Actually, as early as when Chen Xiangbei was testing as a rookie at the Catalonia Circuit, Dennis had already noticed this Chinese kid.
At the time, the McLaren Team was also conducting test runs, and Chen Xiangbei was practically driving a Honda's tractor and beat the arrogant McLaren "Silver Arrows."
Such an impressive display caught the attention of the Renault Team.
Being one of the "Top Three," could McLaren just turn a blind eye?
The answer is certainly no; McLaren's engineers had assessed Chen Xiangbei's level and deemed he had reached the F1 driver standard.
However, reaching the F1 driver standard yet failing to meet McLaren's standards!
The "Top Three" still have distinctions. Ferrari holds the leading position unyieldingly, followed closely by McLaren with solid foundations, whereas Renault crumbles under the "Crashgate" scandal.
McLaren's goal is to seize both the driver and team championship and become the strongest team within the F1 paddock.
