Chapter 1406 - 528: Confession (Part 3)

Chapter 1406: Chapter 528: Confession (Part 3)

"Vassel really has an eye for talent." Qin Miao nodded in agreement.

Toto shook his head and said, "You won two world championships in just two years and became the youngest double world champion in F1 history. Anyone knows that if they can get you, the team’s overall strength would greatly improve. The reason no one tries to snatch you is simply that they know they don’t deserve you."

Qin Miao asked curiously, "What about Red Bull?"

"They already have Verstappen. It’s impossible for them to seek you out. With your abilities, whoever teams with you would become the second driver. Hamilton hasn’t become a second driver only because his status at Mercedes is incredibly high." Toto said, "So Red Bull wouldn’t proactively reach out to you to soothe Verstappen."

At this point, Toto paused: "Are you sure about leaving?"

Qin Miao nodded: "Yes, if it were you, you’d leave too, wouldn’t you?"

Toto mused: "Indeed, who could refuse the olive branch from the red Ferrari team? Especially when the price they offer is so... without consideration. If it were me, I’d be truly tempted."

Qin Miao paused: "Should I cooperate with the team’s publicity stance and matters like that?"

Toto thought for a moment: "We need you not to disclose this news for the time being. If the news comes out now, it will greatly affect the team’s overall morale. Wait a little longer. With your contract with Ferrari, you should have the right to have them delay announcing this news, right?"

Qin Miao patted his chest and said: "I’ve got it covered."

Strictly speaking, Qin Miao now holds managerial authority within the Ferrari team.

Perhaps what Qin Miao says may be more effective than what some of Ferrari’s middle management says.

Having said so, this marked the end of Qin Miao’s meeting with Toto for today.

Toto stood up and extended his hand to Qin Miao: "Although it’s a pity Mercedes doesn’t have the opportunity to renew with you, on behalf of the team, I thank you for everything you’ve contributed over the years. Two driver world championships and countless Chinese sponsors are all thanks to you. So you shouldn’t feel any guilt for moving to a better environment. You don’t owe the team anything."

Qin Miao also stood up and shook hands with Toto: "I sincerely thank you as well. Without your recognition, I wouldn’t have had such a great stage at Mercedes to showcase my value."

Toto shook his head, smiling: "You may not know, back then quite a few F1 teams were interested in you. They just couldn’t offer you a seat in 2021. And with your skill, even if you hadn’t joined F1 in 2021, there would have been a host of top teams in rally, 24-hour endurance races, and even FE eager for your addition, where you could have shown your talent.

With your abilities, making a name for yourself in those competitions would have only been a matter of time.

And after gaining fame young, you’d eventually come to the F1 stage."

"Moreover, I’m very appreciative that you told me this news at the start of the season. Although it’s hard to part ways, your news indeed allows us to make early preparations. Lastly, I hope this news doesn’t affect our relationship."

"Of course, I’ll always remember the help you gave me back then. Meanwhile, this year I’ll do my utmost to help the team clinch the Constructors’ Championship. I won’t hold back when facing Ferrari, as only by defeating them on the track can I demonstrate my worth to them."

Toto smiled and patted Qin Miao on the shoulder: "I trust your capability and professional integrity."