#Car pawn Hamilton

[formulawolff]

ii. "think about my offer" - t.w.

pairing: female driver! x toto wolff

word count: 2.8k

warnings: cursing, eventual smut, drug & alcohol usage, power imbalances, age gap relationships, flirting, banter, yearning, use of fic tropes, yadayadayada the works

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sypnosis: with the second grand prix of the season well on its way, there is a lot at stake. not only with the race, but other matters as well.

darkness creeps into the motorhome, the lights of the team motorhomes and paddocks illuminating the space. all around you, everything was brushed with a soft white glow. 

his fingers remain under your chin, forcing you to maintain eye contact. in the dim light, you can barely make out the glint swimming in his depths. what was it? desperation? anticipation? you weren’t sure. 

toto was a complex man. you were well aware of that. 

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there were days where you would see him glowering around the mercedes paddock, engaged in heated exchanges with engineers. there were moments where you would watch a glimpse of his radiant grin, dimples and all, as mercedes would successfully place or land a podium. of course you had heard the stories about him and his outbursts. his mood seemed to change in a matter of seconds, especially these days. 

well, could you really blame him? 

mercedes had dominated the world of formula one for so long. with lewis hamilton earning eight world championships, breaking barriers and records along the way, mercedes was the top team. it was a team many drivers dreamed of racing for. when you entered the world of formula one, you could barely get one foot in without hearing the word mercedes or the name lewis hamilton. 

that was until redbull had entered the picture in 2022. 

now, they were struggling to even maintain second place. hell, there were some races where the team would barely make finish without crashing a car. or suffering from a malfunction. 

mercedes was no longer the team. they were on the same level to ferrari and mclaren, fighting tooth and nail for those second and third spots on the podiums. 

additionally, you couldn’t help but face the glaring facts. lewis hamilton was leaving mercedes once the 2024 season was complete. their integral driver, the one who had earned them their reputation, their titles, was making an exit. 

was there something behind that? something more than the speculations and gossip?

however, you squeeze your eyes shut, sucking in a shaky breath. 

“why do you want me on mercedes? these days i feel more like a liability to my team than an asset. i’m sure you just saw the spectacle in the press room.”

“because you’re an inspiration,” the notes in his tone are gentle, “you have inspired so many women to pursue their passions in the world of formula one. not just in terms of racing, but for mechanics, engineers, journalists. you have encouraged so many people to do what they love. you are confident. you know your talents and you utilize them. you have so much fucking potential and it makes me so irrationally angry that james does not see that.”

brows furrowing, your hand grasps toto’s wrist, pulling it away from your face, “does this have something to do with james? it’s common knowledge that you like to hold grudges, toto.”

the principal coughs slightly, “that may have something to do with it.”

“then my answer is no,” venom oozes out of your words, “i’m not some pawn to be used as a ‘fuck you’ to james for leaving mercedes. i’m not taking any part in that. i’m going to need you to leave.”

“that’s fine,” toto nods, responding coolly, “i figured you’d react this way. you are extremely close with james.”

“well no shit,” you mutter, pointing towards the door, “mr. wolff, i am going to ask you kindly once again. please leave.”

“i will,” placing a hand on your shoulder, toto locks eyes with you once more, “think about my deal, little dove. in the meantime, i’ll be waiting.”

“waiting for what?”

“if you’ll accept my deal,” his thumb massages along your collarbone, “you didn’t say yes, but you didn’t say no. i can tell you’re considering it.”

“you’re stubborn,” you retaliate, yet the pressure along your collarbone is relieving, the sore muscles relaxing, “they weren’t wrong about that.”

“i am quite the stubborn man, schatz,” toto can sense your exterior crumbling as his hand glides towards your shoulder blade, massaging gently. 

“i know you’re manipulating me with your extremely good looks and nice hands.”

“and yet,” toto’s voice is low and he leans in, mouth hovering by your ear, “you’re falling for it.”

“are you flirting with me, toto wolff?”

“maybe i am,” his breath fans against your ear as his hand delves lower, fingertips brushing along your ribcage, “it seems to be working. look at you, nearly crumpling to your knees at my touch. how long has it been since a man has touched you like this, schatz?”

it takes everything in you not to let out a groan as his hand rests on the small of your back, “y-you need to leave.”

“i will this time,” he murmurs, “but consider my offer, little dove.”

a vibration on the countertop interrupts the principal. snapping out of your trance, you pluck your phone, the illuminated screen notifying you that you had a couple of missed calls, and numerous text messages. 

one particularly caught your eye. 

it was daniel. 

i’m going to be on my way in five. i hope you’re okay. i know you probably don’t want to talk about the press conference very much, but we can just cuddle or something. 

“oh fuck.”

toto towers over you, eyes scanning over your phone, “i take it that is my cue to leave.”

“your cue to leave was fifteen minutes ago,” your tone is dry, yet he cracks a smile. 

“i hope you know i’m going to keep pestering you until you give me an answer. have a good night, little dove. i’ll see you around, yeah?”

“sure,” you respond. placing two hands on his back, you give him a small push, “you need to go before daniel thinks something weird is going on.” 

“is he your boyfriend or something?” toto obliges to your action, the austrian beginning to stroll towards the door of the motorhome. 

for him, the exit was merely a few strides. but fuck, was he sticking around. daniel was going to be there in a matter of seconds. who knew what would happen if they happened to cross paths. 

similar to toto, daniel was not one to let things go. 

“no!” you snap, “leaaaavveee!”

“fine, fine,” toto huffs, “think about my offer, schatz. i will see you around.”

as the principal slides out of the door, you bring a hand to your temple, massaging it. 

what the actual fuck just happened?

seconds later, a series of knocks breaks the silence. 

“come in!”

daniel peeks his head in, concern painting his features as he notices your state, “why are you still in your suit?”

shrugging you point to your phone, “i was in the middle of an intense phone call when you texted.”

“ah,” he opens the door, a bottle of wine in one hand, a bag in the other, “i brought food, if that’s all right? i figured you would need some after that prick grilled you in the press room.”

“can we talk about something else?” you groan, crossing over to the couch. you flop on it dramatically, earning a laugh from daniel. 

“we could talk about how max adores you. i think kelly has some competition.”

“i wouldn’t say that,” you lift your head up, fighting a smile as daniel pulls a series of parcels from the bag, “what did you get?”

“something i knew the american would like,” he teases, ripping open a few wrappers, “a classic cheeseburger with fries. i hope they’re not soggy. i ordered it plain since i know how you are about condiments.” 

“no shake with that?” you giggle, sitting up. wrapping your arms around daniel, you bury your head into his shoulder, “it’s a been a fucking day, let me tell you.”

“yeah?” he stuffs a fry in his mouth, “tell me about it.”

“well,” you’re tempted to spill every single detail about what just occurred merely minutes ago. however, as daniel’s gaze meets yours, you hesitate, “i’m concerned about my future with williams.”

“why do you say that?” his eyes narrow, brow furrowing, “you’ve never said anything like that till now. did something happen on the way back from the press conference?”

“no, no, no,” you respond a little too quickly, “i just – i don’t know. you of all people know how quickly things change in this environment and–”

“hey,” daniel lays a hand on your thigh, “i think you need some rest. you’ve had a real fucking busy day. we can talk about your future plans in the morning.”

