F1 development drivers, in fact, seriously, cannot be considered an official member of the F1 team. Because the test drivers are already at the lowest level, no less.

However, getting the identity of a developer of a manufacturer F1 means being qualified to go to the team headquarters and participate in the task of simulated driving and racing development, so you can get in touch with Formula 1 in advance.

In addition, the development of F1 drivers can also be regarded as the youth training drivers of the team. Once they can achieve results in secondary events, they will be easier to enter the F1 team's selection list and get the opportunity to try out.

It can be said that becoming a development driver for F1 is equivalent to stepping into the door of F1 with one foot, rather than the previous layman.

To be honest, this news has a great impact on Zhang Yifei. He had never thought of becoming a development driver for Renault.

If he remembers it correctly, the Renault Sports Academy in history was not established until 2016, and it was much later than the driver's academy of veteran teams such as Ferrari.

And the first Chinese driver to join Renault Sports Academy and serve as the development driver of the F1 team will be won by potential young player Zhou Guanyu in 2019.

Now that time is twenty years ahead of schedule, I have the opportunity to become a F1 development driver for Renault team, and history has changed too much.

"Fly, this is definitely a good opportunity for young riders, and I wouldn't think about it if you were."

Seeing that Zhang Yifei did not reply, Ghosn reminded him.

You should know the standards for developing drivers in other teams. You must at least win the sub-station championship or even the championship of the F3 level event to be qualified.

But now, Ghosn gave this opportunity to Zhang Yifei, a driver who only won the Formula Elementary School Sub-station, is definitely an extraordinary improvement.

If Renault and Sports Academy had not just been established, they needed to develop their own driver's echelon. In addition, Zhang Yifei was recommended by Suzuki Rio, and Nissan urgently needed to open up the Chinese market and turn losses into profits.

Otherwise, Zhang Yifei would not be able to get this quota, and it would be even more impossible for Ghosn to receive in person.

"Can I give me a day to consider? I plan to discuss it with my team members."

After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Yifei gave his own answer.

To be honest, this place is a huge temptation for most Formula Elementary drivers.

Because it is equivalent to skipping the F3 level event and taking a shortcut to the F1 field.

And the F1 development drivers are not a simple name. Although they are not formal members of the F1 team, they receive the same team training.

You can also drive an F1 racing car or simulator training, participate in the development and adjustment of racing cars, etc. These things are definitely rare learning opportunities for a junior Formula driver and can greatly improve his driving skills.

However, once you join Renault Sports Academy and become their F1 development driver, then Zhang Yifei will be labeled as Renault's "reserve".

It is impossible to copy Kimi's miracle from the primary equation and complete the "triple jump" to enter the F1 team. This is a difficult thing for Zhang Yifei, who is currently ambitious.

That's why Zhang Yifei was so hesitant, choosing to be a Renault F1 development driver with a stable chance and skip the F3 level steadily.

It’s better to choose to take risks and take a try and become an F1 driver, even if it’s just an opportunity to test the driver.

When Ghosn heard Zhang Yifei's hesitant answer, his face was filled with disappointment.

He had quite admired Zhang Yifei before. This little guy has the aura that a young driver should have, and his strength is acceptable, and he has the talent and foundation to become a genius driver.

But when such an opportunity was placed in front of Zhang Yifei, he chose to consider it and wanted to go back to discuss it with the team members. This may be the answer Ghosn was the least willing to hear.

Even if Zhang Yifei directly refused, no matter what the reason was, Ghosn appreciated the courage and courage of this young man. Now this indecisive performance is in sharp contrast with his previous aura. Ghosn doesn't understand what Zhang Yifei is hesitating about?

Ghosn may never have imagined that Zhang Yifei's ambition was so inflated that he did not regard the development of F1 drivers as his own development goal.

What he wanted to do was to officially join the F1 team and use his strength to become China's first F1 professional driver twenty years ahead of schedule.

If Zhang Yifei had made a decision by himself, he would probably refuse directly. Because he once said that he was a gambler, and he became a chess driver with a stable development of F1, and then went to the F3000 equation, which did not match his gambler's personality.

But the problem is that many times people cannot only consider themselves. Behind Zhang Yifei are Junko Takeda, Ukyo Yamamoto, Ahu and others.

My decisive rejection means that they are taking risks with me. After all, the hope of becoming an F1 driver is too slim.

If you fail at that time, you will not even have a way to become a development driver for F1. You have to climb up step by step from the F3 event, and it will be another journey that you don’t know how long.

Zhang Yifei is not that selfish. Even if Ghosn is underestimated by his hesitation, he still has to choose to inform the team.

