The pre-race cheer was like heralding a change in an era, and Schumacher, who had dominated the Monaco circuit for eight years, witnessed the spectators on the circuit affirming the other driver.

After the pre-race parade, Zhang Yifei did not participate in the next driver press conference.

Because I have received the recognition and respect I deserve, if some things are too hyped, on the contrary, they will arouse the disgust of the public. After all, he has only run a magical lap in qualifying so far, and he is not really the "king of Monaco".

Senna's "Miracle Lap" in '88 has Prost as the backdrop, and more importantly, he has successfully proven himself at the Monaco Grand Prix in '87.

After all, Zhang Yifei is still more than one step behind, and lacks the most convincing power, that is, the winner of the Monaco Grand Prix!

In addition, not only did Zhang Yifei not attend the driver press conference, but another important driver was also absent, and he was Schumacher of Ferrari.

It could be that the pre-race scene cheered the crowd and gave Schumacher a big psychological touch, or it could be that he has been on this track for eight years and wants to change things this year.

Either way, it was a surprise, and most of the spectators on the track began to speculate that the real reason why Schumacher didn't show up was that the Chinese kid was putting pressure on him.

Indeed, at this moment, the Scuderia Ferrari pit station can be described by the words "cloudy".

None of the crew members imagined that Schumacher, who was once high and enjoyed thousands of fanfares, would "lose" on the most important track in F1, allowing the spotlight to shine on the Chinese drivers.

This situation was even more difficult for Ferrari to accept compared to the backwardness in qualifying. After all, the lost game can be won back, but the people's hearts are scattered, and the team is not easy to lead.

Not to mention the Monaco Grand Prix, which has many local tycoons watching the race, is also the most important signing and sponsorship time of the year for Scuderia Ferrari.

The Ferrari team has a big business, unlike the poor B like Prost, who is on the verge of bankruptcy at every turn due to lack of money. However, because of the size of the family, Ferrari needs to spend a year on sponsorship far ahead, with an annual budget of at least $200 million.

So Ferrari needs more sponsors to keep the team spending and keep the drivers and the team's R&D competitive.

If the limelight is stolen by the Chinese kids, it is clear that there is a risk of losing sponsors, and they will have to find a way to get back into the game.

Ferrari manager Jean Todd was in the team's lounge at the moment, with all the members of the Ferrari strategy team sitting on the sofa, but his eyes were always on the two Ferrari drivers.

"Schummy, Barrichello, according to the rumors in the past, the struggle within the Prost team is very strong, Alonso always wants to challenge the status of the driver fly, and more than one fierce verbal conflict broke out."

"So they won't be working together in Monaco so that Shumi doesn't get caught up in the front and back. Barrichello, all you have to do is overtake Garagehard as soon as possible, and don't let Fei and Alonso form a de facto team-up. ”

"At the same time, Shumi you have to make some sacrifices in the early stage, when Barrichello overtakes Coulthard, go to block Alonso. Let's move Barrichello up one place, then fly past the drivers together, and the victory will be ours Ferrari! ”

The struggle between Zhang Yifei and Alonso is no secret in the F1 paddock for half a year, and it is not surprising that the Ferrari team has received this news.

And Zhang Yifei and Alonso in the past games, it can indeed be described as zero cooperation, and they have never done anything to join forces, both sides rely on their own abilities and do not ask for help!

That's why, Jean Todd will say that they will not work together, in the past, the boss Prost watched, did not command the two boys to cooperate, and now Prost is not in Monaco, who can let the two of them join forces?

But in order to avoid long nights, Barrichello still needs to overtake Garage Tivhard as fast as possible, and then join forces to press Alonso down. Otherwise, Schumacher will always be a hidden danger if he is sandwiched between the two Prost drivers.

After listening to Jean Todd's call, the expressions on the faces of the members of the strategy team were actually not very good-looking.

The reason is very simple, just half a year ago in the Singapore Grand Prix, the Ferrari strategy team was very disdainful of using this kind of joint attack, and even directly let Schumacher go to one against two, even if he fought against Zhang Yifei and Helio, two strong new talents, they were full of confidence!

Only half a time has passed, and the small players on the track have grown into a major threat to the Scuderia Ferrari. It is even necessary to use the top driver combination in the F1 paddock to encircle and suppress a fledgling Chinese driver.

This change of mindset was not something that was so easy for the proud Ferrari strategy team to accept.

But in a sense, it's also a warning to the arrogance of the past, never to underestimate any opponent on the track. Even the driver at the bottom has the ability to overturn the head car in the gutter in the process of the ring!

And not only the strategy group, if it was put last year, Jean Todd's words might have made Schumacher and Barrichello feel uncomfortable in their hearts, thinking that this is an insult to themselves.

But now the situation is different, especially the scene before the game, the audience cheered, and there is a feeling of change.

Those track records and glorious moments at the top have become clouds of the past. Only victory is the capital of the F1 team and the driver in the paddock.

