[TS] Formula One Streamer - Chapter 81
Corner 1 of the Bahrain International Circuit.
The angle as it turns inward is about 60 degrees, I guess.
This is the place that one first encounters right after the start, and if it’s a sharp corner, it’s definitely a sharp corner section.
It’s a corner where you need to fully reduce your speed and enter through hard braking.
“At corner 1, it’s definitely better to reduce speed and turn from the inside. For other corners, you can adapt flexibly to the situation, but at corner 1, you absolutely must not deviate from the racing line.”
“Why not, teacher?”
I pointed to corner 1 and the corners 2 and 3 beyond it with my finger so that Lee Haeri and the viewers could see well.
After the sharply turning corner 1, the shallow and short S-shaped corners 2 and 3 were frighteningly close.
“After passing corner 1, which turns to the right, corners 2 and 3 come right after, and if you go wide, the racing line gets severely compromised. You need to exit out of the corner and immediately pass through the short S-shaped corner, but think about sticking to the outside wall.
If you ride the track, you need to completely reduce your speed and crawl out, but if other drivers are occupying the racing line, you’ll have to wait until they all pass. So even if your ranking drops in the moment, you have to occupy the line. Otherwise, you’ll have to ride the curbs and exit the track, which will significantly wear the tires and damage the chassis, right?”
It might be a really commonsensical story.
If you’ve thought even a little bit seriously about racing or circuits, these are things you can easily grasp.
However, for them, F1 has only been a form of entertainment until now, so expecting common sense is unreasonable.
They are starting from scratch now.
They are foolish people who know nothing at all.
You have to think of it like drawing on a blank sheet of paper.
Starting from weeds to trees, they’re creating a big picture.
[Wow, today’s training is really enriching!]
[Is our Lee Hyun evolving from a teacher to a professor?]
[The education really hits home.]
[At this level, it would be worth paying to attend.]
[This is basic common sense, and what a fuss these idiots are making, hahahaha.]
[Anyway, what about your rank?]
[F3]
[d*mn, everyone in the chat is saying F3, hahahaha.]
[Should I verify? Call out your nickname and tag, you dumbass.]
[Why should I? You call it, you liar. You can’t do it, right? Hahaha, idiot.]
《Gureumbbangjoa donated 10,000 won!》
-Gureumbbangjoa. I like Lee Hyun’s lecture more!
“Thank you, Gureumbbangjoa for the 10 thousand won donation. It’s a great lecture, so everyone stay until the end, please.”
Looking at the rapidly rising chat window, it seems like adopting this method was a good idea.
Detailing the ins and outs of the circuit is intuitive and helps in overall race management, so it must be easy to understand.
It’s also true that my explanation isn’t limited to just one corner.
As understanding of the shape and structure of the corners increases, it naturally enhances understanding of not only the Bahrain Circuit but other circuits as well.
That’s what understanding is.
Once you know one thing precisely, the rest becomes organically interconnected.
In a way, while targeting and dissecting one corner, I’m helping them develop an overall view of the circuit as a whole.
“If you can’t properly attack corner 1, it will definitely be difficult to handle the subsequent corners. Ranking competition can easily fall behind.”
As we passed corners 2 and 3, Haeri’s clear voice filled the empty radio.
Perhaps reflecting on my explanation, Lee Haeri nodded her head while looking around the circuit.
Fortunately, I found joy in teaching because she understood quickly.
If the other person doesn’t understand, my will to teach diminishes, and it’s hard to make progress.
Whether it’s a teacher repeating the same thing or a student continuously hearing the same thing, both are tough.
In that respect, while driving technique is lacking, choosing Haerari, who hails from a prestigious university, as a partner was a good choice.
Being smart translates to understanding quickly, and understanding quickly means applying swiftly.
Surely, Lee Haeri has already activated her cognitive circuits and run through simulations in her mind, so I can expect good results.
“Oh, the method of attacking corner 1 that you mentioned applies even in the high-speed section after corner 3. I should exit using the out-in-out technique to maximize exit speed, right?”
“That’s right. This is what I mean when I say that maintaining the racing line is much more important than immediate overtaking.”
It seemed a little strange, but realizing that picking a partner like Haerari was indeed the right choice.
“Please compliment me, praise me!”
Lee Haeri said with an innocent expression, wrapping her hands around her waist.
Startled by the unexpected physical contact, I tried to loosen my entangled fingers, but it was a struggle and I failed.
A partner… I sure did pick the right one, didn’t I?
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An email arrived from the FIA.
Mattia Binotto’s inquiry to the FIA regarding the recruitment of Yoo Hyun’s Ferrari was the reason for the email.
The inquiry concerned whether female F1 drivers could use strength-assist suits.
No matter how hard Yoo Hyun trains, her innate body structure makes it impossible for her to have strength comparable to that of men.
In such cases, we must actively employ methods that humanity has used since ancient times when faced with the impossible.
In simpler terms, it means we should leverage the power of science.
FIA – [Re: Inquiry Regarding the Use of Strength Assist Suits by Female F1 Drivers.]
Hello Mr. Mattia Binotto, Ferrari Director. This is the FIA.
Below is our response to your inquiry regarding the “use of strength assist suits by female F1 drivers.”
“Motorsport Regulations”
Principle 1: Motorsport swears to uphold equality as the first principle to develop into a sport that can be participated in by everyone, aiming to eliminate inequalities arising from innate or irresistible differences, including those between men and women, the elderly and children, and the disabled and non-disabled.
In accordance with Principle 1 stated in the regulations, the use of strength assist suits for female F1 drivers is ‘partially’ permitted to create an equal competitive environment.
