Chapter 22

October 2nd 2008

New month has come, and also the beginning of the new season for formula one has begun.

Few weeks ago, we've collected 47,5 million USD worth funding for car development. In total the team has 159,5 million at the preseason. On my trip to New York again, I get our biggest sponsor from Continental which my new sugar mommy named Hana.

However, I'll so meet with my family and have some trash talking with my father and also our team rival, Toyoda.

Since today is the Japanese GP, I'm currently in a meeting with all the key staff at the hotel.

"What do you think, Masamune?" Grandpa asked, looking at me as I sat in my wheelchair.

"Isn't it obvious? They went over to the team next door. And it's his doing..."

I smiled as the others turned their attention to me.

So, we've a sudden news. Some sponsors we get from New York's trip has decide to withdraw from us and migrated to Toyoda. Isn't that obvious? My father cuck me up and bring my sponsor to his.

"Don't worry and distracted by this. I'll get new sponsor right away."

Uncle Nick sigh beside me, "Please let me handle this kid. You should go back and recover your health first."

"That's right. Let us adult handle it. Is not easy to get new sponsor while we're not showing anything yet."

I smile, "Don't worry. It was me who'll sponsor this team."

All the people in this room stare at me seems speech less.

Since my father wanted a war. I'll gave him a war. I've 61 million dollar in 'my pocket' and he'll see Makabe names become iconic in our car.

After that, Grandpa called his connection in Tokyo to make a new company; Makabe Investment, of course under his name because I'm still a minor. We formalized our sponsorship with Brawn GP as their sponsor with 15 million in number.

With that, there'll be my company name MAKABE at each side of engine air inlet. Meanwhile, the biggest one in front wing, side pod, and rear wing is from Hana company, CONTINENTAL, and Ainsworth at the side of tub. 

After I manage to calm down the whole team. We're go back to work.

With my help. The newly team like Brawn GP didn't have a problem with financial. Though, we're still not equal with other team, however, it's not bad either.

Today, we're just got back from Silverstone Circuit to test the first car prototype. In my past life, the team couldn't afford to rent big circuit but I solved the problem with the fund we've gather before.

Hearing the progress, I hum, "Why don't we just use double diffuser?" I said as all of them look at me.

"Pardon me?"

"Before I explain it, everyone, please take a look on clause 3.13.7," They smile at the boy who seems trying to act cool.

I remembered that this loophole in the new aerodynamic regulations was the key to winning the 2009 championship. I even made a rough technical drawing that looked like something a kid would draw.

"So, I was wondering if this would be possible or not. But I'm not entirely sure, since I'm not an engineer myself. So... gentlemen, any questions?"

The room went silent for a moment before hands started going up. I answered their questions as best as I could, despite not being an engineer. This meeting ended up taking two hours.

"This is... a fantastic idea! How did you find this loophole so quickly, lad?" one of the engineers asked.

Waving my hand, I replied, "Just got lucky. Anyway, if we're the only team using this, our legal department should be prepared to defend us because the others will be furious."

The room burst into laughter—because I was right.