The moment the commentator spoke, the production booth was instantly flooded with a blizzard of messages. The two commentators exchanged a look.
Tom genuinely believed it, but saying it on a live broadcast was also a way to stir up controversy and boost viewership.
"Let's get back to the race. Wu Shi is maintaining his lead. He's as steady as a robot when he's cruising. It looks like Lunloks doesn't stand a chance," John said, steering clear of the topic.
Just as John said, after taking the lead, Wu Shi's concentration became incredibly focused, ensuring every entry and exit of the corners was within the fastest controllable limits.
SWOOSH!
The first round ended with Wu Shi leading from start to finish.
"Looks like you're going to sweep the championships even in KZ2," Lock said as he walked over. He and Wu Shi had first gotten to know each other at the 2010 Europe Championship.
