How Did I Become an F1 Driver?

Chapter 1166: Chapter 440: Teach You Three Phrases to Annoy Leclerc

Despite today’s race, De Vries performed outstandingly, bringing back a point for the Williams Team by securing tenth place in his first F1 race.

However, compared to De Vries, Qin Miao climbing from 19th to second was indeed more visually striking.

"Qin Miao, despite the race ending a bit flat, congratulations on securing P2, and Hamilton P4." Frankie, as usual, congratulated Qin Miao through the team radio after each race.

"Let’s go’!" Qin Miao cheerfully replied over the team radio, "I thought there would be a fierce battle towards the end, honestly, I was quite looking forward to a fight with Shire, what a pity."

"There will be opportunities."

After saying that, Qin Miao suddenly realized: "How did Lewis end up P4? What about Carlos?"

"Well... it’s Ferrari, you know, double pit-stops always come with surprises."

Qin Miao was taken aback, then smiled understandingly: "Got it."

On the other side, after Frankie finished, Toto also congratulated Qin Miao over the team radio: "Congratulations, Qin Miao.

This was a personal victory for you, great decision making, though a bit hard on our hearts."

Toto even managed to crack a joke.

"Hahaha, that’s the price of victory, and I guess you all love that little thrill."

"Of course!"

...

After the race, despite many Ferrari fans on site booing the FIA officials, the Red Bull team staff were quite pleased with the victory.

They were all shouting in celebration, then flocked to the barrier at the pit lane entrance, waiting for Verstappen’s victorious return.

After Qin Miao parked his car in second position, Leclerc, who returned to the pit earlier, stormed over.

Qin Miao secured the steering wheel on his car and jumped out, spreading his hands innocently at Leclerc.

Leclerc was just a bit puzzled, he didn’t really think Qin Miao had stolen a second-place from him.

After all, nobody expected the race to end under a safety car.

"What were you thinking at that time?" Leclerc asked curiously after giving Qin Miao a hug.

Qin Miao, while taking off his gloves, responded after releasing Leclerc: "You might not believe it, but I actually wanted to get in front of you for a good battle, to let you feel the intensity of my defense in reality, but unfortunately, FIA and Merande didn’t give me the chance."

"Hmm... I hope there’s never such an opportunity." Leclerc couldn’t help recalling those dozen times in the racing simulator when his mindset nearly exploded due to Qin Miao’s defensive battles.

Qin Miao nodded in agreement: "Indeed, Ferrari is only good when it’s in the rearview mirror."

Leclerc: "*&%&..."

After a laugh, Qin Miao didn’t dodge the question and straightforwardly said: "During the safety car, I noticed there was a 12-second gap between you and me, and my set of soft tires were still in good condition, so I thought I’d give it a try.

Besides, with only 5 laps left, even if I couldn’t hold both of you on track, I would have just returned to my original position."

Leclerc nodded thoughtfully, then couldn’t help but marvel: "I really don’t understand how your minds work, thinking of such things in such extreme conditions."

"Is it possible that you’re just too dumb?"

"Fuck you!"