Staler planned to invite Sir Williams to watch the race today, partly with the idea that he might promote Chen Xiangbei, though he wouldn't say it outright beforehand.

The reason is simple: Staler doesn't know Chen Xiangbei's capabilities, recommending a rookie is essentially wasting his friendship.

On the other hand, even if Chen Xiangbei is a potential genius, it's still not easy to broach the subject.

Even if the Williams Team is no longer one of the paddock's Big Three, it remains a formidable and unyielding F1 team within the paddock.

Chen Xiangbei is still racing in the Renault Junior Formula for his debut event. The Williams Driver Academy hasn't been established yet, so what can get him on an F1 team owner's radar?

But if Sir Williams himself brings up the topic, Staler can certainly continue the conversation.

"Haha, have him win the Renault European Cup championship first, then come talk to me about interest."

Sir Williams chuckled and then wheeled himself away.

In the nearly forty-year history of Renault events, only Kimi Raikkonen has ever won a championship, directly achieving the triple jump into the F1 paddock.

Sir Williams's point wasn't that Chen Xiangbei could recreate the "Ice Man" Raikkonen's miracle, but that winning the Renault championship is the minimum standard to enter an F1 team's radar.

And you have to dominate the victory at that level!

Right now, Chen Xiangbei isn't qualified enough for him to promote or pay attention to.

In the pit stop, Chen Xiangbei naturally doesn't know that upstairs stand Huasi Sports investors and the renowned Sir Williams.

At this moment, he is being interviewed by a famous TV channel, which is the reputable Sky Sports from the UK.

Sky Sports has always been an official partner of FIA, and most media personnel appearing in F1 race broadcasts are Sky Sports reporters.

Normally, Renault European Cup events, which are lower-level, wouldn't warrant interviews from such a big network as Sky Sports, and local media like the London Sports Channel would suffice.

This time, because the first race is set at the UK's Silverstone Circuit and next week will usher in an F1 race weekend, Sky Sports has moved in early to set up broadcast equipment and conveniently reports interviews for the event.

Originally, the interviewee wasn't selected to be Chen Xiangbei but was from the ART Team's Vergne, given that this team has nurtured top British talents like Hamilton, so of course, they would give a little favor to a local.

But Chen Xiangbei securing pole position changed Sky Sports's post-race interview plan!

"Hello, Bei, I'm Hank from Sky Sports, glad you agreed to the interview."

"Hello everyone, I'm the Chinese driver Chen Xiangbei."

Chen Xiangbei politely waved to the camera.

Seeing Chen Xiangbei's action, Hank knew that this Chinese kid has had some interview experience.

A true rookie's response should be "hello" rather than "hello everyone."

Additionally, their gaze would be locked onto the reporter rather than greeting the camera.

"Bei, according to your career record, you only participated in CKC karting events last year, then got selected through the Renault tours, and now got pole position today at the debut race."

"I want to know, is this record true? At what age did you start karting training?"

Chen Xiangbei's career record seemed absurd. Anyone familiar with Formula races would doubt it, let alone Hank, a professional sports journalist.

"The record is indeed true; I only started professional karting training last year."

Upon hearing Chen Xiangbei's response, Hank's lips slightly curled up.

Chinese athletes, in his impression, always appear modest and humble. This young man isn't being honest.

"Bei, within a year, you've reached Renault Formula, do you consider yourself a driver with historical-level talent?"

"Is Sato Takuma considered historical-level?"

Chen Xiangbei countered sharply, not considering himself an exception. Ahead of him, Sato Takuma had already paved the way.

If there's criticism, then question it altogether!

Indeed, when Chen Xiangbei asked this, Hank was momentarily speechless; no one had ever doubted Sato Takuma's talent.

"Bei, it seems you recognize your talent very well."

"Of course, without talent, why race?"

Chen Xiangbei's answers grew increasingly assertive, mainly because he sensed Hank's subconscious doubt and distrust regarding the abilities of Chinese drivers.

This isn't necessarily malicious, but a long-standing fixed mindset and stereotype.

Odetto was right when he said that the Chinese way of being low-key isn't suitable for the paddock; as a driver, one must flaunt their individuality and firmly respond to any related external doubts.

"Every driver participating in the Renault European Cup possesses talent. Why do you think you secured pole position?"

"Hard work."

"Others work just as hard."

"I have more talent and work even harder!"

In this regard, Chen Xiangbei doesn't hold back. No matter the past or present life, he has always trained the hardest and been the most diligent.

"Given that, what's the goal for tomorrow's race?"

Upon hearing this response, Chen Xiangbei glanced at Odetto standing by.

Then he slightly curled his lips and said: "The team leader mentioned it once during the pre-race interview, so I'll repeat it now."

"Champion, without a doubt!"

Chen Xiangbei's statement wasn't arrogance or bravado, nor was it the standard answer expected of a driver. But since Odetto has already said it, he must stand united with him and share the same stance.

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