Speed ​​God

Chapter 175 is so popular
Ah! Lu Zhizhou, ahhhhhhh!

Screams, shouts, and noises all blurred into a hazy mess, syllables were broken up and crushed, eventually turning into a cacophony of noise that relentlessly assaulted the eardrums.

The vast, surging crowd continued to roll, all the phones held high were pointed in the same direction, some taking pictures, some recording videos, the whole crowd was like a beehive, continuously gathering around the queen bee, and in the blink of an eye, it became a huge snowball.

Unable to move, unable to take a single step.

This scene left Lu Zhizhou speechless with astonishment.

Compared to the last Shanghai Grand Prix, the situation was even more insane. He never knew that a sea of ​​people could unleash such incredible energy.

Lu Zhizhou couldn't help but start to worry about Song Bo's situation.

But at this point, we cannot afford to hesitate or look back.

If the crowd discovers the truth and turns their attention to Lu Zhizhou, Song Bo's sacrifice will be in vain. The crowd could escalate into a stampede, and worst of all, they might all be stuck at the school gate, causing a massive delay – that would be the real tragedy.

It's easy to imagine that the blame will fall squarely on Lu Zhizhou's head, leaving him no chance to defend himself.

Therefore, we must be decisive and leave as soon as possible.

Compared to the flamboyant and eye-catching Song Bo, Lu Zhizhou appeared very... ordinary, wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, without a hat or mask, only a pair of glasses.

He looked exactly like an ordinary senior high school student.

Song Yan and Zhang Qiaomu, like parents to countless students, protected Lu Zhizhou, helping him bypass the crowds and move forward smoothly.

With the entrance just ahead, Zhang Qiaomu handed Lu Zhizhou his admission ticket and other exam tools, and patted him on the back.

"Xiaozhou, just go with the flow, Auntie believes in you." Zhang Qiaomu's eyes were bright, and she secretly clenched her fist to encourage Lu Zhizhou.

Lu Zhizhou's smile also blossomed. "You can choose between Tsinghua and Peking University, right?"

After making a small joke, Lu Zhizhou turned around and started walking. But when he looked back, he could see that Song Yan and Zhang Qiaomu were still standing there watching him go, just like Jiang Mo and Lu Cheng.

Song Yan raised his right hand and waved, signaling Lu Zhizhou to enter the campus and that there was no need to worry about them.

Lu Zhizhou let out a soft breath, showed his admission ticket, and walked in with the crowd. In the crowd, he accidentally bumped into someone's shoulder.

"I'm sorry," Lu Zhizhou apologized reflexively.

"I'm sorry," the girl apologized as well.

Turning around, Li Miaomiao froze, looking up to see Lu Zhizhou's bright eyes. She hadn't expected this at all—

Wait, isn't Lu Zhizhou inside that encirclement?

"Good morning, class monitor!" Lu Zhizhou greeted him with a smile.

Li Miaomiao was about to respond when her heart skipped a beat.

Before he could speak, Lu Zhizhou quickly stepped forward and said in a low voice, "We shouldn't be standing here blocking the passage."

Li Miaomiao felt as if she were enveloped in Lu Zhizhou's shadow. She forced herself to turn her head and look out, only then noticing the turbulent waves around her.

In a brief moment, scattered gazes began to investigate. Although Lu Zhizhou tried his best to keep a low profile, his tall and well-proportioned figure still stood out easily, and his handsome face was everywhere, appearing on the phone screens of almost every young person without exception.

In just a short moment, Li Miaomiao immediately realized what was going on.

So, what should she do?
Li Miaomiao looked up at Lu Zhizhou and smiled, "Now I finally know what a femme fatale looks like."

Lu Zhizhou: ?

Before Lu Zhizhou could react, in a flash, Li Miaomiao stepped aside, pointed in another direction, and exclaimed, "Lu Zhizhou!"

The next second, Li Miaomiao rushed in that direction.

The attention of the crowd that had been silently observing instantly shifted, and one or two impulsively followed Li Miaomiao, making the space suddenly quiet.

Lu Zhizhou watched as the crowd that had been chasing Li Miaomiao engulfed her in the blink of an eye, all of them forgetting themselves and continuing to rush forward, chasing after a non-existent shadow.

