#United states GP 2021

[mysteriouslyjovialcolor]

United States 2021

-Austin, my beloved!

-Max back on pole!

-Charles p4 (Fast forward three years where he wins from that position - that was fun)

-“Max has not pointed his car towards Lewis”

-Ohmygod I thought they were going to crash again

-“There goes Ricciardo, here comes Lando Norris- it’s Ferrari and McLaren!”

-Carlos managing to stay ahead among all that- genius

-Yess Danny!! Now he’s ahead

-“Max is hanging on to Hamilton” Let’s hope it stays that way

-“The two Canadians in what is arguably a home race for them” Um..hello??

-MV: “Um he’s sliding a lot and I have a lot more pace, I just want to tell you” Haha

-To CS: “Carlos, you need to give the place back to Lando"

CS: “No, no, I let Ricciardo through. It was not Lando”

Huh what’s that about?

-MV: “Tires are really hot and I don’t think we are particularly quick” Well he switched up fast

-MV: “Force Hamilton not to go long with Checo”

-To SP: “Box, Checo, box”

-Hmm interesting strategy

-Yesss undercut!!! Let’s go!!

-PG: “There’s a problem, problem, at the back” Aii

-“Raikonnen and Alonso separated by half a millimeter there” Have I mentioned how I love when Kimi makes moves?

-FA: “Ai Raikonnen overtook me from the outside. I need the position”

-Oh come on, he did that fair and square

-Alpine to FIA: “So can I just confirm that it’s okay to overtake from the outside?”

FIA: “No it’s not okay”

Alpine: “Cause that’s what Raikkonen’s just done”

-Damn Alpine getting heated (Funny cause Fernando pulled a similar (potentially worse) move on Giovinazzi a few seconds ago)

-“Leclerc, holding off Ricciardo, holding off Sainz, holding off Norris”

-Seriously what is it about that part of the track? This is the third time someone’s gone off and gone ahead

-To AG: “Antonio you have to give the position off to Alonso”

-These two

-To LN: “Lando this is where we need your talent to shine”

-VSC??

-Where did that debris even come from?

-SP: “My drink system is not working”

-Max pitting, Lewis going long, we’ve seen that story before

-To DR: “Okay Sainz had a slightly slow stop, so push, we can pit this lap and cover”

-Ooh McLaren double stack

-The McLaren- Sainz sandwich stays though

-To LH: “Lewis you are racing for the win”

LH: “Leave me to it bro”

-I don’t know how the drivers feel about those statements but it just seems annoying to state the obvious -like duh yes, what else would we be racing for?

-“Ferrari then tactically keeping themselves ahead of Valterri Bottas” I shall make no more comments so as to not jinx anything

-Ohmygod it’s the last few laps, Lewis has pit, he’s on fresher tires, Max is in the lead, and I am 🎶nervousss🎶

-I will never understand the way I get stressed about things that happen years ago

-I’m so tempted to Google the race results to end the suspense

-“Hamilton is on the charge” Surprisingly, no one has said ‘It’s Hammer Time’ yet

-Ocon retiring?? Both Frenchmen out now

-Yukiii, I love you but let Max go!!!!

-CS: “That got a bit dirty. He did on purpose guys” This scrap between Daniel and Carlos is about to go all the way to the end, I can feel it

-Whenn did Lando lose out to Valterri??

-“Perez is 20s away from this pair, who have lifted themselves off this plane” Two of the bests fr

-Aaaaaah six more lapsss

-ahgshshsgdhsh 4 more laps

-“Has Verstappen just kept enough in hand?”

-Stop asking questions, I’m scareeddd

-No! Kimi out of the points! Whyyyyy??

-Their rivalry is so intense. How did anyone survive?

-“They are exactly the two drivers you want leading the team aren’t they?”

-Everyone in the crowds on their feet

-Last lap, I’m going to start crying

-MV: “Can this Haas get out of the way?”

-Mick! Mick! Get out!!!

-Yes yes yesssss! Let’s go!!!!!

-“Great job all around, they got it right, but only just”

-A child in orange just fell into his dad’s arms in relief and that’s me right now

-(Don’t ask me why I’m reacting like I don’t know how this championship ends)

-(I also have no idea what happened behind these two, I lost focus)

-MV: “The last two laps were fun” Boy, you almost killed me

[notyourmusebby]

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COTA (2021-2023)

they really grew up together 😭❤️

[russilton]

Cut down from this hefty interview- George talking about how Lewis never made him feel like he was in the shadows, Respect for him and the team, and praising Lewis again for being the only one to stick up to Max in 2021, and how that pushed him to do the same, even if it resulted in him receiving so much negative mail from Dutch fans it outnumbered the positive.

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Russell is an affable character to interview. He's relaxed, engaging, articulate and passionate about the season ahead and how he is preparing to step up into his new role within the team.

"When I joined Mercedes, I was very respectful of the relationship Lewis had with the team, and all the success they had together, plus Lewis's approach with the team," he reflects. "I didn't feel that I was ever in the shadows, but I didn't want to stamp my authority, because it just wouldn't have been correct at all. Whereas now, I don't need to stamp any authority, butitis a natural progression for us to start this next era with the team. We recognise what we've been doing for the last three years has not been working, so this is a fresh start, not only for myself or the team, also for Lewis. This is a new beginning for the three of us.

Below left: Russell cites 2021 as "a great season" due to Hamilton never backing down against Verstappen

Russell stops for a second and the speed of his voice slows before he continues, presumably reflecting on the end of 2024 and Verstappen's clashes with closest championship rival Lando Norris in Mexico and at the United States GP, while there was also the contact that sent Oscar Piastri into a spin on the opening lap in Abu Dhabi.

"I was a bit frustrated watching the season play out at the front last year," he continues.

"How Max was driving with regard to being harder and sort of bullying others around, showing his aggression in a manner that nobody stood up to. The only driver was Lewis; he was the only person to do that in 2021 and that was obviously such a great season. I was frustrated watching the sport last year, when there should have been such a great title battle, and it was not, so those comments in Qatar tipped me over the edge. I just thought of everything that had happened, from the on-track driving antics to where he was talking off track. It wasn't acceptable and something needed to be done."

I know members of my team were receiving emails from Dutch fans.

But I think that's a part of sport and life, really, isn't it? That's something we accept. And you can choose to read it and let it have an emotional impact on you - even if you laugh at the comments, then that has an impact on you.

"So I just have this view and mentality that even with the positive comments, does it actually make me drive faster? Probably not, and there are more negative than positive most of the time, so I do really try and avoid it."

[umlewis]

How Lewis Hamilton 'Knew It Was' Max Verstappen Involved In Mexico GP Incidents

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he instinctively "knew" Max Verstappen had sparked controversy during the Mexican Grand Prix when the Mercedes driver saw a "plume of dust" ahead of him on track.

Verstappen was hit with two separate ten second penalties for incidents with McLaren's Lando Norris during the race in Mexico City, with the Red Bull driver's conduct in wheel-to-wheel battle coming under scrutiny. The first incident on Lap ten saw Verstappen edge Norris off the circuit as the McLaren driver tried to pass him around the outside of turn four. The second came just a few corners later, when Verstappen launched an aggressive move down Norris' inside at the fast turn seven, with both drivers taking to the run-off area and the Red Bull rejoining ahead. Verstappen was forced to sit stationary for twenty seconds during his pit stop and ultimately came home sixth, his joint-worst classified result of the F1 2024 season. Norris, meanwhile, finished second to the race-winning Ferrari of Carlos Sainz, reducing Verstappen's world championship lead to 47 points with four rounds remaining. Hamilton, who came home fourth after prevailing in a battle with Mercedes teammate George Russell, was embroiled in a series of on-track clashes with Verstappen over the course of their F1 2021 title battle. That season saw the pair collide dramatically on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone before they came to blows later that season at Monza, where Verstappen's car ended up mounting Hamilton's Mercedes following a touch at the first chicane. Verstappen's driving was also criticised after the late-season races in Brazil, where he was accused of running Hamilton off the road, and Saudi Arabia, where he was found by the FIA stewards to have "braked suddenly and significantly" while dueling over the lead with the Mercedes driver. Speaking to media including PlanetF1.com after Sunday's race in Mexico, Hamilton conceded that he had not yet seen the clashes between Verstappen and Norris on Lap ten, yet he claimed that he instinctively "knew it must have been" Verstappen involved when he saw a cloud of dust ahead on track.

