"Chinese newcomer, you said after the race that the championship was beyond any doubt. Where does this confidence come from?"

"Xiangbei, do you really think your talent and effort crush your opponents?"

"Xiangbei, Europe is the pinnacle of world racing. I'm afraid you've misjudged your own abilities!"

Facing the reporters' barrage of questions, Chen Xiangbei merely smiled without speaking.

Sky Sports' news has already stirred up enough heat, making any more bold statements would be overkill.

Moreover, the media coverage doesn't fully represent Chen Xiangbei's intentions.

He simply wants to leverage the buzz, not be controlled by the traffic.

Seeing the situation was about right, Odetto seized the moment, and replied to the reporters on site: "Friends from the media, I think your questions are quite uninspiring. Don't forget that Xiangbei took pole position in Renault's first race. His talent and strength have already been proven at Silverstone Circuit, there's no doubt about that!"

"What you see as arrogant boasting is just a description of Xiangbei's abilities, understand?"

The concept of overkill isn't just understood by Chen Xiangbei, but also by Odetto.

There are many ways to convey strength and defiance without every word coming from the driver himself—some excessive statements can even lower one's status.

Often, it's at such times that a spokesperson is needed to express sentiments, much like how Verstappen, after becoming the WDC, has his father, the elder Verstappen, express dissatisfaction towards Red Bull Racing Team and opponents!

As a result, you frequently see news of the elder Verstappen making heaven-defying statements.

Now, Odetto's task is to become Chen Xiangbei's spokesperson.

Future internet slang would liken this type of team manager's bold statements to success being called "OdeSaint" and failure as "OdeHype."

It emphasizes the hype aspect.

With Odetto's extreme boastful words, many spectators already discontented with Chen Xiangbei due to Sky Sports' reports were further enraged.

"FUCK YOU, who is this old guy? I saw him showing off in front of the camera yesterday."

"Super Dream Team's leader Odetto, an old guy who couldn't make it in the F1 paddock."

"Used to cozy up to the Japanese to become a leader, now won't even spare the Chinese rookie?"

"Odetto, no matter how much you boast about the Chinese guy, he will never become the next F1 driver!"

Listening to the boos and curses from the stands, the faint smile on Chen Xiangbei's face vanished.

He knows Odetto is taking the hit for him.

Clearly, the reporters aren't dumb, the protagonist in the eye of the storm is Chen Xiangbei, and he can't just be led by Odetto as a shield.

They still aimed their microphones at Chen Xiangbei, standing to the side, and someone loudly questioned: "Xiangbei, do you hear the boos from the stands? Have you ever considered that your words might make you the track enemy?"

Facing this reporter's question, Chen Xiangbei, who hadn't spoken previously, moved; he prepared to reach for the microphone.

Odetto saw Chen Xiangbei's intentions and grasped his wrist, shaking his head gently. All interview questions were left to him to handle, hoping Chen Xiangbei would lose his composure and create a big news break!

However, this time, Chen Xiangbei didn't follow Odetto's instructions.

He took the microphone and said: "A champion is destined to be the biggest enemy on the track, and I am honored to become the track enemy!"

Having said this, Chen Xiangbei returned the microphone to the reporter and left without expression. He felt his image at this moment should be like an emotionless track assassin!

Seeing this, the media reporters intended to keep pressing, but Odetto signaled to the technician team.

Liang Chi, seeing this, understood and immediately led Feng Yong, Zhao Lei, and several technicians from the Super Dream Team to form a human wall, blocking Chen Xiangbei from the event journalists.

This "human wall" tactic is often seen in the F1 paddock, mostly used during pit stops or tuning sessions to prevent journalists from capturing the car's undercarriage or the core parameters on laptop screens.

Now, Odetto applies the human wall strategy to prevent journalist interviews, and it worked well.

After all, apart from Liang Chi being a bit short under six feet, both Feng and Lei are burly men, standing there can effectively block the camera completely!

"Xiangbei, you spoke impulsively."

Odetto came over to caution him.

But then a smile appeared on his face as he added: "But I like it!"

Odetto could sense from Chen Xiangbei's response an unwavering confidence and desire for the championship, unaffected by public opinion.

"Thank you, leader Odetto."

Chen Xiangbei thanked him, knowing that being a "spokesperson" is a dirty and tiring job, as evidenced by the curses from the spectators. The old man attracted quite a bit of hatred and fire.

Confronted with Chen Xiangbei's gratitude, Odetto shrugged indifferently and said: "I don't care, as long as you win the championship, I look forward to seeing the faces of those driven mad!"

"Okay, then let's fiercely smash those doubters' faces."

"NICE!"

The spectators were already enraged, and if they knew the Super Dream team's pit crew was laughing and chatting inside, would they be even angrier?

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At 2:20 PM, there were only ten minutes left until the Renault European Cup main race began.

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