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12-seconds-to-live · 1 year ago

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Laniel.jpg and Charlotte

Pairing: DR3 x LN4 x F1 female driver

Warnings: none, just my happiness with Daniel and Lando

NICE AIRPORT - TERMINAL 1 @15:20

"You look cute today" I stop looking to my phone to look at Lando. Well, that's new

"You say it like it's weird of me using a dress"

"It is" He smiled

"I'm gonna ignore you from now on"

"It's not common, even when we go to parties you use jeans, so, I have a point"

"The real point here is that we are in the middle of the summer and if I put a raw egg on the floor it will cook"

"But what about the jet? It's going to be cold in there"

"I have my enchanté sweater" Lando made a loud gasp "It has cute peaches and it's purple"

"I sent you a full box of my merch last month, mean"

"Cry about it, Daniel thinks that I have a pretty face so everybody is going to see me in the new enchanté collection"

"Really?"

"Yeah, I asked him months ago, even I helped with the design of one of the pieces"

"Well, congratulations. You should look who's coming" I turn my head and a very smiley Daniel Ricciardo was walking to our direction

"You knew?"

"I invited him to flight with us, I know how important you were for him these moths away from racing so I..." I interrupted him with a hug and a kiss in the cheek

"You're the best, Norris" Lando didn't expect that reaction, now he can feel his cheeks burning

I got up and run to Daniel. After Silverstone, I decided to wait for Danny's test with Pirelli. After he finished a call from Helmut Marko was all we need to know that he got the seat for the rest of the season. Even if I have a good relationship with the australian, I organized a few days off with Lando, Max, Nyck, some frineds and myself to let Nyck know that we're his friends and friends support each other.

"It's been only a week, you know?" He said laughing

"I don't care, I'm happy. These past 7 months had been like going on a rollercoaster over and over again so, you know. Even if it's AlphaTauri, you have your way back home, you never left, you just have to travel the world over in search of what you need and then return to find it"

"I know Char and thank you for everything" His eyes got glossy so I hug him "Do you like my design?" He said ponting to his sweater

"No, it is..." I gasp

"Yes, kiddo. Tommorrow a million boys are going to see you wearing the new collection"

"Ha ha, funny, you know that I have my eyes on someone"

"Someone a bit brainless. Hey Lando, I guess you were waiting for me"

"Yeah, let's go"

Once in the airplane

"I have to say that this is a very important moment and pretty faces like yours should be able to broke the internet" I said taking Lando's camera and pinting to them "New wallpapers for your fans"

They looked at each other and start with their goofiness and well... I guess they really missed each other. Maybe Carlos and I have competition.

"We are pretty good looking guys, you know?" Daniel said with a smile on his face

"Even you could use us as your wallpaper" said Lando

"Good offer but nothing can beat my photo with Tom Holland" I said with a side smile and ready to take a nap before we arrive in Budapest

"When are you gonna tell her how you feel?" asked Daniel looking at Lando

"I don't know what are you talking about" he answer looking at the mirror

"Kids, always scared of love"

DRIVE TO SURVIVE EP.4 S.6 NICE GUYS ALWAYS COME BACK

"Hello Charlotte"

"Hi Netflix, can I have some tea? I been walking around doing interviews and stuff and I couldn't finish my lunch"

"Sure, mint?"

"Yes, please" I smile to the interviewer "We can't start, I'll wait for the tea"

"Ok, what were you doing when the news drop?"

"Oh, ha ha, I was with the main character. I can do anything, even work as emotional supporter, PR, car mechanic, you know" one member of the staff approached me with the cup of tea "Thank you"

"How do you feel about this?"

I made a pause thinking and trying not to burn my lips "I think that this a great moment to tell you what happen after Abu Dabi. Well, I sign my contract with McLaren, I was feeling bad about the decision, just for Danny and I spent the night with him and his girlfriend just talking and at some point we got more serious and I just told him and without knowing about Red Bull: What is a home if not the first place you learn yo run from?"

I smiled to the camera "Then he told me about the third driver offer and I felt different, by the time he leave in 2018 I guess that he felt that he was destroying everything and he just needed to slip quietly to the back door without causing to much noise and then not stop running. And maybe that was he needed more than what he really wanted, let go the feeling of wanted to go back and remember what you once had and what you once where "

"But then I told him that it's funny that the feeling of leave home and being far away make us wander our choices but for Danny is something else. He's back home and ready to no longer remember which tale of his past is true and which is an invention. Outside he's the same on the inside he's the same kid that leave Australia looking for a dream"

"I guess he's your favourite person between the drivers" asked the producer

"No, Daniel is my brother and I know he feels the same about me"

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georgegraphys · 4 months ago

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[GP3 & F2 LIVE]

-George mentioned he loves Montoya for his aggressiveness (also said he admires Verstappen for the same reason and his overtaking, in another interview as well), Hamilton for his strength in pace. But overall, he picks Schumacher as his all time favorite. He said it's a difficult pick!

-Because George has only previously driven the night race thrice (Bahrain, AD quali, AD race), he actually makes a gamble of undercutting De Vries during AD18 to try and take the lead back. No one had any clear idea of how long the tyres were going to last and he managed it! He compromised a bit by managing the tyres when he could've pulled a +10s gap but with the risk of the tyres being gone due to how the Abu Dhabi circuit is

-The press commented on how George had a really good attitude and they're excited to see how he goes in the future

-George names Maggots and Becketts (Silverstone) as his favorite corner. But also mentions Parabolica (Monza) as one of the greatest ones.

-George Russell said he won't participate in the 2017 Macau GP because he'd have to seal his championship win before the final in Abu Dhabi and he's not sure if he can do that. Later, He did win it before Abu Dhabi and had the chance to participate in the 2017 Macau GP but by Jerez, he was sick with ear infection and even then, he had to drive while being sick in Jerez. So, no Macau GP 2.0 in the end for him

-George's favorite race track in the GP3 calendar is Silverstone because that's where he got his first F1 test and it's his home race but his favorite race track in the world is Macau because it's one of a kind street circuit, "nothing can ever come close to it"

-F2 Era George drives a Mercedes A200. He also would like to drive Senna to Mansell, early 90s Williams F1 car if he had the chance!

-On other interviews, George mentioned liking Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United but he didn't in this specific interview. George mentions football player Ronaldinho as his favorite player in the past though!

-George asked for the press to include Alex Albon in the championship photoshoot of him and Lando at Sochi 2018. He also kept reminding the press of Alex's achievement throughout the 2018 F2 season and also talks about his rivalry/friendship with Alex.

-George's lows on F2 season was Baku FR, when Nyck De Vries locked up and crashed to George who was in the lead, causing George to drop down to P12. Although everyone backs him, he felt like he could do something or compromise a bit to minimize the accident that day. While his overall lows is the Monaco GP where he had engine failure during the practice, qualifies P16 and +1s from pole, and DNF-ed in both races. He also mentions Baku SR as his memorable race as he managed to fight to P1 from his initial P12 starting position.

-Other than not participating again at Macau GP, George also opted out from Race of Champions because he didn't want to risk sustaining any serious injury that might have an impact on his upcoming racing schedules.

-George mentions about being interested in oval track racing after watching Fernando Alonso in Indy500 and that he'll be interested to try that out in the future

-George did not play F1 2016 or other racing related games due to his busy schedule with being the sim driver. He mentions he plays the "upgraded version" of it with the Mercedes F1 Simulator instead.