Lu Zhizhou was left standing there, feeling cold and dejected. He chuckled to himself, but did not linger, disregarding Li Miaomiao's kindness, and quickly walked away.

A short while later, Lu Zhizhou arrived at the examination hall smoothly, found his seat, sat down obediently, and quietly listened to the hustle and bustle outside.

Because Lu Zhizhou was not found for a long time, and with the evacuation of the examination room teachers and security personnel, the excitement did not last long, and order was finally restored.

When Song Bo entered the examination room, Lu Zhizhou almost burst out laughing.

His tattered and disheveled appearance made him look like a homeless person, and his hair, which was as big as a bird's nest, and his sweat-drenched face showed that he had just had a hard fight.

But Song Bo wore a bright smile, high-fiving candidates he knew and didn't know along the way, as if he were the one standing on the Monaco podium last weekend.

Lu Zhizhou secretly let out a strange cry, "Roar roar roar!"

The examination room erupted in cheers, instantly dissolving the tense atmosphere.

Then, Lu Zhizhou saw Li Miaomiao in the corridor outside the window, covered in sweat but with a bright smile.

Li Miaomiao also saw Lu Zhizhou. Just as she was thinking about what to say, she saw the shape of Lu Zhizhou's mouth.

"Keep it up!" he said.

Li Miaomiao's spirits soared, and she clenched her fist at Lu Zhizhou, "Go for it!"

Turning around, Li Miaomiao walked towards her examination room. Although she was panting and breathing rapidly, her steps became lighter, and the sunshine in her chest seemed to overflow.

Everything went as expected, yet far exceeded expectations.

Great attention!

Previously, Lu Zhizhou's interview in Monaco had already sparked widespread discussion. He will be taking the college entrance examination, and not just going through the motions. Despite his busy competition and training schedule, he still manages to squeeze out time to study intensively, which has generated a lot of discussion online.

Obviously, not everyone believed it; many thought it was a performance, or even a conspiracy.

After all, Lu Zhizhou is already an F1 driver with a net worth of tens of millions, so why should he continue to take the college entrance examination? His high school diploma seems to have lost its meaning.

Therefore, the actions taken at this moment are purely for the purpose of creating a persona.

However, netizens soon revealed that Lu Zhizhou had consistently studied and taken exams over the past two years, and this was not just a persona. He even easily topped the grade rankings despite missing school. Long before Lu Zhizhou entered the public eye, he was already a prominent figure at school.

The National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) is definitely not a persona.

Moreover, even if it were truly a persona, Lu Zhizhou could have chosen a simpler method; there was no need to take time between the Monaco and Canada matches to do this.

Then, Lu Zhizhou's feat of winning the championship in Monaco ignited all sorts of topics, and speculation about whether Lu Zhizhou would keep his promise to take the college entrance examination became even more heated.

Everyone could foresee that Lu Zhizhou's appearance at the examination hall would be major news, with millions of netizens staying online to follow the story closely.

The National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) is always a focal point, but rarely has it seen such a frenzy.

People thought they were mentally prepared, but the sheer scale and frenzy of the crowds at the scene far exceeded their expectations, leaving them all stunned.

In less than half a year, Lu Zhizhou has already gained such a large following!

……

The rustling sound of the pen tip sliding rapidly across the exam paper echoed in the sweltering air, while the weak chirping of cicadas highlighted the world's tranquility.

Li Yang stood on the podium, with the entire classroom in his view.

He never expected that what was originally just a proctoring job would lead to Lu Zhizhou appearing before him—

The hottest person right now, truly the center of attention!
Li Yang couldn't help but feel a little curious about what kind of monster this young driver, who had created countless miracles in F1, was.

Furthermore, is returning to take the exam while in the eye of the storm just a publicity stunt?
His gaze quietly swept across the entire room, but it always inadvertently landed on Lu Zhizhou. He had been proctoring the exam more than once or twice, and he could tell the students' backgrounds at a glance.

Which ones are racking their brains, which ones are fidgeting and sneaking around, and which ones are just getting by without contributing anything?

So, what about Lu Zhizhou?
With focus, composure, and confidence, the entire problem-solving process was very smooth.

It's not omnipotent. If you encounter a difficult problem and still can't find the answer after careful consideration, then leave a mark and continue solving the problem. Make sure you maintain a good rhythm throughout the entire process and keep your attention 100%. In this way, you can ensure that you get all the questions you are confident about right.