Put to him that Verstappen's second incident with Norris was similar to his incident with the Red Bull man at Brazil 2021, Hamilton replied: "I've not seen it. I could see a group of cars ahead and I saw a plume of smoke, of dust." Bursting into laughter, Hamilton then added: "And I knew it was [him]. I knew it must have been [him]. [I was] like: 'For sure, that's him!'" Hamilton has long been a vocal critic of Verstappen's behavior on track, commenting in the aftermath of their battle at the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that the Red Bull driver is "over the limit, for sure." He said in Jeddah: "I have raced a lot of drivers in my 28 years of racing. I have come across a lot of characters. There's a few that are over the limit; the rules don't apply. He's over the limit for sure. I have avoided collision on so many occasions with the guy. I don't mind being the one who does that because you get to live another day." Speaking to media including PlanetF1.com on Thursday at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, before McLaren's appeal against Norris' penalty was lodged, Hamilton accused Verstappen of exploiting "a grey area" in F1's racing rules over the years. F1's so-called racing guidelines are expected to revised, with governing body the FIA expected to present tweaks influenced by the United States GP incidents to the drivers at next month's Qatar Grand Prix. Hamilton said: "It's always been a grey area. That's why he's got away with it for so long. They probably need to make some adjustments, for sure. Also we do have inconsistencies weekend in, weekend out, obviously, depending on which stewards are there, and as a sport we do need to level up on all areas. We look at other global sports, they have full-time refs, for example, and I'm sure that wouldn't be a bad thing for our sport. I experienced it many times with Max, and you shouldn't be able to just launch the car up the inside over your head and then go off and still hold your position."

[paddockanalysis]

🏆 2021 - The Epic Duel

Main post! 2020 2022 2023 2024

The 2021 Formula 1 season is heralded as one of the most thrilling in the sport’s history, defined by a fierce rivalry between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton that captivated fans worldwide. With two drivers of unparalleled skill and teams operating at their peak, the battle for the championship was one of fine margins, controversial moments, and pure racing brilliance.

Opening Shots: Bahrain and the Early Season

The tone for 2021 was set in Bahrain, where Verstappen's early overtaking brilliance was undone by a track limits violation that handed Hamilton the victory. From the outset, Red Bull’s RB16B appeared more competitive than previous iterations, offering Verstappen a legitimate chance to challenge Mercedes’ dominance. By the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Verstappen struck back, outdueling Hamilton in tricky wet-dry conditions to claim his first win of the season. The tit-for-tat nature of their rivalry continued through the early rounds, including the Portuguese and Spanish Grands Prix, where Hamilton's racecraft kept him in contention despite Red Bull's improving pace.

Momentum Swings: Monaco to France

The Monaco GP was pivotal for Verstappen. With Hamilton finishing seventh, Verstappen’s victory not only showcased his mastery of technical circuits but also handed him the championship lead for the first time in his career. This momentum carried forward, as Red Bull secured consecutive wins in Azerbaijan (despite Verstappen's heartbreaking tire failure) and France, where Verstappen executed a daring two-stop strategy to snatch victory from Hamilton late in the race.

Flashpoints and Drama: Silverstone to Monza

The rivalry reached a boiling point at Silverstone. In a dramatic first-lap duel, Hamilton and Verstappen collided, sending Verstappen into the barriers with a 51G impact. Hamilton recovered from a penalty to win, igniting a war of words between the two camps. The tension was palpable by the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, where another collision saw both drivers crash out after Verstappen’s car landed atop Hamilton’s, with Verstappen receiving a grid penalty for the next race.

Verstappen’s Consistency and Zandvoort Glory

Amid the chaos, Verstappen showcased remarkable consistency. His win at Zandvoort, in front of a sea of orange-clad fans, highlighted his composure under immense pressure. Victories in Mexico and the United States further solidified his championship credentials, keeping him just ahead of Hamilton as the season hurtled toward its conclusion.

The Abu Dhabi Finale

The Abu Dhabi GP will forever be remembered as one of the most contentious finales in sporting history. Entering the race tied on points, the title battle came down to the final lap. A controversial decision to restart the race after a late safety car allowed Verstappen, on fresher tires, to overtake Hamilton and secure his maiden championship. While the FIA's handling of the incident drew criticism, Verstappen’s racecraft in capitalizing on the opportunity cemented his place in history.

Legacy of 2021

With 10 wins, 18 podiums, and a season of unrelenting aggression, Verstappen’s 2021 campaign was a testament to his evolution as a complete driver. It marked the end of Mercedes’ dominance and established Verstappen as a generational talent poised for future glory. The season, though controversial, rejuvenated F1’s global appeal and is now etched as a classic in the sport's history.

Please don’t copy my work🙏

[agendabymooner]

melody || lh44 x ofc (2)

Summary: With her sharp eyes focused on her audience, a burlesque performer who went under the name of Melody returned to Rythme Romantique, an entertainment lounge which exclusively caters to the wealthiest people of Monaco — or in this case, to the people with a status that are recognized by all. Her three exclusive performances were meant to be a closure for her connections in the principality. Still, a certain Formula One driver saw it as an opportunity to reconnect with his former flame after two years of her absence. Felicity Vos learned that this was a rich man’s world and that he could do whatever he wanted, but she also realized that the agreement they settled on years ago was corrupted the moment he expressed his love for her. 

Chapter summary: Melody might've been what they expected, but Felicity was what they got. OR Felicity Vos attended the Monaco GP qualifying day that ended up with Melody asking Lewis Hamilton about the true intentions of his visits.

Content warning: Age gap, use of explicit language, refers to smut (nothing graphic nor mature), mentions of past sugar daddy/baby relationships, no beta - we read poorly, possessive!asshole!Lewis mentioned, burlesque (2010) movie vibes, fictional ex (Penny Brooke), angst

Note: Here's something before I start updating my masterlist :'] enjoy xx (ALSO NOTE: character directory is now available from my masterlist hehe)

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ii. this is what makes us girls

"we all look for heaven and we put love first."

THE FAST LANE DAILY

BURLESQUE PERFORMER MELODY MAKES SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT MONACO GRAND PRIX, SPARKS SPECULATION

Monaco - The glitz and glamour of the Monaco Grand Prix took an unexpected turn when renowned burlesque performer Felicity Vos, known by her stage name Melody, made a surprise appearance at the F1 paddock during the Qualifying race. The 28-year-old artist, absent from the racing scene for two years following her breakup with F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, left fans and spectators wondering about her sudden return.

Melody, whose full name was revealed after her highly publicized split with Hamilton, had been a prominent figure during their relationship. Speculations arose that their breakup might have been influenced by the events surrounding the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi race and rumours of Hamilton being seen with another woman shortly after. However, the true reason behind their separation remains unknown.

Coinciding with her three-night performances at the exclusive entertainment lounge, Rythme Romantique, in Monte Carlo, Melody's appearance at the Monaco GP attracted attention from both fans and fellow drivers. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were spotted entering the venue, leading to speculation that they were there to support Melody, whom they had not had the chance to watch perform during her relationship with Hamilton.

Melody's last public performance before her breakup was an impromptu rendition of Christina Aguilera's "Candyman" after the race in Silverstone in 2020. The incident garnered significant attention from fans and ultimately led to her final performance in Monaco before the split in 2021.

Surprising everyone, Melody was discovered in the paddock as a Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton’s guest. This unexpected reunion has fueled rumours of a potential reconciliation between the two, especially considering Melody's two-year absence from social media and her reported performances in exclusive venues across Switzerland, the United States, and France.

While some outlets have reported on Melody's performances in various locations, her appearances at Rythme Romantique were the only confirmed shows during her hiatus. The sudden appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix has left fans eagerly awaiting further updates on her career and personal life.

As the Monaco Grand Prix continues, all eyes remain on Melody and her unexpected return to the racing world. Whether this signifies a rekindling of her relationship with Lewis Hamilton or simply a triumphant comeback to the stage, one thing is certain: Melody's presence has injected an extra dose of excitement into the already thrilling atmosphere of the prestigious event.