-A fan asked about how the sim works had helped him in GP3 races and George said the sim works did not help him much for race prep as the set up for the simulator is for an F1 car while he drives a GP3 cars but it gives him more laps and experience under his belt on different circuits.

-The celebratory chocolate brownie that he ate after Austria 2017 (the one where he took a pic with Valtteri) did not taste that good. He flew back with the Mercedes team and they offered everyone champagne or chocolate brownies. George had to opt for the brownies.

-George was asked by a fan about his opinion on what Liberty Media is doing in F1 😭😭 He responds to it maturely with saying that Liberty Media aims to have more publicity for the Formula One by having more coverage of the sport and he respects that they are trying to do so as well with the feeder series. He said he looks forward to what they'll do in the future.

-Another fan asked him about the Mercedes powertrain plan (as well as Mercedes' GT3 powertrain plans 😭😭). Again, he answers it maturely by saying the fan should ask Mercedes that as George didn't have much knowledge about it.

#george russell #gr63

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gayf1hoe · 3 months ago

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Part 9

We stand there in silence, just blankly staring at each other, Charles edges forwards to make eye contact with me and repeats his words "What secret?".

I frantically try to fathom some deflection, but nothing comes to mind, when the worst thing possible happens, Nyck opens his mouth and begins to speak. "It's none of your business what we were talking about, it's between me and M/N and not you Frenchie".

Charles looks physically taken aback by Nyck's audacity and he steps to now stand face to face with Nyck. I quickly push myself between them to stop him from doing something he will regret. "Leave it Charles don't waste your time on a loser like him" I say defensively trying to resolve this situation "Look at you M/N always defending me, anyone would think you still love me" as Nyck finished saying this he lunged towards him however I somehow managed to interject him.

He now focuses his attention on me holding my face "tell me... tell me the secret" I stand for a while looking between Nyck and Charles, and sigh realising he won't let this go until I tell him "When I was 15 I met Nyck at a race, we quickly started dating and then when we turned 16 and he started to get jealous, angry, overprotective and sometimes he would lash out" I say Charles' face fills with anger " are you saying he used to hit you?", I mumble "sometimes".

Charles turns to Nyck who is smugly smiling and says "Ah baby never could keep your mouth closed around other men could you", this ignites a fire within Charles he lunges on Nyck and punches him in the face, I stand frozen for a second before I grab Charles off Nyck and instead of being sympathetic I shout at him.

"YOU IDIOT YOU JUST DID WHAT HE WANTED, THIS IS WHAT THE REAL NYCK IS ABOUT AND YOU JUST WALKED INTO HIS TRAP" I begin to cry but try and hide it to prevent Nyck from getting the satisfaction of me being upset.

Nyck rises from the floor and heads to the door and before leaving says "See you around M/N".

As he leaves I turn to Charles "I'm sorry I shouted it's just that man gets under my skin like no one else does" he hugs me saying "it's fine I get it, I promise I will protect you from him forever" after a while I take his hand into mine to examine it, his knuckles have formed a light purple bruise but there is no major damage or pain.

We part ways and head to our drivers rooms to get changed out of all our stuff to prepare to head back to the hotel and get ready for tonight.

As I enter my room the bed looks so intently inviting but I know if I lay on it I won't want to get back up, so I simply bypass it and head straight for the bathroom where I have the longest shower and just have Nyck on my mind, he is there when I close my eyes. I spent years in therapy just trying to forget him and he just somehow wandered back into my life. Charles is also going through my mind and how I told him what Nyck had done to me but I didn't tell him the whole truth. The only person who knows the WHOLE truth about what went on between me and Nyck is Mick and Yuki.

I stand under the shower for what feels like an hour but when I look at my phone which is resting on the counter for 2 hours , I quickly hop out of the shower realising I have to be downstairs in 30 minutes. I rummage through my closet and find a teal blue button up and a pair of beige shorts, I stand in front of the mirror, when there is a knock on the door expecting to see one of the drivers but it's one of the receptionists "Hi Mr L/N we had a delivery of these at reception for you" she says handing over a pair of white roses to me, I thank her and close the door and search for a note and it reads:

" My dearest M/N,

You shall forever be mine, it was great to see you today, it's clear you haven't changed a bit, still easily controlled by men.

Don't worry I will be back for you.

Love,

I drop the card on the floor and collapse onto the bed blankly staring at the wall trying not to cry, I grab the roses and card and throw them in the bin trying to forget they ever arrived.

After a while of decompressing, I head downstairs and see the majority of the drivers just waiting for the rest of us to turn up, I make my way to stand next to Zhou, Yuki and Pierre and we being randomly talking when I see a face come through the door and for a split second I could of sworn it was Nyck I feel myself breathing heavily, I quickly excuse myself and head toward the hotel's communal bathroom where I go in, close the door and fall to the floor whilst simultaneously hugging myself.

I hate that that man has such a hold on my life after all this time, I sit there for 5 minutes before there is a faint knock on the door, it's Yuki, "hey M/N are you all okay in there?" I quickly stand up and open the door and smile "yeah I ate something that doesn't agree with my stomach" I say completely deflecting.

All the drivers are now waiting in the lobby and cheer upon my arrival. We head to the taxis that are waiting outside. I decide to go with Yuki, Zhou, Pierre and Esteban. We all squeeze in the slightly small taxi, however Yuki has plenty of room. We set off heading to the Monte Carlo Casino where the teams have rented out one of their bars for the evening, the whole time Yuki and Pierre are insulting each other meanwhile me, Zhou and Esteban are being 'proper tourists' by looking out the windows being mesmerised by Monaco nightlife with all the lights being ignited and everyone out.

As time passes we arrive. I see Charles already waiting for us, I step out of the car with Yuki practically hugging me to stabilise himself from his uncontrolled laughter. Charles comes over whilst me and Zhou are struggling to keep Yuki up and Pierre is on the floor, I greet Charles by saying "this is the result of Yuki's dad jokes", he chuckles whilst going over to pierre and lifting him up with Esteban, we eventually make it through the doors and are directed to our own private bar where the different teams engineers, strategists and other staff are already inebriated dancing around.

We all order drinks. I order a Pepsi and Charles gets a margarita. And we head to a table to place our drinks down, the other drivers decide upon doing shots and drag Charles in it however I remain resolute in not drinking and after a while nearly all the drivers are drunk out of their mind, I'm sat next to Charles and Yuki when Yuki pulls my arm and whines "Will you come and dance with me?" I look at him for a second and he pulls those puppy dog eyes that he knows I can't say "no" to so I begrudgingly agree. He pulls me up to the dance floor, and stumbles as he is so drunk for a while we are just having fun dancing to the classic club songs when this really slow and sensual song comes on and Yuki pulls me closer and practically begins grinding against my leg.

That continues for about another minute before Charles comes over and pulls me away from Yuki and pulls me towards the exit, I can smell the alcohol on his breath, and he slurs his words as he begins to speak "what do you think you were doing, is there something going in between you and Yuki? Are you cheating on me already?" I stand there in disbelief he just had the audacity to accuse me of cheating on him with my childhood straight best friend and it almost sends flashbacks to Nyck

**** FLASHBACK ****

I make my way to my driver's room after winning the F3 Championship when I bump into my best friend. We share a hug and he congratulates me for doing so well and he expresses how proud he is of me. Our special moment comes to a halt upon the arrival of Nyck who pulls my arm lightly not trying to look controlling, however his nails are digging into my skin and it takes a lot not to wince in pain.