“but what if i want to talk about them now?” 

“you of all people know that i am not one to tell people what to do or how to live their lives,” daniel’s eyes harden, the words stern, “but you need to decompress. take your mind off racing for a minute. your life is not all about racing. you need to take care of yourself too.”

“i know,” you allow him to wrap an arm around your shoulders, bringing you in close, “it’s too much to think about sometimes.”

“tell me about it,” daniel places a peck on your temple as you nestle your head into his collarbone, “how about we eat, and maybe we can talk about it later?”

“sounds like a plan to me,” you nod, “hey, i have a question for you.”

“and that is?” 

reaching for a box of fries, you fiddle with it, “are there speculations that we’re dating?”

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“how do you think that went?”

james is to your right, tablet in hand. absentmindedly, you fiddle with the visor on your helmet, “all right.”

“just all right?” james queries, “you have pole position for tomorrow and you think that went just all right?”

“well,” you shrug, “we all know that max is going to overtake me, so i can’t be too hopeful.”

“such a pessimist,” james chuckles, placing a tender hand on your shoulder, “you don’t seem like you’re quite here today. i don’t want to press, but is something on your mind? you know you can tell me, right?”

there was quite a lot on your mind, actually. 

in the days following the bahrain grand prix, it was almost as if your mind was a torrent of anxiety, fear, and numerous emotions. there were too many to decipher, constantly overwhelming you, distracting you from the matter at hand. 

although you felt like you weren’t quite on this planet, you somehow managed to breeze past max in qualifying. it was only by hundredths of seconds, but it was a victory nonetheless. charles leclerc was behind max in the third position on the grid. alex was twelfth, which was not great but not terrible. 

the encounter with toto was ever-present, consuming your thoughts whole. part of you wanted to confess the entire situation to james, but you knew that you had to keep it to yourself. this was no time to stir up any drama or rivalry between the two principals. 

you couldn’t stop thinking about the way his hand drifted, how his voice shifted when he spoke to you. it was a far contrast from the way he spoke in interviews or to his drivers. it was rich yet husky, brimming with lust. there were gentle notes inflected in it as well, almost if he was admiring you. it was reminiscent of how one would speak of their favorite piece of artwork, or their most prized possession. 

from his point of view, were you really a prize to be won? were you really that important? or were you the latter?

were you simply a pawn in his game?

the way he looked at you told you a different story. 

there was no calculation. no coldness. there was no trace of the hardened, steely gaze he usually presented to his peers, to journalists, and to the general public. 

there was simply a softness. as if you were one of his weak spots. you could remember him looking at you hungrily, as if he was taking in every single detail of the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. 

since the encounter in your motorhome, you had only bumped into the principal twice. once was on your entrance to the paddocks with james, where you exchanged formal greetings. the other was after the last practice session, where he congratulated you for your time, wishing you luck in qualifying. 

the most odd aspect of it all was that you could count the number of exchanges you had with the principal on your fingers. most of it was formalities, either with the press lurking around, or when you attended events. there were no personal meetings before. it was all business or related to racing. 

so he truly meant it when he had mentioned he had his eye on you for a while. 

the only thing you could remember was an afterparty after the monaco grand prix in 2023. although max had won the race, both lewis and george had placed fourth and fifth. those were significant placements, especially on a track like monaco. you had placed eleventh, which was pretty monumental at the time. 

around four a.m. at the afterparty, toto approached you. his face was flushed, cheeks tinged nearly crimson from the alcohol. the scent lingered on his breath, his hair was tousled, and a sheen of sweat clung to his skin. yet he was still utterly gorgeous, offering you a brilliant smile. 

“i didn’t think the golden girl of formula one would make an appearance!”

“golden girl?” 

“well of course,” he nodded fervently, the words slurred ever so slightly, “you shine like the sun. so that means you’re a golden girl!”

“mr. wolff,” your laughter was like bells, ringing so beautifully in the principals’ ears, “i think you’re pretty drunk.”

“let’s get a drink or two together. then you can really see that i’m not the big bad wolf.” 

you ended up declining his offer, but he didn’t persist, leaving you to join daniel, lando, and oscar on the dancefloor. your heart was racing, and you were sure it had nothing to do with the pounding bass or alcohol consumption. 

it was due to the fact that you had a tiny crush on the principal. 

ever since you had sat behind the wheel of a race car, you were attracted to the principal. in your teenage years, you had dreamed of racing for mercedes, under the wing of toto. you swooned whenever you logged onto tumblr and read fanfics. you were nearly breathless every time you saw him pop up on your youtube feed. 

fuck, even when you watched drive to survive on netflix, you couldn’t help but catch yourself rewinding back to the interviews with toto. 

so when he offered to buy you a drink or two in monaco, you had to bite your tongue to say yes. when he entered your motorhome and had you pinned against the counter, you were a little weak in the knees. when he used little dove or schatz, it did leave your heart skipping a beat. 

since that moment in monaco, things had been strictly professional. now, that line was starting to blur thanks to the motorhome incident. every time you noticed the principal, you could sense the tension in the air. it clouded nearly everything, thick and electric, sending a shiver down your spine every time the two of you locked eyes. 

there was no doubt that the team principal was breathtaking. yet, he was almost thirty years older than you. additionally, you couldn’t help but think about the way the entire formula one world would react the moment they caught wind of mr. wolff and the american girl. the horrible treatment from the media would only skyrocket. 

there was also the other elephant in the room. 

after you asked daniel whether or not there were speculations the two of you were dating, he distanced himself. although he had said no, you couldn’t help but wonder if he wanted the world to think the two of you were together. 

before, the two of you were almost inseparable. after alex, he was the first driver to welcome you to the world of formula one with open arms, often encouraging you, offering advice, and defending your name tirelessly. he was constantly reposting videos of you all over his social media, captioning them along the lines of, “look at my american girl go!” or “go best friend, that’s my best friend!” 

of course, there were little rumors swirling around on social media that the two of you were an item. fans often made edits of the two of you, saying things like, “they’ll never tell us they’re dating but in my head they’re together” or “that aussie boy loves his american girl <3” 

now, you found yourself distracted. too distracted. between the whole toto debacle, questioning your loyalty to williams,  the benefits of joining mercedes, and daniel leaving you out high and dry, you were a mess. 

 a hot mess, at the very least. 

to make matters worse, tomorrow was the biggest race of your season. if not, the biggest race of your life. 

and god only knew what tomorrow was going to bring.

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[meanwhileinstasiville]

Always the same sequence. Latinos/gangs come up with an antagonism, and when it looks like it has an effect, the religious zealots take over.

There's one team (shinra) with everybody on it.

I have to guess what the intention is, or the desired effect.

Coat stalker on terminal 2 (the room is FULL of gang presence) says "crackpot greybeard"; I'm not a color, I'm not a gang member, I'm certainly not a number. (To name something is to have power over it, an ancient belief; a Goucher girl said I was "like A. Dial" as opposed to C. Dial, or N. Dial; so the "a's" as I call them, are fast becoming everywhere)

Ashland library front epp-248 or whatever sits on terminal 9 says "she's the police", and based on her earlier antics and habits; I don't think so. Says "latin king flavor text" to a gang infested situation.

