excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand, these drivers were dominated by Qin Miao throughout F2, suppressed by Qin Miao completely, resulting in less attention compared to Qin Miao, the F2 champion; on the other hand, the usual personnel changes in other teams couldn’t match Mercedes’ shocking decision to replace an active driver in his prime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, no matter how lively the foreign paddock gossip, it didn’t faze Chinese fans’ daily beer, celebrating joyously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I couldn’t last a day in 2020, if 2021’s race doesn’t start, I’ll die!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I’m so restless without seeing Qin Miao’s performance at Mercedes, feeling ants crawling all over me.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[FIA! I recommend holding the 2021 race today; don’t be ignorant of the situation]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I want to watch the race! I want to watch the race!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mercedes fan for ten years here!]\u003C\u002Fp>",1202,"2026-06-06T15:23:01.430Z",1,"novelbin.me","8200a0d752666d90092e8e2c4cd086e86874c5fd7b5ef473d510581f1c03876d","how-did-i-become-an-f1-driver-chapter-293","how-did-i-become-an-f1-driver-chapter-5",1086,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-did-i-become-an-f1-driver-cover.jpg"]