No matter how brilliant the previous was, once the follow-up slips from the top, you will understand what it means to have no results, and even breathing is wrong.

"Hmm."

After listening to Jean Todd's advice, Schumacher nodded silently, maybe Schumacher himself did not expect that in just one year, the Chinese kid could pose such a big threat.

Barrichello, on the other side, also nodded, but didn't say anything. Because he knows very well in his heart that it is polite to join forces to surpass Fei together, and at that time, someone will inevitably make a sacrifice to drag Zhang Yifei.

The answer is obvious, this person cannot be Schumacher, it will only be him Barrichello

At the same time, the McLaren team in the pit next door was also discussing the final tactical strategy before the race.

"In the top five, apart from Coulthard, there are all Ferrari and Prost drivers, and there must be a big battle between them. My request to you is to be keenly aware of the opportunities they have in the course of the fierce battle and try to improve your ranking. ”

"The more intense the battle between the two teams, the better it will be for us at McLaren, Monaco is not a peaceful track and we will have to wait for our chances."

McLaren chairman Dennis is waiting for the opportunity for the two tigers to compete with each other, preferably on the track, and then retire in an accident to pick up the McLaren driver.

This is not uncommon in Monaco's history, on the contrary, there are many of them, and some drivers are lucky enough to even become race winners.

But then again, pinning the hopes of victory on waiting for opportunities rather than creating them is a bit out of line with the status of the McLaren Big Three. It can also be seen from the side that the confidence of the McLaren crew members is not very high, and their current strategy is to go to the extreme.

When the strength is not enough, no matter how perfect the strategy is, it will not help.

In response to Dennis's instructions, Kimi Raikkonen did not speak as always, but Coulthard replied with high morale at the moment: "BOSS, I will not disappoint the team this time." ”

Coulthard's form has plummeted this year, but on Monaco's most important F1 circuit, he unexpectedly rebounded to finish fourth in qualifying.

This was undoubtedly a stimulant for Coulthard and reinvigorated his confidence.

There is also a more important reason, that is, on this circuit, apart from Schumacher, Coulthard is the only driver among the active drivers to win the Monaco championship by virtue of his strength, which is where his confidence lies.

So this time, Coulthard doesn't want to disappoint the crew members, nor does he want to disappoint the fans who have always supported him, he will definitely not fall to the end, and will usher in the moment of a Jedi comeback!

"Good, for the sake of winning, for McLaren, we can't lose anymore!"

Ron Dennis looked at Coulthard, who had regained his confidence, and his emotions were also high.

It doesn't matter if you lose, if you're afraid, you'll lose for a lifetime!

At 2 p.m., the annual Monaco Grand Prix started on time, with 22 cars parked on the grid in the order of qualifying, waiting for the warm-up lap to begin.

Zhang Yifei's position is on the pole position on the left side of the track, which is not only the lead in the distance of the starting position, but also because the Monaco circuit starts at the right angle to accelerate, and the pole position can also occupy a great advantage in the subsequent route to grab the line.

The weather is not as sunny as yesterday, and the cloudy weather is less scorching, which is actually more comfortable for the drivers.

It can be said that in today's Monaco race, the time and place are favorable, and Zhang Yifei occupies it at the beginning stage, maybe this is the destiny of heaven!

The usual warm-up lap began, and the track commentary began to introduce some information about the race.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's a pleasure for you to watch the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the most exciting and exciting races of the Formula 1 season. This year's pole sitter is Prost's Fei, who ran a magical time of 1:14.277 in qualifying, breaking the fastest lap controlled by Schumacher and creating the biggest suspense for this year's Monaco Grand Prix. ”

"That is the title of King of Monaco, will Schumacher continue it, or will there be a new champion?"

Blundell gave his opening remarks and gave a brief mention of the qualifying results. Because in many countries, including China's F1 broadcast, it is not broadcast about practice sessions or even qualifying.

So at the beginning of the race, we need to talk a little bit about the pole position driver and the lap time.

"That's right, and I would like to add that during the riders' parade, the flight from China was cheered and applauded by the audience. This is the first time in history that an Asian driver has been recognized and respected at the Monaco circuit, and it can be seen from the side how impressive the performance of the flying qualifying session is! ”

Jacques once again emphasized Zhang Yifei's performance in qualifying, and the pole position may not be as good as the main race winner, but behind this, it was Zhang Yifei who broke Schumacher's eight-year monopoly on the Monaco circuit, and it was also the first time that an Asian driver stood at the top of this legendary circuit.

In any case, this is a memorable and proud deed, otherwise Fei would not be recognized by thousands of audiences.

The opening commentary of the two of them also won the resonance of many audience members on the track.

"This is the car god from our China, I am optimistic that he will reach the top as the king!"

A Chinese spectator, after listening to the opening commentary, stood excitedly at the high point of the track guardrail, and then waved the red flag in his hand.