Her blazer should have been removed when she left René’s Mercedes E-Class, but her nerves were getting in the way of her ability to think straight. She had been staring at the same thing for a minute before her new friend pulled her out of the vehicle, telling her that they had to leave so René could drive back to the lounge. 

The server from her former employer’s lounge was a welcome face if you were to ask Felicity. She hadn’t met her before, mainly because she hadn’t been there since leaving for Lewis. That and her final performance in 2020. 

Esther Edison was an employee of Rythme Romantique for over a year only. From what Felicity had learned, Esther was four years her junior. She had recently moved to Monaco hoping to get her master's at the private university in the principality— all while working at the lounge to earn enough money to live on. Living in Monaco wasn’t expensive, after all. 

Felicity immediately took her in as a friend and acted as if she was a mentor — telling Esther everything about her experience living in Monaco at the ripe age of twenty and giving her tips, such as which stall at the farmer’s market had the best prices and quality. She’d only met Esther yesterday, and now they’re attending the Grand Prix together. René would have come along had it been that he ran the lounge on behalf of Lita, the owner.

Esther knew Felicity before the woman in question arrived in Monaco. Well… she already knew who Melody was and her significance in Monaco’s exclusive lounge. But her extensive knowledge was discovered when people spoke about their excitement for the one who broke Lewis Hamilton’s heart — the hottest topic of Monaco. Esther learned about Melody’s connections to the well-acknowledged racing event in Monaco after a customer asked her if Melody would make it to the race. She had to approach René to ask about the matter, to which René rolled his eyes at the idiocy of the man who asked and told the girl to shrug off such questions. 

So to be friends with Felicity was an honour. It wasn’t every day that she gets trusted with information that no one knew about— especially how Felicity’s relationship with Lewis was meant to be financially beneficial only, but with a hint of intimacy. It was information that no one knew but René and Felicity, so it was natural for Esther to keep her mouth shut about the matter as it was meant to be a past affair. 

Esther could understand why Felicity hadn’t wanted to attend the race. Everyone knew who she was in this stupid place — Monaco was small, and everyone knew everyone. Felicity was a part of the 1% that wasn’t recognized until Lewis Hamilton decided to put her into the limelight. 

She wasn’t used to the fame he had, preferring to play the feeble and shy girlfriend while he had his arm around her. But now Felicity had no one but Esther. She didn’t have Lewis. She didn’t have anyone to protect her while she played the role of a good loyal girlfriend. 

Esther could tell that Felicity still didn’t feel as comfortable with having cameras shoved on her face as she did back then. But Felicity’s expression didn’t give it away, not wanting to give journalists the pleasure of writing about her vulnerability as she entered Lewis’ realms once again. 

Her blazer was long discarded, her gold necklace wrapped around her neck while the lanyard of her paddock pass screamed her importance to this race weekend’s competitor. Felicity would often lean over to talk to Esther. At the same time, she’d show indifference at the cameras pointed at them, telling the younger woman how everything operated during the weekend. 

The performer could just tell that there will be certain gossip websites and social media accounts that would talk about the lack of brand on her body. They would certainly talk about how she wore a jumpsuit that came straight from Zara and how her red half crest shaped handbag came from some Kate Spade outlet store from the 2018 collection — and how she’d still have the audacity to wear it still to this day. Being Lewis Hamilton’s other half taught her about the disappointment that the media — British media especially — would express towards the middle class woman clinging to his arm. Nobody liked the quiet girl who didn’t care to answer their provoking questions. They certainly didn’t like how her confidence evolved as much as her outfits did the moment Lewis had hired a stylist/personal shopper for her. 

So, really, she could just exist for doing fuck knows what and they’d still write something so condescending about her. There was no point of appeasing them when they’ve already made up their minds about her existence. 

They eventually found themselves inside the paddock area. Esther certainly noticed the looks people gave them, but mainly to her company. Felicity had noticed, too but decided to get a refresher rather than comment. She’d been looked at so much today that it was too late for her to speak about it. 

“I understand why you’d dressed up like this,” Esther chuckled quietly as she gestured at her outfit and Felicity’s, her hand moving towards her Shirley Temple as she sipped on it. Esther wore a cream airy top and a pleated black knit skirt, her feet heightened by a pair of silver kitten heels and her gold hoops shining under her jet black bob. Her fingers were shining due to the gold rings wrapped around each of them. She then continued on, “These people can stare and come to their own conclusions fast.”

Felicity had to laugh at that. “That they can,” she agreed while her eyes glanced up at the people in the paddock. “They can tell the difference between wealthy people and those who can act like they’re well-off. They won’t tell you how but they just know.” 

“You survived two years of this,” Esther scoffed, “I don’t know how I’d be able to.” 

The performer merely shrugged as she sipped on her virgin margarita, “I performed in front of wealthy people for four years before him— I knew the type and somehow managed to mimic their appearance. The hard part about pretending was the lack of material to use as a prop.” 

“He practically handed that to you,” Esther pointed out, to which Felicity nodded. “I hardly think you pretended.”

“How so?” The blonde was curious. Nobody ever made any form of observation about her — not even Lewis himself. He hadn’t cared enough to tell her everything he noticed, she supposed. 

Esther shrugged before setting her drink down, “You acted more naturally wearing those clothes— I’ve seen the photos— and you looked as if you’re born into those clothes and jewelries he bought. You said that you know the type. And of course you do, it’s because you were living her life. But… I suppose you were more into the music and dancing than you were into the costumes and gems that you wore on stage. Maybe that’s why you said you pretend.” 

Felicity listened to whatever it was that Esther said, almost as if she was nodding to herself as she recalled everything that had to do with her relationship with Lewis. Wearing those things never felt right despite looking great in them, but it was only because they were all handed to her as if they’re grand gestures— not something done spontaneously. She looked great in those costumes that were tailored for her, but she never cared about them while she was performing in front of a live audience. She could get lost in the music and the 4/4 beats while she was being stripped naked, for all she knew. 

But not once did she ever care about how she acted or what she wore while she got lost in the rhythm. She only found herself feeling more conscious about her being whenever her happiness drifted away from her heart. She couldn’t pretend in front of Lewis either as she got lost in his eyes and presence, not caring about what others thought of her while he was singing her praises and admiration.

So no, she wasn’t pretending to be one of them, really. She could only feel like it whenever her doubts and insecurities would take over her euphoric senses while those things that she loved the most were long gone. 

“You’re the only one who saw a lot,” Felicity told Esther with a grin, leaving the server to cock her head in confusion as the singer went on, “you saw more things about me than he did. It’s amazing.”

“That’s men for you,” Esther scoffed haughtily, now stirring her drink as she continued, “the only thing they see in you is the part that they’ve already branded. They only see themselves in you.” 

Peering down on her watch, Felicity hissed quietly in annoyance as she looked at the younger woman, “We’ve three hours before the qualifying. Would you like to walk around and know more about the place? I can also tell you some gossip that I’ve learned about the drivers and other crew members two years ago.”

“Shit, you have those?” Esther’s eyes lit up in excitement as Felicity smirked and nodded. “Hell yes. Wait— are you okay with it? Talking to the drivers and all?”

“Who said anything about talking to the drivers,” Felicity stood as she chuckled, “if there’s anything that I’ve enjoyed about being silent it would be the amount of stories I can hear from people who talk loud. You can’t hear detailed gossip from a person when you’re around a chatty crowd, can you?” 

Their trip around the paddock and other areas was something of an adventure. Felicity was glad to have Esther as a companion, seeing as she had some things to talk about that had nothing to do with the lounge. René would often discuss the lounge as much as he could with Felicity and she didn’t want anything that had to do with that as of this moment. Too much had happened last night at that place; a change of scenery was what she longed for regardless of the fact that the track was her ex-lover’s territory. 

Then their trip as a duo was interrupted by an Australian man who had the widest grin on his face. Daniel Ricciardo came across Felicity and Esther and he hadn’t let go of them since. Esther laughed at Felicity’s indifferent remarks, enjoying the presence of Ricciardo. Felicity didn’t mind Daniel; she was just annoyed by the fact that she couldn’t even walk a few feet away from him without being called “Candygirl” aloud and catching the attention of the people around them. It didn’t help that he would reenact her swing dance moves to relive her wild act, either. 

