The Strength Within (Sebastian Vettel)

26. Lance V. Seb

They stared into each other's eyes. Brown versus blue. Canada versus Germany. This was it, it didn't matter who was winning overall. All that mattered was who was winning today. It was time for the rematch. It was the Slime Run part two. As it was a street circuit in Singapore there really wasn't much room in the paddock for the challenge so they had made their way to a nearby park where the new version of the obstacle course had been set up. Lance winked at Seb.

"Ready to lose again Vettel?" he asked.

"Not this time Stroll. This time you're going down."

Once again Lance was paired with Jamie, and Seb with Joel.

Several team members, including Emily, stood on the sidelines ready to cheer on their chosen team.

Kara stood up in front of the waiting competitors.

"OK, so here is what you have to do this year. Whoever goes first has to jump over the three hurdles before finding the key that is is hidden in the blue bowl placed on the table. The catch is you can't use your hands, and the key is in a mixture of flour and water."

Seb and Joel started protesting. Lance and Jamie just groaned.

"Then, using the key, unlock the padlock that is securing the bag containing the basketball. Then dribble the ball down to the bottom, heading straight past the net on the floor. That's reserved for the second runner. Shoot a hoop at the end, if you miss keep going until you get it. Then jump on the scooter and get back here as fast as you can. Tag your partner."

"OK, so what about the second runner?" asked Lance.

"I'm just getting to that. Second runner picks up the skipping rope. Skips all the way to the tables. Drop the rope and locate the key that's in the red bowl. Again, no hands. This time it's in milk. This key will unlock the padlock and give you access to the Slime nets. You crawl under the net and run down to the end. There you will pick up a volunteer, who we will be asking for in a minute, and carry them back here. First one back wins. Joel and Jamie you will go first. Lance and Seb second."

Both drivers looked at each other and laughed. This was going to be messy.

"So any volunteers? Emily? You volunteering to let Seb carry you?"

"Count me out," Emily said.

"Oh come on Ems, " said Joel. "Don't be a spoilsport."

"Not happening. Demi would be a better choice. She's shorter and lighter. Demi, are you up for it?"

Demi agreed. It sounded like fun.

Lance picked Stacey, a girl from marketing.

Demi and Stacey went to the far end of the course to wait for their part.

Jamie and Joel lined up ready.

"On your marks, set, go!" shouted Kara. Jamie and Joel set off as fast as the could, both clearing the hurdles easily. Both dove face first straight into the flour and water mixture, trying to find the key. Neither found it straight away.

"Come on Joel, move it," shouted Seb. "Schnell, schnell."

"You've got this Jamie,"yelled Lance. Jamie was the first to locate his key. He pulled his face out of the bowl, covered in the lumpy goo. He raced towards the bags and knelt down and quickly unlocked the padlock. It was at this point that Joel found his key and chased after Jamie.

By the time Joel had his basketball out of the bag Jamie was taking his first shot at the hoop. He missed. Joel dribbled quickly over and as Jamie succeeded with his second shot, Joel missed his first. Jamie jumped on the scooter that was waiting and headed back towards Lance as quickly as he could. Joel missed again, then finally succeeded. He was just starting the scoot back when Jamie handed over to Lance.