He shoves me into my room and gets really close to my face before speaking "Are you trying to make a mockery of me? Going around with other men. Are you cheating on me? You know what don't, I know the answer. You worthless slut." we stand there for a moment, the tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife, but then he thrusts his fist into my stomach causing me to fall to the floor wrapping my arms around my stomach, trying to catch my breath, he then kicks me in the back, before kneeling down, "you never seen to learn your lesson, hey baby" he stands back up and leaves me there on the floor in pain.

**** END OF FLASHBACK ****

I look at him intently, "Me and Yuki are friends, we have been friends since we were kids, we grew up together, he's been there for me when no one else was, and he is straight if you couldn't tell, and you know what when you promised to protect me from Nyck you are turning out to be exactly like him, this is what he did, this is what he loved to do to me" I start to breathe more heavily and Charles just stares at me blankly

More and more cars pull up with more guests, and out steps Mick, he spots me and Charles standing there "Hey guys everything good", I swiftly reply "Yep just getting some air, Charles had a bit too much to drink" he nods and says "See you in there".

I turn my attention back to Charles who begins to speak "I'm sorry my love I just let my anger get the best of me, I suppose I'm jealous but not jealous in terms of you and Yuki having an affair but I'm jealous of how he knows you so well and how he has the ability to make you laugh so much and I feel like I can do none of that for you".

I sigh, it's impossible to be really angry with this man, "Charles we haven't even been dating for a month yet, it takes time to get to know each other, Yuki has known me since we were 7, I was the one whole helped him learn English which is why he swears so much, and as much as I love Yuki, I don't think I'll ever love him as much as I love you"

Charles is now crying onto my shoulder, we decide to head back into the club after a while and Charles drags me up to the dance floor and he spends the whole night dancing with me and essentially undressing me with his eyes, at around 1 we all decide to head back to the hotel and I tell Charles he is more than welcome to stay in my room, he has sobered up by now and says he would love to. As we arrive back to the hotel we all part ways to go to our rooms me and Yuki are neighbours so we head up together Charles following by my side holding my hand, whilst he hasn't officially come out yet or confirmed if we are dating the whole grid is practically aware but they just don't want to pressure Charles.

I bid Yuki a good night and Charles and I enter my room.

⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠ SMUT WARNING ⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠

As soon as I close the door Charles shoves my back to the wall and begins passionately kissing me all over my neck and he starts lightly biting my neck and I begin to let out moans of ecstasy. He guides me to the bed not breaking contact with my lips, I feel the bed frame at the back of my calves and he pushes me to lay down before he starts unbuttoning my shirt "Holy fuck your hot" he whispers in my ears, he kisses down my stomach my breathing now heavy and laboured, as he kisses my chest his fingers play with the waistband of my shorts, he finally reaches my waist and teasingly rubs his hand over my hard erection and he giggles at me squirming.

He slowly unbuttons my shorts and pulls them down, running his tongue along my cock which is now pulsating, he then pulls off my underwear and licks the tip whilst making eye contact with me.

He slowly bobs his head up and down, which sends a feeling of pure ecstasy running down my spine.

After a while he begins to start thrusting into me, the room is now filled with the sound of connecting flesh and mine and Charles' moans now matter how much we try to contain them it is no success.

After we reach the climax and are both covered in each other's ejaculate we collapse next to each other and lay there in one another's arms as we slowly drift off to sleep.

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It's now the next morning and today is our last full day in Monaco before we head over to China for the next Grand Prix. The sun as usual peaks through the curtains and I slowly arrive from my slumber I turn to my side and see Charles is still fast asleep so I'd decide to be quiet when heading to the shower, and after my shower I leave the room and find Charles has awoken, "Good Morning" he says in his raspy morning voice "Morning" I reply kissing his forehead he stands up and gives me a hug his sent is musky from lights activities and I jokingly say "you need a shower", he laughs and jokingly says "Care to join me", "behave yourself Leclerc".

After what feels like an eternity Charles exits from the bathroom and we head down to breakfast where we are met with cheers, me and Charles are super confused and stand there, when Max, Daniel and Lando all simultaneously begin fake moaning "Oh Charles", "Oh my god M/N", "Fuck yes, faster" they all laugh at our embarrassment before Daniel speaks up "Poor Yuki is traumatised because of you two".

We both simultaneously turn to Yuki who has a blank stare in face like he's seen a ghost. Charles just stands there laughing like a child and I stand there feeling my face go red out of embarrassment. George comes over to me and says "At least you're getting some, which is more that can be said for this lot", I shoot him a look as if to say "that doesn't make this any less embarrassing".

We spend the next hour having breakfast, surrounded by immature moans emanating from every side of the table, you wouldn't believe that all these people are real adults.

I manage to speak to Yuki trying to reduce the awkwardness "I'm sorry you were subjected to hearing that last night" he lets out a little giggle and says "it's fine, it's just not everyday you hear your best friend having sex"

After a while of eating and talking and I head to the gym Charles follows me. The gym Is quite empty with only me, Charles, Carlos, Max and Alex occupying it. I spend 20 minutes on the treadmill with my headphones in but not full blast and I could hear Charles talking about me to Max and Carlos.

"So what's the deal between you two?" Max asked "Erm.. we are actually dating", they both act shocked when Carlos says "well we gathered from your late night activities" they all laugh in unison. Me and Alex turn to each other and give one another a look to signal that we can both hear them.

"So are you gay, bi or what?" Max asks "I think,... I think I'm gay but I don't want to put a label on it just yet", "it's all good we will support you no matter what" max says and then Calros chimes in "So what made M/N the one for you?", Charles ponders for a moment before replying "Well we obviously didn't get off to the best start but when I saw that photo of him and Mick I felt a weird feeling and Daniel was quick to tell me that it was jealousy that I was feeling, and then when we made up and started talking I realised that I was in love with him he has a great personality and is actually really kind when you get to know him"

When he finished that sentence me and Alex looked back towards each other and giggled, Chalres came behind both of us and said "you heard all of that didn't you?" we turn round and reply in unison "yes" he shakes his head in embarrassment "hey its really cute" I reply whilst lightly pinching his cheek.

After what feels like an eternity we all wrap up our work outs and head out to the pool. I have never been a huge fan of swimming pools, all their germs and people swimming in them. So I opt to sit on the side and take in some sun but as I go to sit down, Charles scoops me up and before I can say anything he jumps in the pool with me "Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc" I screamed at the top of my lungs, with Max on the side going "Oh the full name you fucked up Charles mate" I accept my fate a remove my t-shirt and stay in the pool.

Most of the drivers had now joined us in or around the pool, me and Charles were in a corner of the pool just staring into each other's eyes when Daniel cannonballs right next to us robbing us of that romantic moment and he giggles knowing exactly what he has done.

Charles had got out a while ago to speak to his Mother who had phoned, so I'm now stuck between Carlos, George, and Alex who have all targeted me since Charles left the pool splashing me repeatedly in my face, feeling personally attacked I recruit Zhou and Max to try an help me but they too turn in in me and start splashing me as well.

After a while of emptying half the contents of the pool, I decide to get out and dry off.

When we were drying Chalres approached me "Hey my mum is cooking dinner tonight and she's invited you, so what do you say" I respond quite quickly " I would love to but what if your mum or your brothers don't like me" he laughs like I'm being stupid "my mum can't wait to me you, Arthur is your biggest fan ever, and Lorenzo is the nicest person ever". I feel slightly flustered by his response and reply "I would love to" I head up to my room to have a shower and to change into semi-formal wear and head back down to the lobby where Charles is waiting for me.