How he didn’t have a seat in the grid baffled Felicity to no end. Felicity knew how good of a driver he was, so to be left without any seat by McLaren was a shame.

She knew that there was something about Zak Brown that screamed wrong. She didn’t know that sacking Daniel Ricciardo was what he did wrong. 

Regardless— Daniel’s role as a reserved driver also gave him more time to spend with the woman that he now declared as his friend. For the past hour, he’d been confirming Felicity’s gossip and would often extend more to the rumours that circulated in the grid.

“He had an affair was what they said,” Daniel’s eyes widened while he subtly cocked his head towards the direction of the person they were speaking of. “Something told me that he goes to therapy though. No one could be that happy after getting laid— have you seen his fucking face? That’s antidepressants, if anything.” 

But their tour around the pits ended when they came across the Mercedes hospitality. George Russell had gotten a glimpse of Daniel when he stepped out and immediately yelled, “Oi, Ricciardo! Spying again, are we?” 

“You fuckin’ wish, lad,” Daniel scoffed before gesturing towards the two women with him, making George turn and his mouth gaped at the sight. Yeah, he’d seen her yesterday and was one of the bastards who got scared of her aura. Esther nearly laughed at the reaction. “I’ve two women who are expecting their welcome gifts from Mercedes but it turns out that you lots are shit at being hosts.” 

George had immediately spoken up, “Oh… shit. Yes, sorry. Angela’s been telling us about contacting—“

Turning at Felicity with a sheepish smile, George then gestured, “I’ll take you to Angela. Really sorry about that. She mentioned something about calling you but clearly nothing worked.”

Felicity didn’t show any signs of being annoyed at his constant apologizing as she waved it off, offering Daniel a quick nod as she said, “Thank you for the tour, Ricciardo. Had to recall everything m’self but you’ve been a helpful lad.”

“Anything for Miss Candy herself,” Daniel winked. 

Felicity rolled her eyes, nudging Esther when she heard a giggle before they both stalked off, following the British man towards the Mercedes garage as he prepped for the day. 

There, she hadn’t warned Esther about the possibilities of coming across the man who sat in the corner booth all night while Melody was on the stage. Felicity hadn’t told Esther about the vulnerability she might show as they both come across the man who destroyed one too many possibilities of accepting the words of love and admiration that would be passed down to her in the future. Felicity hadn’t told her new friend about not being able to trust any man after she found him in their bed in Monaco with a woman that wasn’t her. 

If she had, Esther would be in for a wild weekend. God knows she’d be able to react to that— seeing as she already had gotten a gist of their relationship through some news outlets from Britain and elsewhere in Europe. 

As if they were summoning him, Lewis Hamilton managed to find Felicity as he walked towards his pit area with nothing but confidence in his system — not even catching a glimpse of her until she turned around, her eyes trained at his own pair before he froze in his tracks. 

So much for avoiding drama.

“Honey,” Lewis uttered her name like it was familiar. She almost shuddered. Being called by Mel was one thing but being referred to as Honey was another. 

He always told her that she was sweet like honey. It doesn’t help that your body is just as sweet as the noises you make, he praised her more than twice.

“Hamilton,” Felicity addressed him, face still showing little to no emotion as she introduced her friend, “this is Esther. Este, this is Hamilton.”

Lewis wanted to cringe so bad. He never was Hamilton to her. He was always Lewis or Darling. In some cases, he was also Sir. Nobody used his surname more than his father did. He didn’t want Melody— or wait, Felicity to use that on him. 

He still continued to shake Esther’s outstretched hand, regardless, giving her a polite smile and a murmur of, “Pleasure to meet you.” 

Then he continued to look at Felicity as if she was the only woman to have existed today. “I hadn’t expected you to come.”

“You’d still be in the lounge tonight if I didn’t go, regardless,” Felicity told him as if he was a bother to her, “so there’s really no winning.” He never was bothering her. She was always fond of his company, without the money or not. She always craved his attention especially when the abrupt end of her job gave her more time to spend with nothing but fuck all. She always found a way to get his attention and his time. So for her to express her feelings like this… yeah… this was all Lewis’ doings.

“Right, I will be,” Lewis nodded before he rested his helmet on his hip, looking down at her clothes before he peered up at her. “I’m looking forward to it.”

“I bet,” Esther scoffed quietly. For someone so polite, Esther was sure she already didn’t like him. Was it because of the stories she had heard, Esther couldn’t tell. There was something about him that she couldn’t simply shake off. 

A call of his name had them all turning towards the entrance, a hint of blonde popping out as his physiologist stepped out of the garage. “You have to go.” 

“Ang, I’m still talking to—“ Lewis gestured to Felicity and her friend but Angela Cullen wouldn’t take no for an answer.

“You can still see them later,” Angela insisted, before she smiled at Felicity. “You’re looking beautiful as ever, City— Lewis has to go, though. Come on now! Don’t be stupid!” 

“On it,” Lewis grunted before he gave Felicity a genuine smile, “Will I see you later? Mel?”

Felicity stared at him for a moment. He wasn’t making it easier for her to just move on. He was pushing his fucking luck.

But she nodded regardless before she offered him a quick, “Good luck, Hamilton.”

Lewis walked away from the two with an unsettling feeling. He wasn’t quite sure how he ended up feeling that way, but he was certain that being called Hamilton all while her face showed indifference and uninterest did a lot of things in his body that made him wish for more. Was this what she felt whenever he’d shake her off after she asked for his attention? Was this how they drifted apart in the first place?

Their Mercedes hospitality experience should have been more pleasant, but it wasn’t even halfway through the qualifying when a hint of dirty blonde hair sat herself next to Felicity while requesting a cocktail. 

Penny Brooke was an American model, and if there was anything she was also known for (at least to Felicity’s knowledge) she was the reason why Felicity had proven to herself that Lewis Hamilton wasn’t as true to his words as he sounded. After all, the performer had seen her and Lewis at the bed and on some gossip website after his defeat in Abu Dhabi.

Now she sat there with every single Fendi and Bottega Veneta she probably could’ve gotten her hands on. She smirked at the performer’s direction like it was either practiced or was something that showed her happiness. 

Felicity didn’t blame her; she remembered the first time she had gotten her hands on a Chanel bag — one that came straight from her pocket. She still proudly displayed it on her closet, to this day. She’d show a logo if she couldn’t afford the subtle luxuries.

Still, the next thing that followed her entrance almost had Felicity pitying her. Two years and she still wouldn’t let go of the five minutes of fame she’d gained from being Hamilton’s thing.

“Still can’t afford Westwood without Lew?” Penny giggled. Felicity hadn’t looked at her yet her eyes rolled at the annoying tone of her voice. The bartender’s eyes narrowed a little bit before he settled the glass of strawberry Italian soda in front of Felicity. “The sales rack clearly isn’t cutting it, no?” 

Felicity sipped on her drink before she replied, “‘s much as your low-level dignity isn’t.” She sent a quick smile in Penny’s direction before she turned back at the shelf in front of her. “I might be as poor as one can be but then again, decorum isn’t something you can buy with money… or fame for that matter.”

She then added, “Not that you would know.”

Penny was relentless. She continued on, “I’m surprised you’ve managed to find your way around the paddock. Those pictures of you from back then clearly showed how clueless you are about everything in here. Don’t tell me you’ve a tour guide, too?” 

“I lived in Monaco, darling,” Felicity murmured, her voice enough for the woman next to her to hear, “I know which street I’d most likely be mugged in and which man would like to take me on a ride around Monte-Carlo. There’s really no tour guide needed.”

“How’s it like coming back?” Penny asked. Her questions and everything that she was saying were nothing of a genuine interest and Felicity could tell that the American was trying to rile her up. It wasn’t working. “I heard you had a sold out crowd last night.” 

“I’m surprised you’re hearing well.” Not well enough to not pick up the ‘fuck off’ tone of my voice, Felicity almost scoffed. “Well yes, that’s what happens when you’re famous.”

“And when you’re famous because you were a Formula One driver’s unlabelled whore for two years straight,” Penny giggled, sipping on the cocktail that was then served to her. Felicity’s ears tinged with irritation as she hadn’t given Penny a glance, her eyes now settled at the second round of the qualifying race. Lewis was still at the top three, and the woman next to her was trying to chat her ears off about him. How did she even manage to find her way back here? Was she invited by him, too? At the only time Felicity would ever make her presence known to the paddock? Seriously, Hamilton. 

