Speed ​​God

Chapter 79 Victory in the first battle
Surrounded on all sides. Ambush from all sides.

Lure the enemy deep into our territory. Use a feint to attack from the east while striking from the west.

Like a cicada shedding its shell, or riding away in a cloud of dust.

In just one round, the chaotic battle became the stage for this novice to make a name for himself. Lu Zhizhou remained calm and composed, displaying his full range of skills to meet the challenge head-on.

The story unfolds with dramatic twists and turns, a fierce clash of titans where the characters calmly and wisely tread the line between life and death. What appears to be a perilous and precarious situation is actually a masterful grasp of the overall picture, where every attack is deflated with overwhelming force.

Not only did he not fall into trouble, but he also cleverly used the situation to turn adversity into advantage, leaving his competitors behind as a meat grinder to fight each other, while he himself steadily continued to lead the pack and remained in control.

While seemingly risky to run the race in qualifying mode, he cleverly took advantage of the first lap when his tires were not yet in the working zone to quickly take control of the situation and then steer the race at his own pace.

Everything was just like... just like the qualifying race at noon. Whether it was the strategy or the progress on the lap, inspiration was everywhere.

What if this is Hamilton?

No, it's not surprising. After years of racing in F1, this maturity and wisdom have long been ingrained in one's soul; but a seventeen-year-old rookie?
And this was his first Formula One race in his professional career?

Breathing is a little difficult.

Brendel felt the sound of his heart pounding against his chest, a cacophony in his ears, his blood boiling, and an uncontrollable surge of excitement rising within him.

Deep within my soul, the yearning for speed returned, leaving me with a dry mouth and parched throat.

Brendel has always been closely watching young drivers. Those young souls who still believe in their dreams and bravely pursue speed are always shining. They are the source of F1's enduring success.

Despite his full support for his fellow Briton Hamilton and his genuine hope that Hamilton would continue to pursue the top, Brendel firmly believes that the future lies in the next generation, which is why he has always kept an eye on GP3.

Is another seedling appearing before us?
Brendel took a deep breath, barely managing to control himself, and silently reminded himself not to rush things.

This is just a game, and while one game can illustrate a lot, it's far from enough; moreover, the game isn't even over yet.

The race has only gone through one lap so far, and to hastily label a rookie as a "genius" is to force growth—it's like pulling up seedlings to help them mature.

Absolutely unacceptable.

Realizing this, Brendel regained his breathing rhythm and calmed down. "Let's take a look at the replay of the starting line first."

Croft didn't have many complicated thoughts; he was simply happy about the exciting match in front of him. He snapped his fingers and said cheerfully.

"Of course!"

"To be honest, I've been looking forward to the replay. But the first lap was just too exciting, there's simply no time. Let's quickly take another look at the start now."

In the world of competitive sports, it often happens that everything happens too fast, in the blink of an eye, without any warning. Without any psychological preparation, witnessing a miracle, the adrenaline surges so much that you don't even know or remember what happened.

At this point, the replay function of the live TV broadcast can save everything, allowing people to appreciate the miracle again and again.

That's how it is right now.

Although I just witnessed the whole process, it was over in just three or five seconds when everyone was crowded together and there was no time to react.

Upon reviewing the footage again, Croft and Brendel became even more certain—

"Wonderful!"

"Without a doubt, this was the best start to the season, and perhaps we can expect a legendary season for GP3." Not only Lu Zhizhou, but also Han Shilong, Russell, Bokolaci, Pulcini, and even the other drivers behind him all showed strong fighting spirit, daring to take risks and make moves. The back-and-forth offense and defense in the strong collisions made the first lap so spectacular.

It's been a long time since we've witnessed such a thrilling collision at the Barcelona circuit. This afternoon's F2 race was uneventful, without any surprises.

But now, the GP3 has taken up the mantle!
Croft turned to his partner, "Now, Lu Zhizhou has withstood the attack, taken the lead, and established an advantage."

"If he wants to make GP3 history by winning the championship in his first Formula race, what should he pay attention to next?"

Brendel answered without hesitation, "Tire wear and tear."

“Formula racing is different from regular racing. We are chasing speed, but speed is not everything. Rhythm, balance, tension, these are all important.”

"It is obvious that in the first lap of close-quarters combat, the drivers' tires were put to a severe test, and the wear and tear must have been very noticeable."

"Not only Lu Zhizhou, who is currently in the lead, but all of the top five drivers are in the same situation. Bokolaci has been continuously affected by the polluted air, and now the condition of his tires is questionable. There are 22 laps in total for the main race, and there are still 20 laps to go. How to find a balance between protecting the tires and pursuing speed will be the key to the next race."

"Clearly, the battle among the drivers behind is not over yet, and they are still trying to gain an advantage; for Lu Zhizhou, who has pulled away and is leading the pack, the key is rhythm. He needs to keep running at his own pace, let the opponents behind him wear each other down, and not be disturbed."

"It sounds simple, but it's not. Young people can't be careless."

Croft chuckled. "No, Martin, it's not that simple. These young guys are all ready to prove themselves in the season opener. Nobody wants to give up easily, especially after their great start. Everyone needs to deliver their top performance."

"Otherwise... this match might become a one-man show for Lu Zhizhou."

As expected of Sky Sports' F1 lead commentator, Croft accurately grasped the pulse of the game—

The competition was exciting and varied.

Now, it's no longer just about winning or losing; it's about dignity and pride. A game can be lost, but not so humiliatingly, especially not to a mere amateur like a kid.

Scholars can be killed but not humiliated.

Each driver pulled out all the stops to prove themselves, even if they couldn't catch up with the leader, they still needed to demonstrate their abilities.

The chase was relentless, with hand-to-hand combat and wheel-to-wheel battles abounding, a veritable funeral procession. One thrilling scene after another kept the live stream cameras constantly covering the entire arena, keeping Croft and Brendel on the edge of their seats.

As a result, race car number two was completely out of sight in the footage.

Because Lu Zhizhou had completely entered his own rhythm and was running at full speed, he was far ahead of the pack, leaving all his pursuers far behind.

Forget about overtaking him; the gap between first and second place continued to widen, and in the end, the race became a lonely race with Lu Zhizhou doing the laps all by himself.

Furthermore, as the race entered its final stages, Lu Zhizhou continued to accelerate, entering the high-speed lap and constantly setting new fastest lap times.

Again and again and again.

Like a single-player game, the Barcelona circuit truly lives up to its reputation as a "boring" track.

Without any surprises or suspense, Lu Zhizhou steadily finished the last lap and crossed the finish line, ending the race where the leader sprinted at full speed alone. It was definitely a boring and tedious race.

The championship is in our hands.

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(End of this chapter)