How did I become an F1 driver?

Toto smiled and said, "I'll be a colleague from now on, so you don't need to call me so formal, just call me Toto.

As for your contract, we actually discussed two solutions internally.

The first is to negotiate with Ferrari yourself. It is best if you can break up peacefully. If not, you will pay liquidated damages. Mercedes can help you pay 50% of the liquidated damages, and you will settle the rest by yourself.

The second is that we will help you negotiate. If there is a peaceful settlement, everyone will be happy, but if the negotiation fails, Mercedes will also help you pay liquidated damages, but the exact amount depends on your performance on the field. "

Speaking of this, Toto thought for a while and said: "Now there are seven races before the end of the F2 season, a total of 10 points races, as long as you get on the podium once, we will help you pay 10% liquidated damages. No matter how much the liquidated damages are on the podium for [-] times, we will help you pay them all.

And after the liquidated damages are paid, it doesn’t end here. Every time you get on the podium after the liquidated damages are paid, Mercedes will also give 10% of the liquidated damages, but this 10% is an incentive for you directly. .

Of course, this is just a general idea, and there are still many loopholes and special circumstances in it, and the details will have to wait for follow-up improvement. "

Qin Miao didn't know the exact amount of liquidated damages for his Ferrari contract, but Qin Miao knew that even if half of the contract was cut off, he couldn't afford Ferrari's liquidated damages with his own worth.

So Qin Miao didn't hesitate much: "I choose the second option.

But I still have a question, if I win the championship, can my deduction be increased a little bit? "

Toto smiled and shook his head.

Qin Miao was taken aback: "Can't you?"

"No, I don't know either.

Qin, the business between us has just finished talking, and these rules and regulations should be handed over to your agent, instead of wasting our precious time with each other. said Toto.

Qin Miao was at a loss. Although he understood the meaning of Toto's previous words, he really didn't understand the last sentence: "I don't quite understand what you mean."

"What do you think of Britain?" Toto didn't answer Qin Miao's words, but changed another topic.

Qin Miao is really confused now, half-spoken riddlers are really annoying!
But the person in front of him is his future boss after all, so Qin Miao still followed Toto's words and said: "It's a very nice country. The architectural style here is very novel and interesting to me. The cultural environment is also very good. Especially, I feel that everyone is very gentlemanly, but the food..." Qin Miao paused at this point, obviously Qin Miao was shocked by the British food culture after eating British food during this period.

Toto also smiled: "British food... I really can't praise it. When I return to Austria to participate in the Grand Prix next year, I will take you to my house to eat traditional Austrian food, such as emperor pancakes, Salzburg Custard cake, Sacher cake, these are very characteristic foods in Austria, and the most important thing is that these foods are much more delicious than those in the UK.

But the scenery in England is very good. I like those ancient castles in England, but you also know... even I can't buy those things easily.

But I am looking forward to owning a castle. On the green grass of the castle, I set up a table and a chair, a cup of coffee and a newspaper, and I can sit for a day in the warm autumn afternoon sun... "

Qin Miao also simulated this scene in her mind, and then asked curiously: "Will there be too many mosquitoes in such an environment?
Toto: ...

……

Originally, Qin Miao thought that after coming here, he would chat with Toto a lot about the paddock.

Either they are talking about their future contracts or career plans, but in fact, it is only a few words to determine whether Qin Miao will join the Meiben system.

Afterwards, the two didn't talk about any work-related matters. The two talked about the scenery of the UK to what are the fun places in the UK, and then switched from this topic to family, and then from family to life, and then to domestic. Local customs, is there anything worth visiting or delicious food, and then moved from here to the international situation.

To be honest, Qin Miao feels that this is not an interview, but just talking aimlessly with her bad friend to pass the time.

But it is undeniable that this is indeed a good way to promote the relationship between the two.

After all, with Toto's knowledge, it is easy to grasp Qin Miao.

In this seemingly ineffective chat, the relationship between Qin Miao and Toto quickly drew closer, and the two sides also got to know each other better. Although they hadn't reached a particularly familiar level, in Qin Miao's subconscious, they had already I think Toto is a trustworthy good boss.

The two chatted from the time when there was no one in the cafe until they sat at a few tables in twos and threes in the cafe at noon, and then they chatted until everyone was gone and only the two of them were left.

To be honest, Qin Miao didn't expect Toto to be so good at chatting, and the key topics of conversation were interesting, so Qin Miao didn't feel bored at all.