“Whore is too generous,” Felicity bit back, “but I supposed it’s better than tainting his image as a loyal partner, don’t you think so?”

She knew better than defending herself to someone who didn’t know half the story. What mattered was that Felicity and Lewis knew the entire truth. 

Felicity hadn’t even shared a bed with him until their fifth month together— she could remember that all too well.

It was at the Canadian Grand Prix, when she had a spat with her mother who hadn’t seen her for four years. Her mother expressed her disappointment over the stories that she’d been hearing from other relatives and friends about Melody’s public relationship with Lewis. She cried too much that night after hearing her mother state that she hadn’t given birth to a pitiful girl whose body had already been seen by countless people. 

When Lewis was asked where his woman had gone off that night rather than partying with them, he shrugged for a moment before ringing her phone. After she missed four of his calls, he called it a night before he sobered up and headed back to their two bedroom suite. It wasn’t definitely the empty bottles of spirits that had him worried, but rather the sounds of her pained sobbing that led him to her bedroom. He watched her cry her heart out while Roscoe tried to lick her tears away. Roscoe hadn’t even left her side even if he watched Lewis return from the party. That night, Lewis took her to his bed with Roscoe still in tow, sighing and praying to whichever God was up there to tell him how to make things better for her. 

It wasn’t anything intimate, but if anyone’s heard that she was on his bed they would’ve assumed otherwise. But they didn’t even spend the night under the sheets and all over his place in Monaco until the seventh month — when it was her birthday. He looked wonderful but he swore that nobody looked as beautiful as she did with the expensive Bulgari necklace he bought her. The green stone definitely hadn’t helped as it weighed her head down against the pillows. 

Even then, intimacy was only shared between the two. Nobody else. Lewis hadn’t looked at anyone, not when he already had Melody in his side. Felicity couldn’t find herself to look at someone else, no matter how much the grid had tried to get a look at her. She always had her head down, only navigating her feet back to Lewis every time. 

So Felicity wondered why Penny Brooke, the woman who warmed Lewis’ bed temporarily after the man expressed his love for the performer months before, would insinuate that she was the one who seduced and got him and every other man sexually involved. She hadn’t chased anyone but Lewis. Penny Brooke didn’t know that obviously. 

Felicity scoffed aloud, catching the eyes of the bartender who was keeping an eye out on the patrons and the two. He approached the woman and asked, “Would you like anything else, mademoiselle?” 

“Merci, mais non,” Thank you, but no. Felicity smiled gratefully at the man. The bartender nodded before turning away, not before eyeing Penny slightly.

Esther had returned from wherever she went, her hand clutching her purse before she sat next to Felicity. She looked up to see the Q3 coming to an end before her eyes widened at the sight of Penny. She then continued to ignore the woman before telling Felicity, “René phoned me and said that he’ll be picking us up soon. I think he just replenished the drinks and fruits for tonight so it won’t be long until we go.” 

“Right,” Felicity managed to sip the last of her Italian soda before settling the glass down, standing up to slip on her blazer. She looked up at the screen for a moment before muttering, “Good job, Hamilton.” He landed on the pole for tomorrow. She’d have to give him four to five hours before he shows up at the lounge tonight. 

Turning to look at Penny, she merely offered a curt nod in her direction before she walked out of the place with Esther. Not wanting to give any more reason for journalists to press the drama to the public. 

Lewis would have to wait later.

THE FAST LANE DAILY

BURLESQUE PERFORMER MELODY MAKES SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT MONACO GRAND PRIX, CONFRONTS LEWIS HAMILTON'S ALLEGED NEW FLAME

Monaco - The Formula 1 paddock at the Monaco Grand Prix witnessed an unexpected turn of events as renowned burlesque performer Felicity Vos, popularly known by her stage name Melody, made a surprise appearance after a two-year absence from the racing scene. Speculations were rife about her motives for attending the prestigious event, especially considering her past relationship with F1 driver Lewis Hamilton.

Melody, 28, had been in a high-profile relationship with Hamilton for two years before their breakup. While her true identity remained concealed during their time together, the public learned her full name following their split. Rumours circulated that their relationship had soured due to the controversial events surrounding the 2021 Abu Dhabi race, where Hamilton's championship win was marred by controversy. Additionally, reports emerged of Hamilton being spotted with another woman shortly after the race, fuelling further speculation about the cause of their breakup.

The Monaco Grand Prix proved to be a dramatic setting for Melody's return, as she unexpectedly crossed paths with the woman who was allegedly seen with Hamilton before their separation. Identified as British model Penny Brooke, the encounter between the two women was tense, leaving onlookers intrigued about the nature of their interaction. While some speculated that Melody had planned her attendance to keep an eye on Hamilton, others questioned whether Penny was still involved with the F1 driver.

Observers noted that Melody's demeanour during the encounter was marked by indifference rather than anger or negative emotions. She engaged in conversation with a younger woman accompanying her, whom many assumed to be either her sister or a close friend. The nature of their discussion remained undisclosed, leaving fans and media outlets to speculate about the possible motives behind Melody's appearance.

The surprise appearance of the burlesque performer has sparked renewed interest in her personal life and reignited discussions about her past relationship with Hamilton. Fans and followers eagerly await any further developments that may shed light on the nature of Melody's presence at the Monaco Grand Prix and her encounter with Penny Brooke.

As the racing weekend progresses, all eyes will be on Melody, Lewis Hamilton, and Penny Brooke, as the trio's intertwined lives continue to captivate the public's attention.

Her siren eyes swiftly glanced at the corner booth as her voice softly sang.

“There’s things I wanna say to you, but I’ll just let you live.” 

The piano player was definitely eating this up. Nobody loved Norman Fucking Rockwell more than the Rythme Romantique’s pianist and it was showing. 

“But if you hold me without hurting me, you’ll be the first who ever did.”

Her ex-lover was definitely inside the booth. But he shouldn’t be here, hearing her speak about him and the way he held her when she cried in his arms for the first time. 

“Hold me, love me, touch me honey. Be the first who ever did,” she sang, her tone jumping an octave for a moment before it descended back to its normal tone. 

Everyone in Monaco loved Melody’s art. It wasn’t just the stripping of her coats or the unclipping of her garters that did it for them, but the way she'd put her heart into these songs definitely made a lot of money in one night. 

Truthfully, she didn’t mean to allow two of her tears to flow while she sang. She simply thought too much about Lewis and how good they were together. She hadn’t felt her heart ache this much ever since she left Monaco two years ago. Coming back just to see your ex in the same city would do that, she supposed, when you’ve pretended that you haven’t cared for him and what he did just as you departed. 

“One for the money,” she sang, feeling her heart breaking. “Two for the show. I love you honey, I’m ready— I’m ready to go.” 

“How did you get that way? I don’t know,” she spoke to him indirectly, making sure that each one of her words was being taken in like a love letter he once wrote her. 

“You’re screwed up and brilliant— look like a million dollar man, so why is my heart broke?” The musicians reached the coda as the rhythm descended from the high. Her voice nearly cracked at the final chorus, thanks to him. 

“This seems pretty sad in comparison to the first half, no?” She laughed like a bombshell on display— her legs shining under the warm spotlight as the audience laughed dumbly— not even caring about the question when her voice brought them into some sort of space they haven’t been brought to before. “Candyman was merely a nod to my good friend who only brought it up for a good time. It takes you places higher than a sugar rush could. Our atmosphere dimmed a little for tonight, but it’s alright. I live to impress all of you with the grand finale.”

“Merci beaucoup pour cette agréable soirée, et j'ai hâte de chanter mon cœur demain soir ici au Rythme Romantique. Bisous,” Thank you very much for a pleasant evening, and I look forward to singing my heart out tomorrow night here at the Rythme Romantique. Kisses. Melody’s face feigned innocence as she blew a kiss and bent over to pick up her white fur coat, allowing the strands of pearls to dangle off her body for a moment before she covered her figure with the coat. Walking down the stage, everyone hollered and cheered for her while she waved. But the moment she’s reached the bar, René had already nodded towards the booth as she murmured a thank you to him, her kitten heels making a clicking noise as she walked towards the enclosed booth. 