A clever strategy, like playing Go.

Only after the essay is finished should you check it all, correct any mistakes, and then tackle the difficult parts.

Entering a different rhythm of thinking opens up new avenues of thought. Approaching problems from different perspectives and in different ways leads to a completely different situation, and surprisingly, it yields new insights.

Without warning, Lu Zhizhou began tidying up the table. Only then did Li Yang realize that he had been staring at him and quickly looked away.

The next second, Lu Zhizhou stood up and prepared to hand in his paper.

A rustling sound arose in the classroom, and Li Yang quickly spoke up, "Keep quiet, focus on the exam, and don't whisper to each other." Then he looked at Lu Zhizhou, "Just turn your test paper over and put it on the desk, I'll come and collect it in a bit."

Lu Zhizhou nodded slightly, made no further moves, and turned to leave.

Li Yang himself didn't realize that an impulse welled up in his throat, and he tried to call out to Lu Zhizhou—

sign?

However, his professional ethics prevented him from acting rashly, and he managed to control himself at the last moment. He watched Lu Zhizhou leave before walking towards Lu Zhizhou's seat.

In that brief moment, Li Yang was filled with countless thoughts and couldn't help but wonder if he had misjudged the situation and that Lu Zhizhou's exam was just a mess of random scribbles.
The image portrayed by those media outlets is all false. Lu Zhizhou is so focused on racing that he has no time to study.
Moreover, those geniuses who stand at the pinnacle of competitive sports have all their talents in athletic ability; how many of them are good at studying? Is taking the college entrance examination really just a way to create a persona?

So, was the problem-solving process just now also a kind of performance?
The fact that he handed in his paper early is the best proof that Lu Zhizhou probably just wrote something random and had no confidence in his answers. He didn't even know what he was saying. All the other students were writing furiously, but he was the only good-for-nothing who finished his exam early without even checking it twice.

Thinking of this, Li Yang put away the test papers and returned to the podium. He opened Lu Zhizhou's test paper and couldn't help but exclaim "Good!" as soon as he saw it.

Her handwriting is beautiful, elegant and flowing, truly a feast for the eyes.

Li Yang glanced at him briefly, and all his guesses and doubts disappeared. Although he still needed to confirm the correct answer, Li Yang could tell that Lu Zhizhou was not fooling around. He was indeed answering the questions seriously, treating the exam with 100% sincerity, and giving full play to his abilities.

Moreover, at first glance, Li Yang believed that Lu Zhizhou's grades should be quite good. Lu Zhizhou looked like a science student who dealt with machinery, but his essay was surprisingly impressive.

Li Yang himself was completely unaware that he had already begun reading that essay a second time.

Looking up again at the bright golden sunlight outside the window, Li Yang felt a pang of regret. Perhaps he should have asked the child for an autograph.

After the first subject, Chinese, finished its exam in the morning, the bustling crowd surged again, trying to surround and block Lu Zhizhou. Even without an autograph or a photo, seeing Lu Zhizhou in person was worthwhile.

But the students and the teachers who were secretly hoping for a happy ending were all disappointed.

Lu Zhizhou had already left long ago.

At this moment, Li Yang finally realized that this was the real reason why Lu Zhizhou handed in his paper early. It wasn't because he was just playing around, nor because he was arrogant, but to avoid chaos, to maintain the atmosphere of the exam, and to avoid disrupting other people's rhythm as much as possible—a considerate consideration.

As it turns out, Li Yang was right this time.

For the next exam, Lu Zhizhou arrived at the examination hall as discreetly as possible, handed in his paper as quickly as he could, and left before causing a disturbance.

Two short days passed in the blink of an eye. The long preparation and agonizing process beforehand hadn't even given me a chance to fully appreciate the hardships of the exam before it was all over.

For the last exam, Lu Zhizhou handed in his paper about twenty minutes early as usual. While everyone else was still sprinting in the classroom, he was already walking briskly through the corridors and stairwells. Instead of heading towards the main entrance, he walked through the playground and the woods, where a quiet and empty side entrance was just ahead.

Although it has only been two days, the news continues to spread on social media.