He wants more audiences to know that this is a Chinese driver, this is a Chinese car god!

"It's really strong to fly, and it's expected to break Schumacher's rule."

"Come on Zhang Yifei, I love you~~!"

Soon a scream sounded, and Zhang Yifei used to envy Kimi Raikkonen's fan fans, and now he himself has a lot in the paddock.

After all, strength is the most attractive place for men.

However, many things must be reversed, and Zhang Yifei's popularity and praise in the past two days are too much, so that fans of Ferrari and Schumacher finally can't resist the counterattack.

How can you say that Schumacher is also the "King of Monaco" today, with five Monaco championship trophies in hand, you Zhang Yifei has no results, why dare to say that he can break Schumacher's domination before the main race is over?

This is like a lot of small fresh meat in later generations, when there are not enough achievements to support it, once the limelight is too strong, it will be attacked by a group!

"Don't be too complacent, the Chinese kid is far from reaching the heights of Schumacher!"

"As long as Schumacher is still on this track, the title of King of Monaco will not be your turn to fly."

"It's arrogant, then let me see how Driver Fei can beat Schumacher on this track!"

The shouts of various counterattacks sounded, making the Monaco Grand Prix, which was still in the warm-up circle, full of gunpowder.

But in a sense, this scene symbolizes a qualitative change for Zhang Yifei, at least in the eyes of most people, the Chinese driver has come to an equal position with Schumacher, and even the biggest rival of the car god on the track!

At the end of the warm-up lap, all the drivers returned to their seats and the safety car was discontinued.

Zhang Yifei's eyes were staring at the indicator light above the track, as long as the start did not give Schumacher any chance, then in the next race, Zhang Yifei was confident that in the narrow Monaco streets, Schumacher could not find any overtaking opportunities.

And the advantages of the transformation of the braking system, the longer it takes time, the more it can be highlighted, this time the Prost car, it can be said that it really defeated the Ferrari car!

However, on the red Ferrari on the right, Schumacher set his eyes on Zhang Yifei, and the expression on his face was thoughtful.

No one knows what Schumacher is thinking at this moment, whether he is full of fighting spirit and fighting spirit, or lamenting the unpredictability of the world?

But in the Pit Stop of the Prost team, there is a discussion about decision-making.

"Mentor, is it true that you don't give orders to the team and let Yifeijun and Alonso join forces?"

Ukyo Yamamoto opened his mouth and asked, qualifying for the Prost team with two drivers, one on pole position and one in third, with Schumacher in between.

As long as it is a normal team strategy group, the priority will be to do Schumacher together, but Korser has never said anything about teaming up from qualifying to the start of the main race, and the two drivers themselves will not talk about it.

Whether it is to let Zhang Yifei block Schumacher and create opportunities for Alonso, or let Alonso drag Schumacher, first ensuring that the pole position is far ahead, after all, it is a way to fight together.

At this momentous moment, does Caser intend to continue the tradition of the Prost team's one-man battle?

After Yamamoto Ukyo finished saying this, Henry, the leader next to him, also spoke: "Kossel, Fei and Alonso are all the kind of people who are proud and stubborn in their hearts, and neither of them wants to bow to the other party first. ”

'I think you need to keep the tyres early on, so the better way is to let the car go in the car and create opportunities for Alonso to rush up. And compared to the Spanish kid, Fei understands the importance of the big picture. ”

Henry expressed his opinion, he did not completely stand in Zhang Yifei's point of view and let Alonso sacrifice. On the contrary, he stood in the perspective of the team and the overall situation, and it was obvious that it was more in line with the status quo and the interests of the team to make Zhang Yifei stop.

In the face of the persuasion of these two men, Cosell still did not speak, as if he had not heard.

Seeing that the countdown light was lit up, Yamamoto Ukyo was a little anxious in his heart.

"Mentor, you can't hesitate any longer, you have to make a decision."

Listening to Yamamoto Ukyo's excited tone, Cowel just replied very calmly: "Is there anything to make a decision, relying on the team's instructions to force it?" ”

"It's not a lot of pressure, I think ......"

Leo, the team's design director, also spoke, ready to join the persuasion camp.

Obviously, in their eyes, this moment is the stubbornness of the old German man, and there may be a little selfishness, unwilling to give in to the sacrifice of the drivers he coaches.

But just then, another voice interrupted Leo's persuasion.

"I agree with Kossel that the two of them will make their own decisions rather than relying on team dictation."

It was Alonso's match engineer Cod who said that.

If others can find a reason to stand up for Cosell's handling of the situation, then Cod has no reason to oppose the suggestion of letting Zhang Yifei block the car.

Because the biggest beneficiary of Zhang Yifei's car is Alonso, and as Alonso's race engineer, Kede has the responsibility and obligation to protect the interests of the drivers without violating the team's instructions, which is the professionalism that a race engineer should have!