During the drive to the Leclerc house my nerves are at an all time high my brain is frantically trying to fathom things to say to them all, and before I know it we have arrived Charles gives me a reassuring smile and says "It will all be alright", I nod in agreement and step put the car.

As we walk to the door Charles' mum already comes out like she had been looking out the window waiting for us she approves Charles and hugs him tightly like he had been away from a month and not a day and she turns to me and before I can even say hello she embraces me in and even bigger and tighter hug for at least 5 minutes. She ushers us inside and towards the kitchen where I am greeted by Lorenzo who formally introduces himself and shakes my hand however when Arthur comes in it is a totally different mood. "OH MY GOD IS THAT M/N L/N IN MY KITCHEN" He says as he comes over and bear hugs me saying "I'm literally your biggest fan" we are all laughing at Arthur's fanboy moment and he eventually let's go of me and asks "can we race in the sim?" before I can answer Pascale answers for me "I'm sure he will later Arthur but he's only just got through the door and the poor boy doesn't need you jumping on him" he stubbornly replies "OK mum".

Charles eagerly wants to show me his childhood bedroom and he excuses us with Pascale jokingly shouting "Keep the door open". As we arrive at Charles' bedroom he opens the door, his room is filled with Racing memorabilia, old race suits and helmets, he guides me around showing me each artefact in his room and what significance it has.

We sit on the bed and he pulls out an old photo album and says " I may as well be the one to show you embracing photos of me before my mum does", he opens it and I'm greeted by an extremely young Charles in his go-kart we spend the next half an hour just looking at every photo and laughing at Chalres' facial expressions over time. After we have finished looking through the book he turns to look at me and says "I love you" this sends an immediate wave of butterflies through my stomach "I love you too" I reply, I slowly lean in as he cups my face and our lips meet, however before we can even begin to make out we hear "Eww that's gross", it's Arthur standing in the doorway looking flustered and grossed out "What do you want?" Charles says angrily, "Dinner is ready".

We head down shortly after Arthur has left and we all sit at the table as Pascale brings plates of food out as she places my plate in front of me I look at the huge serving she has given me and turn to Charles and say "there's no way I will be able to eat all of this" he looks at me sympathetically and says "it's fine just eat what you can".

To my surprise I manage to eat the majority of it and I can't help but say "That's probably one of the best meals I have ever had", "what would your mum say about that?" Charles questions me. I simply reply, "What my mum doesn't know won't affect her".

I'm now in the kitchen alone with Pascale as I insisted that I help tidy up as she cooked such a wonderful meal.

Whilst I'm washing up she asks "So you are in Mercedes right? I reply whilst smiling "Erm yes" I'm kind of confused as to why she's asking me this, "and how long is your contract?" she continues, "well my initial contract only covers this season and then they will see how I perform and decide whether or not they want to renew it".

Before I can ask why she's asking me this, she answers my question, " I only ask you this because Carlos' contract with Ferrari ends this year and I think it would be great if you two would race together", I stand there for a while imagining what it would be like to race in the same team as Charles and I reply "it would very really nice".

After a while I have finished doing the washing up and Pascale ushers me out to join the others saying I have done more than enough to help.

I sit down at the table and they inform me that Lorenzo is quizzing Arthur and Charles to see who knows me best.

Lorenzo asks "What team was M/N a junior development driver for?", they both write their answers on their boards and Charles put Mercedes and Arthur put AlphaTauri before the answer is confirmed Charles shouts "Ha you are so wrong Arthur", "Actually Arthur is correct" I respond Arthur let's out a cheer and Charles shakes his head saying "these questions are rigged", "OK fine let's do an easy question for Charles, What is my driver number" he shouts "I'm not good with numbers" as they both turn their boards around, Arthur put "87" and gets it right and Charles put "77", I shout "DO I LOOK LIKE BOTTAS?" he hangs his head in shame whilst letting out a jovial laugh.

After a while we end the game with Charles only getting 4 out of 15 questions right and Arthur getting 13, Charles continually demands a rematch citing that Arthur knew the questions beforehand.

Arthur has somehow dragged me on to the sim and we are racing against one another and I win the first race and he begins sulking like a petulant child so I say we can have a rematch and I let him win this time.

It is slowly approaching 10 pm and I inform Charles that I'm going to head back to my hotel to pack in advance for tomorrow however he refuses to let me and he says we will just get up earlier in the morning, he pulls his puppy dog eyes that always make me give in so I spend the night at his house, which I think excites Arthur more than him as we spend another 2 hours playing racing games and I have to let him win half of them.

It's now approaching 1 am and me and Charles excuse ourselves and head to bed not before Arthur shouts "remember I'm only next door, so don't do anything disgusting"

We laugh and head to bed with Pascale shouting "Arthur, Manners".

As we have been lying in bed for around an hour with some TV show in french on Charles has fallen asleep when my phone dings:

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Unknown: Hey, I can't wait to see you again in China

M/N: Who is this?

Unknown: You know who it is Baby

M/N: Nyck?

Nyck: Correct

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Before he can text back any more, I block him and turn over trying to forget it ever happened.

#charles leclerc #f1 x male reader #male Reader #Charles Leclerc x Male Reader

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erelavent · 2 years ago

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Gi, please enjoy this analysis of why RBR replacing Nyck De Vries with Daniel Ricciardo would be a shit move in every way possible.

It defeats the purpose of Daniel's hiatus (sorry if that word triggers 1D stans). He took the time off to recuperate his mental health, and he's doing really well. Dropping him back into the thick of things mid-season when he hasn't been in a Redbull powered car in years is a recipe for disaster. Also, who else will elevate Redbull's PR status (it's not Christian Horner, I'll tell you that).

This is an obvious one. It screws Nyck De Vries out of a seat and taints the rest of his career. It's been 5 races. Nyck has only driven Mercedes-powered cars and has been integrated into the Merc machine for years. It takes time to adjust.

What about Liam Lawson? What about your ACTUAL junior driver who you've forgotten exists and would very much like a chance at an F1 seat? Maybe you should try developing that talent instead of replacing him with a driver that voluntarily left your organization? Like, does loyalty count for nothing at Redbull?

Even if Daniel takes the Alphatauri seat, do you think he'd be satisfied on the B-team? Would he be satisfied in a sub-par car with no championship aspirations? What would team dynamics look like? Would he or Yuki be the first driver on that team?

Lastly, because Helmut Marko is Helmut Marko, would putting Daniel in the Alphatauri just be a precursor to moving him back to Redbull to take over Checo's seat? I feel like they'd put him in a Alphatauri and if Daniel performs well, they'd use that as an excuse of remove Checo because A) Redbull is racist, B) Daniel has a much better working relationship with Max than Checo and C) It fufills Horner's homoerotic wet dreams. Consequently, this move could end up screwing over Checo as well.

So yeah, I really hope Daniel doesn't go to Alphatauri right now.

#f1 #daniel ricciardo #sergio perez #liam lawson #nyck de vries

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formula1squids · 2 years ago

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i just binge-watched the bear so have whatever this is (502w, piarles-ish)

Charles is squatting next to the shelves contemplating a cigarette when he feels someone’s shadow fall over him.

“I don’t wanna talk, Pierre,” he mumbles. He squeezes his knees to his chest and presses his forehead into the cradle of his arms. From his angle he can spot the jagged edges of a label, knowing damn well he had talked to Nyck about it the other day.

At least it’s quiet here.

“I didn’t come here for you,” is Pierre’s easy answer. “Yuki’s trying to talk the rest into peeling the potatoes for him again.”

