After nodding politely to each other, Chen Xiangbei sat at the far left side of the long sofa, while Alonso took the middle C position.
In F1 interviews, there's no strict hierarchy for seating, but often world champions naturally receive preferential treatment. Just like Schumacher, no matter when or where he was interviewed, his spot was always the C position.
Across from the sofa, a sea of reporters filled the audience. The special commercial atmosphere of the Monaco Station attracted not only sports media but many commercial and even fashion-related media are gathered too.
As a result, the number of reporters before the race is especially large, with global influence being particularly high.
Beside the long sofa was a separate chair, occupied by Bach, the official host from F1, who would conduct the pre-race press conference interview.
