[TS] Formula One Streamer - Chapter 0
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Vroom!
Rumble!
The Formula 1 street circuit in Monte Carlo, Monaco, bursts into life as 20 race cars thunder through.
In the city center, surrounded by numerous spectators and towering buildings that serve as guardrails, their race unfolds with excitement as thrilling as their speed.
A dangerous man’s race, peaking at speeds of 352 km/h and averaging over 200 km/h.
The heart-pounding roar of exhausts and the thumping pulse of engines draws out exhilarating tremors in the spectators, showcasing the essence of motorsports.
The one goal that they and their teams share.
First place.
Jin Hyun-woo, the only South Korean driver, is also racing toward that goal.
– Driver Jin Hyun-woo from Ferrari maintains his lead as he enters the final lap!
– The gap to second-place Hamilton is just 0.102 seconds! Hamilton is closing in fiercely!
– That’s right. There can’t be a single mistake! Driver Jin Hyun-woo leads into the straightaway against second-place Lewis Hamilton!
Vroom!
Hyun-woo’s race car enters the straight, beginning to accelerate.
The aerodynamic design of the front wing and rear wing generates downforce, keeping the car glued to the ground.
The fiercely advancing machine slices through the air.
– Hamilton is tailing closely behind Jin Hyun-woo, seeking the slipstream.
– A corner is approaching. It looks like overtaking will be tough before entering!
Hamilton, in second place, is right on Jin Hyun-woo’s tail, looking for an opportunity to overtake in the slipstream, also known as “drafting,” but Jin Hyun-woo skillfully blocks his line, denying him the chance.
Click!
【 6 – 7 gear up 】
He manipulates the paddle shift to increase gears, pushing the car to its extreme limits.
With Hamilton, who had been following closely throughout the race, nearly on his tail, there was no room for error.
Just before entering the “K-corner,” he late-braked at the latest possible point, applying the brakes and steering simultaneously, gradually letting go.
Deceleration, acceleration, and steering all took place at once, as Jin Hyun-woo exited the corner while drawing the most ideal racing line of an “out-in-out.”
He navigated the corner at a speed that seemed ready to fling him off, yet his car moved like a snake, successfully tackling the corner as if it were magic.
– Driver Jin Hyun-woo widens the gap from Hamilton, who was right on his heels, with godly driving technique!
– He pulls ahead of Hamilton with a significant gap of 0.020 seconds at the earlier corner!
– It’s truly remarkable skill!
If not precise, even a small mistake of just 0.001 seconds could cause the tires to lose grip and crash into the wall.
Jin Hyun-woo felt every bit of the car’s condition, driving at the operational limits.
The brake limit of over 800 degrees.
The grip limit of overworked tires.
The engine’s rev limit.
In essence, driving at the fastest time for a lap requires precise understanding of the car’s condition.
Indeed, it was monstrous skill and confidence worthy of three consecutive F1 Championship wins since debut.
[Hyun-woo, it’s the last straight. It’s clean air, so floor it. The checkered flag is right ahead.]
[Understood.]
The voice of the Ferrari team race director flowed into Hyun-woo’s ears.
Having exited the corner, it was the last straight, and it was clean air.
Just as the director said, the finish flag fluttered at the end of the long, unobstructed circuit.
He pressed down hard with his right foot for explosive acceleration while perfectly timing the gear shift.
From 4th to 5th.
Click!
From 5th to 6th.
Click!
From 6th to the top gear, 7th.
200 km/h.
Vroom!!!
250 km/h.
278 km/h.
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290 km/h.
Finally, the maximum speed achievable on the Monaco circuit, 290 km/h.
His race car crossed the finish line prepared just for him, receiving the checkered flag.
Waving-!
The checkered flag fluttered over the circuit, signaling the end of the race.
Name / Time / Team
① HyunWoo.J 1:16:967 Ferrari 🏁
② Lewis Hamilton 1:17:388 +0.421 Mercedes-Benz
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– No surprises until the end! Jin Hyun-woo finishes the race while receiving the checkered flag!
– Driver Jin Hyun-woo secures first place in the Monaco Grand Prix, the 19th out of 20 Grand Prix! That’s 25 points!
– If he finishes in the top 5 in the next French Grand Prix, Jin Hyun-woo will lift the championship trophy for the 21 season!
Jin Hyun-woo performed a lap around the circuit, waving to the spectators, showcasing his showmanship.
He parked the car on the grid and was surrounded by the pit crew and journalists, popping champagne and reveling in the joy of first place.
Yes, that day was the peak day when Hyun-woo nearly secured his fourth consecutive championship.
However, that wind could not come to fruition.
The night before the French Grand Prix, he tragically died in a car accident, failing to accomplish an unprecedented record.
But then…
“Who is this girl…?”
He had been reincarnated as an unnamed girl.
Ten years later, in 31 years.
Moreover, as a girl attending the Formula One Academy.
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Racing Terms Summary.
Circuit: A racing road for cars or motorcycles, created by combining difficult and easy courses.
Down Force: The aerodynamic force that pushes the chassis down toward the ground. Increased downforce enhances high-speed stability (advantageous in corners).
Slipstream: The low-pressure area created behind a car while driving at high speed, where airflow becomes disrupted. Following vehicles experience reduced air resistance, allowing engine power to be used for acceleration, resulting in temporarily higher speeds.
Clean Air: A state in which there are no vehicles in front of one’s race car on the circuit, allowing for an unrestricted pace.
Chequered Flag: The flag with a checkerboard pattern waved to signify the first winner to cross the finish line. Also referred to as the “checker flag.”