Charles can’t help the bark of laughter that escapes. “How does he keep managing to skip out on prep?”

“That smooth fucker has everyone eating out of the palm of his hand. One cute look and they’re all falling for it.”

Charles huffs, admiring. He smiles at the neat laces of his shoes. “Good for him if he can get away with it. Maybe you should learn.”

Pierre shifts, the racks squeaking as he leans more of his weight on them. “Yeah, yeah. You’re laughing now but you’re going to have to address this soon. You’re his boss, you know.”

That sobers Charles right up. He tries to keep the smile on his face but it’s a forced thing that Pierre can see right through. When Charles chances a look up, there’s a twist to Pierre’s lips, half knowing and half sorry.

Some nights, Charles lies wide awake in the darkness, suffering Pierre’s snores through the thin wall that divides their rooms like it’s some kind of penance. For dropping the life he had painstakingly built and a prestigious position to jump headfirst into a restaurant that came with so much baggage he can only try his best to keep it and himself afloat. For deceiving himself into thinking that he had a shot in any way at sparking life back to the place. Worst of all, for dragging his best friend down into this hell hole with him.

If Pierre could read Charles’ mind, he would tell Charles not to be stupid, that his decisions have always been his own to worry about. Judging by the considering look on Pierre’s face right now, he already knows and would be more than happy to do so. It wouldn’t be the first time they’ve had that conversation.

Charles closes his eyes now, not quite sure what else to say. Everything’s jumbled in a tangled ball of emotions he has avoided examining too closely so far. The importance of holding on to this tangible proof of his father’s legacy, the guilt over never having worked here back when it actually mattered, his own stubbornness and refusal to fail when he’s used to creating success stories.

Pierre’s hand, when it lands on his shoulder, is warm and firm. Charles lets himself be pulled to his feet. If nothing else, at least he can always count on Pierre to keep him on track.

“Come on, calamar. We open in three hours.”

#obviously they save the place using the power of LOVE!#lowkey obsessed with the idea of piarles being co-bosses together #they will have at least 2 failed business ventures together ngl #my fic #piarles

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silentreigns · 1 year ago

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Thoughts and opinions on that F1 Nation podcast that just dropped

I listen to f1 official podcasts pretty often and I was intrigued by what Christian Horner had to say about the latest news so here we go. The timestamps are from 14:55 - 28:00 if you're trying to listen on Spotify. I only screenrecorded a small section that stood out to me.

Christian Horner did not say Yuki's name ONCE. And I have a problem with that. And this implies a couple of things: Yuki isn't even considered in RedBull's long term plans. Like Christian explicitly said that this AlphaTauri run is a test to see if Daniel would be ready in 2025.

They talked about how the discussions for the 3rd redbull driver thing came up in Mexico 2022. And I have already discussed how I feel about that GP on other posts. I just found it funny I that I made long posts about it, not thinking it will be brought up by official F1 media today.

If Horner had reservations about Nyck de Vries, why was he allowed allowed in the AlphaTauri seat? Because Helmut Marko is an idiot who can't think about the long term plans. I feel like he just does shit on impulse and if his unreasonably high expectations aren't met, he sacks drivers in the most unprofessional manner.

Helmut Marko you suck at your job and you should retire with all these poor driver showings that have happened under your supervision

Christian Horner also didn't say anything along the lines of "best wishes for Nyck de Vries for his future endeavors" maybe WWE spoiled me too much but I would expect someone in a high position of power from a notable company to make some kind of statement like it.

I don't think RedBull have even considered the possibility of Checo bouncing back. They mention supporting him but I don't feel like those words are genuine. Like he's not even in RedBull's future plans past 2024. What if bro doesn't even want to retire and still wants to be on the grid? I guess that doesn't matter... people have already decided that he's getting the chop with everyone making guesses on the 2nd seat in 2025.

Horner says that Daniel's 7th lap would have put him in the front row for Silverstone's quali. But I read online that he set a laptime of 1:27.415, which would have put him in front of Alex Albon in p8. I do know that he was testing harder compounds during the tests because Pirelli want to ban tire warmers (and I can do another rant about the new tire regulations that might be coming in). But I am still confused, was that variable factored in by Horner's statement?

I rolled my eyes so hard at this part like uhhhhhhh if you say so girl. It's hard to believe this given the team's history. These words are kind of empty because they feed drivers who are struggling to adapt with the car to the wolves (the media).

RedBull will hyperfocus on the results produced from here to Abu Dhabi. Yuki outperforming the McLarens in the earlier races (this is an example) will mean ~nothing~. If I were them, I would give Yuki a run in the RedBull to really gauge where he's at compared to Daniel.

What is the plan if Yuki and Daniel go 6-6 in head to head competition? My guess is that it will be good enough for them to really consider Daniel for that 2025 seat. They are really pushing for him. Just look at how much media coverage this is getting.

#f1 #formula 1 #christian horner #yuki tsunoda #daniel ricciardo #nyck de vries #sergio perez #checo perez

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supermaks · 1 year ago

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nyck experiment?

Mind you this is just my opinion. I’ve given a lot of thought to helmuts decision to put nyck in the alpha tauri the way he did. the rb junior program is prolly the most brutal out the big 4 ((Ferrari, mclaren, rb and of course, merc)) and most of that comes down to man in charge. Helmut is old OLD school, very impulsive, minimal eye test, and u either get wid his program or u fuck off and die. Hes literally f1’s logan roy -1 eye. In a way nyck makes sense because its very 🤢🤢alpha sigma🤢🤢 helmut marko 🤢🤢type of why not headassery to throw an f1 seat at a man who was fast once without 0 commitment just vibes and verstappens name drop. HOWEVER. I think some of it was done to yuki’s benefit. Lemme explain. Yuki been TESTED in that alpha tauri bro, and when pierre, the alpha tauri of f1 drivers 😐make of that what u will .. leaves, helmut is like oh okay. it is wack a doodle time. it is wack a doodle time!!!!! and he gives yuki this teammate who by all means could be fast and experienced but in theory, and turns out in practice, has no actual dawg inside. His dawg competition wid yuki is non existent. Helmut knows that, expects nothing else. The good side of markos absolutely deranged and outdated boy auction process that if he sees it in u that’s it. Ur his boy. He’ll get it done no matter what. Idk how but he’ll get it done. That’s the type of old white people power yuki can count on. That 2028 rb seat is branded and it’s for the boy that bites the most. Don’t get it twisted . Marko has never had a plan for the future that didn’t lead Yuki to it

#ask #long post #I’m drunk again #but I’m correct so #yuki tsunoda

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myimaginarywonderland · 1 year ago

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People saying this is just as bad as Daniel or Alex or Pierre truly do not understand how much worse this is.

Since his F2 days Nyck knew he was never going to be able to get into F1 because it was just to expensive. Even when he was under Mercedes wing it was impossible. He got into FE and while we can all debate his title he at least found a place in a championship where he could fight for podiums/points, hell even wins. Sure Stoffel proved himself the better driver and Nyck has always been semi in FE but he was in a championship were he felt good. Then, Mercedes decide to leave eventhough they basically just came in and Nyck once again is left with knowing he has nowhere to go. And while there were offers he truly believed so much in F1 that he never pursued any and to his luck and Alex being sick he finally got the impossible dream.

He got a chance.

And then he gets critized from day 1 for his aggressive driving which was clear in the last years if you just bothered to look him up, he gets critized for not being closer to Yuki after being in a compleltly different series to F1.

