This kind of candidness is something Trulli hasn't seen in other drivers, perhaps it's what you might call charisma.
"That's true, at least we had the chance to compete."
Perez replied quietly.
The rookies entering the paddock all have their youthful arrogance and their own championship dreams.
After a brief bout of emo, Perez lifted his head, a smile appearing on his face as he said, "Congratulations Xiangbei."
"Congratulations to you as well, and to HRT."
Trulli replied, nodding to Perez as well.
His words carried a dual meaning; on one hand, he was congratulating Perez on achieving a great seventh place finish at the Monaco Circuit, proving his strength and potential, shedding the label of a pay driver.
On the other hand, it was hinting that Perez had secured a driver's seat at HRT.
However, the proud Trulli wouldn't allow himself to explicitly admit losing to a junior, so he could only hint at it in this indirect way.