Stalker cars and yellow says gang flagging until it looks like it has an effect (like everything else), and then the religious zealots take over.

People standing in judgement of me, implore me to "pass on judgement" or not be judgemental; of the "do what you gotta do" sort, where it's unfortunate and not at all their fault that they have choices.

White is something Mexicans desperately want, and I can't figure out who sold people to who; coopers says "that's a white Mexicans can have" Poland stuff "that's a white Mexicans can have" and on the heels of "Americans like their latinas to look Italian" (they don't, they don't like latinas at all, baring them from cultural integration to present day)

Drug pussy for someone I was staying with on arnos says Mexicans can't get credit (cards), so this arrangement of identity stuff will continue until I somehow award experian credit ratings to Mexicans as a whole

A charger costing a lot for someone who sleeps outside is being software moderated to some end, and both the flavor text and the dprk green stalker woman from mountain park path (and the only person I encountered) all say "phil lee". But that's a matter of chaddock convenience; they kill for less.

Bottom line is, this all seems to be leading up to the kind of life I should have been leading since childhood. Which is regrettable.

Why chastity? People don't have choices and being dead is "the other thing".

Why mass shootings? Either American stresses are so great that people are melting down violently at a rate of more than two a day or so, OR, the government wants Americans to "volunteer" their weapons in order to make America safe again. (And it has to be one of those)

There's even a substation down on "Nevada street" not that that ever amounted to anything. After a mountain and a golf course and swimming pools etc served as less than the power plant they were looking for; to wit, I think this is cop city based on Reinhold and Oharas insurance down from "Ashland's finest" jewelry pawn shop on the plaza. Because Eric is el chapo and they're still looking for him. And he's still here. Call him ganon or browser or smithy or even booster in booster tower, but here he remains. Ashland's municipal power plant of eating it's own tail.

Grandpa Dunn's sense of humor has East Main where the freeway was supposed to be before his dad washed it out. How do I know? Instant death is held off by a tiny "yield sign" in an island marked with paint, all on what appears to be a straight road. Don't think of giving Ashland a second chance on the way out of town? You're going to get into a head on collision and die. And the Hamilton house is along the way, there.

East main "dead ends" as everything at the small minded (back then) plaza worried of a freeway around it. So a gas station sits next to the "left turn of doom" visible from esther's teen section window tables. You get out going "one way" but not wanting to go back down east main and the light is there so you (the tourist) get to think about how tempting it is to turn left at a red, in front of oncoming traffic which does not stop. And people do. That's the temptation. Was supposed to be a housing development there; down from was windmill inn along that whole hillside. There's even a remnant unpaved road that became a driveway around the hotel corner down to east main. Again, where the freeway was supposed to go. Look at it from the air and notice it would've been a straight shot from sixty six all the way to talent with no curves in it. Where the city was supposed to be above the freeway whereas all the commerical industrial was supposed to be below the freeway.

Notice also, that that refined bridge entering town, beckons without signs like it's supposed to have; because they thought those platforms were for fancy light posts not for interstate signage. Ask how the sign indicating where you're going is able to be seen soon enough for an out of town driver to act on. It doesn't seem like much, but you can't read it in passing. This is real. This is how it is.

A bone being thrown to the latinos that they can't actually have though they can't summary execute me because greed; 20k for a reward for a murder solved and they can't figure out how to get the money.

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Sunday Spins #1

Welcome to Sunday Spins first post! Let me start by saying thank you for making your way here! This weekly blog will shine light on 3 new tunes that are currently on my radar, then rewind it back to 1 older song that I hold near and dear to my heart. Top 3 New Tunes of the Week ​ #1. Give A Little - Maggie Rogers I've been listening to Maggie since her first EP, Now That The Light Is Fading (2017), which I ended up purchasing on a 10" vinyl because of how much I loved it. Give A Little comes from Roger's newest album that dropped on January 18th and it has been on repeat since. Although it was released in April of 2018, the day of the national school walkout in protest of gun control laws in the United States, it holds up as the perfect start to this album. With it's light-hearted, dreamy feel and bouncy beat, it keeps you bopping from start to finish. My favourite thing about this song in particular is layered vocals in the chorus that sings "give a little, get a little", it gives me major HAIM vibes, who I am also a big fan of, and I am here for it. #2. I Know - King Princess (Feat. Fiona Apple)

Though this isn't a "new song", this new recording and collaboration with King Princess brought attention back to the emotional track I Know originally performed by 90's queen Fiona Apple on her album When The Pawn... With some added electric guitar riffs and the rawness of King Princess's voice harmonized with Fiona Apple's, it adds another level of melancholy to the already emotionally charged lyrics. King Princess is quickly capturing the attention of the pop-music scene with her consistent releases starting with her debut EP Make My Bed released in June of 2018 followed by single Pussy is God (2018) and modern cover of the Velvet Underground & Nico's Femme Fatale (2018). I can't wait to see what this LGBTQ+ icon does next! #3. I Need Yoü - Ånanę ​ This chill new track comes from local Toronto underground hip-hop artist Ånanę. Released just 2 weeks ago, I Need Yoü starts off 2019 with some simple blues guitar chord progression and relaxed beat along with Junior Anane's uniquely deep and smooth vocals. He sings "uninvited, uninspired, undesired" in such a way that portrays the exact emotion of feeling low in confidence and certainty; the feeling of when you just need to be held and felt understood by someone to get you through the storm of thoughts that crowd inside your mind. Ånanę is known for his emotional and honest lyrics about his personal struggles in life and his childhood. He has been releasing music since mid 2018 and you can find more of his tracks on both Apple Music and Soundcloud. Rewind << We're Going To Be Friends - The White Stripes (2001) This song comes from the iconic album White Blood Cells by The White Stripes. This is an adorable acoustic story of the simplicity and innocence of being a kid in grade school and making friends and it has come back into my life recently as I've made my own new friends. When I first started at Metalworks Institute for Music Business, my biggest fear was making friends. The first friend I made was Sebastian, who lived in Toronto and had just moved from south Africa only a couple days prior. I was also living in Toronto at the time and was lucky enough to own my own car, so I took the opportunity to offer him rides to school to save him the trouble of the terrible commute with the TTC and Go Transit systems. After a few weeks of early morning drives to class and sunset rides back to Toronto with a grand total 2 hours spent in the car daily, we had much to talk about and became good friends. We exchanged music that inspired us, discovered countless albums and artists and talked about the all things in life that we have yet to understand like politics, taxes and the education system; you know, fun stuff like that. During my first week of school, I also became friends with another group of pals who were already friends before coming to Metalworks. On the first day of school, I nervously gathered up the courage to talk to them. Mack, Moira and Pav all seemed to be interested in a lot of the same things as myself; indie bands, unhealthy amounts of coffee, patterned socks, memes, etc. it made sense. I kept hoping that I was cool enough to be hangout with them. One Friday afternoon, Mack invited me to join him and Moira for lunch since Pav had Music Theory class during our 2 hour break in-between classes. After a couple more breaks spent getting brunch together at the Crooked Cue and discussing what we had just learned, we became inseparable. Fast forward to now – 5 months later; we're living in a small house together in Hamilton and I’m cozied up in my twin-sized bed, just about to fall asleep until I hear the faint sound of acoustic guitars. It’s Mack and Sebastian strumming and singing away to We’re Going To Be Friends in our furniture-less living room. And I couldn’t be happier. I can tell that we’re going to be friends for a long time. 