I don't think people understand how different FE used to be and still is. It took André Lotterer who won multiple Le Mans victories a full season to get even used to driving with that different style. And people expect Nyck who spent years getting used to and finally adapting to it to just immediately fit into the F1 driving style?

Not to mention in such a bad car that you have the team leader (in drivers terms) openly criticising it multiple times with the team principal agreeing that they need to change the car which is the worst in the entire grid so it would take even longer to get used to it?

This is nothing like Daniel. He had many years before his ultimate McLaren downfall.

This is also nothing like Pierre or Alex who got swapped mid season because of performance issues because they both still had a drive on the grid, they both still had a chance to improve or show themselves. Sure they were beaten but they both had great races before that.

This is a driver that completely wrote F1 off a long time ago being given the impossible chance to drive and of course jumping. This is a driver being kicked mid-season is such a PR disasters move that will automatically make any other team turn away from him because they will question why he was dropped. This is a driver being kicked mid season without any chance to get a seat somewhere else or even look. Pierre and Alex could at least prepare themselves while Nyck was just this week talking about how excited he is for the next race.

This is a potential career ending move while the others just had blows and in most cases it was a turning point to something even greater. Not that I agree with any decisions prior but it almost opened a door where as for Nyck all door are closed, locked and sealed shut.

I don't think you realise how damaging this is for not only his career but also his mental health and that this compares to nothing, nothing we have seen before.

#f1 #nyck de vries

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honeybadgercomeback · 1 year ago

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I just…this has been floating through my brain and I need to say it.

If what’s been reported is true, and Nyck’s management are the ones who leaked that he’d been sacked, did his manager just fuck up a really good chance he has of getting a drive anywhere else, in or out of f1?

Leaving aside the two RB controlled F1 teams, RB still backs many of the recent driver who they dropped from f1 in some way. Scott Speed and Brendon Hartley are both still sponsored by Red Bull. Daniil Kvyat still had enough connection to be brought back. They kept Alex in DTM and sponsored him personally last year in Williams.

I feel so sorry for Nyck in this situation. He jumped in and was hopeful and it just didn’t work. It’s shit. But the way that nothings been said is making me think there’s something going on in the background. It’s just a shitty situation and it feels like the longer people aren’t talking about it the more something is gonna blow up.

#turning off reblogs cause I just need to get this out #but yeah it’s a weird feeling I have

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It’s the way that there is a post floating around saying that Nyck knew nothing about been dropped only for the article to say his managers tipped off journalists 😂

i’m literally dying why are these people fans of a SPORT lmao even if he wasn’t tipped off, it’s a business?? they wouldn’t last a DAY being a fan of a sports league that trades players away like they’re nothing lol

#anon #ask.txt

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roscoehamiltons · 1 year ago

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ate brunch ✔, did a workout ✔ , showered✔ , got my snacks ready ✔ , time to catch up and watch the british GP!

(all the details i know from what i’ve seen online is who’s on the podium and that there was a safety car involved)

- interesting that george is starting on the softs

- i wish the mclaren chrome cars had less papaya on them; they basically look the same as before when viewing them from the front

- thank god there’s no br*d p*tt in the formation lap like ppl were saying earlier 🙄

- omg lando is leading!!!!

- no lewis losing multiple places!!!

- oscar did such a good job to keep up

- yesss lewis gaining back a place already, alonso is next!!!

- oh drs is gonna be enabled soon, i’m sure max will pass lando soon then. he already has a less than a second between them

- inch arresting that mclaren is still able to keep up with max 👀 what r they cooking

- easy pass by max, what did i say

- lol at the commentator saying he was surprised that george didn’t complain about charles only for the radio broadcast to show george complaining

- yessss lewis got past alonso, carlos next!

- nyck once again crashing into ppl 😬 luckily nothing major. i don’t particularly care for him but i do have sympathy for his situation and desperate people drive desperately

- charles let’s keep george behind u as long as possible pls

- oh nooooo este retiring!!!! what happened? engine failure?

- r the drops on the visor sweat or rain george?

- oh finally something happening... charles pitting?? ferrari fucking up or no? (probably, because it’s ferrari)

- ah, the commentators are saying charles can’t find much pace in the hards and mercs can do an overcut on charles now so ferrari did indeed fuck up then

- ouch the commentators saying the alfas are not performing well 😔 what i would give for valtteri and guanyu to have a better car

- carlos pitting... let’s see how it goes. hard tires? interesting choice but ig they can’t go on the softs

- george pitting now. oof a slower pit stop, mercs need to work on that

- i like charles a lot better than george but george did a good job to pass him. gonna give him credit where it’s due, he’s a very good driver.

- oh kmag’s car is on fire. and there’s the safety car i heard about!

- hm ferrari pitting charles again...and nearly hitting alex in the pitlane smh 🤦‍♀️

- not a terrible pitstop for lewis but slow compared to mclaren

- random but i just remembered that the protestors were threatening to come onto the track for silverstone, i’m glad that they haven’t so far (and probably won’t since i haven’t heard anything about it)

- oop george getting mad about lewis getting ahead. tbh i thought his reaction would’ve been more extreme given the reaction he’s gotten online about it lol but i think one little swear word is fine. also like the commentator said, it’s just how the luck went 🤷‍♀️

- alas i already know the podium order so i know lewis doesn’t get ahead of lando in the end 😔 at least i’m not going to get my hopes up. i say that yet part of me is still holding my breath that he somehow does it as i’m watching the restart and first few corners

- god lewis was so close to passing lando!!! such good racing with both of them. if only the mercedes had better straight line speed, if only they had a better car

- i missed it, did lance not give pierre the place back when he went off track?

- alex passing carlos!!!!!!!! way to go!!!!! alex has been having such a good weekend, i’m so happy and proud of him. and now somehow charles is ahead of carlos now too 🤭

- oof carlos driving desperate now. he’s lucky he didn’t crash into the back of pierre before he passed him.

- as i say that pierre ends up retiring 🤦‍♀️ contact with lance? i wish they had showed what happened. nvm, as i say that, they show the replay lol.

- love the commentators hyping up alex and saying he deserves the points this weekend 😌😌 and lewis as well! i used to just watch the international feed but i’m really liking the f1 tv feed so far

- miss flo is the flag waver!!!!

overall thoughts: mclaren did a very good job to hold on, both lando and oscar had really impressive drives today! lando deserves driver of the day. but also i think people have underestimated oscar and if he continues this form and improves, people should be worried. always happy and proud to see lewis on the podium, especially when it was unexpected. not to mention it’s his home race! hearing the crowd cheering for him in the post-interview and on the podium is so heartwarming and deserved. i just wish that mercs had a better car lol but don’t we all. very happy and proud of alex as well, what a good weekend on his home race as well. i feel like it was one of the more entertaining races of the year even though there were a couple of lulls, so i’m gonna rate it 8/10.