Please keep in mind that the maximum strength assistance limit of the suit is restricted according to the minimum muscle mass required for driving,
and please submit the data on the maximum strength values of the female driver after wearing the suit to the FIA before the start of the season.
Thank you.
“Phew… If only I could figure out the engine situation.”
I’ve known since I entrusted the scouting to Myung-jin that this would be an easily solvable issue.
Perhaps because it’s become easier to make a living, the world is pouring excessive effort into equality.
Would all F1 teams, including Ferrari, have offered scouting to Yoo Hyun if they were foolish about her strength?
There are always precautions for everything.
But still, since the maximum strength assistance limit of the suit is predetermined, training can’t be overlooked.
“Ugh… I’m tired.”
Leaving the email window open, Binotto leaned back against the office chair, stretching his weary body.
This much-deserved rest was sweet.
How many things have I had to think about regarding engines, Yoo Hyun, and Enrique Tinko lately?
I can’t count how many flights I’ve taken because of those two.
Thanks to rapid technological advancements, it doesn’t take long to go back and forth, but the tedious immigration procedures haven’t changed.
It’s exhausting to go through the hassle of checking in luggage and going through departure and entry procedures.
“By the way, I heard there was some event to participate in…”
Leaning back in his chair, Binotto dug through his pockets to pull out his phone.
What he executed was Kiwich.
He had heard from Myung-jin that KING had participated in an educational event hosted on Kiwich.
“K..I…N…G.”
As he typed in KING in an eagle style in the search bar, the broadcast of Yoo Hyun, boasting an overwhelming number of viewers, appeared.
Yeah, if she’s going to be the next driver for Ferrari, this much is expected.
Binotto entered the broadcast with a satisfied smile, much like seeing his rapidly growing daughter.
The translation function was excellent, so there were no issues understanding.
However… the chat was quite harsh to the extent that it would have been better if it hadn’t been translated at all.
No, it should be called filthy.
[Hey, don’t steer it towards yuri, you bastards.]
[Bobimbobimbobimbobimbobimbobimbobimbobimbobimbobimbobimbobimbobim.]
[Hey, spam 10 guys and ban them, moderator.]
[Our teacher doesn’t care about that stuff, right?!]
[These bastards are so loud. It’s a lecture right now, let’s have a moment of silence and listen.]
[You should look at the ground in silence, idiot. How do you do it?]
[Hahaha, the lecture quality is freaking awesome, but the attendees are beasts.]
[Beasts? They’re worse than livestock.]
[d*mn, it’s chaotic as hell. With all sorts of bobim and SM types popping up, this place is wild.]
“Is this how the younger generation is these days? So vivacious.”
Observing the viewers rampaging under the veil of anonymity, Binotto chuckled, reminiscing about his own youthful vigor.
However, there were some chats that even kind-hearted middle-aged Binotto couldn’t overlook.
[Teacher, why did Ferrari leave? d*mn idiot team; just go to Merc.]
[F*ck you.]
“This b*stard…”
Upset, Binotto felt anger rise as he slowly typed out a clumsy message.
[Mminotto: What’s wrong with Ferraribeing a good team?]
[What’s the point if the team is good? The director is an idiot, Tifosi girl, hahaha.]
[You’re literally a bombshell, aren’t you?]
[For real, Mattia Binotto~ you made a wreck of the engines, right? You wrecked the team too, huh?]
[Fact: Right after the bomb left, the engine went to hell and fell off a cliff.]
[Last year, it fell off a cliff, finishing in 8th place. They’re still flirting with his engines, lol.]
[If it were me, I’d rather have him, haha.]
[Just seeing Binotto would crush my heart, hahaha.]
He was watching.
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“Do not consider the last corners 14 and 15 separately, but think of them as one. Corner 14 turns at 90 degrees, forming a right angle, while corner 15 is very shallow and directly in front of it, so you need to grab the racing line just like corners 1, 2, and 3. Smoothly. Think of it as slithering over a snake.
After that, it’s corner 1 again. Up to there is the longest straight on the circuit, so you can turn on DRS and floor the throttle… Is there anything about this that you don’t understand?”
“No, it’s just… the explanation is really great.”
Perhaps still having more to say, Yoo Hyun continued to chatter.
She really lectures well.
From corner 1 to 15, she hadn’t paused for a breath.
She covered the shape of the circuit, the corners, and strategies for each sector, especially since the Bahrain Circuit hosts night races.
The explanation was detailed and possessed the nuance of experience, which one wouldn’t believe came from a nineteen-year-old girl.
With Haeri being such a passionate fan of Yoo Hyun, walking quietly along the circuit while listening to her lecture was heavenly for her.
A night rich with sparkling stars.
White lights illuminating the track.
Walking side by side with Yoo Hyun, listening to her soft voice.
If heaven exists, it might be here.
Haeri’s mind was filled with the thought that it would be wonderful to walk through other circuits while listening to Yoo Hyun’s lecture.
-In five minutes, today’s mission, the race, is set to begin. All teachers and student streamers should immediately enter the pit and prepare for the race.
As I stepped reluctantly back to the grid, the host’s voice resonated loudly.
Time had already passed that quickly while walking around for a lap.
I hadn’t walked that much… I felt quite disappointed.
“Now it’s the real thing. I didn’t teach you the technique, but at your level, what I taught you today will be far more useful. Don’t be greedy and just run as you learned.”
“Uh… KING, could you explain other circuits like this too? I liked it so much…”
With a nervous heart, Haeri awaited Yoo Hyun’s response.
“Depending on how you do today? If you finish within 10th place and earn points, I’ll explain other circuits like this too. If you listened well to my explanations, getting into the points should be easy.”
“I’ll definitely finish in the top 10.”
Haeri swallowed the words she couldn’t say out loud.
d*mn those bastards.