F1, a sport where things are calculated to the thinnest margins. Even finances.
It was Y/N's dream to race in F1 one day. He was the quickest driver in junior categories. However, his F1 dreams was shattered by a driver with huge financial backing...
It has been months since I have won the Indy 500 and I was still ecstatic about that win. But there are more stuff that I need to focus like the Formula 2 Championship. I managed to carry my form from winning the Indy 500 into the Formula 2 races which has allowed me to take the lead of the Formula 2 Championship coming into the final race of this season in Abu Dhabi. It wasn't a big lead, only a 3 point gap to second place of Guanyu Zhou.
As I arrived at the paddock, I was facing immense pressure as there are rumours that I will be getting a drive in Formula 1 next season. I don't know which team but the rumours are suggesting that either Alfa Romeo or Williams. All eyes will be on me for this final race of the season, win this and I will be crowned Formula 2 World Champion. It doesn't really help when I know Teddy will be keeping an eye on my performance in this final race. Speaking of Teddy, I saw him talking to a few personnel from different Formula 1 teams, Williams and Aston Martin were in the mix, so I really need to perform at my best if I want that Formula 1 drive that Teddy is trying to get me.
The whole race weekend has been good for me, the car was feeling great in the corners and Abu Dhabi is a track that I really enjoy driving on. Qualifying on pole meant that I will be starting on pole position for the feature race. Sprint race 1 and 2 both went well for me and I managed to get on the podium for sprint race 1 despite starting in 10th. Lining up on the grid, I focused on the 5 red lights in front of me, desperate to get a good start. I only have one target for this race and that is finish first so I can win the Formula 2 World Championship.
As the lights went out, I managed to get away very well and because it was a short run heading into turn 1, I kept the lead and avoided all the chaos that happened behind. Composing myself, I managed to lead the whole distance of the race without any challenge from the other drivers. Managing the 2 second gap to the car behind, I was the first to cross the finish line. Exiting the final corner one last time, I took the chequered flag to win the Abu Dhabi Feature Race and most importantly the Formula 2 World Championship.
Alex Jacques: AND FOR THE FINAL TIME THIS SEASON, Y/N ROUNDS OFF THE FINAL CORNER TO TAKE THE CHEQUERED FLAG AND MOST IMPORTANTLY TAKE THE TITLE AS WELL. WE HAVE A NEW FORMULA 2 WORLD CHAMPION TODAY, Y/N.
I was going through a lot of emotions right now as I stood on the podium soaking this moment in. I can't believe that I am now a Formula 2 World Champion, hopefully this opens up some opportunity for me in Formula 1. I have done everything I can in this season and it's now all over to the Formula 1 teams to see if they want a driver of my calibre. After celebrating with my team, I was greeted by Teddy Park inside the HWA RaceLab garage with someone dressed in Aston Martin kit.
Teddy: Hey Y/N, well done. Congratulations on winning the championship. This is Andrew Green from Aston Martin F1 Team.
Andrew Green: Hi Y/N, I'm the technical director for Aston Martin Formula One Team.
Y/N: Nice to meet you Mister Green.
Andrew Green: We have just struck a sponsorship deal with THE BLACKLABEL and we have decided to put you into our second seat following the departure of Sebastian Vettel.
Y/N: Oh thanks for the offer Mister Green. Where do I sign?
Andrew Green: Here is the contract, sign on the dotted line and you can email it to me within this month.
Y/N: I'll sign it right now.
I quickly went over the contract, there was nothing weird on the contract so I signed it right away. I seriously couldn't believe how the tables have turned since the last time I was here in Abu Dhabi. The last time I was here in Abu Dhabi, I was testing for Haas F1 Team and getting the news that I will not be getting the drive with Haas F1 team. Fast forward one year later, I am a Formula 2 World Champion, an Indy 500 winner and also I have managed to secure a drive with Aston Martin Formula One Team. After signing the deal, I quickly posted on social media to show everyone of my friends and my family that I am now a Formula 1 driver.
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Heading back to the hotel, I called my mother to give her the good news. This was probably one of the best days of my life, even better than when I won the Indy 500. Formula 1 was my ultimate dream and the place that I wanted to be ever since I started racing and today, I can proudly say that I have achieved my childhood goal of becoming a Formula 1 driver.
Mom: Hey, Y/N what's up?
Y/N: Mom, I did it. I f***ing did it.
Mom: Wow watch your language and yes I saw, congratulations on winning the Formula 2 title.
Y/N: No the other thing, I've signed a deal with Aston Martin Formula 1 Team.
Mom: Oh my god, I'm so proud of you Y/N. I knew you would do it one day. Congratulations, when you come back to Canada tomorrow I will cook you a big meal to celebrate.
Y/N: Thanks mom, I'm just calling to tell you that I made it. I'll see you at home tomorrow.
Because I have a flight to catch tomorrow, I went to bed early that night rejecting the celebrations at the Amber Lounge. While I might have achieved something in my racing career today, there are still a lot for me to achieve in this world or motorsport so I will save the celebrations for my next achievement. That night I went to bed with the winners trophy in my arms still living off the high of winning the Formula 2 World Championship.
Another chapter today, a little bit of a boring one in my opinion. But what will happen to Y/N after winning the Formula 2 World Champion? Continue reading to find out.
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