#f1 #formula one #2023 british gp

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Max Verstappen imperious at Austrian GP as he secures fourth pole in a row

Max Verstappen opened his Red Bull team’s home race account with clinical execution to take pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix. At Formula One’s second sprint race meeting of the year the serious business remains ahead but on this form, on a track that plays to the strengths of his car and in front of swathes of Dutch fans, every expectation is that Verstappen has far more to come at the Red Bull Ring, even as Charles Leclerc finally brought a fight to Red Bull. The Dutchman was imperious in beating Ferrari’s Leclerc and Carlos Sainz into second and third place in qualifying. Yet Ferrari will take heart in pushing the Dutchman hard, the Scuderia’s upgrades brought to Austria delivering a long hoped-for fillip for the team. Verstappen, wanting to impose on the pack, went out early in the final runs and duly set the pace with his first quick run in a time of 1min 4.503sec. Quickest in every sector and staying within the track limits that had been catching out drivers throughout the session, he was two tenths up on Leclerc who had put in a far from shabby lap. Verstappen’s second run was even better, the final sector immense with 1min 4.391sec but he needed it to be as Leclerc threw it all at him. His last quick run left nothing behind, it was as good as the Ferrari has looked all year and it showed as he finished only four-hundredths back from the world champion. “It feels good to be back on the front row,” said Leclerc. “Overall I don’t think we expected to be so close to the Red Bulls, so it’s a good step forward.” For Leclerc there was a clear sense that finally the team might be moving forwards as he thanked them for their efforts but he will be mindful he can take nothing for granted. He took his last win here last year and while the Ferrari is quick over the single lap it is very hard on the tyres; the team will have to execute to perfection to ensure he has even a chance of a shot at Verstappen. Nonetheless there is cautious optimism at the Scuderia that they are finally making steps forward in closing the gap to Red Bull and in delivering a more competitive car. Lando Norris did superbly on a track he likes to claim in fourth for McLaren and Lewis Hamilton was fifth for Mercedes. However, what was really noticeable and ominous for Sunday’s race was how within himself Verstappen appeared, and with the further confidence of knowing his car has more to come in race pace. He has five wins this year in what is proving to be an utterly dominant Red Bull car and leads the world championship by 69 points from his teammate Sergio Pérez. It is Verstappen’s fourth pole in a row and his fourth in Austria building on the back of four straight wins. His form and the dominance of his car suggests that converting it to another win is all too likely. It would be his seventh of the season and maintain his team’s unbroken win streak in 2023. F1 embraces its new sprint race format for the second time this season. With race qualifying concluded, a second qualifying on Saturday will decide the grid for the sprint, itself a standalone race. The sprint will be over 100km, with points from eight to one for the top eight. skip past newsletter promotion after newsletter promotion Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso were in sixth and seventh for Aston Martin, Nico Hülkenberg in eighth for Haas, Pierre Gasly in ninth for Alpine and Alex Albon in 10th for Williams. Pérez’s qualifying woes continued, failing to reach Q3 for the fourth race in a row after his last two quick laps in Q2 were deleted for exceeding track limits dropping him to 15th. George Russell also had a lap deleted and went out in 11th for Mercedes, Esteban Ocon was in 12th for Alpine, Oscar Piastri in 13th for McLaren and Valtteri Bottas in 14th for Alfa Romeo. AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries were in 16th and 20th, Zhou Guanyu in 17th for Alfa Romeo, Logan Sargeant in 18th for Williams and Kevin Magnussen in 19th for Haas. via Formula One | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/sport/formulaone

#F1 #Max Verstappen imperious at Austrian GP as he secures fourth pole in a row #Formula 1

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Felipe is wicked fast though, and currently he's wiping the floor with everyone in the F2 championship standings. There's rumours that Merc will be dropping quite a few people next year - Nyck, for one - so I don't think it's impossible that they will sign him instead. Remember, it's not just Merc seats but Merc's sister teams' seats as well. With Latifi and Lewis's futures up in the air, they might be bringing quite a few new people to F1.

Uh okay let's work through this - Felipe is talented yes, but it doesn't change how Merc is organising their driver academy.

Mercedes has no sister team like Red Bull does or Ferrari has with Haas and formerly Alfa. They are engine suppliers and both Williams and Mercedes made it clear that they are nothing more when it comes to terms of driver management. McLaren and Aston Martin have their own charge of drivers too, making it harder for Mercedes to bring anyone into the sport in a seat - hence why having one rookie is easier than two.

Furthermore, it should be clear that Lewis seat isn't up for discussions- meaning another team has to provide the seat. Williams has a talented junior with Logan coming up, McLaren has way too many drivers, singling out AM. Mercedes wants their junior in a car with their engine and that will be hard to achieve.

So trust me, Mercedes dropping potentially their test and reserve driver only means Frederik will fill that role to prepare him for f1 and get SLP, not signing Felipe automatically

#ask #mercedes driver academy

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Would love to hear your full take on Pierre,,,

Sorry this took me a few days to get to, I meant to answer it immediately but never found the motivation :( Anyways, onto Pierre.

I believe you are commenting on a post of mine where I stated my fear that the Middle Generation of drivers (Charles, Carlos, Pierre and Max specifically) have/are going to miss out on opportunities and will never reach their full potential in F1. This is similar to what happened to the “Lost Generation” which is comprised of drivers such as Daniel, Kevin, Nico and Checo. To reiterate something that another asker was confused about: it has nothing to do with talent. The generations are not lumped together based on talent but based on their similar ages/entrance into F1 and I am speaking on the wasted potential that this group never got to achieve. (For example, Nico’s full potential was podiums--he never got here. And Daniel’s full potential was a championship--which he’ll never get.)

I am not going to waste your time and state what I said briefly about Charles, Carlos and Max but I will go into depth more so about what I hardly touched upon with Pierre. As I said, Pierre is a phenomenal talent. As much as his podium and race win may have proven it to the world, many still call him a “luck driver” who is not good enough for a higher team. This is, obviously, because of his time at Red Bull dramatically overshadowed his career.

I started following Pierre around 2017 when I first got interested in F1 because of the history. In 2017 he wasn’t racing in Europe but in Super Formula so I took the time to catch up on his career thus far (I will go into depth on this in a moment). I didn’t start watching F1 until 2018 and the only driver (non-historical) I really was attached to was Pierre (others would comes later). Obviously, if you remember, Pierre ended up taking P5 in qualifying and P4 in a Toro Rosso in front of the whole world in only a few races at Bahrain. It was absolutely incredible and for the rest of the season until his Red Bull announcement, Pierre was dishing points place after points place after points place in only his first full season in F1. Therefore, while it was only his FIRST FULL SEASON, the jump to Red Bull ultimately felt justified.

Of course, this did not end up being the case. Our joy over Pierre getting to be in a higher team made us completely and utterly forget the track record Red Bull has left with its second drivers. For those of you who are new to F1 (either coming in 2019, mid-2019 or 2020) you missed out on Pierre’s debut season which was fantastic for the car he was given. Furthermore, if you came in during mid-2019 or 2020 and you think that the treatment RB gave to Alex is horrible--you are hardly touching the surface. The treatment that RB is giving Alex versus Pierre is like taking your sons on summer vacation and then having one of them sleep on the comfy twin bed with two blankets and the other kid on the floor without so much as PJs. We haven’t even touched upon Daniil. Daniil would be like the parents leaving the kid outside to sleep.

Let’s move on. It is very easy to look at Pierre’s season and tout only negative things. It was not his best moment and, yes, he certainly could’ve done better. However, with what he was given? Are we even sure about that? For example, Pierre become open with the media following his demotion. Not only did RB leave it to the very last moment but they also would:

1) Use Pierre’s car and car parts to test Max.

2) When Pierre requested a more experienced engineer, he was denied. However, when Alex requested the same thing, he was given it.

3) RB consistently spoke horribly of him in front of the media. They constantly spoke that he needed to do better and never tried to build him up.

4) Emotionally pressured Pierre to his breaking limit.