Then it was silent again. 

“What would’ve happened if I hadn’t shown up,” Lewis leaned against his seat with a grin, sipping on his alcohol-free tonic. “I can just imagine how shocked you’d be if this place is empty.”

Felicity huffed, sitting across him as Esther stood by the entrance with her rum and coke. Felicity murmured a thank you, watching as Esther winked at her way before she left with a glare directed at the Mercedes driver. 

Sipping on her drink, she sat the glass down and smiled sarcastically, “You’re predictable.”

“Really?” Lewis raised a brow with an amused smile. 

“It’s no wonder why you reacted the way you did when you lost against Max all those years ago,” Felicity added, watching his smile falter. She continued regardless, “Which begs the question… I thought that you’re smarter than that, Lewis?”

His face showed nothing but confusion. She elaborated to get this in his head, “Penny Brooke made her presence known to me earlier today. Did you beg me to attend your race just so you can rub your relationship with—“

“Felicity, we are not together,” Lewis stated firmly. He wasn’t about to let it come down to that because of some woman. Again. “She’s not my guest.”

“Yet I’ve heard a lot about how she tends to be in the same area as you are,” Felicity pointed. 

“I’ve told her to not speak to me nor come because it was over as soon as I kicked her out,” Lewis explained, his tone turning a little defensive. “Can’t exactly stop her from coming.”

“I think a restraining order normally follows whenever someone refuses to oblige,” Felicity told him quietly. It wasn’t even pathetic anymore. It was rather concerning.

Lewis scoffed, shaking his head as he sipped on his tonic. “I can’t do that if her father’s company’s a sponsor of the team. Last I heard she’s a daddy’s girl.”

“I pray for your poor soul,” Felicity snorted quietly, not wanting to show her amusement. “Is this why you haven’t done anything about it?”

“It’s either the team loses the money or I get a lot of hell from her,” Lewis rolled his eyes. “Choosing the former would simply risk their title.

“These girls—“ Felicity decided to face the music, not knowing what he really wanted in these visits. Did he want one more night with her? Did he want to simply talk? What did he want? Felicity chose to confront him instead. “They all came from money and had connections that could get them places. These women have the luxuries that led them straight to you, Hamilton. You’ve to pick one of them at some point. They won’t be chasing after you soon enough.”

Lewis laughed like it was a joke. A fucking joke. 

He then replied quietly, “Yet I’m choosing the one who never asked for any of that from me. I’m still trailing after the one who only asked for a handful once and was already satisfied with asking once. That tells you a lot about who I want, no?” 

Felicity couldn’t act like Melody as of this point. The way her fist gripped on the edge of her seat while she listened to him should have told him enough.

The way her eyes threatened to cry again while her eyes were trained on the table should’ve told him not to push any further. She wasn’t the seductive siren at the stage in front of Lewis Hamilton. Not at this point. Right now she’s merely Felicity Vos— the woman that followed Lewis around like a lost puppy and a dedicated lover that he hadn’t noticed until she performed during that one night in the UK.

“Yeah, it tells me a lot,” her voice nearly cracked as she looked up, eyes showing nothing of malice as she spoke, “it tells me that you don’t know that you’ve got a good thing until they start slipping through your fingers.”

She hugged her coat tightly, goosebumps rising as she pleaded, “Tell me what you really want, Lewis. You didn’t have to explain yourself and why she was there at the same time as I was. You wouldn’t have bothered buying the expensive seat just to see me if you didn’t want something so please… what is it—“

“I’m planning to retire soon.” 

As soon as those words slipped out of his mouth, her whole bravado did as well. 

“What?” She asked as if she hadn’t heard him the first time. She did. She just wished that what she heard was right. 

Being with him told her a lot about his ambitions. He said he wouldn’t stop racing until he’s reached his eighth— maybe tenth victory of his career. She watched him win his sixth championship— and his seventh and each time he swore that he’d get one more. One more then I’ll consider retiring. 

So this was just a fucking joke. Lewis wouldn’t retire this early if he didn’t know that he’d win the championship this year. 

“For two years I’ve been trying to get that eighth trophy,” he sighed, exasperated from the race today. But he wasn’t about to waste his time being exhausted while his time with her was running out. “I wasn’t able to get my hands on them because nobody’s trying to tell me how close I am. Nobody’s told me how I should push through because something was a close call.” 

Felicity was frozen in her seat, having no choice but to listen in. She couldn’t say anything, so she allowed her ears to communicate with him and what could possibly be bullshit. 

“I don’t think I’m coming back after next year,” Lewis shrugged. “Toto’s been asking me about my next step in my career. I told him—“

“That you’re planning to cock it all up for the younger you?” Felicity’s mouth gaped open as she scoffed in disbelief. She stood and leaned forward enough to poke at his chest. “You’re giving up because you don’t have anyone to mollycoddle you when you manage to cock up the race? Because Angela won’t do it? Because you won’t allow anyone from the line of women to do it for you? God Hamilton—“

“Fel—“ 

“Don’t ruin your dreams for someone who didn’t want to be a part of it,” Felicity spewed out, her forehead creasing as her scowl deepened. “This goal is about you— stupid fuckin’ prick. Have you gone bollocks?” 

“Retiring because of your cock— absolutely stupid comin’ from you,” Felicity sat back on her seat, glare hardening as she huffed. Lewis had completely forgotten that she was from Birmingham up until now. Her mouth was filthy, but she still radiated the energy of an angel.

“It’s not just— gah!” Lewis almost slammed his head against the table. He wasn’t even able to defend himself. “It wasn’t just about you warming my fuckin’ bed, Felicity. You know that!” 

“Was it?” Felicity was fuming as of this point and if anyone else would see— they’d be in disbelief. Her pale skin didn’t look as red as it was now. “Do not make such decisions because the one that you had isn't there anymore, Hamilton. Don’t give up on your goals because you don’t want to look for another one of me.”

“I’m not looking for another one of you,” Lewis sputtered, his voice sounding more and more angry as he went on. “I’ve never looked for another one of you after you blocked my number. It’s just… the rhythm isn’t there anymore.”

“Lewis… I gave myself up for you. You’ve put Melody’s name in Felicity’s shoes and I let that happen,” Felicity told him, her eyes glimmering under the dim light as she continued, “you told me that you wanted me to be there before, during and after you race. I did that because I needed the money and help - I craved for you soon after. But the moment you uttered those fucking words— I wish you didn’t. I wish you just cared about giving me that money— not anything else. Because I allowed you to be the biggest part of me that I wasn’t able to get rid of. That was my biggest mistake.

“And I hope you don’t do the same— making me a big part of who you are now,” Felicity paused, pulling out the handkerchief from her brassiere as she dabbed her tears away. She looked up, “Don’t retire because I can’t be there with the arms and chest to rest on anymore. You’ll do more harm than good making it all about me.” 

Lewis watched the sadness in her eyes, wondering how permanent it looked. The sadness that she showed while she sang wasn’t for the money and the show, after all. It was all for him. He only realized that now. 

Watching her stand up, she cleared her throat to avoid having to speak with a shaky voice. She then gave him a small pitiful smile and bid her goodnight, turning away as she exited the booth. The looks that René and Esther gave her told her enough. 

Tomorrow was going to be another day of heartbreak, should she let Lewis go on and on about wanting her all over again. 

She wasn’t even sure how she would be able to control her emotions now that indifference withered away and her heart continued to ache.