[offbrandodysseus]

This is a first draft. I just wanna hear opinions

It's been three days without a new case. You know how boring that is? It feels like Chief is torturing me. Cases are assigned everyday, everyone else got a case, so why don't I? 

"Villan, give me a case man."

"No. Captain gave these to me so back off." she said not even looking up from her files.

"Kels, give me a case will ya? I'm bored outta my mind."

"No can do Johnny, Palen said so."

"Okay, what reason can Palen have for not assigning me a case? I came to work on time for the last... Week?"

"You were late yesterday!" Villan said.

"No one asked you Theo!"  I shout over, "Anyway, Kels man, give me a case! I'm dying over here!"

"Like I said John, I can't give you a case. Captain-"

"John! Captain wants to see you!" Zack,the captains secretary, shouts from his desk. 

"Well, Kels, traitor." I jokingly say to her as I go to the Captain's office. 

"You called for me, Sir?" I enter the room without knocking, which I know irritates him. There was another man standing in his office. He's in suit under a brown trench coat too, so either this dude is a fancy douchbag, a fancy political douchbag, a politician, a captain's friend, which is weird 'cuz he doesn't have friends, or an alien that doesn't understand human casual wear. My money's on alien.

"Adams, Knight." Captain pointed to me than him. We akwardly greeted each other and shook hands. By arkward I meant me taking my hand out from my coat pocket along with a dozen wrappers of candy, followed by me trying to frantically pick it up, almost whiplashing him with my head when I stand up. 

"He will be your new partner."

"What? Come again? I thought you said partner."

"He will be your new partner." he said starting to get irritated.

"Does this mean you're finally assigning me a case? Why did you not assign me a case for the last three days?"

"I will and I didn't because your last report was unreadable because of the amount of coffee stains on it."

"It was a big case! You should be glad I solved that before Major Crimes stepped in!"

"You also didn't sleep for a week."

"Big case!"

"Anyway, Detective Knight will be your sitter."

"Sitter?! Come on! I worked here for the last... 2008,9,10... 5 years! I've been here five years and now you're assigning me a sitter? Does he even know what he's sitting?"

"Detective Knight is from the FBI, I'm sure he can handle whatever you throw at him. "

"FB- FBI?! You came from FBI!?" I turn towards him, what did he do to go from FBI to detective in this boring precinct?

He sighed "Yes." His voice is deep, I did not expect that. It's not batman deep though that's a dissappointment.

"Wow, what fucked up thing did you do to end up here?" 

"I shot a superior officer." well, I fear for my life now, thank you.

"Nice." I say out of habit. 

"Here's your case, now get out of my office." he shooed us out. 

"So? " I started " Why the suit? " 

"I fancy the style of detectives from 50's tv shows. "

"Where's your hat then? "

"Here. " he holds up his hand revealing a fedora. He must've been hiding it under his hands when I walked in. Or put it on the coat stand then took it while we were being shooed. Either way he's cool. I bet he smokes a pipe. 

He sits down at my desk then puts his feet up, wait, he gonna have my desk,  where's my desk gonna be?  In the break room? Please be breakroom. Please, "Oh Captain" I enter his office again "Knight's sitting at my desk, why?" 

"You're sharing. His arrives on monday. "

"Share? For a month? What did I ever do to you? I did all my stuff. Say it, what in the world did I do to you? " 

"His desk arrives in 4 days. Also, might I need to remind you of the Stilton incident?"

"Nope! Goodbye, have a good day Captain!" I run out of his office, it's a miracle I didn't get fired because of that. Then again, I'm his star detective. 

"So... " what the heck is his name again? How the heck did I forget, I'm a detective. Then again I left a marshmallow on my car heater and it destroyed it.  "FBI, got a first name? " I'm 50% sure he didn't  say his first name. Either that or his name is... Yeah, I can't remember.  

"Henry. Henry Knight. " he has a cool name. Why the heck does he have a cool name. Imagine back in the bureau, Agent Knight. That's so cool! Then I'm stuck with Adams. Adams, John Adams.  Oh like that president who mailed his diary pages instead of notes to congress? Like that president who hates Hamilton? ...yeah.  Why couldn't I be named like Lafayette, Or even like Hercules. Im just named John Adams. Meanwhile my new partner is named Henry Knight. Henry is cool enough, because Henry is Indiana Jones' real name. And then he has a last name Knight, that amplifies the cool.  You know what? I'm gonna change my name. I'm gonna change my name to Indiana Jones.  Fuck you Henry Knight. Ha! 

"Who are you? " Villan asks Knight extending  her hand for a handshake.

"Knight, Henry Knight. Adams new partner"

The he kissed the back of her hand. "And who might you be, beautiful?" and he's a flirt. Just when I thought he couldn't be cooler, the only way he can be cooler is if drinks respects women juice and if he ain't racist. Why did I include racist? Well, If I remember my history class, colour segregation ended in like the 70's.

"Keep it in your pants Theo! " I shout while walking away to get a chair. Pretty sure saved Knight from Theo's horrible, horrible flirting. 

Seriously last time I've seen Theo flirt was when I watched her on her date and you know how she flirted?  "I like your tie, it's very blue. Like-uhm... Your eyes. " The dude's eyes were brown.

Ugh. The only chairs here is the crappy lawn chair and crappy metal chair. Which one shall I make my back endure for six days... Lawn chair that will break when I lean back or metal chair that will break my back when I lean back? Or, I can tell him to sit on this. Nah, he's too cool, if he tells me to sit my ass down on a smoldering fire pit, I'll sit. Crappy lawn chair it is. 

When I come back from the Storage room he's there charming everybody, they all like him. You know how long it took for people to start talking to me? A year. And that was when they only need to. And he's here just getting along with everybody. I get that he's good lookin',but what is it about me that stops people from talking to me? Is it my hair? My jacket? What?! 

They all stop talking and look at me. What the heck did I do? Maybe it's the chair dragging along the floor.

"Don't mind me, just gettin'a chair. " and I continued to drag it behind me awkwardly while everyone stares.

"Daisy, that's a lovely name... " Knight dissolves the silence. Knight, I owe you lunch. You're so cool! 

While Knight is bonding with everyone else I get to work. I open the case file... And it's a classic B&E,it's easy,come on,video footage,fingerprints,the guy's unmasked.Easy.I run his face through the face scanner thingamajig aka The Seeker.

*bing* It's done. And our mystery man is... No matches? What do you mean 'No matches?'. This guy is off the grid? This case got more exciting. 

Nope, it didn't get more exiting. The guy had a latex nose and cheeks on. Me and Knight caught him when we were visiting pawn shops, see if they bought or pawned any items that were stolen. A guy comes up the counter and says

"Sal! Check out what I got! " then put a game console on the counter, we identified it as the missing console because the owner custom painted it. I asked "Nice, where'd you get that? " then he leaned awkwardly close and whipered "I stole it down fourth street.Don't tell anyone. " then he laughed.

