My Formula 1 System

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Date: August 14

Track: Riyadh Zenith Circuit

Mr. Grant and Ms. Vallotton had their eyes set on the upcoming 9th round of the championship. Both understood that this stage of the season was critical, especially with the results from Budapest and Barcelona serving as clear indicators of what needed to be done. Two months ago, they had agreed to revisit their management approach based on these races, and now the time had come to make adjustments that could potentially reshape the entire structure of Trampos Racing. Careful reasoning was required with the help of their strategists, as their decisions would influence not only the team's performance but also its standing in the championship.

Ms. Vallotton's proposal as soon as she became vice in Trampos, was to tilt even slightly the driver structure. This tilt would bring Luca a fraction above Ansel in importance and prioritization as they aimed to extract his constant top points every Grand Prix. Mr. Grant would likely do this by subtly shifting the team's on-track focus Luca's race strategy, ensuring that resources, pit timings, and team directives aligned with maximizing his performance.

Mr. Grant had accepted this proposal, but didn't implement it right away. He cautiously stalled any changes by giving his two periodic drivers two Grands Prix to make him fully understand and direct his thoughts on the right path. And after the Hungarian and Spanish Grands Prix, Mr. Grant believed he had seen enough to adhere to Ms. Vallotton's proposal and shift the team's directives another way. There were just four rounds left—four Grands Prix remaining, and Mr. Grant wanted nothing jeopardizing Trampos' 54-point over Velocità. They needed to hold steady and strong, and defend relentlessly for four more Featured Races.

To address this, Mr. Grant decided to transition Trampos Racing from the Dual Advance strategy to the Tiered Pursuit approach. This new system was a structured framework designed to prioritize the top-tier driver—Luca, in this case—as the primary driver. Meanwhile, Ansel's role would be adjusted to one of strategic support, ensuring the team could consistently extract the maximum possible points in the championship.

The key advantage of the Tiered Pursuit strategy was its clarity. Both drivers would now have well-defined roles, reducing ambiguity and hesitation during critical on-track moments. This change was prompted by the events of the Spanish Grand Prix, which highlighted the flaws in the Dual Advance strategy and Mr. Grant didn't like it one bit. Under the previous system, both drivers were given equal status, with the general expectation that one would fend off rivals while the other pushed forward. However, this approach failed when Luca and Ansel were directly competing against each other. Neither made the decision to yield, leading to wasted time and... two contacts.

The Tiered Pursuit strategy directly addressed such scenarios. Even in cases where Driver B—Ansel—overtook Driver A—Luca—perhaps by chance or circumstance, Driver B would be required to deliberately relinquish the position back to Driver A. This was not a slight against Driver B's abilities but a calculated decision based on predictive analysis. The team understood that Driver A, being the primary focus, was more likely to defend or even improve the position effectively, while Driver B might lose it more easily under pressure.

To avoid outright demoting Ansel, Mr. Grant and Ms. Vallotton were careful to frame the shift as a strategy for long-term team success rather than favoritism. Ansel's role would remain crucial, but he would be tasked more with securing solid finishes, defending against rival teams, and supporting Luca when necessary to maintain the team's overall points advantage.

This was how Mr. Grant and Ms. Vallotton presented their new strategy to the Trampos board. In motorsport, management played a crucial role in overseeing significant decisions like a strategy change. The Principal and his vice submitted the revised structure for Trampos Racing to Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Doyle, seeking their approval.

Mrs. Doyle, having witnessed the fallout from both encounters in Mandalora, saw this new plan as a safeguard against such issues occurring again and a pathway for future progress. She accepted it immediately, recognizing its potential to streamline team operations and enhance overall performance.

Mr. Fisher, on the other hand, accepted the proposal with a more cynical reason—favoritism. He had always had a soft spot for Luca. He believed in the Tiered Pursuit strategy's merit in maintaining a clear hierarchy within the team, but his preference for Luca as the face of Trampos was personal. Additionally, they were in the midst of extending Luca's contract, and Fisher saw this strategy as an opportunity to make Luca fully earn the status of being the highest-paid individual in Trampos. In summary, Mr. Fisher's support was driven not just by the merits of the strategy but by his own bias toward Luca.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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This new structure was set to be launched as soon as training and drills for the next GP began.

Friday arrived, and only a portion of the Trampos Racing team gathered at the headquarters. For those like Luca, who were based there, skipping regrouping days wasn't an option. Attendance was mandatory, even if the activities planned didn't involve driving.

The morning started with a light group exercise session. Even crew members, from engineers to strategists, were encouraged to stay physically active to keep up with the demands of race weekends. They jogged around the designated track surrounding the facility, keeping pace with one another until there was full sunrise.

There was nothing much to do but discuss about the past race and their metrics while the mechanics and engineers worked on their Dallaras. There was a lot of repair and changes to be done after disassembling the single-seaters. Luca and Ansel's regular contact in Mandalora was too severe and there were still some damages a regular pitstop couldn't fix. Now in their base, the mechanics and engineers could take their time to fix the cars, restore good aerodynamicity, fuel and ERS consumption and most importantly, good engine output.