With a foundation of purple sectors, Chen Xiangbei advancing to Q2 was no surprise, but the appearance of green sectors in the second timing sector left the question of who could set the fastest lap in suspense.
However, the suspense didn't last long, as only a few seconds passed by in the blink of an eye.
As car number 13 crossed the finish line, the timing numbers stopped at 1:32.388, with Chen Xiangbei surpassing McLaren driver Jenson Button to secure the fastest lap in the first qualifying session, also beating his own fastest lap time from practice.
This indicates potential for further improvement in Chen Xiangbei's performance, and nobody knows where his limits lie!
"Beautiful! As expected, Chen Xiangbei is the strongest driver!"
"Go for it, take pole position!"
"Chen Xiangbei is faster than in practice. He truly is unfathomable!"
