Three minutes later, Alan spoke over the team radio. "There won't be a standing start for the race."
Sure enough, when the race time arrived, the safety car remained at the front of the pack, slowly leading them away. Now, everyone just had to follow the safety car. They drove like this for six consecutive laps. In fact, the rain had stopped by the third lap, but Race Control prioritized safety and held off on green-flagging the race. The safety car continued to lead the pack until a clear racing line had formed on the track, only then pulling away.
On the slippery surface, Wu Shi could clearly feel the car was difficult to control. Even the wet tires didn't provide enough grip. He had to hunt for the optimal line while driving to find better grip conditions.
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