All-round Athlete

Chapter 601 Schumacher or Senna?

"A source said that Anglo-American intends to buy back the Honda team... The predecessor of the current Honda team is the British-American team, because the EU smoking ban not only prohibits all forms of tobacco-related print advertisements, TV and radio advertisements, but also prohibits tobacco companies from sponsoring sports events .BAT withdrew from the sport in 2005...”

"Honda has been working hard to find a new buyer after withdrawing from F1. According to the British "Sun" report, Carlos Slim, the second richest man in the world with assets of 60 billion US dollars, is preparing to buy the Honda team... 68-year-old Slim He is a South American telecommunications giant, and last week he went to the UK to inspect the headquarters and factory of the former Honda team..."

"Virgin Group boss Richard Branson will travel to Japan next week to negotiate with Honda on the acquisition of the F1 team. Branson's acquisition plan has been confirmed by F1 president Bernie Ecclestone Bernie said he would welcome Branson to F1 "with open arms"..."

"It is reported that a Middle Eastern investor intends to acquire the Honda team..."

On the Internet, various news about the acquisition of the Honda team poured out.

Zhang Guan leaned on the sofa, flipping through a racing magazine quietly, and in front of him, there was a pile of racing magazines like a hill. These are racing magazines published in recent years, and Zhang Guan also For the "homework" in the next few days, he must fully understand the industry dynamics of Formula One in recent years as soon as possible.

"You don't seem to be in a hurry at all!" Zhuge Wenbo pointed to the latest sports newspaper and said, "There are so many companies wanting to buy the Honda team, it seems that we have a lot of competitors! How can you Be careful, don't be preempted by other companies, don't forget that you still have a $500 million bet on your back!"

"It's all just a cover!" Zhang Guan put down the magazine in his hand, and continued: "Ross Brown has already told me that Honda deliberately created this kind of news in order to sell the team, in order to attract real buyers. These acquisition news are all fake news released by Honda. For example, Carlos Slim, a Mexican telecommunications giant, originally went to the UK to investigate other projects. After the company’s public relations every day, he agreed to stop by Honda. The team's headquarters."

"Then Bernie is also a cover? Bernie is the president of F1, and he has personally confirmed that the Virgin Group is going to buy the Honda team." Zhuge Wenbo asked.

"Bernie is really a cover! This financial crisis has affected many teams. If Honda withdraws again, there will be only 9 teams left next season, and they can't even get 20 parking spaces. So Bernie is also I hope that investors will buy the Honda team as soon as possible, so I also cooperate with the Honda team to sing oboe. So we don’t have to worry if Ross Brown is here. I believe Ross Brown is not willing to continue to be a wage earner, even if someone else wants to sell it He will also destroy the Honda team, no one in the world would have thought that Ross Brown, the CEO of the Honda team, wants to be the owner of the team! What's more, the price of the Honda team is not cheap at all." Zhang Guan continued.

"En?" Zhuge Wenbo made a questioning voice.

Zhang Guan opened his mouth and explained slowly: "Honda's price for the Honda team is 1 US dollar, but in terms of price, it is no different from the free gift, but if you buy the Honda team at this price, you have to bear the burden of the Honda team. $170 million in debt, which means the buyer is actually paying $170 million for the Honda team. With the current economic situation and the level of Honda team last season, they are not worth that much."

"Then how much are you going to spend?" Zhuge Wenbo asked.

"I discussed with Ross Brown that we will not assume the debts of the Honda team. The money they owe will be repaid by Honda itself. We only need the team. I estimate that the final cost will definitely be within 100 million U.S. dollars, and My personal investment must exceed 50 million U.S. dollars." Zhang Guan replied.

"Well, this price is completely acceptable." Zhuge Wenbo nodded.

With Zhang Guan's current net worth, two or three advertising endorsements can earn 50 million US dollars, so Zhuge Wenbo has no objection to this price.

"Don't forget that this is just the price of buying a team. Formula One is a bottomless pit. I estimate that at least another 50 million US dollars will be prepared for future team operations and car research and development." Zhang Guan looked at Zhuge with a smile on his face. Wen Bo went on to say: "So Brother Wen Bo, I will leave the sponsorship of the team to you. When we really buy the Honda team later, you will be busy!"

"Okay, I'll help you contact those big sponsors when the time comes." Zhuge Wenbo got up and said at the same time: "Okay, it won't affect your homework, let's go first."

Zhang Guan was the only one left in the room again. He looked at the pile of car magazines like a hill, but he couldn't help but think of another thing in his mind.

"The experience book of Schumacher and Senna, who should I choose?"

When mentioning Formula One racing, people can't help but think of two names, Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna.

Schumacher and Senna, who is the strongest driver? This is a question that all car fans have been debating. Some people think that Senna is stronger, while others think that Schumacher is stronger. This question, even if there are countless professional or non-professional People have analyzed it from various angles, but there is still no so-called correct answer.

Schumacher and Senna are both the greatest drivers in the world and legends in Formula 1. Zhang Guan also has two experience books in his system, and Zhang Guan feels hesitant about who to choose .

In terms of driving skills, we cannot say that Schumacher is better than Senna, or that Senna is better than Schumacher. This kind of judgment is unfair to two people. After all, every driver has a different driving style. Mach or Senna, they choose their best driving style.

In terms of record, Schumacher is definitely better than Senna. Schumacher has won 7 world championships, while Senna has won 3 world championships. It has been developing. Different times, different cars, different opponents, and different rules will all cause changes in the final result.

The rules of Formula One racing are constantly changing every year, such as model regulations, tire regulations, engine regulations, etc. A slight change in any rule will affect the driver's performance. The Formula One racing cars in 1990 and 2000 Formula 1 in 2010, two completely different things. Even in two consecutive years, the car will undergo great changes. A driver's driving style and driving method may adapt to this year's car, but next year, his driving style and driving method will not be able to adapt to the new regulations at all.

"Adapt to the new rules!" These words popped up in Zhang Guan's mind, and it was these words that made Zhang Guan make up his mind.

"After all, Senna was a driver in the 1990s. The driving style of his era may not be able to adapt to the competition of this era. On the contrary, Schumacher has always stayed at the forefront of motorsports. Among the world champions after Schumacher, whether it is Both Hamilton and Vettel have learned part of Schumacher's driving style, which also shows that at least for now, Schumacher's driving can still adapt to the times. As for Senna, if he is allowed to come to this era, maybe he will perform better Strong, but may not be able to adapt to the current game."

Zhang Guan shook his head. He thought of the $500 million bet between himself and Omi. This is equivalent to betting on his entire net worth and income in the next few years, so he can't lose. He has to choose the safest one. method. Compared with Schumacher and Senna, the experience book of the former is definitely the safest choice for Zhang Guan.

"Let's choose Schumacher's experience book! Uncle Schumi, don't let me down!"

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