"Xiangbei, good run, seventh in the first qualifying session, pit for tire change."
Odetto issued the pit command, although his words carried praise, his tone remained unchanged.
The reason is simple, qualifying speed often increases with each session.
It's not just the drivers giving their all, and the teams boosting engine power, but also the objective factor of fuel consumption making the cars lighter as qualifying progresses.
The real battle is still ahead.
Just as Odetto anticipated, faced with Chen Xiangbei's astonishing speed, the strategy groups in the various teams became cautious, reassessing the talent of the Chinese rookie and the performance of the HRT Racing Car.
Especially the managers and owners of the "Five Major Teams" rallied their drivers, hoping they would increase their speed in the second qualifying session.
Chen Xiangbei's seventh position is not only a challenge to veteran drivers but also a "thrill" to the leading teams in the paddock!
