Russell's Cousin- Lando Norris story

Belgian Roots

The last 48 hours in Spa had been spitting constantly and the weather was only getting heavier by the hour. The build up from the summer break would come to rain, rain, some clouds then more rain.

After coming home from Greece and Lando from Croatia it was good to spend time together both with fresh heads and ready to work for the second half of the season. Lando had just come back from FP3 and both the McLaren s were showing good pace for quali even though they weren't right at the top of the board.

"Ooo it's getting cold out there" lando said as he walked in the motorhome where you, Charlotte and landos dad Adam were sat eating lunch before qualifying
"Pace looked great out there" Adam smiled as lando took a seat next to you
"Yeah felt really good, Oi no one told me they had chips and gravy on today" lando replied trying to reach for your plate
"Erm! Athlete. Your lunch is ordered I'll go get it now. You can have chips after the race" you laughed as you went to grab his meal from catering
"Anna! Can I have a brownie?" Lando shouted over and you had to give into him.
"Fine" you said, arguing with him wouldn't work over food
"Keep eating like that you won't fit in the car" Charlotte laughed
"I need my food or I'll get hangry" he joked
"Anyways, you have some time then it's quali so get that eaten and then back to the garage to run some briefs." Charlotte said before leaving you all.

The time between practice and qualifying was always a busy time and after lunch it was rare you could spend much time with lando as he was going through strategy's and updates on track conditions. Instead, you decided to go back to the garage to spend some time giving a hand to any mechanics by running them snacks, drinks, delivering messages, papers and all the things that took time.

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It was 15 minutes to the green light for Q1 and you were with lando and Adam in his drivers room having final talks and run throughs.
"Ok, got everything?" You asked per usual
"All sorted" he smiled as he pulled new socks on
"I'll get over to the garage and give you both some space, good luck son if I don't get a chance to speak to you before" Adam said as he gathered his things and made his way across to McLaren.

As the door behind him closed lando walked over to you and placed his hands on your waist bringing you close.
"You look cute in hat" he smiled
"It's to stop my hair going frizzy, this rain and humidity is no good" you laughed
"Well it looks good" he followed before he kissed your cheek
"Lando!" You laughed as you longed to your lips
"Give me time woman! Enjoy the love" he chucked as he followed your finger and kissed you gently, pulling away and leaving his nose brushing against yours
"I'm one lucky girl" you smiled
"And I'm one lucky boyfriend to have you"
"Be careful out there, it's getting wet"
"You tell me every time and what am I? Careful as anything. Don't need to worry about me darling" he said before taking your chin in between his fingers and giving you a final kiss and like always making the heat rush to your cheeks at his touch.

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Everyone went through the pre quali procedures and lando got himself in the car while everyone rushed around to arrange final things. A quick wave and he was off for Q1.

He returned with having the fastest time on the board which gave the team confidence for a strong start position if they can make Q3 as he was easily making the time. It wasn't long before he was out again for Q2 in which again he topped the table and by this stage McLaren we're pretty comfortable they would have a good start with possibly a front row for tomorrow's start.

The rain was starting to fall slightly heavier now and with all the cars being in between Q2 and Q3 the water was sitting on the track waiting to be shifted.
"One more push and you've got this" Adam said as you both stood by lando who was still in the car
"The British drivers are doing well, you are use to all this rain" you laughed
"Yeah I saw George was up there with times too, they are doing great" lando commented
"Yeah definitely the right direction! Ok, one more Lan let's go for it but watch it out there your up first" you said as they signalled for lando to move from the garage along the pits and to the track.