He had the disguise and all, then he just boasts that. Ofcourse I asked where he got the disguise dude said the his friend was practicing her skills as a make-up artist and he thought it was a good idea to rob people then boast about it. 'Course we asked the friend if she had anything to do with it,she said she didn't and provided an alibi.She was doing an interview and we confirmed it. 

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space songs - redux

i posted the first version four months ago but newsflash, asshole! i’ve been expanding the list the entire goddamn time!

noor miracle of sound - amnesia miracle of sound - distant honor billy talent - don’t count on the wicked

singer billy talent - half past dead

kestra rise against - from heads unworthy miracle of sound - shadow of the ash rise against - re-education (through labor) billy talent - this is our war ashtar command - deadman’s gun

naras billy talent - kingdom of zod

kestra & naras billy talent - dead silence billy talent - horses and chariots john waite - missing you

alecto the overtones - gambling man sam butera & the witnesses - let the good times roll mark ronson ft. bruno mars - uptown funk miracle of sound - jet fuel heart

vim miracle of sound - going nuclear ac/dc - shoot to thrill alabama 3 - woke up this morning paul engemann - push it to the limit johnny cash - hurt

ninida miracle of sound - hell to pay two steps from hell - shoot to kill mgmt - kids judas priest - you’ve got another thing coming

ninida & harlei walk the moon - shut up and dance alice cooper - bed of nails rise against - this is letting go fall out boy - american beauty/american psycho fall out boy - irresistible ac/dc - you shook me all night long DNCE - cake by the ocean

vitriol miracle of sound - kickback

jens, elis two steps from hell - norwegian pirate

jens & hahen eric clapton - tears in heaven

rowan & elis frank sinatra - fly me to the moon

rosta/quail hozier - take me to church rise against - make it stop trans-siberian orchestra - christmas eve/sarajevo abba - gimme! gimme! gimme!

rosta & david derek and the dominoes - layla

charon gerry rafferty - baker street the smashing pumpkins - bullet with butterfly wings

rosta, charon rise against - the strength to go on

rosta & charon rise against - tonight we dance nightwish - amaranth

mor rioghain miracle of sound - commander shepard

joseph black strobe - i’m a man men at work - land down under

joseph & mor rioghain miracle of sound - the crush

shaina miracle of sound - khajiit like to sneak

jehan miracle of sound - digital shadow

mirad uriah heep - lady in black fall out boy - i don’t care mike posner - i took a pill in ibiza

mirad & jack maroon 5 - moves like jagger

mirad & joseph the black keys - lonely boy n’sync - bye bye bye nickelback - how you remind me taylor swift - we are never ever getting back together

maz & moran shakira - whenever, wherever reo speedwagon - i can’t fight this feeling anymore

hecate hamilton - you’ll be back

breanndán avenged sevenfold - shepherd of fire avenged sevenfold - hail to the king miracle of sound - hell in the headspace

onóra miracle of sound - the moment two steps from hell - victory

cäzilia cranberries - zombie

kiurz daft punk - harder, better, faster, stronger the black keys - gold on the ceiling (style and sound) duane eddy - rebel-rouser

the raptor nickelback - burn it to he ground chumbawamba - tubthumping

violeta bananarama - venus taylor swift - shake it off

nevan janet jackson - nasty kesha - woman spiderbait - black betty bad religion - fuck you

violeta & noor franz ferdinand - dark of the matinée

amil the killers - somebody told me

malachi miracle of sound - paleblood moon

taliesin jon licht & daniel licht - honor for all (voice headcanon) kansas - carry on my wayward son (lyrics, style not to much) metallica - the unforgiven bad religion - sorrow the white buffalo - come join the murder

dán & taliesin miracle of sound - pawns of war metallica - sad but true bon jovi - you give love a bad name rolling stones - gimme shelter metallica - disposable heroes

cäzilia & taliesin hiroyuki sawano & benjamin anderson - so ist es immer 

radovan adam lambert - runnin’ elton john - i’m still standing phil collins - in the air tonight

radovan & aaron snow patrol - chasing cars tokio hotel - love who loves you back coldplay - yellow

jules daft punk - get lucky ac/dc - rock’n’roll singer

solinore old gods of asgard - balance slays the demon

[justinjohn]

The man in the car. 2.7.17

“This song is from Hamilton.” I said to the man in the car as he drove, impressed that a song from Broadway had made it onto mainstream radio station.

He paused a moment. I knew he’d seen it.

“Well.. I liked the play, but their politics-”

“I didn’t mean to go down that road.” I said aloud, suddenly self-aware of my inadvertent collision of politics and pop culture.

“You know.. The play is good,” he started, “but I don’t need these actors to embarrass the Vice President of the United States during a show.”

“I’m sorry-” I repeated, now annoyed with myself, “I didn’t mean to bring it up.” I put my hand up in a wall formation between the two seats so as if to physically cull the conversation to a halt. 

“I’m sure that the people in Hamilton, because they’re up and coming,” he made sure to assert, “are good and hard-working. But I don’t need these rich actors and Hollywood types telling me how to think. Meryl Streep- what an asshole.”

“With 8 golden globes.” I added.

The car fell silent.

“Okay..” I tried to politely re-engage. “Well, what about Scott Biao?” I offered for comparison. He was the only staunchly pro-Trump, outspoken (pseudo-famous) actor I could think of. Matthew McConaughey hadn’t surfaced in my brain yet. I’m on medication.

“Scott Baio is one of the few republican thinkers..” He said with some consideration. And a B-list forgotten actor from Baywatch, I silently added in my head. I found it strange the inexplicable slide in approval from Streep to Baio, but I didn’t attack. I just silently ‘computed.’

“You know, it’s just surprising to me..” I blurted out suddenly. But it was too late, I  had to keep going. “I guess- I just thought that at some point in this campaign, you would have seen how radicalized this had become- whether from the comments about women to now the Muslim ban- and been able to stand back and say, as thinking, rational human, ‘this isn’t right.”

“I support everything Trump is doing.” He responded devoutly. (I cringed inside, but kept my eyes steadfast on the road.) “Everything he’s done has been legal. We need to keep this country safe from infiltration. You know, this country has swung way too far to the left, to the people on the peripheries.”

I knew what he meant by that. These were euphemisms. These were racist euphemisms. What he meant was, ‘We need to keep the country safe [from foreigners], free from infiltration [of anyone who challenges our old American ways of thought / who is different from us in terms of skin color or religion.]’ 

There is a divergence of thought here, for he and I. Whereas I embrace diversity and feel as though immigrants add to the brand of the US, and frankly, in many cases, are more highly-achieving and/or hard-working than many of the white “born here” (read: entitled) American counterparts with a high-school eduction and no drive or ambition but an axe out for competition, he feels this same paradigm can be summed up by the words “illegal” or “infiltration.” 

‘This country has swung way too far to the left,’ he said, ‘[to minorities and people of color, women, gays, those who have been ignored for so long: the people on the peripheries.]’ It was as if he was saying, “It’s my turn again- it’s my turn again as a white man when times were good. It’s my turn to bring back the industrial revolution days of the baby boomers and ease when money just rolled in and there was no adversity / diversity in the workplace. 