"Then you go back and think about it first."

Ghoen said in a very cold tone, then waved his hand to signal Zhang Yifei to leave.

Zhang Yifei has nothing to say about Ghosn's attitude. Because in the heart of such a "upper", if you give this opportunity to respect you, you should seize the opportunity to become a Renault F1 driver.

Once they disobey their thoughts, they don’t need to take into account the feelings of the lower class. To put it bluntly, if it weren’t for various special circumstances and chances, Zhang Yifei would not even be qualified to sit opposite Ghosn to talk.

After walking out of the room, Zhang Yifei's mentality was not greatly affected. When he returned to the lounge, Cosell was leisurely looking at the newspaper, without showing any worry or nervousness because of Zhang Yifei's departure.

Looking at his leisurely posture, Zhang Yifei said angrily: "Cosell, you are my competition engineer at least. I am not worried about any accidents when I go out and never go back?"

"Renault is a car manufacturer, not a gangster, and will not do anything to you."

After saying that, Cosel put down the newspaper in his hand, looked at Zhang Yifei and said, "Tell me, what did Ghosn talk to you about?"

"Renault acquired the Benetton team, and also formed its own drivers' academy and also trained reserve echelon drivers."

"Ghoen wants me to join Renault Sports Academy and be their F1 team development driver."

Zhang Yifei explained the incident in a few short sentences. After hearing this, Cosell replied casually: "Did you refuse?"

"Why do you think so, instead of feeling that I agreed?"

Zhang Yifei asked curiously, "What the old German guess is really accurate. If it weren't for the team, he would have refused."

"Because you have great ambitions, you won't be satisfied with a development driver."

"You really know me."

Zhang Yifei replied with a smile, and indeed he felt that his ambition was getting bigger and bigger.

I remember that being able to reach Renault’s podium at the beginning was Zhang Yifei’s biggest goal in participating in Renault events.

As a result, even the F1 development drivers are not satisfied, and I am really arrogant.

Cosel also smiled. Zhang Yifei was definitely the Chinese who was the least Chinese he had ever seen.

Since the beginning, pure newcomer dared to advance the championship and play white strips to make himself his competition engineer, which has shown his different personality.

Later, he even rejected the invitation from the Adenauer team, exposing Zhang Yifei's ambitions in the face for the first time. So it is no surprise that he will reject Ghosn's invitation to develop drivers today.

Of course, the change here is also due to Cosell's contribution. After all, when the Adenauer team invited him, he first expressed his rejection.

"I wanted to refuse, but considering Ukyo and their expectations, I wanted to see my success soon, so I told Ghosn to give me a day to consider it."

"No need to discuss with Ukyo and the others. I will refuse to face to face after tonight after tonight."

"What?"

Zhang Yifei even doubted whether he had heard it wrong. Cosell actually said this to him. Has he considered helping him and Ukyo and others to make a decision?

"Because your hesitation has destroyed Ghosn's impression of you. He is a very strong president. Even if he agrees to be a development driver, he will not give priority to you in the future.

Domineering CEO?

This word suddenly popped up in Zhang Yifei's mind, but it was true. In history, after Ghosn became Nissan e, it took only two years to turn Nissan into profit.

Moreover, in 2005, Ghosn was promoted to the Renault Group's e-group, becoming a rare double e-group. And he was not a small company in charge, but a world-class automobile giant manufacturer like Renault and Nissan.

It can also be seen from his resume that he does have a strong personality and tough skills. Zhang Yifei's hesitation has cut off his chances.

"It's good, otherwise I'm really worried that Ukyo and the others would advise me to agree, and it would be in a dilemma at that time."

Zhang Yifei was relieved. Yamamoto Ukyo was different from himself and Kossel. He was a typical Japanese conservative. He followed authority and followed the rules, and might really persuade him to agree to Ghosn's invitation.

I guess Junko Takeda didn't want to take it too risky. If the two of them united to agree, Zhang Yifei would still be in a dilemma.

After all, if you can reach this point today, Junko Takeda and Ukyo Yamamoto will have half of the credit.

"Since you already have your own goals, go to the end with determination."

After Cosell finished speaking, he glanced at the time on his watch and continued to say to Zhang Yifei: "There is about half an hour left, which is when the Renault party begins. With the current influence of the Renault Formula and today it was officially announced that the Renault F1 team will return to the paddock, so basically all the senior executives of the F1 team will be present at night."

"I will find a way to help you introduce several teams to you. Whether you can seize this opportunity depends on yourself."
Chapter completed!