It wasn't just the students; their parents also started waiting at the school gate, trying to ambush Lu Zhizhou, who had handed in his exam paper early. They figured he could run away, but he couldn't hide.

Today, the main entrance was packed with people, the dense crowd stretching as far as the eye could see. Even CCTV and Five Star Sports sent live broadcast teams to try to interview Lu Zhizhou about his feelings after finishing the college entrance examination.

Such a display is absolutely terrifying.

Therefore, Lu Zhizhou did not intend to use the main entrance, but instead took an unconventional approach to catch everyone off guard.

Sure enough, the side gate was deserted; due to traffic control, there were no vehicles in sight.

Lu Zhizhou strode forward with light steps, breaking through the encirclement effortlessly, when at that moment, he heard a call in his ear—

"Lu Zhizhou!"

He reflexively turned around to look, but by the time he realized it, it was too late. Lu Zhizhou was slightly taken aback, not expecting that he would still be exposed at the last moment.

Looking up into the sunlight, you can see the silhouette of a young girl with long, flowing hair.

He was stunned, and so was she.

Holding her phone, she pointed it at Lu Zhizhou, her mind completely blank, and she instinctively pressed the button.

*Snap!* When they came to their senses, there was no one there; Lu Zhizhou was nowhere to be seen.

Not long after, a candid photo appeared on Weibo. It was unedited, yet it instantly captured Lu Zhizhou's youthful exuberance under the sunlight.

Refined, bright, and captivating.

A fleeting moment, frozen in time.

In less than two hours, the number of likes quickly exceeded 500,000 and continues to surge wildly, while the number of reposts and comments has exploded.

Countless netizens asked, "Who is this?!"

Some even confidently asserted that these were students who took the art exams this year!

Unexpectedly, while dominating the trending topics list, Lu Zhizhou unexpectedly gained widespread attention in the most contemporary yet most surprising way.

I never imagined it could be done like this.

#Lu Zhizhou's College Entrance Examination#, #Lu Zhizhou's Unedited Photos#, #Lu Zhizhou as I Saw Him#, #Lu Zhizhou and I Took the College Entrance Examination Together#, #F1 Driver Lu Zhizhou#, #Monaco Grand Prix Champion#.

A series of hashtags have dominated the charts.

Racing has always been a relatively niche sport. Although there are die-hard and passionate fans, it has always lacked a sense of intimacy for the general public.

In the past six months, from Melbourne to Shanghai and then to Monaco, thanks to the combined effect of Lu Zhizhou and Ferrari, the attention paid to F1 in mainland China and even the entire East Asia region has soared, and the keywords that frequently appear on the hot search list always manage to generate more discussion.

however!
Nothing could compare to what was happening now. First, there was the college entrance exam, which bridged the gap and made everyone realize that Lu Zhizhou was no different from the other test-takers, instantly breaking down any barriers. Then, there were the unedited photos, which went viral, with countless netizens frantically searching for pictures of Lu Zhizhou.

Nicolas Todt is right. Just as countless onlookers became interested in football for the first time because of David Beckham, a similar thing is happening again. Countless passersby are becoming endlessly curious about F1 for the first time because of Lu Zhizhou.

Curiosity is the first step.

Regardless of the initial impetus, the ability to break through barriers and gain widespread recognition is a good thing. When they learned about Lu Zhizhou's legendary experiences over the past six months, exclamations of admiration, surprise, and screams abounded, and all sorts of popular science communicators and evangelists began to emerge, ushering in an unprecedented surge within the F1 community.

Even the Shanghai Grand Prix didn't have this kind of power.

The FIA ​​was dumbfounded. Could this really be done?

Not only them, but the entire team was stunned, especially Ferrari.

They are Ferrari, a prestigious company and a mecca in the racing world. They put a lot of effort into advertising and promotion to try to expand their market, but the effect is not as good as a single unedited photo.
Arrivabene even dislocated his jaw. Previously, they had been busy with promotional activities for the Shanghai Grand Prix, filming videos and recording programs, with their schedules packed full. All the teams are eyeing the huge Chinese market, and as the team principal of Ferrari, he is all too aware of this responsibility.

As a result, this is it?
Is this why Marchionne insisted that Lu Zhizhou must go back to take the exam?

Originally, Ferrari's board members were extremely dissatisfied with Marchionne's stubbornness and were preparing a meeting to severely reprimand him; but now, faced with the soaring stock price, all their complaints vanished, and they were all overjoyed.

