Chapter 96 There really is something unusual
The next morning, Wu Shi woke up ten minutes before his alarm clock rang.
This seemed to have become a habit. When he woke up, his right arm was numb. When he turned his head, he saw Louise lying on her side, almost burying her head completely in her arms.
"You don't even feel short of breath?!"
Wu Shi remained silent, gently lifted Louise up, placed her on the pillow, and then got up and waved his right arm.
Looking down, saluting is a natural human reaction.
But it's okay, just wash your face with cold water and it should be fine.
When Louise came out of the shower, she was already sitting on the bed, still sleepy.
What time is it?
"Around 6:40."
"Oh? So early?"
"Okay, I'm going to the convoy now. Do you want to come with me?"
"certainly!"
Louise nodded and immediately jumped up to wash.
Outsiders are not allowed to enter the pit garages of each racing team. Of course, this refers to outsiders.
Louise had an identity card that Wu Shi had helped her apply for, so the event staff put her in after checking it.
The team leader's opinion on this matter was that if you can demonstrate such strong capabilities, you can bring all your uncles, grandparents, aunts, and other relatives without any problem.
"Wu, the weather is great today, and the racing is going very well," the team leader greeted him.
"Yes! I hope to have a pleasant Sunday!" Wu Shi was also in a very good mood.
These two victories were also very important to him. Never let any victory slip by, and never underestimate any opportunity; this is the principle of becoming a world champion.
If someone is always told they are very capable but can't seize opportunities, then that person isn't actually that capable; they just have the potential to become stronger.
"Hey! Aren't you going to introduce this lady next to you?" the tour leader teased.
"This is Louise Calabria, we grew up together~" After introducing her, Wu Shi realized that the situation seemed a bit complicated, as he had never confirmed his relationship with Louise.
This is mainly the fault of the previous generation.
As far as he knew, his father, Wu Zhenlin, had held a wedding ceremony with Martina. From a legal perspective, it was just a ceremony, but in their own eyes, they were already husband and wife.
So what is his relationship with Louise? Legally speaking, they have no relationship; in fact, they are step-siblings.
hiss!
Wu Shi scratched his head.
"Haha! Just like when I traveled to China, they're all shy young men!" The tour leader gave me a knowing look.
After exchanging greetings with the team members, Wu Shi began preparing for the next race.
He saw Louise standing there with her arms crossed, looking a little cold and somewhat bored.
So he took off the jacket the team had customized for him, draped it over her shoulders, and said, "Want to go to the stands and watch the race with Ophelia and the others?"
"No need." Louise shook her head, reached out to pull the jacket draped over her back tighter, and smiled, saying, "I want to be the first person to hug you after you win the championship!"
Wu Shi paused for a moment, then laughed, flicked her nose, and said, "Then watch me bring back victory!"
Louise rubbed her eyes, feeling a little itchy, and watched him walk toward the changing room.
Upon arriving at the back area, Verstappen asked, "Don't I remember she's your stepsister?"
Wu Shi finally understood how reporters felt about Verstappen outspokenness, but these things would come out sooner or later, so he didn't hold back much.
"We only lived together when we were kids, but we don't have that legal relationship."
"Oh!" Verstappen nodded.
"And you? You haven't found a girlfriend yet?" Wu Shi asked with a smile.
"Haha, not yet. Right now, all I want is to get on the podium. Nothing else is on my mind," Verstappen laughed.
Wu Shi laughed along, proving he was indeed a true racing enthusiast.
The third round of the race is often the least interesting, because after the first two rounds, most drivers have become more familiar with the track and have a deeper understanding of their opponents, so they are more cautious in their operations.
However, when Wu Shi and Verstappen walked out together, Verstappen suddenly said, "I must get a podium."
Verstappen finished sixth in the last match. Although he gained points, he was not satisfied, or rather, he was criticized again when he talked to Joss on the phone that night.
However, now Old Jos doesn't say such harsh things or do such harsh things to Panzi like he did during the go-karting days. After all, Verstappen skills have improved rapidly, and now Jos can watch him with a more comfortable attitude.
"come on!"
"Keep it up! After this game, there will be three more wins, which will complete one-seventh of the mission." Verstappen was happy to wish his childhood friend well.
"Thanks, see you on the track."
"Oh, that's great wish. I hope to see you on the track too." Verstappen reached out and gave Wu Shi a fist bump.
Wu Shi realized that if the two of them met on the track, wouldn't that mean that Verstappen had caught up with the second-place finisher all the way?
This is not impossible. If you ask Wu Shi, he can do it, but there might be a problem with balancing the tires.
His top speed laps cause significant tire wear, and Hankook's engineers have already provided the qualifying data to the team.
This is why Wu Shi always only uses two sets of tires in the race, even though he has three sets of new tires. He insists on saving one set for the race to prevent any unexpected situations from causing him to lose pole position, in which case he would have to use the new tires to catch up.
After the same process, twenty-six race cars were in position, and Wu Shi received a less-than-ideal TR.
Alan TR: "Limit engine power."
Wu Shi TR: "copy. But please tell me, why?"
Alan TR: "There are anomalies in the data monitoring."
Wu Shi (TR): "Okay, I will pay attention."
Wu Shi carefully examined the area; was there anything unusual?
Oh! There really is something wrong; the sensor is malfunctioning!
He was startled, but he still needed to communicate with the team before making any decisions, so Wu Shi said, "I still need normal power when starting."
The train crew was silent for a while before replying.
Alan TR: "Agreed, once you've secured the lead, immediately limit the output."
Wu Shi TR: "OK".
A five-second countdown is displayed on the yellow board, and then the red light illuminates.
The light stayed on for a full two seconds before turning off!
Having learned his lesson in the Florida Winter Series, Wu Shi was prepared for anything, so his reaction was still swift, with a response time of only 0.149 seconds!
Woohoo!
The engine roared.
"The third race has officially begun. We see that Wu's start is still very quick. His extremely fast reaction has given him an early advantage. Foucault in second place is a little slower. He is only 0.016 seconds behind Ocon. They are locked in a fierce battle at Turn 1!"
"Max got off to a great start. He was very fast on the outside and overtook Latifi to move into fourth place!"
The commentator's voice was passionate. In the Van Amersford team's pit garage, Louise, wearing headphones, heard all of this and finally relaxed her clenched fists. Every time the race started, she was even more nervous than the driver.
Alan TR: "It's 0.3 seconds ahead."
Wu Shi knew that this was a reminder to limit the engine power, but he couldn't. He wondered if it was because he was racing very fast in the last race to win the championship, and that he might have used even more power.
Wu Shi TR: "I feel there's nothing wrong with the vehicle, please check the data again!"