THAT DOESN’T EXIST ANYMORE, OLD MAN. Can I say that? IT DOESN’T EXIST. This isn’t 1965. This is 20-fucking-17. We Skype interview. We use drones at football games. I haven’t called a restaurant for a reservation since 2009, #opentable. Black people should start being paid what white people get paid. Gay people should be happily married and those who haven’t seen two men love one another should either make a lunch date to understand it or crawl back inside their Bibles and shut themselves inside because the world. is. changing, and no one is hiding anymore. We are beautiful in all of our resplendent shades of biodiversity. 

Alas. It wasn’t my time to start the education process on how we haven’t operated this way for 45 years. I was more rendered speechless by the fiery sense of subjugation this guy was feeling from people ‘on the periphery’ finally having a voice.

The silence was heavy and hung in the car like a swamp. 

“You realize you do have two gay sons and a daughter, right?” 

“Trump isn’t going to touch the gays.” He stated, almost on touch-dial. He’s said this before and it was just as embittering this time as it was the first time I heard it.

“Don’t tell me that.” I snapped back.

“He isn't. He sees the gays as a productive, powerful group of society. He won’t touch them.” 

I didn’t realize society was comprised of chess pieces, and that the gays, though a minority, fell somewhere in the realm of Knight to Rook category. I’d be inclined to perhaps go as far as to say ‘Bishop’ if we hadn’t been cast aside from the church for so long. And by this sort of understanding I suppose that meant blacks and women must be pawns. 

“I don’t like that you support a government regime that you rest on a philosophy of ‘they won’t touch you,” like that is some kind of peace prize. “The other party-”

“I’m sick of having my rights revoked on behalf of everyone else.” He blurted out.

The car went silent again, but a hot, oppressive silence as if it were filled with smoke, and we needed to exit the vehicle. ‘This.’ I thought to myself. ‘This is what this comes down to.’

He pulled the car into the driveway into a corner spot near the door and chimed in, “If the gays were to come under attack, I would be the first one to fight for you.”

“No, you wouldn't.” I responded, matter-of-factly.

“Yes, I would.” He fought back.

“No.  You wouldn't.” I stated, not as a rebuttal but as a declaration of truth. 

I stepped out of the car and walked toward the front door, stopping to turn around.

“You realize that I was only legally allowed to get married around 2013, right?”

“So what does that matter?” He asked, opening the driver’s side door. 

“To be able to get married like other people?” I asked rhetorically. “It’s humanizing.”

“Well, you don’t have that problem right now..  And.. Marriage isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.”  I didn’t understand the inability to understand. The wall of ignorance to other peoples’ battles and vulnerability or perhaps the unwillingness to empathize that reduces it to comedic humor or flippant commentary. 

“Good night, dad.” I said as I opened the door to the house, unsure of where we stand anymore in our relationship when it comes to politics. And with all of my might, I pulled from within my gut a recalcitrant and hard-fought, “I love you.” 

@cnnpolitics @msnbc @newyorker @abcnews @newyorker @newsweek @mediaite-blog @theatlantic @newyorktimesofficial

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Applying For Quick Payday Loans in Hamilton

Quick Payday Loans in Hamilton can be a big help

Have you ever had a financial emergency that needed your immediate attention. But, you were a little cash strapped at that moment? For example an expense that needs dealing with urgently like a letter from your car insurance saying you have 5 days to make a payemnt or you will lose coverage. A quick payday loan can be handy. In a scenario like above a really good choice is to apply for a quick payday loan in Hamilton. Before considering a quick payday loan do a little research on what you need to know about applying, it is imperative that you know what they are. A quick payday loan is a relatively small, collateral less, short-term consumer loan. Ranging from most of the time $100 - $1500. And most often are applied for on-line. They are just as the name implies. It is a loan against your next pay check. And in the long run better for you financially then getting a credit card. Watch a video about it.

  What You Need To Know When Applying For A Quick Payday Loan in Hamilton

Applying for a quick payday loan is quick, user-friendly and straightforward. Compared to its competition, quick payday loans provide a couple of benefits store front check cashing and payday loans location don’t. Using your computer or smart device you can apply for a quick payday loan in the comfort of your house if you’d like. There is no longer a need to hang out in crowded stores through this option. Standing in line waiting to get to the counter. Only for some disrespectful worker to yell commands at you. Applying online is much safer and more relaxed than going to a physical store or a lending institution.

  Something Else To Consider When Applying For A Quick Payday Loan

Because it typically takes a few minutes to complete the online form, it is a serious time-saver. Quick payday loans are much more hassle-free compared to in-store loan applications. Which must be handwritten and will need to be completed in the store. And in the unlikely event an in-store applicant does not have all of the needed documentation and information, then their loan application will not be complete. And incomplete information will hold a loan up from being processed.

  It Is Easy To Apply For A Quick Payday Loan in Hamilton

You will be expected to complete a short application to apply. The majority of the payday loan lenders will consider you eligible provided you have a steady job, and an active bank account. You might have to send a copy of your last pay stub to show proof of employment. But for 100% sure you’ll need to send then your bank account information. After all without that they can’t send you the money. Some payday loan lenders grant no-fax quick payday loans. These are an useful option for people who have their paychecks deposited directly to their checking accounts. The wonderful thing about a quick payday loan is that credit history isn’t a factor in consideration for approval for a loan. You can still get approved for a loan just as long as you meet the minimum requirements of the lender. Despite the fact that your credit is less than ideal. Once approved, the amount you've borrowed will be deposited into your checking account.  Usually within 24 hours.

  Paying Back Your Quick Payday Loan

Most payday lenders when it is time to pay back your loan will just pull the amount from your checking account. Unless you make the decision to roll it over or pay back a part of the loan. The majority of the payday lenders will require that you give them a 3 day notice before the due date. However, not every lender grants this option. And if they do it isn’t to all borrowers The most ideal absolute best way to go is to simply borrow no more than what you really need. If all you need is $200, only borrow that much. Remember these loans do have interest expenses associated with them. So borrowing more money right now than you need doesn't make any sense. If later you figure out you need another loan you can always go back to paydayrooster.com and apply for an additional loan.

  Quick Payday Loan Terms

When applying for a quick payday loan, it is crucial that you consider the lenders terms. The term on most quick payday loans in the Hamilton area ranges typically from 5 to 30 days and often coincides with your next payday. When applying most lenders will mandate that you list your next two pay periods. To borrowers that have had repeat business have been extended a flat fee price once in a while by a lender. This is where the lender will lend to the borrower a sum of money. However, not set a time for when it has to be paid back. While others will vary their interest rates depending on loans duration.

  Fees of A Quick Payday Loan

At the moment, the fee charged on a quick payday loan in Hamilton range anywhere between $10 - $15 for each $100 borrowed per week. However rates raise and lower. It all depends on the lenders and what they are willing to do. The cost of getting a quick payday loan should be regarded as a service fee. Making it a fair comparison. Keeping in mind that financial institutions charge a $35 non-sufficient funds fee per check.

  Last Words

Since no one likes to borrow money from friends and family. Getting a quick payday loan is a terrific option. And other options like pawning something or bouncing checks isn’t always an option. Avoiding late payments which leave negative marks on your credit report is something a quick payday loan can help you with. If you need to apply today visit paydayrooster.com

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Women Facing Murder Charges in Stabbing Death of Little Havana Man

Two women are facing murder charges in the killing of a man who was found stabbed to death inside his home in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood last month.