[sainz100]

Carlos Sainz | 2021 United States GP | 📸 by Miguel Ángel Quintana

[tellniaconsults]

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[qweenofurheart]

hi!!! you dont need to answer if it's too much of a hassle but I love your F1 oc art so much and I'm kind of DYING to know the story here. like, what's Santana's story? what's the deal between him and Logan? is it like hero worship gone sour?? I'm so curious!

seeing this in my inbox made me so happy i screenshotted it and sent it to my friends to show off ty anon !!

so if you want to know the story, i will try to explain! basically I really want to create an animated short film called "Santana Siempre" (Santana Always) which i've described in my portfolio as 'a story about motorsport culture, disconnection, and masculinity where three Formula One drivers clash at the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. '

i am still in the early stages of scripting and visual development (which means i am just drawing the characters over and over trying to psych myself into committing to this project) so most of my art doesn't really reflect the story i want to eventually accomplish.

here is the third driver carmen (with santana lol) and i am still working on his design.

so the three main characters here are: (adding a line break bc i wrote a novel under there)

santana marsh: 27 years old, Spanish/Catalan/American, Ferrari. he's a former NASCAR driver who has caused an upset in the racing world because he was recruited by the Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team after a lucky stint in the 2021 WEC (World Endurance Championship) in which he placed first at the 24hr of Le Mans. People denounce this victory as luck because he had a teammate who was a former WDC (F1 World Drivers Champion.) furthermore, people accuse him of being a marketing ploy to "sell" Formula One to the United States. i wanted to include this because i feel it is important to examine the dynamic between the f1 institution and the united states, especially in last years Las Vegas GP for example where setting up the race left thousands unable to commute to work., overpriced tickets and merch, etc..

logan abujhaad: 23 years old, French Moroccan, Mercedes, he is in his second year in F1 after a very tumultuous first season. his teammate, Carmen, is the current reigning world champion which puts a lot of pressure on him. He is relatively insecure about his performance after an incident in F2, in which a title fight with Johan Vogelstein (another character i made) resulted in Johan earning the Ferrari spot instead of Logan. despite being neurotic, he's also extremely desperate to win and gets emotional about it. he has also experienced a lot of discrimination in karting and formula racing for being north african and muslim, especially by a secular conservative french audience that even went to lengths to boycott IWC iwc schaffhausen when they released an ad campaign featuring logan. i felt it was an important part of his character to include because there is a lot of racism and islamophobia within f1 and other sports like futbol that is not really talked about often.

carmen iglesias: 30 years old, Spanish, Mercedes, he is the current WDC and logan's teammate. he and santana are very good friends as they are both from spain and share a lot of interests. despite being a popular driver, he is known to be angry and abrasive, but it adds to his 'masculine' image. him and logan have a bit of a rocky relationship as logan is rumored to outperform him in the 2024 season and logan also beat him at his home race at barcelona in 2023. the mercedes team tries to spend equal resources on the two of them but it's difficult when trying to decide between a promising rookie or the reigning world champion.

OBVIOUSLLYYY an animated film isn't really the best medium to express all of these aspects of their characters. a short story or novella might be better. I have tried to script in ways that reveals some of this naturally, but i don't have much experience writing screenplays, so i might have to cut out a lot of it.

what is the plot of the film?

basically, the film will encapsulate the 2024 spanish grand prix. the two mercedes cars will collide with each other (i actually made up this premise before i learned of the 2016 rosberg-hamilton spain collision ...art imitates life and all that...) and the rest of the film will follow the consequences and the relationships between the three drivers after such an event.

i don't want the story to be only focused on the characters but the sport as a whole, which is why i think it's less about their personal feelings and more about the external challenges?

omg. the amount of research i have to do though. i have been watching every movie and short film based about motorsport under the sun. reading espn and fox sports articles. wading through wikipedia. it's both daunting and very fulfilling.

to answer anon's questions directly (although i'm sure i've made it far past the scope of the question by now 😭) i don't think there is necessarily a "hero worship gone sour" dynamic between logan and santana. logan has admired santana for a long time, especially after the 2021 le mans. they aren't close friends but i think they probably share a lot of mutual respect and are similar in terms of ambition. both of them are trying to "break" into F1, with santana in his first year and logan in his second year, and so the challenges they face are a bit mirrored.

I AM NOT A VERY TALENTED ARTIST HOWEVER LMAOOO. i just have a lot of time on my hands and i love formula one so i started this project. i am not a very good animator or director, and so this project may go nowhere IDK. i could just be drawing silly little pictures of them for the rest of my life with no film made.

still, thank you for the question!! i'm glad you like my characters in their current incarnation and are interested in them.

bonus: three hypothetical movie posters i've made for the film. i may not be a great animator, but i can graphic design my ass off.

[backupherewego]

merc era vid list

youtube site search now is shit and shit , so I made a link list for James' merc era videos. not all the videos he appears in are in the list, the video must be interesting enough (i'm tired of watching him talking an hour-long strategy) you're welcome!

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On August 19, a major police operation aimed at dismantling an international migrant trafficking ring operating along the so-called "Western Balkan route" was conducted in the Plovdiv region of Bulgaria, BNT reports. This route spans from Turkey through Bulgaria, Serbia, and Romania, ultimately reaching Western Europe. The operation was spearheaded by the Main Directorate "Fighting Organized Crime" (GDBOP) and involved close coordination with the Main Directorate "Border Police" and the State Agency "National Security" (SANS). Oversight was provided by the District Prosecutor's Office in Plovdiv, and the action was supported by EUROPOL agents stationed in Bulgaria, as well as border police and anti-organized crime units from Romania and Moldova.

The coordinated effort resulted in the neutralization of a substantial international criminal organization consisting of Syrian, Jordanian, Bulgarian, and Moldovan nationals. The Bulgarian member of the group primarily handled logistics, including providing vehicles, registering individuals with lower social status, and overseeing their transportation. Moldovan drivers, recruited through online platforms, transported illegal migrants through Romania into Bulgaria. Once in Bulgaria, the migrants were picked up and transported by Moldovan drivers. The criminal network utilized mobile applications for internal communication.

During the operation, eight individuals were detained, with seven—including the leaders of the trafficking ring—facing charges. Authorities carried out 15 searches of residences and vehicles, leading to the seizure of six bank cards, 1.5 grams of cocaine, an illegal firearm with ammunition, numerous documents related to money transfers and vehicles, 16 electronic devices including phones, tablets, and laptops, four GPS trackers, and various identity documents.

Since early April, the GDBOP's investigation has linked the group to 17 cases involving over 130 illegal migrants. More than 20 drivers have been arrested, predominantly Moldovan nationals, with some individuals from Syria and Serbia also involved. The vehicles used were mostly Bulgarian-registered, often with temporary transit numbers.

The GDBOP investigation has received substantial support from EUROPOL and partner services from Romania and Moldova, as well as funding from the "Improving Cross-Border Cooperation in the Fight Against Organized Crime" project under the FFS 2021-2027.

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THURSDAY 2021 United States GP, by James Moy

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https://mediamonarchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240409_MorningMonarchy.mp3 Download MP3 Diverted flights, gold mafias and making the moon trains run on time + this day in history w/GPS rollover events and our song of the day by K-Rino on your #MorningMonarchy for April 9, 2024. Notes/Links: Video: Hobo Etiquette’s Trump Hole Sun (Audio) https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/379774652719038466/1227020322977611776/1712614467291.mp4?ex=6626e2b9&is=66146db9&hm=5496d3ab9d8c4b9b3f2c67222f7230ea7503aecd8ce52ef3bba14acb3128c80d& Blinken’s Boeing 737 plane suffers mechanical failure en route to NATO meetings https://insiderpaper.com/blinkens-boeing-737-plane-suffers-mechanical-failure-en-route-to-nato-meetings/ Antony Blinken Tied To Jeffrey Epstein: Went To School Where He Taught, Family Connected To Epstein’s Mistress; Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s stepfather was a close confidant and lawyer for Ghislaine Maxwell’s father Robert Maxwell. (Sep. 4, 2021) https://nationalfile.com/antony-blinken-tied-to-jeffrey-epstein-went-to-school-where-he-taught-family-connected-to-epsteins-mistress/ United Airlines flight to London diverted to O’Hare airport due to cracked windshield, FAA says (Apr. 1, 2024) https://abc7chicago.com/united-airlines-cracked-windshield-boeing-787-faa/14602346/ Southwest flight to Houston returned to Denver after engine cowling detached mid-air https://airlive.net/emergency/2024/04/07/breaking-southwest-boeing-737-made-an-emergency-in-denver-after-engine-cowling-detached-mid-air/ Video: Southwest flight from Colorado to Houston turns around after engine cover falls off during takeoff (Audio) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O95m0GUSQmI Disinformation “Expert” Tells People To Only Use “Trusted Sources,” Avoid “Doing Your Own Research” https://reclaimthenet.org/disinformation-expert-tells-people-to-only-use-trusted-sources 68k.news: Headlines from the Future http://68k.news/ RBZ unveils new gold-backed ZiG currency to replace Zimbabwe dollar https://www.zimbabwesituation.com/news/rbz-unveils-new-gold-backed-zig-currency-to-replace-zimbabwe-dollar/ Zimbabwe introduces new gold-backed currency to tackle inflation; Zimbabweans have 21 days to convert their old cash into new money, according to the central bank https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/5/zimbabwe-introduces-new-gold-backed-currency-to-tackle-inflation Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency – ZiG https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68736155 Here is how to convert your Zimdollar balances to Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) https://www.newsday.co.zw/opinion-analysis/article/200025272/how-to-convert-your-zimdollar-balances-zig Zimbabwe introduces RTGS dollar to solve currency problem (Feb. 26, 2019) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47361572 Video: Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia: Episode 1 – The Laundry Service (Audio) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evWEuVR1XIs Video: Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia: Episode 2 – Smoke & Mirrors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYIcCoYt9YE Video: Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia: Episode 3 – El Dorado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP_rhbJHokw Video: Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia: Episode 4 – Have The King With You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEWehVHs8fc Saints Alive! ‘Millions’ Believe In The Power of Money https://mediamonarchy.com/saints-alive-millions-believe-in-the-power-of-money/ Smartphone App Detects Early Signs of FTD https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/smartphone-app-detects-early-signs-frontotemporal-dementia-2024a10006ds Northrop Grumman to Develop Concept for Lunar Railroad; “Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by DARPA to further develop the concept of building a moon-based railroad network as part of the broader 10-year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Capability Study.” https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grumman-to-develop-concept-for-lunar-railroad Image: @Hybrid’s Cover Art – SSS’s ‘MMT’ https://mediamonarchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240409_MorningMonarchy.jpg White House Tells NASA to Create...

