Certain corners on some circuits, like those in Formula 1, can see cornering speeds approaching three hundred kilometers per hour. Lin Yan wasn't quite sure how much friction was generated at such speeds.
"It's fine, don't look at this. There's nothing to see. It's all minor stuff for your husband."
Seeing Su Mojin still wanting to look, Lin Yan closed the laptop. These corners required great care even from his two masters during intensely competitive races. He didn't want Su Mojin to worry.
Back in the day, Boss Luo and Ma Wang often went off track at the "Bottle Opener" here. Due to the downhill blind spot, crashing at this corner carried a certain risk.
"Let me see more!"
"No."
"Tch."
Lin Yan lay down on the bed and gently pulled Su Mojin into his embrace. He had to admit, this feeling of traveling while racing was wonderful.
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Time flew by, and it was the morning of the next day.
The qualifying session for Country S was scheduled for noon today. Early in the morning, Lin Yan was already in the pit garage, practicing. To improve one's driving skills, diligent practice was essential.
In the adjacent Ben Tian pit garage, Reisner was also up early practicing. All personnel were present. The Ben Tian team members always arrived early.
In the office, Tesu was engrossed in thought, holding a diagram.
This diagram wasn't about Ben Tian's factory car but rather Ducati's, specifically the two small winglets on the rear of the GP23.
The two winglets on the GP23 had given Tesu significant inspiration.
These two small winglets protruded from the rear of the GP23 like a pair of small wings. Initially, Tesu thought they wouldn't have much effect, but after analysis by the technical department, their impact was considerable.
It had reached a point that made him exclaim in admiration. While Ben Tian was known for its excellent engines, Ducati also had its strengths, particularly in aerodynamics.
Tesu was surprised that these two winglets, totaling only the size of a mobile phone, could achieve so much.
They not only improved the car's stability in corners but also disrupted the turbulent air zone behind the rear of the car.
The disruption of the turbulent air zone was discovered by Reisner. When he followed Lin Yan's car on the first lap, he noticed something was amiss. At first, he thought Lin Yan's skills had improved significantly again, but he later realized his lap times were actually decreasing.
Disrupting the turbulent air zone was essentially equivalent to a straight-line upgrade. Ducati's only advantage on the straights, besides slipstreaming, was the ability to draft. Unexpectedly, they were now preventing even drafting.
This was purely a method of enhancing the car's own advantages by suppressing the speed of the following car. While somewhat underhanded, it had to be said that Ducati's winglets were highly valuable. Without upgrading the engine, they weakened the opponent's straight-line speed, ensuring they still couldn't catch up.
Although the opponent's technical development was impressive, Tesu wasn't too concerned. It was just a matter of winglets; once they figured it out, they could simply copy it.
This thought wasn't unique to Ben Tian; other major manufacturers shared it. In GP racing, almost any novel design was borrowed. They would scrutinize your car's extra components under a microscope.
It could be said that in GP, apart from the engines and some hidden internal components, there was virtually no privacy for external aerodynamic devices and fairings.
As long as it suited their own racing cars, other major manufacturers could borrow them. As for what the fans said, that was their business and could affect reputation.
At precisely twelve noon, the qualifying session began. All drivers exited the pit garages and entered the track in sequence. Lin Yan was, as usual, the first to appear.
This was his first appearance before the fans since the previous attack. Judging by the crowd's reaction, the fans were quite concerned about Lin Yan, with many holding up signs of support.
Among them, a bright pink sign was the most conspicuous.
"However, our drivers are even more hardworking. In this scorching heat, they still have to compete."
Hao Dong set up his stand and began commentating on the race. The race in Country S was one of the most anticipated events of the year. However, Hao Dong suspected today would likely end with Lin Shen leading from start to finish.
"We can see that as soon as Lin Shen enters the track, he immediately pulls away from the cars behind, finding a clear space to set his lap times."