Fortunately, they were wearing masks at this time, and Qin Miao and Tuo Tuo's positions were not conspicuous, so no one thought the behavior of these two people was strange.

In addition, Toto was obviously familiar with the owner of this cafe, so he didn't come over to chase people away.

at last.

When Qin Miao regained consciousness, it was already four o'clock in the afternoon.

Qin Miao and Toto, who had drunk a stomachful of water, both packed their belongings and walked out of the cafe.

At this time, there are very few pedestrians on the street.

Turning around, Toto patted Qin Miao on the shoulder and brought up the business again: "Mei Ben will officially start the negotiation process with your agent from tomorrow, although I shouldn't say so much from my position, but I But I still want to remind you again: Find a good team of lawyers, determine your own interests in the contract, and stick to your choice. Both of us have intentions, so the intensity of the test can be greater."

Qin Miao looked at Toto unexpectedly.

The other party smiled, but did not explain why he did so.

While putting on the black mask again, he said: "I originally wanted to invite you to visit our factory, but you are indeed a bit concerned in the paddock now. It is not very convenient recently, but there will be plenty of time in the future. , I hope you will like the working environment of our factory by then."

Qin Miao nodded to show that she understood.

Then Toto turned to Qin Miao: "Then, goodbye, we will continue to pay attention to your performance in F2."

Qin Miao nodded: "Goodbye, Toto."

Toto nodded, and then walked towards a Maybach parked on the side of the road, but before getting into the car, Toto turned his head and said to Qin Miao: "By the way, although you and Zhou have a very good relationship, I still want to persuade you You say: business is business.”

After saying this sentence, Toto didn't explain anything, got in the car, started the car and left.

Only Qin Miao was left scratching his head.

Qin Miao really didn't understand the specific connection between Zhou Guanyu and business.

But Qin Miao still kept Toto's words in her heart, and was going to ask Qiumeng when she went back.

Normally, when such a big event happened, Qin Miao would usually make a phone call to tell her mother at home, so that she could have a clear idea, and have a basic understanding of her work and life abroad, and feel at ease.

It's just that there is a seven-hour time difference between China and the UK. It's around four in the afternoon in the UK, and it's eleven in the evening in China. At this time, Qin Miao's mother has already gone to bed.

However, Qin Miao knew that his other nobleman, Boss Zhou, was actually awake. He was probably still playing simulators in his store at this point.

So Qin Miao, who was standing on the side of the road, did not leave directly, but took out her mobile phone and called Boss Zhou.

Soon, the call will be connected,
"Xiao Qin." Boss Zhou's voice on the phone was a little surprised.

"Hey, Uncle Zhou."

"If I remember correctly, today is your rest time, right? You don't play your games at this hour, how can you have time to call me?" Boss Zhou on the other end of the phone joked.

Qin Miao was a little embarrassed, and touched her nose: "I'm doing nothing when I'm co-authoring with you?"

"That's right, you basically play a few rounds of CSGO on Steam every night, do you think I don't go online?"

"Cough cough." Qin Miao coughed slightly in embarrassment, and then said: "I called you this time to tell you that my contract may have some changes in the near future."

"Ok?"

Qin Miao looked at the direction of Toto's car and said, "I just met with Toto."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a while, and then Boss Zhou's voice sounded: "You mean...you just met Toto? Is the Toto who met you the one I'm thinking of now?"

Qin Miao nodded: "If you're thinking of the one from Mei Ben, that's right, it's him."

"Hiss~" There was a sound of air-conditioning on the other end of the phone.

Boss Zhou's voice was quiet for a while, and then there was the sound of a lighter lighting up. After a long breath came from the other end of the phone, Boss Zhou's voice sounded again: "Every game you play in F2, I Basically, I watched it all, and it is undeniable that your performance is really against the sky, but Mercedes itself is a championship team, why should they ask you for nothing? And don’t you have a Ferrari contract?”

"I can't say anything about it, but what I can tell you is that I should be able to enter F1 next season, either Mercedes or Williams."

"Is that so~" Boss Zhou's voice on the other end of the phone was a bit melancholy.

Although Boss Zhou has no talent in racing, he likes racing very much, otherwise he would not open a racing simulator experience store that does not make money at all, and he is also a Ferrari fan.

His original expectation for Qin Miao was that this child could replace him in the Ferrari team and realize his childhood dream instead.

This kind of feeling is a bit like the expectations of parents for their children.

But now this fantasy has come to nothing, Qin Miao's entry into the Mercedes-Benz system next season is already a certainty.

