The racing simulator didn't malfunction, and Ross Brown's eyes certainly didn't deceive him.
The reason why Chen Xiangbei managed to achieve a lap time beyond rookie F1 levels during his first simulated drive of the BGP001 car was that he wasn't starting from scratch.
This "not from scratch" not only refers to familiarity with the Honda-spec racing simulator or the home track, East Sea, but also to the BGP001 car with which he was not unfamiliar.
The reason being, top racing simulators of later generations contain data on many classic F1 models from various eras. For instance, if you want to experience active suspension or the brute power of the V12 engine era, it can be simulated through parameter settings.
As the first car equipped with a double diffuser and the technological culmination of four top research teams, there's no doubt that the Brawn GP championship car is a hallmark among classic F1 models.