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Boeing accelerates sending 1,000 smart bombs to Israel after Hamas attacks

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 10/13/2023 - 09:00 in Military, War Zones

Boeing accelerated the delivery of 1,000 smart bombs to Israel as the country intensifies retaliation against Hamas after the devastating weekend attack that killed hundreds of people, industry and defense officials said.

The 250-pound small diameter bombs, part of a 2021 contract, were transported from a U.S. Air Force base by Israeli Air Force transport, according to an industry official who asked not to be identified when discussing the agreements.

A senior defense official who spoke to reporters on Monday said that the ammunition sent in a hurry to Israel was not part of a “foreign military sale” between governments, but rather part of a “direct commercial sale” between the contractor and Israel that was already underway.

A second defense officer said on Tuesday that the first officer was referring to accelerated transactions as part of a May 2021 direct commercial sale between Boeing and Israel, which the State Department estimated at $735 million over several years. It also includes kits to convert unguided bombs into GPS-guided Joint Direct Attack Ammunition. No JDAM kit has been sent yet, said one employee.

The weapons, which can be launched by Israeli jets more than 64 kilometers away - each aimed at specific targets - "provide the means to accurately target terrorists in Gaza, while minimizing civilian casualties," said Brad Bowman, a military analyst at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, which monitors military issues in the Middle East. He said this is an important capability, considering that Hamas holds Israeli hostages.

The May 2021 sale was controversial when Congress was notified by the Biden administration. Senator Bernie Sanders and some members of the House acted to block the proposal to sell in protest against the Israeli attacks in Gaza at the time, but the proposal was not voted on, according to the Congressional Investigation Service.

A Boeing spokesman did not want to comment. According to a U.S. Air Force information leaflet, the small size of the Small Diameter Pump (SDB) “inherently reduces the likelihood of collateral damage”.

Separately, the Biden administration is expected to announce new arms supplies to Israel, which receives more than $3 billion in U.S. military aid every year.

Source: Bloomberg

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W Series: All-female championship enters administration after failing to secure funding

After announcing the W Series would end early in 2022, organisers said they remained positive that funding could be found to secure the championship's future The all-female W Series has entered administration after the single-seater championship failed to secure funding. Alice Powell, who raced in the series from its start in 2019, said it had "inspired" many young female fans and "created" opportunities for drivers. "W Series DID NOT fail," said the 30-year-old Briton.external-link "At the end of the day, W Series got me out racing again, whether you agreed with the championship or not. "I have many great memories from racing in the championship, including my win at the British GP in 2021, which will stay with me forever." Britain's Jamie Chadwick dominated W Series and was crowned champion three times. The 25-year-old is now racing in the United States-based Indy NXT and is also part of Williams' academy. Administrators Evelyn Partners LLP said that most staff had already left the business or been made redundant. Kevin Ley, one of the joint administrators, said: "The news will be upsetting for the company's employees and drivers together with the worldwide supporters of the championship. "The company had been unable to commit to the 2023 race season due to its liquidity position. "The directors had been in discussions with various parties to provide additional funding together with a potential sale of the business. Unfortunately, these discussions did not progress." Ley's joint administrator, Harry Shinners, added: "The joint administrators will explore all available options to allow the W Series to restart in the future. We are seeking expressions of interest in the business and assets of the company." In November, Formula 1 - which has not had a female driver compete in a race since 1976 - launched the F1 Academy, an all-female series aimed at helping women drivers progress through motorsport. The inaugural season features seven rounds with the final race supporting the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, in October. via BBC Sport - Formula 1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/

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Identity Verification Market to Surge at 13.2% CAGR, Projected to Hit USD 38.5 Billion by 2033

The global identity verification market is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 13.2% over the course of the forecast period, according to FMI. Market value for the sector is anticipated to increase from $11.1 billion in 2023 to $38.5 billion by the end of 2033.

Increased legislation and the requirement that businesses operate in accordance with industry standards assist the identity verification industry. It is anticipated that market participants will have profitable expansion prospects, particularly in the banking sector. Additionally, the growing enterprise mobility and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trends are probably going to speed up market growth even more.

Use of advanced identity verification systems, such as incredibly powerful mobile devices with sophisticated cameras, GPS capabilities, and microphones, has increased self-service identity verification to offer multi-factor authentication in many forms. Because of its distinguishing characteristics, the inclusion of biometrics in digital identification provides enhanced attribution to a person. As a result, because the means of acquisition are strictly regulated, it is less vulnerable to imitation.

To capitalise on this thriving market, key organisations are building mobile applications and Software Development Kits (SDKs). Document verification tests, such as nodding and blinking, allow driving licences and passports to be recognised and verified. Furthermore, leading players in the identity verification sector are constantly investing in R&D projects and releasing new technologies to combat security and cyber-attacks.

Key Highlights of the Identity Verification Industry: 

The United States is projected to be a significant identity verification market over the projected period as well. The market is estimated to attain US$ 12.4 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 13% over the coming years.

Within Asia Pacific, China is expected to be a dominant market. The China market is assessed to reach US$ 3.1 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 12.6%. Rising governmental efforts to avoid identity fraud and invigoration of e-KYC are pushing market expansion.

In the Europe region, Germany is projected to drive significant market growth.  Germany’s identity verification industry is projected to attain US$ 2.7 billion by 2033. The market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 11.7% in the next 10 years. The demand for identity verification services is projected to surge due to the establishment of smart infrastructure, smart cities, and digital driver’s licenses in the region.

Based on organization size, large enterprises are projected to dominate the marketplace over the forecast period. The segment is expected to display a 12.6% CAGR in the forecast period, rising from the 9.8% CAGR observed in the historical period.

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In November 2020, LexisNexis Risk Solutions introduced LexisNexis Fraud Intelligence. This tool assists businesses to mitigate the risk associated with account opening. This solution helps enterprises in reducing the new account fraud risk by clubbing identity events and consumer application activity to develop a robust and comprehensive score that delivers a broad picture of identity proof.

Financial Action Task Force (FATA) increased the scope of reporting entities in 2021, and motivated member countries to compel virtual asset dealers, legal professionals, and art dealers to perform anti-money laundering screening on their clients.

In November 2021, Experian Information Solutions, Inc. introduced Work Report, which is an automated verification solution that permits users to consent to reveal their payment details to another organization digitally. The solution links to an employer’s payroll information in a matter of seconds to check a consumer’s gross and net income, status, and job tenure.

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