But on second thought, it is enough for Qin Miao to enter F1, what bike do I need?
If Qin Miao's performance is good enough and he directly enters the Mercedes-Benz team in the new season, he may not be the first Chinese driver to win the championship in the F1 Grand Prix.

Think a little more boldly, what if you win the championship in the first F1 race of your career?
Thinking of this, and after removing the filter of his Ferrari fan, Boss Zhou also became happy: "Good thing! Next year I will have a chance to see you standing on the podium of F1!"

Qin Miao said modestly: "Not necessarily, it may be to go to Williams for a year of experience."

"That's not bad. If you really enter F1 next year, you will be the first official F1 driver in our country, and you may even be the first driver to be on the podium."

Qin Miao cooled Boss Zhou's temperature at the right time: "Uncle Zhou, this matter has not been announced yet. We also have a confidentiality agreement internally. It's fine for you to know, but you must not tell it."

"Uncle Zhou and I have been fighting in the mall for so many years. What we pay attention to is the word reputation. It is impossible to publicize this matter everywhere."

"Okay, I just wanted to tell you about this when I called you. I have to go back to prepare the team and prepare the contract, so I won't talk to you."

"Okay, let me know if you are short of money, and I can give you some more."

"No, no, but if you have a lot of money and nowhere to go, you can also support me."

"Haha, brat..."

……

After hanging up the phone, Qin Miao hailed a trolley and returned home.

"How is it?" As soon as they got home, Zhou Guanyu and Qiu Meng couldn't wait to get together.

Qin Miao nodded slightly: "The verbal agreement has been negotiated. The next step is that the two parties send teams to negotiate the details of the contract. Finally, after discussing a suitable contract, I will sign it."

Both of them were familiar with this matter. After confirming that Qin Miao had escaped from the suffering of Ferrari like himself, Zhou Guanyu waved his hand proudly: "Go out to eat tonight, I invite you!"

"Boss Zhou is grand!" *2.Qin Miao and Qiu Meng fell in love with themselves at the right time.

But after the touting was over, Qiu Meng leaned close to Qin Miao's ear and whispered BB: "By the way, shouldn't it be you, a person with a new job, who has a new job at a time like this? Why is Zhou Guanyu joining in the fun?"

Qin Miao also whispered BB: "Maybe it's because I've been fooled by my brain. My pillows are so thick that ordinary people really can't stand them."

"Hey! I'm right next to you two! No matter how soft your voice is, I can still hear you." Zhou Guanyu's face was filled with displeasure.

"Hey, can't you just pretend not to hear?"

"Just listen to whether what you say is human language!"

……

The matter of Qin Miao's next year's team was settled, and the three of them went out to have a good meal.

However, the three of them did not choose to go to a traditional western restaurant, they went to a hot pot restaurant. When they are happy, going to those places with a bunch of rules and not enough to eat is purely a sin.

After eating and playing games for a while at night, the three of them went back to their rooms to sleep.

However, Qin Miao, who was lying on the bed hugging Qiumeng's slender waist, did not fall asleep smelling the faint scent of shampoo on his daughter-in-law's hair, but talked about the inexplicable words that Toto said to herself when Toto left today.

Qiu Meng thought for a while, and then said: "Tuoto should be reminding you that you can't continue to deliberately put water on Zhou Guanyu on the field. A game is a game. This is a very serious matter, not a joke."

Qin Miao: "Okay..."

The next day, Qin Miao called her mother early in the morning.

After briefly explaining her decision and future plans to the other party, Qin Miao's mother was unexpectedly able to keep up with this rapidly changing era and supported Qin Miao's choice.

Afterwards, Qin Miao and Qiu Meng did not leave the UK, but started to get busy.

Although Qiu Meng is Qin Miao's manager, she is really too busy to negotiate a contract with a team like Mei Ben and determine the details of the contract.

Moreover, there are so many detailed rules and technical terms in the driver's contract, which cannot be understood by a non-professional like her.

So today Qin Miao and Qiu Meng went out to find a lawyer, thanks to Zhou Guanyu's introduction, they spent some money to find a team of lawyers to help them deal with the contract matters, and started working with them the next day. Mercedes' negotiation process.

Naturally, Qiu Meng took the lead in this negotiation, and hired a lawyer as a supplement.

Qin Miao's requirements for her own contract are relatively simple, as I have already said before, I won't go into details here, except for this point, other contract items can be discussed.

Normally, Qin Miao's contract is easy to negotiate, and it's not complicated. It can be done in half a month at most.

However, Qin Miao's reluctance to participate in media activities was too strange. When he learned of the other party's request, Mei Ben's negotiating team was stunned for a while.

