Speed ​​God

Chapter 86 Full Speed ​​Ahead

Turn 3 and Turn 4 are both right turns.

The difference is that Turn 3 is a high-speed long turn, while Turn 4 is a medium-speed short turn, where the race car climbs uphill to a peak and then begins to descend.

After realizing he had cut into the middle line, Russell did not recklessly force his way into the inside to take the apex of the corner and challenge Lu Zhizhou. Instead, he stayed in the middle and relied on the advantage he had established at Turn 3 to enter the corner first.

Beside him, running neck and neck, was Lu Zhizhou.

After switching to the inside line, Lu Zhizhou hesitated to brake, instead relying on the throttle to control the car. He maximized his understeer setting, continuously using steering control and dynamic balance to maintain control of the line, sliding through the medium-speed corners with incredible smoothness.

He forcefully blocked the position on the inside of Turn 4, gradually eroding the gap between him and Russell, until they were neck and neck when they left Turn 4.

However, there was no time to catch my breath!

The No. 5 hairpin turn is just around the corner. It's a left turn. Russell, who was originally in the middle line, has instantly turned the tide and taken the inside line, giving him a chance to grab the apex of the turn first.

The chase was fierce, a bloody battle, leaving everyone breathless.

The close-quarters wheel-to-wheel attack and defense held the entire Barcelona circuit in awe, with Russell and Lu Zhizhou maintaining a high level of concentration.

Then, we plunged into Turn 5 together.

Russell truly lives up to his reputation as a data maniac. His precise line, timely braking, and accurate steering allowed him to accurately grab the apex of the corner even in close-quarters combat, turning the tide and regaining the advantage in the hairpin bend, pushing Lu Zhizhou to the edge of the cliff.

So, what about Lu Zhizhou?
Not only was there no tension or anxiety, but the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned and his eyes were bright.

Amidst the howling wind and scorching heat, I remained patient, and continued to be patient, until the car plunged headfirst into the outer apex of Turn 5.

Brake, steer, and go downhill.

A series of extreme maneuvers, cutting through the curves with a sharp and forceful attitude, the previously neglected right front tire firmly gripping the ground, an unbelievable sense of the car finding its center of gravity amidst the bumps and chaos, like a wild dance on a knife's edge, each step a breathtaking leap and flight on the edge, the previously blocked and cut-off vision suddenly opening up, unfolding slowly like a scroll painting.

Return the steering wheel to its original position, floor the accelerator, and the speed is released instantly.

Lu Zhizhou dived into the sea like a dragon, transforming into a bolt of lightning, and surged toward the sixth high-speed turn, leaving Russell behind in an instant.

The wind howled past, and the two cars, which were inseparable just a moment ago, were now lined up one after the other, instantly determining the winner.

He.

There was an exclamation.

But this is still not the end.

Russell was taken aback, startled by Lu Zhizhou's extreme control. He was about to follow closely and try to stay close to the rear before the gap widened; but he never expected that a sudden gust of wind, without warning, would hit him from the side.

The tail wing wobbled, the rhythm of exiting the corner paused, and before Russell could catch his breath, a streak of light had already sped off along the outer edge, stepping on Lu Zhizhou's footsteps, instantly leaving Russell behind.

Lorandi!
It was only then that Russell realized that Lorandi had been following them closely, watching them intently. His attention was entirely focused on Lu Zhizhou, and he had completely overlooked Lorandi.

Actually!

This is an unforgivable mistake.

Russell was instantly gripped by feelings of regret and self-blame, unable to breathe. Amidst the series of unexpected events, Lolandi and Lu Zhizhou had already drifted apart.

Ghosts! Ghosts! Ghosts! Ghosts!
Ahead, Lu Zhizhou had already lost sight of Russell and immediately set his sights on Hubbell. Hubbell quickly noticed Lu Zhizhou in the rearview mirror.

Hubert had anticipated this scene. He knew that Lu Zhizhou would not remain in eighth place for long, but he did not expect Lu Zhizhou's overtaking posture to be so strong and fierce. With Russell's line and defense, he was unable to stop Lu Zhizhou for half a lap. The pressure was overwhelming.

Moreover, this is only the first lap, and the tires haven't fully reached operating temperature yet.

On the track, overtaking teammates is often the most difficult. The cars have the same performance and the same tuning parameters. Your strengths are also the opponent's strengths. In GP3 races, even the tire performance is almost the same. If the opponent does not make a mistake, it is often difficult to overtake quickly.

After studying the cars last night, it was found that Hubert and Russell's car setups were basically the same as Lu Zhizhou's, with only slight adjustments based on their own driving habits.

It was truly surprising that Lu Zhizhou was able to overtake Russell so quickly, especially considering that overtaking is not an easy task at the Barcelona circuit.

Yu Beier felt a mix of excitement and anticipation, anticipating a face-to-face confrontation with Lu Zhizhou, a true battle that would move from theoretical understanding to practical application.

Let's compete fairly and squarely.

Hubert had been waiting for this opportunity all weekend, and now it had finally arrived!

Hubert didn't let his mind wander; he remained focused and, after a series of bends, entered the No. 9 high-speed bend, consciously starting to accelerate and push forward.

Lu Zhizhou immediately realized that he could not close the gap quickly unless he switched to push mode; but the problem was that if he switched to push mode now, even if it was a sprint race, the tires would wear out drastically and he might completely lose grip in the last five laps, at which point he would be at the mercy of others.

He needs patience. He also needs strategy.

Hubert is an inspiration-based driver. Although he spends all his time in the pit lane analyzing data, unlike Russell, who is a data-driven driver and uses data analysis to plan his races, Hubert is trying to compensate for his weaknesses because he trusts his intuition too much.

It has a high upper limit but a low lower limit.

When he plays well, Hubert can defeat any opponent; when he plays poorly, Hubert can be defeated by anyone.

He knew he needed to improve stability, so he forced himself to analyze data and continuously learn and improve.

However, judging from the current situation, Hubert is still performing exceptionally well at times and completely lacking in feeling during the final combination bend.

Under Lu Zhizhou's relentless pressure, Hubert attempted to push forward, not at full speed, but he did begin to accelerate, striving for speed on the long straightaway.

In the first lap, Lu Zhizhou couldn't find an opportunity, so he could only stick to his own pace, closely following Hubert and applying pressure even at the cost of getting caught in the dirty air.

In the second lap, there were still no opportunities in the first half. Hubert's defense was not watertight, but there were no obvious flaws either. Lu Zhizhou had to be patient.

Brendel saw the situation at a glance: "If Lu Zhizhou wants to get on the podium, or even chase a higher ranking, he must quickly surpass Yu Bell."

Kroft nodded, "But Hubert hasn't revealed any weaknesses, so it won't be easy for Lu Zhizhou to overtake. Right now, Lu Zhizhou is closely following Hubert, preparing to wait for the DRS to activate on the third lap..."

Before the words had even finished, the live broadcast cameras, which had been focused on ART cars number two and four, immediately noticed that the situation on the track had changed.

Following closely behind Yu Bell, Lu Zhizhou achieved a superior exit speed at Turn 16, almost tailing Yu Bell as he exited the corner. Entering the main straight, Yu Bell began to accelerate, while Lu Zhizhou held onto the slipstream, speeding across the starting line in a flash.

Lu Zhizhou swerved outwards, creating more wake, and even without the help of DRS, he still gained a faster speed on the straight to overtake.

In an instant, Lu Zhizhou had firmly established an inside advantage as he entered Turn One!
A decisive action was taken, and the sword was drawn!
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