After returning to the team's garage after Q2, Qin Miao stared at the replay of Leclerc's fastest lap in Q2 on the screen in front of him, lost in thought.

What should I do to squeeze a little more speed out of the track?

The corners?

I can say that I have already utilized the track's corners to the limit.

Looking up at the broadcast screen on the team's garage wall, I could even see the local Monaco broadcaster playing a slow-motion replay of how close Qin Miao's car was to the barriers on the final flying lap.

At this point, Qin Miao could even see engineers sanding down the front wing endplates on both sides of his car, due to the scuff marks left from brushing the barriers during the final flying lap in Q2.

Car setup?

Not to mention, once effective results are obtained in Q1 and Q2, the car setup cannot be changed.

Even if it were changed, Qin Miao would have to adapt to the car's balance and corner entry angles under the new setup.

This possibility is directly excluded.

Following like Marquez in MotoGP next door? That's even more impossible.

Just as Qin Miao fell into thought, Hamilton's car was pushed back on the other side of the team.

When he first saw Hamilton's car, Qin Miao didn't think much of it.

However, as Hamilton went to the bathroom, with his physical trainer Angela following him out of the Lei Feng Racing Team garage, an idea struck Qin Miao.

Following won't work, but maybe the drag reduction strategy might!

Yet after this thought, Qin Miao hesitated, asking a seven-time champion to help with a drag reduction...

Is it possible?

Moreover, the Monte Carlo circuit only has one DRS zone on the main straight where the drag reduction strategy can be implemented.

Even if Hamilton agreed to help, the not-so-long section would only improve lap time by about 0.1 seconds.

Moreover, the drag reduction strategy requires the trailing driver to have a fast flying lap and the assisting driver to time it right.

But, one must know, Hamilton usually has others pull for him upfront, so his skills in leading others for drag reduction are unlikely to be high.

Despite the numerous obstacles ahead.

Qin Miao still wanted to give it a try.

Trying might get him a better result, while not trying might result in the final two flying laps in Q3 being slower than this fastest lap in Q2.

So Qin Miao directly removed his steering wheel and climbed out of the monocoque.

Reyes, seeing Qin Miao suddenly emerge from the car, asked curiously, "What's up?"

Without finding an excuse, Qin Miao directly said, "I'm going to ask Hamilton for a favor."

Saying this, Qin Miao lifted his helmet visor and walked toward the garage restroom.

Reyes scratched his head, asking Hamilton for help?

You both are about to run in Q3, what help could you possibly ask for now?

There's hardly enough time for you to discuss...

But Reyes did not delve deeply into this matter, as he had to check if Qin Miao's car took any damage from the extreme flying lap in Q2.

However, just two steps in, Qin Miao realized this might be a bit presumptuous and unpersuasive.

Thinking of this, Qin Miao glanced at the top floor of the team's garage.

Because after all, the Monte Carlo circuit is in Monaco, where land is precious, so the team's garage would not be too large.

As a result, all teams have moved their command posts upstairs.

Moreover, Hamilton won't be back soon, as racing suits don't have an opening, and neither does the fire-retardant, sweat-wicking lining beneath. To use the restroom, Hamilton would have to remove both.

So Qin Miao turned around and headed upstairs to find Toto.

The command area upstairs in the team's building wasn't locked, and inside he found Toto and Allison working at their computers and monitors.

Seeing Qin Miao enter, there were some surprised looks, but that was about it.

During the qualifying phase, the drivers are busy, and so are they.

On one hand, they have to observe what's happening on the track, monitor the car and driver data, and coordinate with staff at the Brackley Factory, exchanging data and information online.

The only one relatively free here was Mercedes's team principal and owner, Toto Wolff.

And Qin Miao came specifically to find Toto this time.

Seeing Qin Miao enter, Toto smiled and nodded, "Qin Miao, well done in Q2. I assure you that during race day, the team won't let you down. As long as you achieve a good position in qualifying, we'll do everything we can to help you maintain that position throughout the race."

Qin Miao nodded without much small talk, removing his helmet and stating his purpose for finding Toto: "Toto, I want to ask for your help to request Lewis to help me catch his slipstream on the first flying lap in Q3."

"Huh?"

Hearing Qin Miao's request, ever-experienced Toto was momentarily surprised.

After all, in Toto's eyes, these genius drivers like Qin Miao are indeed exceptionally gifted, but they all have a common flaw: pride.