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Chapter 1204: 1203: Out of the Blue

Chapter 1204: Chapter 1203: Out of the Blue

Four months later, “Formula One: Drive to Survive” Season 2 was released, and Netflix, as usual, dropped all episodes at once. Then, racing fans worldwide quickly noticed an interesting detail—

The most captivating episode of the second season turned out to be the one featuring top NFL superstar Li Wei visiting the American Circuit. Not only was it exciting, but it also had strong undertones.

Truly rare!

In this documentary series focused entirely on Formula One, Li Wei appeared for just three minutes yet soared to the top of social media hot searches, sparking extensive discussions among racing fans and football fans.

High praise all around!

In every aspect, Li Wei’s influence is permeating into other fields.

For the NFL, this was groundbreaking, undeniably significant. Not just Goodell, but other league teams also felt that if football wanted to further expand its global market, they urgently needed to break barriers and enhance cross-industry influence. And now, finally, a Chosen One has emerged.

Could Li Wei really become the key for the league’s transformation?

Let’s bring our attention back to the American Circuit.

Raikkonen hadn’t had the chance to lead Li Wei to the Mercedes-Benz pit stop before Hamilton appeared, warmly welcoming Li Wei with open arms.

Then, Raikkonen quietly completed the handover and turned to leave.

Unexpectedly, Li Wei noticed.

“Kimi, dinner, don’t forget.”

Raikkonen paused, thinking it was just a joke, looked helplessly at Li Wei, and finally raised his right hand in acknowledgment before leaving.

Hamilton looked surprised, “You’ve become friends with Kimi?”

Li Wei said, “He’s not as cold as he appears.”

Hamilton replied, “Yes, I know, but I’ve known him for ten years, so I’m supposed to know that. You’ve just met him, right?”

Li Wei patted Hamilton’s shoulder, “There’s a saying called charisma, you know? Don’t envy me, I know you might not understand.”

Hamilton: …

Amid Li Wei’s laughter, Hamilton led him on a tour of the Mercedes-Benz pit stop.

There, not only did he meet another team driver, Valtteri Bottas, but he also got an up-close look at the Formula One cars, with their streamlined bodies and unique structures that were truly mesmerizing and exhilarating.

On live TV, viewers often just see cars making endless laps, making it hard for outsiders to understand the thrill of the race.

But being there in person, the roar of the engines is an insanity that can’t be captured by the television, and the busy, intense, and focused atmosphere in the pit stop showcases the essence behind the sport:

Teamwork.

On the surface, racing seems like a solitary sport, with only the driver fighting on the track; yet behind them is a massive team that must work in unison to cross the finish line first.

Originally, Li Wei very amateurishly thought practice sessions should be relaxed, with the pit stop filled with joyful vibes, just like their practice sessions; but once inside, he realized that the competition starts from the practice session, and one must switch into professional mode.

This moment made Li Wei eager to try, filled with anticipation for the qualifying rounds and the main race—

Formula One is about speed but not just speed.

In the main race, strategy and tactics often hold the key to victory, with drivers and teams needing communication, holistic observation, judgment, and adjustments in tactics and decisive decision-making, making this a rapidly changing sport.

Worth looking forward to!

Li Wei was also curious about the behind-the-scenes maneuvering of racing, somewhat similar to football.

Early in the morning, Li Wei woke up.

Despite being a break week, Li Wei was adjusting his biological clock back and hadn’t forgotten that the regular season wasn’t over. He needed to prepare for next week’s training and game, enjoying breakfast when his phone started vibrating.

Glancing at the caller ID, the corners of Li Wei’s mouth lifted into a smile.

“Hey, Sherlock, if you plan to end the little honeymoon with Brittany and come to the American Circuit now, there’s still time. The atmosphere here is fantastic.”

On the phone’s other end was Mahomes, sounding a bit dry and awkward, “Rookie…” after calling out once, he was at a loss for words.

Li Wei sensitively picked up on the struggle and distress in Mahomes’ voice, restraining his smile, “Sherlock, what’s wrong, what happened?”

Mahomes tried to find a more eased and simplified way to deliver the news but discovered that his feeble words were being crushed by harsh reality, dragging him into the dark abyss.

In the end, he could only state the fact bluntly.

“Felix… is critically ill.”

Suddenly, Li Wei’s heart was gripped tightly without warning. For a moment, he didn’t know how to react. It was too sudden and unexpected, to the point that his brain couldn’t function.

Then, Li Wei heard his own stiff voice asking a dumb question, “What do you mean?”

On the other end, Mahomes instantly fell into a deep despair.

“I don’t know. I went for a run in the morning and met Charles Vester of the Old Oak Tavern. He stopped me and hesitantly told me that Felix was hospitalized last night due to a nosebleed and fell into a coma. Today, they issued a critical illness notice early in the morning. Karen didn’t want to tell us, but fans from the Old Oak Tavern organized to visit the hospital.”

“He thought we should know.”

The buzzing sound continued.

Mahomes’ words came from the earpiece like they were submerged beneath water, with Li Wei hiding below the surface, hearing them not too clearly.

They thought after Annie Galas’ incident, facing such circumstances again would be easier, simpler, but reality wasn’t like that.

Just as difficult.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, his throat was strangled, and his heart almost exploded.

“Rookie, what should we do.”

Mahomes was the same, trapped in deep helplessness and distress, standing before life’s trials, feeling so fragile and insignificant.

Finally, Li Wei took a deep breath, and his brain started functioning again.

“Sherlock, fans are just like us, an indispensable part of the team. When they face difficulties, we face it together, okay?”

“Call Travis now and have him collect signatures from everyone on the team: players, trainers, staff, no one left behind. Then we’ll take it to the hospital together and stand by Felix in the fight.”

“I’m heading back now.”

With just a few words, Li Wei regained composure, quickly organizing the matters at hand.

After hanging up, Li Wei called Donald Yee to explain the situation, as he needed the agent’s help with arranging transportation, apologizing to Mercedes-Benz and Hamilton in person, etc.

After some busy work, the air suddenly became quiet.

Li Wei sat there blankly, as those dark, terrifying, awful thoughts clawed at him. He quickly took a deep breath to drive away all the negative sentiments.

Until the game-ending whistle blows, it’s not over.