Now the difference between RB and many other teams is that when the going gets tough for their drivers, many teams choose to build their drivers up to set them up for success. RB’s method is to tear their drivers down and hope that they can pick up their own pieces once they become annoyed with humiliation. The demotion was far, far too quick. Think of Alex--he has been getting worse and worse and worse with a year and half of time at Red Bull. Pierre managed half a season before they gave him the boot. The boot was also without warning even despite Pierre getting better and better each race.

This is all information you probably already know, I said earlier I would touch upon his younger career and how this has been overshadowed and forgotten due to his time at RB. Here are some facts/statistics that will be important for my point later:

Finished 3rd in the French F4 championship with four wins, two poles and seven podiums over the course of only fourteen races despite having three retirements (the 2nd placer had 0 and the 1st placer only had 1).

In his first season at Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 he finished 10th of 51 different racers and every person but one who finished before him in the championship was older than him. Pierre was only 16 when Stoffel V was 20, Daniil K was 18, Oliver R was 20, Norman N was 20, Nyck V was 17, Paul L was 21, Oscar T was 16, Melville M was 18 and Alex R was 18.

In his second season of Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 he finished first in front of the likes of Esteban Ocon, Oliver Rowland, Jake Dennis, Nyck de Vries, Luca Ghitto and Alexander Albon.

Finished 6th in the 2013 Formula Renault 2.0 Alps Series despite missing half of the season and there being 42 competitors total (everyone ahead of him completed the full season).

Finished 2nd of 28 competitors in the 2014 Formula Renault 3.5 Series and lost to none other than Carlos Sainz Jr.

Finished 1st in his second full season of GP2 (now formally classified as F2).

The GP2 race he won in Silverstone happened right after a huge roadcar accident in which his mother ended up in the hospital. Pierre himself fractured his vertebrae and still went on to win the race while his mother was in the hospital and he had a broken bone.

Was called in to replace a Renault edams driver in Formula E. He was jet lagged, tired and got only a few hours in the sims. He still managed to secure P4 in qualifying and then was set for a P3 finish but he crashed into the wall on the last corner of the last lap and came home in P4. THIS WAS HIS FIRST TIME EVER IN AN FE RACE OR AN FE CAR.

Finished second in Super Formula in 2017 but lost by only half a point. One of the races in the season was abandoned when he was set to win because of flooding and storm. Had it not been abandoned he would’ve finished first at the end of the season.

All this pretty much brings you up to speed to when he entered into F1 (which all his amazing stuff you should be familiar with). Moving more onto my “take” regarding Pierre. I have shown evidence for why he is an incredible driver, however, now we’re moving onto the not so great bit. I suppose I must answer one question before I move on.

Do I think Pierre is good enough, against all the rest of the talent in F1, to get consistent podiums if given the proper car? Absolutely. Do I think Pierre is good enough, against all the rest of the talent in F1, to get consistent wins if given the proper car? Absolutely. Do I think Pierre is good enough, against all the rest of the talent in F1, to fight/win a championship one day if given the proper car? This I firmly believe is possible (other thing I’ll get into if someone wants).

The reason I worry and am distressed about Pierre is because I don’t believe he’ll ever get a go at a higher team again. RB really put a shadow over his career, a shadow that is going to worry other teams from placing him into their cars. He has ultimately proven himself with podiums and, of course, the race win. However, seeing as there is so much young talent coming into F1, I don't see there being a place for him.

Mercedes is set to most likely be Max and George when Lewis retires. Red Bull would never dare to put him in that seat again. Ferrari has their “golden generation” of Charles and Mick to look after. And those are the seemingly “top teams” (if you can even all Ferrari that). Let’s look at the others. Racing Point is going to be Lance and Seb until Seb retires. I don’t see Pierre ever going to Alpha Romeo. And McLaren is set up for the next few years with Lando and Daniel. Haas--I don’t think so. This is ultimately dangerous for Pierre’s career because RB likes to keep fresh meat in their B team car (or if you trust Horner it’s their “sister team” lol). Pierre’s best chance is the escape the RB family. AND I UNDERSTAND that the regulations could make things VERY different in F1 for the future. These are just my hypothesis and guesses--all is subjective and up to interpretation so @ anybody reading this--relax, buddy. So where does Pierre fit in in the future? These are some scenarios I have conjured up.

1) Mercedes. Let’s say that, possibly. Max never ends up moving into that second Merc seat and instead remains at RB wasting away until they can get him a better car for the rest of his career (ooo burn sorry it’s for the scenario don’t hate me). This would open up a place at Merc for Pierre to truly shine his potential. Most likely, he would play second fiddle to George but hey--it’s still a seat where can utilize that potential.

2) Red Bull. This would be if they get desperate. I don’t think if given a second chance, Pierre would say no. If Max were still in the team, he would be second fiddle. I can see Pierre going to RB if Max leaves for Merc in the next few years and they want him to lead Yuki or if Yuki doesn’t shine in AT and they end up dropping him they are going to be slim Pickens... I don’t know if being at RB will give him a place where he can utilize his potential but it’s a possibility.

3) Ferrari. This would be only a chance if Mick doesn’t do great in Alpha Romeo and they need someone to fill the seat of their obvious place holder Carlos. He would be alongside Charles. Other than that.... Ferrari seems pretty set and there isn’t any space.

4) McLaren. This I don’t see as very possible? I would love to see him in orange but they seem pretty set with Daniel and Lando. I think Daniel is probably going to ride out the end of his career there. Lando seems very integrated into the team and I can’t see him leaving unless he got a better offer like Merc. If Max didn’t end up taking the second Merc seat in the future and remains at RB then Lando might be given an offer which would open up a place that Pierre could possibly take. Do I count this as realistic? Not really, but it could happen. At McLaren I could see Pierre utilizing his potential.

5) Renault. This is one of the options that seems most realistic to me. They're set with Fernando for the next few years. If they decided, after 2021, to give the boot to Esteban, that would open up a place for Pierre in a French team that would love a French driver (they already have one but Pierre is a FRENCH WINNER). You know that teams loves their nationalism.... Anyways. Or, possibly, Fernando retires after two years (again lol) which would open up a seat for Pierre to take along Esteban. However, I don’t really see Esteban staying long term because Renault probably needs to put one of their Renault babies like Guanyu or Christian in there.

6) Williams. Lol. No.

7) Haas. I don’t see it happening really??? I have my reasons but my gut just says... Au revoir.

8) Racing Point. THIS. This I see as 100% 100% a possibility. Let’s say that Seb retires after two years--this would open up a seat. Pierre is a strong, consistent and stable driver who doesn’t make mistakes. Here he could really use his potential!! #PierreInGreen!!

9) Alpha Romeo. As I said... I really don’t see it. They seem pretty busy with all their young guys.

So to conclude, the future for Pierre lies at either Renault or Racing Point (less chance but possible includes Merc to McLaren). To not take up any more of your time, this is what I mean by Pierre being an incredible talent who may or may not get a chance at a higher team. He deserves to have more and to have a second chance. He has really proven himself and is pulling the absolutely maximum out of himself. I really want to see him with more, like he deserves.

Even Charles wanted him as his teammate at Ferrari back in April... that’s saying even more. Everyone on the grid except Esteban rate him highly as a person and as a driver. His potential deserves smth better. He has proven himself time and time again against everyone who told him he wasn't good enough and who still say it was all just luck. There exists luck. But firmer than luck, there exists skill.

Pierre Gasly is a race winner in an Alpha Tauri. Do not forget that.

#oh fuck this is long lol #pierre gasly #flood pressles box #sincerely anonymous

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