Viviana Hernandez, 25, and Natasia Andrea Gonzalez, 21, are facing charges including second-degree murder and grand theft auto related to the killing of 63-year-old Jorge Aneiros Avila, arrest warrants said.

Tanker Hijacked by Rescued Migrants Arrives Safely in Malta

According to the warrants, the investigation began when officers responded to the building at 1928 Southwest 6th Street after tenants reported a foul odor. The officers discovered the body of Avila, who was wrapped in a sheet and appeared to have been dead for a few days.

Avila had been stabbed in the back, and his vehicle was missing, the warrants said.

Hernandez and Gonzalez were arrested in Hamilton County, on the Florida-Georgia border, on March 12, after they were found in a car that had been reported stolen in Miami-Dade, the warrants said.

Gonzalez admitted to killing Avila and said she returned to his home to steal some items that police believe were later sold to a pawn shop, the reports said. Hernandez also admitted to using a knife to kill Avila, the warrants said.

The warrants said fingerprints belonging to Hernandez and Gonzalez were found in Avila's apartment. When Avila's abandoned car was found, detectives found blood as well as the knife, which was concealed inside, the warrants said. A wallet with Hernandez's identification was also found in the car, the warrants said.

Hernandez and Gonzalez were brought back to Miami-Dade Thursday to face the charges. Both remained held without bond Friday, and attorney information wasn't available.

Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Corrections Women Facing Murder Charges in Stabbing Death of Little Havana Man published first on Miami News

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Hungarian GP: Jolyon Palmer column - Desperate Bottas risked massive controversy

Hungarian GP: Jolyon Palmer column - Desperate Bottas risked massive controversy

Hungarian GP: Jolyon Palmer column – Desperate Bottas risked massive controversy

Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer, who left Renault during the 2017 season, has joined the BBC team to offer insight and analysis from the point of view of the competitors.

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff described Valtteri Bottas’ drive in the Hungarian Grand Prix as that of the “perfect wingman” – but it was a role he took way too far after playing it so well for a long time.

The Finn’s drive for two-thirds of the race was excellent in protecting team-mate Lewis Hamilton from the faster Ferraris.

But in the closing laps Bottas seemed to lose his head, and he came close to causing what would have been a massive controversy.

Had Bottas damaged Sebastian Vettel’s car in his clumsy attempt to regain the place when the German overtook him, the inquest would have been long and hard.

It’s worth exploring what happened, how Bottas came so close to taking Vettel out, and what it means for the rest of the season.

The first part of the race

Thou shalt not pass: Bottas kept the Ferraris at bay while allowing team-mate Hamilton to pull away

Bottas joined Hamilton on the front row of the grid at the Hungaroring. Behind in the wet in qualifying by a very respectable 0.26 seconds, he was off Hamilton’s pace throughout the race as well.

The Mercedes drivers converted their one-two on the grid into the same positions at the first corner, and when Hamilton built a 3.5-second lead after only five laps, it was clear Bottas was in a defensive race against the Ferraris.

Mercedes were particularly worried about Vettel, the big championship threat, who after qualifying only fourth had dispatched team-mate Kimi Raikkonen on the first lap.

And so Bottas’ wingman adventures began…

With Bottas’ pace still dropping away in the first stint, and Vettel behind him, Hamilton was allowed to build a buffer to the Ferrari of 8.6 seconds by the time Bottas pitted on lap 15.

With Ferrari seeming to have the faster car in the race, it was a crucial gap to have. It kept Hamilton out of Vettel’s reach throughout the pit-stop phase.

Bottas pitted early – too early.

The stop appeared to be in response to Raikkonen stopping the lap before, to stop his fellow Finn getting ahead by running faster laps on fresh tyres before Bottas pitted – the so-called under-cut.

In fact, the intention must have been to stop Vettel getting the jump with the under-cut, because a slow stop meant Raikkonen was too far back to be a threat.

Stopping so early meant Bottas’ job for the remainder of the race was always going to be extremely tough, because he now had 55 laps to do on a set of soft tyres – considerably longer than their predicted range.

From there, Bottas was destined to be a sacrificial pawn in the Mercedes victory bid.

The critical second phase of the race

Pitting early meant Bottas should keep track position from Vettel, because in theory with new tyres his pace would be better and he could ensure the Ferrari did not get far enough ahead to be able to pit and rejoin in front of the Mercedes.

But for a long time, the theory wasn’t working out, because while Bottas was managing tyres to ensure they lasted, Vettel was stretching his advantage. The result was that for nearly 10 laps Vettel had enough of a gap to pit and re-emerge ahead of Bottas. If he had, Mercedes’ gameplan would have been over.

Fortunately for Mercedes, a mix of traffic for Vettel, poor pit-stop timing from Ferrari, a slow stop and some sudden quick pace from Bottas – two fastest laps in a row – meant when Vettel pitted, Bottas managed to keep his second place.

So Bottas’ wingman duties resumed…

Once Raikkonen pitted for a second time, Mercedes might have been expected to pit Bottas to cover him off. After all, let’s not pretend Ferrari weren’t using Raikkonen purely as bait to entice Mercedes into pitting Bottas and paving the way for Vettel.

This ploy worked the first time, but not the second.

Mercedes chose to keep Bottas out for a couple of reasons.

Firstly, because overtaking around the Hungaroring is notoriously hard. So track position is absolutely key, and Bottas had it.

Secondly, because if Mercedes had covered Raikkonen, Vettel would have had free rein to chase Hamilton down for the win. On newer, softer tyres, the Ferrari would surely have been able to apply some pressure on him later in the race.

The build-up to controversy

Bottas and Hamilton have each signed contract extensions at Mercedes in recent weeks

Bottas drove a brilliant race from lap 40 to lap 64. On older tyres, with much less pace, he kept Vettel at bay. This was the exceptional wingman performance Wolff was describing, and it helped Hamilton win the race.

On lap 65, though, Bottas took his wingman duties to a new extreme.

Vettel’s attacks were getting more and more persistent and dangerous heading into the closing stages. Bottas’ rear tyres were visibly ailing, and when he couldn’t get the power down on the exit of Turn One, Vettel finally seized the opportunity to pass.

It’s fair to say Vettel arguably could have given Bottas more room on the inside as they headed to Turn Two. Vettel did close the door to take the apex and could have been more cautious, but Bottas never should have tried to recover the position in the manner he did.

Vettel was just about fully ahead, Bottas was coming at the corner from completely on the inside, hugging the grass, and he was never going to be able to make it stick. Bottas was behind Vettel, on older, less grippy tyres, and on the dirty part of the track. Vettel’s move was done.

Instead, Bottas kept coming, went partially over the kerb, locked his wheels, and hit Vettel from behind.

I think it was desperation from Bottas – he wasn’t fussed about crashing with Vettel at that point and put his car in a position where a crash was almost inevitable.

This comes just weeks after Wolff and Hamilton had accused Ferrari of unfair tactics after two incidents in a three-week period in which a Ferrari had collided with a Mercedes on the first laps of the French and German Grands Prix – accusations they later withdrew.

In my opinion, the Bottas incident in Hungary was the most questionable of the lot.