Is this...reasonable?

According to internal rumors at Mercedes-Benz, Wolff was stunned and didn't react for a full thirty seconds.

Everyone inside and outside the paddock was stunned and couldn't believe it. Wolff even made sarcastic remarks at the official press conference of the Canadian Grand Prix.

"Maurizio is good at making use of time. During the two-week break between races, he was able to seize the opportunity to send the drivers to Shanghai for marketing activities."

Regardless of what happens within the team, Aliwabene maintains a consistent stance when speaking to outsiders, responding with a forced smile, "Zhizhou has never forgotten his identity as a student, and he has been diligently preparing for exams despite his busy schedule. I greatly admire his professionalism. I don't have Toto's wisdom to turn anything into a business idea."

They responded with a lukewarm, neither warm nor cold, neither soft nor hard attitude, and both grew increasingly disgusted with each other.

But Wolff was no pushover either, responding calmly, "It seems Ferrari is determined to win Montreal. They've brought upgrades to this race, they're well-prepared, not worried about the pressure of the tight schedule, and they also have the ability to handle off-track matters."

"We can wait and see what happens in this competition."

The subtext was crystal clear: Lu Zhizhou, despite his busy schedule, still took time to return to Shanghai for the exam. If this affected his performance at the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, it could even jeopardize Ferrari's championship aspirations for the entire season. In that case, Ferrari would have gained a small advantage but lost a great one.

It's too late to regret.

With a casual remark, Wolf shifted all the pressure onto Lu Zhizhou.

In the paddock, everything is about pressure. The invisible pressure keeps piling up, and no driver is an exception. In the end, it plays a role in the crucial moment of the championship battle and determines the outcome of the race.

Lu Zhizhou, a novice, had never experienced the cruelty and coldness of the paddock before. Wolf didn't mind giving the young man a lesson, completely free of charge.

Moreover, not only Wolff, but Horner also didn't need to make eye contact; they perfectly complemented each other, playing along and stirring up trouble—that was their forte.

"No, I'm not worried at all."

When a reporter asked Lu Zhizhou if going home to take the exam might affect his performance on the field, Horner once again demonstrated his superb skill of flattering him to death.

“I believe he can handle it. I believe Maurizio and Sergio have reached a consensus. They believe in this young man, who has proven himself more than once. He will repay that trust. Besides, he has the support of the entire pit area, including Seba.”

Horner went on and on, praising Lu Zhizhou to the skies, as if the entire Ferrari team was united in supporting him. But whether those words sounded harsh to others was something only the person involved knew.

One righteous, one evil; the men's doubles team, with perfect teamwork, Wolf and Horner instantly pushed Lu Zhizhou into the eye of the storm.

Originally, going home to take the exam was a trivial matter that had nothing to do with Weichang, but before he could even react, he had become the focus of Weichang's attention.

The pressure was overwhelming.

result--

The outlook is not optimistic. At least, this is not the outcome Ferrari hoped for.

In Montreal, Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari both faced different difficulties, while Red Bull continued its good momentum from Monaco.

Bottas went from pole position to victory, securing his first win of the season and holding his nerve to maintain Mercedes' advantage in the constructors' championship race.

Verstappen finished second, his first podium finish of the season. After his experience at Monaco, this talent seems to have finally awakened.

Red Bull's good news didn't stop there; Ricciardo finished third, with both cars on the podium, making Horner undoubtedly the biggest winner of the race.

After the race ended, Horner was overjoyed, his face crinkling into a deep wrinkle. He hugged everyone with unbridled joy, even more so than when Ricciardo won the Shanghai Grand Prix. He immediately embraced Verstappen with great enthusiasm, like an old father who had finally seen the light of day after eighteen years of hardship.

This scene unfolded before Ricardo's eyes, and only he himself knew the complex emotions it evoked.

Following them, Vettel finished fourth, Hamilton fifth, and Lu Zhizhou sixth, with the "Big Three" once again demonstrating their absolute dominance in the paddock.

