Chapter 1058: Chapter 406: I’m So Anxious (6K, Extra Update 10/19)

Qin Miao raised an eyebrow at Hamilton, waiting for him to continue.

"If we can upgrade a few more times and find the right direction, I feel the W13 can still regain its previous competitiveness, and the team can return to its original position."

Qin Miao shrugged but didn’t say anything.

The meaning was obvious, he didn’t think so.

Seeing this, Hamilton didn’t continue to keep him guessing and straightforwardly said, "It’s still about that matter regarding abandoning the W13 design concept next season."

Qin Miao asked puzzledly, "Hasn’t the discussion on this matter already been concluded? I remember you agreed to the team’s plan back then."

"Yes, that’s right," Hamilton nodded, then continued, "But you see, the success of the British Grand Prix has already proven that this car still has its merits. At least that upgrade brought us a Grand Prix win, although your effort at least accounted for half of the credit for that win. But you have to admit the effect of the upgrade, right?"

Qin Miao nodded, there wasn’t much to oppose in that aspect.

"See!" Hamilton spread his hands, then said, "So I’m planning to propose to Toto to reallocate resources and continue developing the W13.

I believe with the current development capabilities of the team, we can elevate the W13 to new heights."

Qin Miao rubbed his brows in a slightly troublesome way, and then asked, "This doesn’t seem right.

And wasn’t the W13 already evaluated before? The design flaws are quite evident."

"The design flaws mentioned before are due to excessive overall downforce of the car, and the small upgrade window triggered by the floor," Hamilton said, "So this season the team can focus on aerodynamics and the floor, or even overhaul the floor completely."

Qin Miao was about to say that if the floor needs a major overhaul, then the layout of the internal engine, the overall length of the car, the arrangement of suspension angles and positions, the installation of the monocoque—all need to be redesigned.

This would basically be like building a new car from scratch, as the floor of an F1 car is like the foundation of the car, truly causing a domino effect.

But seeing Hamilton’s increasingly excited look, Qin Miao knew that even if he said it, Hamilton might not listen.

Moreover, Qin Miao suddenly felt that Hamilton seemed to be a bit anxious.

But what exactly is he anxious about?

After thinking for a moment, Qin Miao still said, "Sorry Lewis, I still don’t think the W13 is a good car."

Just as Hamilton looked disappointed, Qin Miao added, "But at least if the team votes on this matter again, I won’t vote against it.

You know my stance, for whatever kind of car, I can handle it skillfully."

Although he didn’t get the answer he wanted, Hamilton nodded and accepted Qin Miao’s stance.

However, Hamilton then became a bit envious of Qin Miao, as such a talent to handle any kind of car skillfully and bring out the car’s performance, even someone as formidable as Hamilton, found it highly admirable.

"Alright, but are you sure you don’t want to reconsider? I really think the W13 has upgrade potential...."

"Lewis." Qin Miao interrupted Hamilton, who was about to continue.

"That’s my stance, but I understand you, so I won’t oppose the improvements you propose, as long as the team can provide me with a competitive car."

At this moment, Qin Miao and Hamilton’s mentalities were completely at two different extremes.

First, any driver who joins Mercedes, Red Bull, or Ferrari surely wants to win championships.

After all, in competitive sports, victory and championship are the eternal pursuits and truth.

Qin Miao is strong and young, even exaggeratedly, he is still in his growing phase, he can afford to wait, even for the new rules in the year 2026.

But Hamilton is different, he’s older, and he can clearly feel himself, whether it’s his physical condition or reaction speed, starting to decline.

Hamilton knows that the more time passes, the more elusive his chances to surpass Schumacher become.

It’s still that reason, who doesn’t want to be the first in history and be remembered forever?

Although being a seven-time champion has already put Hamilton on par with the "Car King" Schumacher, he is currently one of the most honored F1 drivers on the circuit.

Yet, in Hamilton’s view, being one of the most is simply unacceptable.

In short, Hamilton is anxious now.

This time coming to Qin Miao, somewhat resembles grasping at straws in desperation.

Qin Miao isn’t particularly aware of Hamilton’s inner thoughts at this moment, but under his mindset, all he can do is not oppose Hamilton’s proposition. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"Alright." Hamilton sighed.

"Let’s eat first. By the way, is there any update on the team’s upgrade plan for the car recently? This week, worried that the team might drag me to events, I haven’t been to the team factory and came straight to Austria."

Saying this, Hamilton glared at Qin Miao with a bit of resentment.

You ran off on Wednesday, enjoying the ease, but the person cleaning up after you is me!

But regarding this matter, Hamilton didn’t say much, after all, he knew, Qin Miao’s salary gap with himself was nearly 4,000 million US Dollars.