How Did I Become an F1 Driver?-Chapter 902 - 356: Before the Main Race

In the past, Jay Chou only liked cars in general, mostly preferring supercars, and didn't know much about Formula 1 racing.

Chatting with Qin Miao felt so relaxed that Jay Chou didn't really consider whether what he was saying was appropriate or not.

He appeared completely at ease, so it was just a spontaneous idea he brought up in conversation.

But he never expected Qin Miao to give such a response.

At first, Jay Chou was a bit surprised, but it quickly turned into delight. He never dreamed that one day he might get to drive an F1 car.

"Of course, there's a condition," Qin Miao splashed some cold water on Jay Chou's excitement at the right moment: "Jay, do you have any experience driving lower-level Formula cars? The AE86 doesn't count."

Hearing Qin Miao's joke, Jay Chou couldn't help but laugh, then he said, "I've never driven other Formula cars, but does driving my Senna on the track count?"

"Which McLaren supercar has a transparent door window?"

"Yes."

Qin Miao stroked his chin.

"Is it not okay?" Jay Chou asked somewhat anxiously.

Qin Miao quickly waved his hand: "No, it's just that..."

Qin Miao refrained from explaining that in the eyes of F1 drivers and team staff, even extensive experience with supercars doesn't even qualify as entry-level compared to Formula racing.

So Qin Miao subtly steered away from the topic, saying, "I need to think about how to discuss this with Toto. If you really want to try driving an F1 car for a few laps, you'll need to start with an F4 car, gradually learn to drive it, then move to F3, and finally to F2 and F1."

After Qin Miao explained, Jay Chou couldn't help scratching his head. If that's the case, wouldn't he be following the same progressive path as a regular F1 driver?

Before the other could speak, Qin Miao continued to explain: "Because you're different from other drivers—you don't seek speed, you just want to experience an F1 car—so the coach won't be too strict. As long as you can safely and steadily drive a certain level of car a few laps around the track, proving you have control over the car, you can move on to the next level of Formula racing.

It might be a bit troublesome and the process rather tedious, but it's indeed the only way if you want to drive an F1 car."

Jay Chou was about to agree when suddenly Dani coughed lightly beside him.

Dude, do you not have any self-awareness about your own condition?

Although F1 cars are like big toys in the hands of F1 drivers, pushed to the limits, are you sure your slender arms and legs can handle it?

Do you think braking, which requires hundreds of pounds of force, is just a joke?

Seeing Dani's somewhat disapproving look, Jay Chou calmed down, then coughed a bit awkwardly: "Well, Qin Miao, don't take it too seriously. I was just curious and asking."

Actually, Jay Chou was truly tempted just now; without the assistant's reminder, he probably would have agreed.

"Alright," Qin Miao shrugged indifferently.

After this topic, they chatted for about another twenty minutes.

As usual, Qin Miao explained to Jay Chou some behind-the-scenes news that almost never leaks out of the paddock.

This was actually part of Qin Miao's daily work life, and he was already used to it.

After a pleasant conversation, they exchanged personal contact information, and then Jay Chou left the paddock.

But before leaving, Jay Chou also asked Qin Miao for a signature.

After all, one could say that Qin Miao has become quite an icon for many people now.

Besides the autograph, before Jay Chou left, Qin Miao also gave him a gift.

This time, Qin Miao didn't give him a helmet or gloves, but his own racing steering wheel.

However, it wasn't the version he was currently using; it was the one the team used for Qin Miao's simulator practice.

Of course, the only differences between the two steering wheels were the internal software and how they connected.

Both steering wheels were custom-made to fit Qin Miao's hand shape.

Even though they were tailored for Qin Miao's hands, as long as someone's hand shape wasn't much different, they could still use this steering wheel.

Moreover, since this steering wheel is often used with simulators, it's compatible with most direct-drive systems from Mercedes' partner companies on the market.

Jay Chou was naturally quite happy with the gift from Qin Miao. After comparing, he found it fit his hands well, and jokingly asked Qin Miao if he could replace the steering wheel of his Senna with this one, and whether there would be any system conflicts.

Qin Miao was astonished by Jay Chou's wild idea but upon reflection, realized his steering wheel could indeed be used as an actual steering wheel.

However, Qin Miao still suggested Jay Chou not do it, as the software probably couldn't be adapted.

After a total half-hour of chatting, exchanging little gifts, and taking a happy photo together, Jay Chou left joyfully with the gift from Qin Miao.

Qin Miao's work on Saturday ended, and afterward, he went to the airport to pick up Qimeng and brought them to the hotel.