The Chinese audience on site was truly in high spirits, even the few middle-aged leaders accompanying Peng Sheng were infected by the atmosphere, and stood to cheer and applaud Chen Xiangbei.
They really didn't expect that a rookie Chinese driver had already reached such a level.
Although UnionPay and Sinopec are state-owned enterprises, they still have to consider investment and advertising returns.
It's fine for small sponsorships of a few million because, with F1's world-class influence and nearly twenty races broadcast throughout the year, it can still serve some promotional purpose.
But once the sponsorship amount reaches tens of millions of US dollars, a few shots are far from satisfying the demand.
F1 also features a winner-takes-all scene, with almost 80 to 90 percent of each major broadcast's shots focused on the leading group, while rear cars are practically invisible throughout the race.
To get some airtime, you have to at least get into the mid-field group.
