Speed ​​God

Chapter 36 Shine Brilliantly
Focused, calm, absorbed, eyes fixed, breathless, the only sound in the world is the rain.

Even after Lu Zhizhou's voice came through the radio, he remained calm and composed, seemingly unaware of how amazing his series of cornering maneuvers had been.

"The water accumulation at Bend 6 is causing directional interference; it is recommended to avoid it."

"Next adjustment: try cutting into the inside that isn't completely wet."

He was not satisfied.

Who would have thought that Lu Zhizhou was actually dissatisfied with the performance at Turn Six? They were completely dumbfounded, but Lu Zhizhou was still not satisfied?
At this moment, Monfatini remained the most composed, asking, "Can you maintain this entry speed for this lap?"

Lu Zhizhou: "Okay, but the line needs to be cut."

Montfati immediately sensed the commotion around him; the technicians were exchanging glances and bewilderment.

Tangenting means abandoning the ideal driving trajectory and instead exploring and finding a route with better grip, but it also means facing greater risks.

As mentioned earlier, in rainy weather, the grip fluctuates because the thickness of the water film on the road surface is uneven. Rainy weather also makes it difficult for tires to reach their operating temperature, making the changes in grip even more unpredictable. In this situation, the correct approach is to stick to the lane and do everything possible to avoid deviating from the track.

Even a slight deviation could result in slipping and crashing into a wall.

However, is Lu Zhizhou now preparing to proactively adjust the route?
Although this is training, we can't just do whatever we want. Does Lu Zhizhou know how much a race car costs? Getting it on the wall once could cost half a million euros!
Moreover, this was only Lu Zhizhou's third day on the track, his first time facing rain, and he had only been training on the simulator for a short five weeks!

They had seen bold things, but never anything so crazy.

So, who exactly gave Lu Zhizhou the courage?
Montfati understood all those concerns, but he also understood Lu Zhizhou; this kid wouldn't act recklessly.

After a pause, Montfaldini said, "Received."

The surrounding area fell silent, everyone staring wide-eyed at Montfaldini, completely terrified.

However, Montfati ignored it, his attention was entirely focused on the screen. He was more worried about Lu Zhizhou's safety than anyone else, and he absolutely could not afford to lose focus.

A light drizzle began to fall, slightly affecting visibility, but the blood surging in Lu Zhizhou's veins quietly began to burn.

In the blink of an eye, only a minute had passed. Before the discussions and astonishment, the chaos and noise could settle down, Lu Zhizhou had already arrived at Turn Six again.

Sight. Hearing. Touch. Every pore on your body is activated, feeling the raindrops, the breeze, and the gentle flow of water on the racetrack surface.

Then, Lu Zhizhou's "footsteps" landed on the ground, gripping the ground with his toes and soles, and obediently entered the curve of the track.

Instead of continuing to extend the line outwards, he slightly cut inwards before exiting the curve.

As the water film slides and the center of gravity shifts, the grip changes instantly. Instead of being gently lifted or lifted into the air, you can clearly feel the water being drawn into the tire's grooves and splashing out. The tire and the ground quickly engage, and the center of gravity is like a bird about to take off being suddenly grabbed and pulled back to the ground. The moment the tire grips the ground, it sprays out with mud and water.

Apply pressure and suddenly sink.

In an instant, you could clearly feel the oncoming gust of wind lift up slightly and rise into the air along the car body.

The rear of the car slid slightly, but everything was under Lu Zhizhou's control. He didn't rely on the electronic system, but rather on very minor steering corrections and precise, rapid throttle control. His feet moved across the slippery ground, erasing the feeling of instability, and he was completely immersed in the raging storm.

Silky smooth, flowing.

As soon as I stepped on the gas after exiting the corner, before I could even blink, a spray of water burst forth like a waterfall. The afterimage seemed to still be playing around at Turn 6, but a raging fire was already rapidly approaching Turn 7. Without losing any speed, it pushed me to a whole new level.

嚇。

Monfatini could hear the hushed sound of gasps around him, but he didn't immediately look away, keeping his eyes glued to the screen.

He needed to ensure Lu Zhizhou's safety, but unintentionally, the admiration in his eyes was about to overflow.

At this moment, Monfatini finally glanced over and followed everyone's gaze—for 0.4 seconds.

In just that one turn six, Lu Zhizhou's tangent not only did not lose time or cause an accident, but also improved his time by 0.4 seconds.

incredible!

Even after witnessing it with my own eyes, I still couldn't believe it.

At this moment, a strange and absurd thought popped into Montalcini's mind: he felt that Lu Zhizhou was neither fighting against the rain nor challenging the rain.

Instead, I was reading on a rainy day.

Yes, reading.

The feeling was like seriously reading a world-famous masterpiece, a full three thousand pages long, tedious, and difficult to understand. Everyone needs to read it, and everyone longs to read it, but very few people can truly understand it.

The drizzle intensified slightly, and the sky grew darker. The red and white protective walls on both sides of the track resembled a watercolor painting spreading out.

However, the voice coming from the radio remained calm.

"The oil temperature is currently rising, so it is recommended to return to the parking area to enter the cooling cycle in advance. The suspension feedback is acceptable, and the overall feel is good. I have tried three different braking curves earlier, and the C-curve is the most suitable for the current weather."

Montfatini: "Received."

The tense voice finally relaxed, and the perceptiveness, judgment, perception, and expression all passed the test.

Not only can he accurately perceive the condition of the vehicle and the track, but he can also communicate clearly and concisely. This is only the third day of Lu Zhizhou's track training, but Lu Zhizhou's continued growth is still enviable.

More importantly, it has an absolute car feel!

With its meticulous detail, vivid imagery, and clear presentation, Lu Zhizhou seems to have finally begun to truly shine.

Monfati's heart began to pound wildly. Perhaps they had really struck gold this time. Todt truly was Ferrari's lucky charm.

Then, Lu Zhizhou's voice came through the radio again.

"Request to try the advance mode before the training ends."

A single sentence, like lightning, cleaved the silence.

Ferrari refuses to set lap records or break records at the Fiorano circuit, which serves as an internal testing track in Maranello, as they do not want students and drivers competing there.

Because this is a specially designed track, less than three kilometers long, the turning diameter varies drastically, with a maximum turning diameter of 370 meters and a minimum turning diameter of 13.71 meters. It is specifically designed for testing and training and is not suitable for lap times, nor is it necessary to do so.

At Ferrari, this is an unwritten rule, so to this day, the record at Fiorano remains the one set by Schumacher in 2004:
0 minutes 55.999 seconds.

But now?

Montfati's first instinct was to refuse, but the words stuck in his throat, a sense of anticipation stirring within him.

The next second, Monfatini felt the scorching gazes coming from all directions, anticipation and excitement surging within him, and no one was exempt.

What they were looking forward to was not the speed limit of this F3 race car, but the speed limit of Lu Zhizhou.

Since Lu Zhizhou is unlikely to break the record set by Schumacher in F1, why not look at Lu Zhizhou's potential?
Montfaldini didn't even realize that he had involuntarily swallowed. Before he could even react, he only heard his own voice echoing in his ears.

"Received. Requesting permission."

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