Sawano Hiroyuki paused upon hearing Odetto's response.

He's a race engineer, not some kind of deity. The broadcast quality of this era isn't great, and you have to copy recordings for enlargement and slow-motion to meet the data analysis standards.

How can you pinpoint Costa's technical weaknesses in such a short time?

In a sense, this is the effect created after Chen Xiangbei clinched the championship and pole position in the first race, showing that even a tall tree attracts the wind.

Drivers from other teams only need to list him as a rival to study.

In contrast, Chen Xiangbei and his team can't study all nineteen competitors simultaneously.

His training goal for this race was entirely focused on the Donington Park Circuit.

After all, if you can't target everyone, then target the circuit.

"Why are you looking at me? I don't have any good ideas."

"Act quickly, or that kid Xiangbei really won't catch up to Magnussen."

Odetto shrugged, completely handing the problem over to Sawano Hiroyuki.

As a team leader, he's more adept at handling strategic decisions, and it's better not to trouble this old man with tactical data analysis issues.

Faced with Odetto's "honest" statement, Sawano Hiroyuki showed a mixed smile similar to Chen Xiangbei's pre-race expression.

The leader acted entirely as a hands-off manager for this event, the only track strategy given was to let Chen Xiangbei overtake.

As for how to overtake, it wasn't his concern...

"Yes, leader."

Japanese compliance is notable; even though he felt it was very challenging, Sawano Hiroyuki didn't say a word further and went to the console to join Mizutani Sho in finding Costa's control flaws.

"The track situation now presents two extremes; the rear drivers are engaged in intense skirmishes, with position changes almost every lap."

"In contrast, after Xiangbei's mad dash of overtaking three cars in four laps earlier, the front drivers are in a stalemate. With more than half the laps completed, the Chinese Kid is still behind Costa, looking for opportunities."

"The only change is the fourth-ranked Dixon's tire couldn't hold and he went into the pit for a change, allowing teammate Vergne to move up and be behind Xiangbei."

"Given Vergne's excellent long-distance performance, if driver Xiangbei fails to quickly overtake Costa, he will face an attack from both front and rear!"

James explained the changes on the track, in a sense, this current front-runner stalemate is a common race scene at Donington Park Circuit.

After all, the same-powered standardized cars rely entirely on slipstream overtaking, and once the track width grows too narrow without enough space, the brief "slingshot effect" disappears. Even if you floor gas pedal into the engine, you won't pass the opponent.

"James, driver Xiangbei has been behind Costa for nearly ten laps now, I presume this is his speed and skill limit—no overriding driving performance on show."

While saying this, Mike wore a slightly playful smile.

He thinks James was a bit too favorably inclined towards the Chinese driver previously.

Indeed, objectively speaking, Chen Xiangbei's four-lap, three-car overtaking start was striking, yet doesn't warrant the overrated driver title!

Really think Europe lacks prodigious talents?

Costa is already showing his prowess, and Chen Xiangbei can't overtake after ten full laps!

Mike's remark instantly resonated with the audience.

Earlier, Chen Xiangbei flaunted his skills on half the track, maintaining an optimistic attitude through strong winds, which many white audience members held back for long.

Now with Costa firmly blocking Chen Xiangbei, it seems he's nothing special.

"Come on, Costa, don't give driver Xiangbei any chance."

"Chinese driver just got lucky, bumped into ART Team's internal feud."

"The previous position changes were overly praised; really believed himself to be mastering the track's Circle of God?"

"I'm putting it out here now: Xiangbei won't pass Costa, or I'll streak on the track!"

The audience's animosity instantly rose, with some even standing up to provoke the Chinese fans.

Weren't this group of Chinese folks boasting earlier, why aren't they bragging now?

"Costa, you're doing great. The crowd is cheering for you, keep defending Xiangbei!"

Manor Team's race engineer appropriately conveyed audience feedback to Costa, wishing to encourage the driver.

"Got it!"

Upon hearing the team's TR, Costa's tone turned excited.

In karting and F4-level events, he wasn't particularly a popular driver. Audience attention often lay on talents like Magnussen from the F1 "lineage" and Vergne's excellent performance and results.

Being the focal point onsite, Costa was thrilled!

Taking advantage, Costa also glanced into the rear-view mirror at Chen Xiangbei's number 13 car trailing behind.

This time, he completely saw through the Chinese Kid, determined he wouldn't pass no matter what!

Just as Costa brimmed with confidence, Chen Xiangbei also received the team's TR.

"Xiangbei, Costa had imprecise line issues at T9 Schwantz corner."

"If you're planning to overtake, I recommend targeting T9 Schwantz corner and capitalize on his line error!"

Though Sawano Hiroyuki might possess some conservative attributes of older Japanese drivers, this stems solely from professional environment or career progression, not inadequacies in his skillset.

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