For F1’s sake it was good (and lucky) Vettel managed to continue unscathed – because if he had retired after that hit from Bottas, it could have put a real taint on what has been a breathtaking season so far.

In the end, Vettel finished second and Bottas picked up damage – ultimately his comeuppance – and Vettel was magnanimous afterwards.

If Vettel had retired, I think the inquisition from Ferrari and governing body the FIA would have been a deep one.

The Ricciardo battle

Bottas has been given a 10-second penalty and two penalty points for his clash with Daniel Ricciardo

Bottas’ demolition derby was not finished there. Having picked up damage from the Vettel incident, and with his tyres absolutely shot, he had Daniel Ricciardo’s Red Bull up behind him and lapping three seconds quicker on newer ultra-soft tyres and a fully intact car.

If Bottas’ move on Vettel was desperate, his defence against Ricciardo was plain foolhardy. With a damaged car and worn tyres, he braked as late as Ricciardo at Turn One as the Australian went for a fair move around the outside.

In a normal fight, Ricciardo is known as one of F1’s latest brakers. But with Bottas driving a hobbled car, his defence was nonsensical. He was never going to slow down sufficiently.

Inevitably he locked up, couldn’t stop the car and drilled into the side of the Red Bull. It was as if he had let his rational thinking go.

Somehow they both recovered and even when Mercedes, acknowledging Bottas was out of order, told him to cede the position to Ricciardo, he refused and fought tooth and nail once more with the Aussie.

All the wheel-to-wheel action showed the mental state Bottas was in during the latter stages of the race.

Out of character for Bottas

After the Bahrain Grand Prix earlier in the year, I questioned Bottas’ wheel-to-wheel race-craft, but since then we’ve seen a much better, more committed Bottas.

In Hungary, he was far too committed, but I think on this occasion it was the frustration of how the race had unfolded that had boiled over and he lost his head in the heat of battle.

It was the most un-Bottas-like few laps, and it continued after the race had finished.

He was asked about Wolff’s remarks calling him a wingman, and he said he was hurt by them.

Any driver would feel the same way, hearing that effectively they are reduced to number-two status. And Bottas looked as unhappy as I’ve seen him after a grand prix, even if later on he said he “understood” and had no problem with it.

A mix of a lack of pace, some bizarre high-profile crashes and probably most of all the team politics had made it a very tough afternoon emotionally.

A reality check for the Finns

The second half of 2018 is likely to see Bottas and Raikkonen thrust ever more into supporting roles

F1’s four-week summer break has come at a good time for both team and driver.

Bottas has driven brilliantly on the whole this year and undoubtedly deserved the new Mercedes contract that was announced before the German Grand Prix.

But only one pole position and no wins this season, despite some great drives, will be weighing on his mind, especially given his team-mate’s success.

Whether or not team orders have been applied so far this year is a moot point. But, for me, Budapest was finally the moment when both Ferrari and Mercedes clearly placed all their eggs in one basket.

Bottas was a sacrificed wingman for Mercedes, but over in the red corner, Raikkonen was exactly the same for Ferrari, just in a more lower-profile way.

Some people will not like this, but with this season being so close, and with only two drivers left in genuine contention for the championship, it has to be the right thing for the teams to do.

Both Bottas and Raikkonen have had their moments this season, but ultimately the second half of the season is going to be the Hamilton v Vettel show.

And the wingmen will have an increasingly important role.

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Wholesaler sells imported versions of FDA-approved medicine, medical devices; is convicted of misbranding them as FDA-approved. Second Circuit: New trial. The wholesaler should have been able to tell the jury that a lawyer (a former prosecutor with experience in FDA compliance) advised them they weren't breaking the law.

Former Honduran soldier enters the U.S. illegally. Back in Honduras, gangsters -- whose compatriots the soldier once helped imprison -- assault his family and friends in effort to find him. BIA: He missed the deadline to petition for asylum. Send him back. Fourth Circuit: Not so fast. The escalating violence back home renders the deadline flexible.

Man is convicted of rape in 1986 after victim identifies him (though perhaps not reliably). Yikes! In 2009, it emerges that Detroit crime lab tech goofed up forensic test. At trial, she told jurors that testing did not exclude him; she now says he could not have been the perpetrator. Sixth Circuit: That's not new evidence; the foul-up could have been discovered at trial. Habeas denied. (The man has been eligible for parole since 1994 but maintains his innocence and so won't be released.)

Former employee programs ATMs to dispense $20 bills while only debiting $1 from bank account, steals $600k from the "infelicitously named SafeCash Systems." He's caught. But wait! The company takes the ATMs out of service (because they don't comply with new federal rules on accessibility for blind customers). Destruction of potentially exculpatory evidence? Sixth Circuit: Convictions and one-year sentence affirmed.

Low-IQ teenager confesses to grisly murder (the subject of Netflix's Making a Murderer documentary). Suppress the confession? No need, says the full Seventh Circuit; though many worry the investigators' tactics can elicit false confessions, the Supreme Court hasn't condemned said tactics. Dissent: A travesty. Investigators fed him the details they wanted him to admit to and harried him till he did. Another dissent: The courts need to start treating the risk of false confessions more seriously; we know of at least 227 of them.

One "might be forgiven for thinking there is not much question about whether attempted murder and attempted armed robbery are violent crimes," writes Judge Hamilton of the Seventh Circuit, but it ain't so -- at least when it comes to sentencing.

Pine Lawn, Mo. cop displays incumbent mayor's campaign sign in convenience store window over the objections of the owner; the opposing candidate removes the sign (which has her mugshot from a past arrest on it). The officer threatens to frame the store owner for drug possession if he does not help frame the opposing candidate for theft; he then arrests the candidate, has local TV film a perp walk. Eighth Circuit: The officer's conviction is affirmed. (Related: He was not a good cop.)

To promote student achievement, prevent bullying, and instill numerous moral virtues, Reno, Nev. elementary school requires students to wear uniforms with motto "Tomorrow's Leaders." Parents: Which is compelled speech. Ninth Circuit: The motto requirement does indeed violate the First Amendment, though we'd give it a pass but for precedent we are bound to follow.

Helena, Okla. prison kicks inmate out of kosher diet program because staff say he ate a non-kosher meal, which is grounds for suspension from the special meal program. Inmate: I took no cheat day; the staff retaliated against me because I annoyed them, and supervisors declined to review video that would have cleared me. Tenth Circuit: This suit should not have been dismissed.

Liquor store owner sues Marathon, Fla. officials in state court for misusing their regulatory powers to devalue the property. The city removes the case to federal court. Eleventh Circuit: Ah, but federal courts cannot consider regulatory takings claims unless the state court has first issued an opinion, so case dismissed. Try suing in state court.

Georgia man pawns his car, files for bankruptcy shortly after. Georgia law says the pawnbroker can keep the car; federal law says the bankruptcy court can "modify" a creditor's rights to such an asset. Eleventh Circuit (over a troubled dissent): "For better or worse," state law controls, and the pawnbroker now owns the car.

Federal officials decline to register trademark claimed by clothing company "fuct" because it is the phonetic equivalent of a scandalous term. Indeed, the company's products feature "hellacious or apocalyptic events" and "other imagery lacking in taste." Federal Circuit: Which is unconstitutional in light of the Supreme Court's recent ruling in favor of "The Slants."

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