Of course, although the rivalry between the two started the moment Qin Miao entered F1, in such a semi-public occasion, no one would tear off the facade or do anything irrational.
Both sides smiled as they shook hands with each other, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then ignored each other, each finding familiar drivers to start chatting.
Qin Miao has grown up now. No matter how slow he is, having spent a year in the paddock, he would have gained some experience, not to mention being taught by Qimeng, and now receiving on-site lessons from Eliza.
Moreover, F1 drivers are pretty much under the cameras all the time in the paddock, so any private grievances won't be shown openly.
"I saw you did almost 200 laps during winter testing, right? How's the performance of the Mercedes car this year?" Leclerc asked casually as everyone found their chatting drivers and waited for the interviews to begin.
