"There's something off about this kid called Xiangbei!"
Hashimoto Ichiro's accompanying driver expressed doubt. They all run underground races, so naturally, their understanding of vehicles and driving skills far exceeds that of tourists visiting the Suzuka Circuit.
The coordination between throttle and clutch is the most basic yet hardest thing for a driver to master.
Not to mention ordinary drivers, even at the F1 level, there are clear distinctions in skill.
Just like Norris with the McLaren Team in 2024, his hard skills are not lacking, and he's driving the strongest contenders car for the championship in the second half, yet he still cannot threaten Verstappen's championship status.
A big reason is that Norris, even when starting at the front row, has shortcomings in the start and racing line, causing him to fall back in position.