They have no way to decide whether this clause can be added to the contract, after all, the driver's media activities are a very important thing.

So he demanded to report layer by layer, and it got to Toto's side, and Toto couldn't laugh or cry when he knew Qin Miao's request.

After being the team leader for so many years, it was indeed the first time he encountered such a strange request.

But after thinking about it, I saw the evaluation of Qin Miao from the materials, and felt that it was not surprising that Qin Miao made such a request.

After thinking about it, Toto actually wanted to call Qin Miao to persuade the young man.

Toto knows that exposure in the paddock is still very important for drivers.

The paddock is actually a stage. How can there be an actor on the stage who doesn't show up in front of the audience to participate in the event and just focus on acting?
Moreover, the commercial value is also an important part of the driver's worth, and it can even be said that the commercial value accounts for 60% of the driver's own worth.

In the eyes of some teams, commercial value is even more important than the strength of the driver itself.

But after thinking about it, Toto gave up the idea of ​​calling Qin Miao.

From yesterday's conversation, Toto could see that Qin Miao's attitude towards money was somewhat different from that of normal people.

Qin Miao's request for money is as long as it is enough, other than that, Qin Miao has no more material pursuits.

Qin Miao's view of money is not like those of the rich second generation, who take everything lightly after enjoying everything.

Toto felt that Qin Miao's view of money was cultivated since childhood.

So Qin Miao may want more free time than money.

After thinking about this, Toto leaned back on the chair and smiled helplessly.

Toto's original plan was to tell Bottas after confirming that the Mercedes team won the team championship in the second half of the season in the middle of the season, and then told Bottas that the Mercedes team already has a suitable No. 2 driver candidate for next season.

You can terminate the contract with him in advance, let him find a job in another team, and then Qin Miao can take Bottas' position.

But now that Qin Miao is unwilling to participate in the team's media activities, Toto can't let the six-time champion go, right?
Does he still have big and small kings in the Meiben team?
So in the end Toto decided to give Bottas one more choice.

It can be peaceful and economical with the team as just said, and if Bottas wants, Mercedes can also accept the liquidated damages for the early termination of his contract.

At the same time, it is also possible to allow Bottas to stay in the Mercedes team until the end of the contract. During the period when there is no driver seat, 77 will naturally serve as a simulator driver within the team and participate in intensive media activities.

During this period, Bottas' salary is naturally paid in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Anyway, Mercedes does not lack this, and Toto is even willing to add money to him in order to compensate Bottas.

After confirming the matter, Toto replied to his subordinates.

This condition can be agreed, and other conditions can be suppressed symbolically, but not too much.

After obtaining Toto's approval, the other clauses were normal, but the driver's contract basically started negotiations without any media activities.

After Qin Miao and Mei Ben signed the contract, the mark of the Ferrari Driver Academy was naturally washed away.

However, Qin Miao's driver contract for that year in Prema Racing will not be cancelled.

Although Prema Racing has a deep relationship with Ferrari, they only have a good relationship with Ferrari and have no conflicts of interest.

So even if Qin Miao leaves the Ferrari youth training system, Qin Miao can still participate in the competition in Prema Racing.

After all, they also want to win this year's F2 driver and team championship, don't they?
As for Qin Miao's contract with Ferrari that has not yet come into force, Qin Miao will not have to worry about it. I believe Mei Ben will handle it well.

Qiu Meng needed to stay in the UK to help Qin Miao deal with the contract matters, so after the British affairs came to an end, Qin Miao returned to Maranello alone.

After returning to Maranello, Qin Miao invited Li Qin to have a meal. Sister Qin didn't notice anything unusual during the meal. Instead, she was worried that Qin Miao would be assigned to a not-so-good F1 team next season.

She has no doubts about whether Qin Miao will enter F1 next season.

After finishing the meal with Sister Qin, Qin Miao invited those who had helped him or were acquainted with him during his time at Ferrari to dinner.

Basically, no one noticed Qin Miao's abnormality.

While inviting them to dinner, Qin Miao packed up all the things she and Qiu Meng had in the Maranello dormitory, and then called the moving company to come and pack them all away.

Because Qin Miao took a lot of things to Vicenza, Maranello put more trophies and daily necessities here, and it wasn't too troublesome to pack them up.

After tidying up, Qin Miao found Lawson again.

ps. Last month, the monthly ticket came to the unimaginable 1700 chapters, and one more update was added, and now the total owed update has reached chapter 27. (end of this chapter)