In the afternoon, the final countdown to the main race had begun.
The drivers were all in place, each in their own pit garage and unable to see what the others were doing. However, people kept popping out into the pit lane for a look. They were most likely members of other teams trying to gather some intel.
Unfortunately, everyone's tires were covered with tire warmers, so nothing could be gleaned.
After the signal to release the cars came over the broadcast, Wu Shi was the first to drive out, followed by Antonio, Latifi, Verstappen, Calderon, and the rest.
After a formation lap, all the cars returned to the start-finish straight.
This race series used a standing start. The race would begin when all the indicator lights lit up and then went out.
Sitting in his seat, Wu Shi felt his heart begin to race.
No matter how many years he'd been driving, he always got nervous at the start. It was a physiological response he couldn't overcome.