However, those eager trolls immediately seized their target—

Hehe, they saw a big bad wolf wearing a white rabbit mask who was not doing his job properly, who was arrogant and looked down on everyone. He got a little bit of success and his tail was wagging in the sky. In the end, he turned around and his true colors were revealed. He was at the bottom among the top three cars and six famous drivers. Isn't it too late to pretend to be innocent now?
Lu Zhizhou's predicament—

Pride and complacency are the inevitable steps all geniuses take on before becoming true superstars.

The Times of London immediately published a special report, portraying itself as someone who, though outwardly harsh, was actually doing good, and vehemently praising Lu Zhizhou's unwavering loyalty.

Everything is going as expected—

The "exam" itself isn't the problem; the real issue is the failure to prioritize and the neglect of one's duties. Wolff's bait at the pre-race press conference for the Canadian Grand Prix quickly caught a big fish after the race, sparking a media frenzy, with The Times leading the charge in negative commentary.

As a driver, Lu Zhizhou should now be 100% focused on the track and not allow himself to be distracted, after all, the competition and pressure in the F1 world are no small matter.

To put it simply, Verstappen spent a year honing his skills at Toro Rosso before joining Red Bull, and Leclerc, despite his prowess, made his F1 debut at Sauber. In other words, even the most talented among the most talented must face numerous difficulties and challenges in modern F1.

Either follow the conventional path and upgrade from GP3 to F2, or after entering F1, hone your skills for a year in the lower-ranked paddock of a downstream team.

But what about Lu Zhizhou?

He parachuted into Ferrari, and was the first true rookie in the history of the "Paddock Legend" Ferrari. This is a flagship brand of F1, and every move he makes is under the spotlight. Regardless of wins or losses, even the slightest movement can cause a huge uproar. The paddock is already a severe test for rookies, but Lu Zhizhou faced a hellish challenge as soon as he entered the arena.

Is this really not a problem?
Previously, "La Gazzetta dello Sport" also expressed similar concerns, suggesting that Lu Zhizhou should have trained in F2 for another year before entering the paddock. In a turn of events, Lu Zhizhou responded to the doubts with a brilliant performance as the Monaco champion, a feat that quickly swelled Lu Zhizhou's pride.

Since the start of the new season, Lu Zhizhou has proven himself more than once. His talent is undeniable; he is a top talent that may only be seen once in ten or even twenty years in the paddock. Verstappen, Leclerc, and Lu Zhizhou are hailed as the three musketeers of the new generation of top talents. Even within this team, Lu Zhizhou is already subtly ahead.

On this point, people have reached a consensus.

The problem is that the road from genius to true superstar is fraught with difficulties, and this is true for any competitive sport. It is never easy for a genius who suddenly appears to realize their potential and become a superstar. Therefore, there are countless geniuses, but very few superstars.

Putting aside everything else, just look at Verstappen. He entered the paddock with the aura of a genius, leveraging his talent, but after three seasons, he still hasn't fully realized his potential. He's constantly bombarded by the media and netizens. In terms of haters, Verstappen should be number one in the paddock right now, and by a wide margin.

When Lu Zhizhou suddenly appeared, the focus on Verstappen quickly shifted to Lu Zhizhou. Everyone used magnifying glasses and even microscopes to observe his every move. They were eager to witness a superstar and hoped that Lu Zhizhou's every move would be perfect.

Crisis is often hidden behind the glory of success.

The journey from Monaco to Montreal involved crossing the Atlantic Ocean, experiencing jet lag and drastic weather changes; moreover, there was no rest time between the two Grand Prix races. As a result, Lu Zhizhou had to travel back to Asia to take two days of exams. As soon as the exams were over, he crossed the Pacific Ocean to Montreal and immediately threw himself into the new competition.

Dizziness and disorientation, even experienced veteran drivers need to constantly adjust their state in such a dense and busy environment. Lu Zhizhou, young and vigorous, was not used to the environment and became listless. Isn't this the expected result?

With Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz locked in a fierce competition, and Red Bull poised to overtake them, a three-way rivalry has emerged. Lu Zhizhou's decision to return home for his driving test is not only arrogant and complacent, but also irresponsible and presumptuous, ruining both his own race and the team's efforts.

"capricious".

According to The Times, if Arrivabene continues to indulge Lu Zhizhou's willfulness, Lu Zhizhou could very well become a disaster for Ferrari.

Talent is talent, but let's not forget that countless times in team sports such as football, basketball, and rugby, a so-called genius has dragged the entire team into a dark abyss. Perhaps this talent can bring some hope, but it may also bring endless disaster.

The article was lengthy and earnest, conveying a sense of "deep love and high expectations," but its British origins were only gradually revealed towards the end.

There is only one Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton's rookie season, marked by a nine-race podium start, his first pole position after six races, and a runner-up finish by one point, remains one of the most outstanding rookie performances in F1 history—unrepeatable and unsurpassable.

Rigor, discipline, professionalism, and dedication—these are the reasons why Hamilton wrote history and created miracles.

Right now, when everyone is looking for the next Hamilton, it shouldn't be Verstappen, nor Lu Zhizhou, but George Russell.

boom!
This is a bombshell; it's the real weapon that The Times has been hiding.

It turns out that all the back-and-forth criticism of Lu Zhizhou was actually for Russell's sake. This year's F2 racing was incredibly exciting and full of climaxes, no less so than F1. Last year, Russell, who was suppressed by Lu Zhizhou in GP3, finally unleashed his talent and became the most dazzling presence in the paddock.

Clearly, as the birthplace of F1, Britain has been patiently waiting for the next British racing prodigy to emerge, unwilling to fall behind.

So, Russell is the answer?
The Times had ulterior motives, using Lu Zhizhou's popularity to push Russell into the public eye. They are indeed masters of comparison and criticism, even in this way they were able to create opportunities for Russell. But the trolls didn't care at all. They didn't care about the second half, they only needed the first half, and they focused their firepower on the attack.

In the world of competitive sports, it's that simple: the winner takes all.

If a player goes to a bar and partyes every night, and if he wins, it's because he's a genius who doesn't care about details; if he loses, it's because he's given up on himself.

A player trains diligently every day. If he wins, it's because 99% of his hard work has led to his great achievement; if he loses, it's because no matter how hard he tries, he can't break through the shackles of 1% inspiration.

Anyway, you can say whatever you want. If you keep winning, you're always right; if you lose, you're always finding fault.

The same applies to what's right now.

One second they were praising Lu Zhizhou for bringing traffic to the paddock, and the Asian market is now facing a great opportunity to break into the mainstream. All the teams are eager to try.

The next second, he took the opportunity to criticize Lu Zhizhou for neglecting his duties and letting personal matters interfere with his track performance. He said that if Ferrari loses the championship this season, Lu Zhizhou will be a sinner for all time, and his trip home to take the exam is an unforgivable mistake.

"People say that once the wound heals, you forget the pain, but you're already showing off before the wound has even healed."

"It seems the lessons learned from the two consecutive DNF events weren't enough; we're back to square one soon."

"Ricardo got carried away by a lucky victory; he lost Monaco unfairly."

"This guy calls himself a genius? He's not even fit to shine Max's shoes."

"How about we switch places with Charles? The Ferrari prince still belongs to Leclerc."

Laughter, insults, and kicking someone when they're down—the haters, who had been silent for only a week, suddenly sprang up like mushrooms after rain, even unleashing a stronger momentum than before.

It's clear that the Monaco Grand Prix champion is indeed a formidable opponent, putting a lot of pressure on the critics, who are eager to vent their frustrations. Although Lu Zhizhou from Canada finished sixth, the overwhelming wave of attacks was even more intense than in Baku and Barcelona.

Everything unfolded exactly as Wolff and Horner had planned. Although the two hadn't discussed it privately, they were perfectly in sync in this regard.

pressure.

Their goal was to launch a full-scale attack, slowly overwhelming and swallowing up Lu Zhizhou, this rising star, under relentless pressure week after week.

From inside to outside the paddock, from the fan base to the team leadership, the pressure is all-encompassing, permeating every corner and ultimately reaching the driver's soul. Even when alone or asleep, the pressure continues to haunt them relentlessly.

Finally, it collapsed.

Transforming a genius into a superstar is incredibly difficult; but destroying a genius is all too easy.

Unfortunately, if Wolff and Horner saw the Ferrari service area, they would be destined to be disappointed—

This time, the Iron Buddha Temple members refused to join the anti-fans' party, clearly standing behind Lu Zhizhou and clenching their fists to launch a counterattack against the opposition.

It's time for the Iron Buddha Temple to stand up and make its voice heard!
(End of this chapter)