F1 One Shots

#60 Checo - Mexico win

MARISOL POV.: Another tripple header has begun and this week, Checo and I are coming back home, to Mexico. We're happy to do that, as our whole family will cheer us on there, in person. To honor this special weekend, Checo did another showrun and designed new helmet, with mexican flag plastered all over it. The team even made for him another special suit! Mariaci style is on for this weekend...
Ever since Wednesday and showrun, wherever we go, the fans are cheering for Checo, estatic to see him race at home again. This time even, with the car able to win...
And we all are set to make this dream come true for him, all team together. The best scenerio would be 1-2 with Sergio P1 and Max P2. It will make everyone happy, as we'd close the gap to Mercedes in constructors championship, and Max would extend his lead in drivers one. It'll also help Checo to, hopefully, make it to P3 on the standings, as he's currently P4, behind Valtteri and in front of Lando.
A week off between Austin and Mexico helped both Max and Sergio recover from that bad food poisoning, they suffered since Sunday morning, and now they're more ready than ever to race, and again, win agains Mercedes. I really hope that the team won't fuck up the strategy this time...

Ever since Friday, things go our favour. Both Max and Checo topped the charts during FP's while Mercedes struggled to keep up. That only fueled our hopes for not only qualifying, but for most - the race.
-Ola Amor- I smiled at Sergio on Saturday morning.
-Ola Corazón. Qué tal?
-Bien, gracias. Y tú?
-También- he replied and pulled me in, for sweet and tender kiss. We stayed like that for a bit, and then then parted, to ready for the day. Checo locked himself in the bathroom, to take a shower and I got dressed. After that, we switched, and it was my turn to ocupy the room. I put some make up and went on with my morning routine. It took some time, but not eternity. Then I left the bathroom and joined Checo.
-Ready to go?- he asked me, ready himself.
-Just a second...- I replied, gathered my belongings, I might need for today, put my shoes on and joined Sergio by the door. He let me go first, as he opened the door. We locked the door after us and went down the hall, to leave the hotel.
On the way, we got over the things he needs to do today, apart from FP3 and Quali. As usuall, the squedule is quite packed up, but we're used to it by now, after all those years in the sport...
-You want to eat here, or in the paddock?- I asked him with mask on my face.
-I think we can eat in the paddock...
-Ok. Let's go then- I agreed and we left the hotel, to get to the track.

AT THE TRACK
We met with estatic screams of fans, when we made our way to the hospitality. Busy day awaited us, but our spirits were high. We ate tacos for early breakfast, drank some coffiee, and then went on with our day. Interviews, team briefings and warm up before FP3. This time, Max was first and Checo right behind him. I think everything will play out in few hours, during Quali...
-Oye! Ready to go?- I came to Checo, as he was talking to Adam next to the car.
-Almost- he replied and took off his cap and mask, as I passed him the balaclava.
-Well streched with Xavi?- he nodded -Water bottle half empty?- I looked him deeply in the eye.
-Si, no te procupres Corazón- he assured me and leaned in, to kiss me shortly, but sweet.
-Nervous?- I asked the last question.
-A little...- he sighed -I really need that at least front row to win... Everyone counts on me...
-Then don't think about it! Just focus on the car, have fun and try not to stress about it! Everything will be alright!- I assured him -In Austin you missed out just 0.002 tenths to Max! I'm more than sure that you're able to get that Pole!- I said truthfully and took his face in my hands, to kiss his lips lovingly.
-Gracias Amor. I needed it- he smiled and then put his helmet on, to begin with our little "superstition routine". Kiss on top of the helmet and then quick pat on it.
After that, Sergio got into the car and I went to the back of the garage, to watch Quali from there with Mackenzie. Bonetempo was wearing black t-shirt, dark blue shorts and black high-heeled shoes. She completed the look with black belt and sparkly black headband.
-Olie!- she smiled at me.
-Olie!- I replied and sat down next to her.
-How are you today?
-I'm fine, thanks. And you?
-Nervous, but overall fine- we chuckled at than, and no long later, Quali started... During Q1 Max got 2nd, between Lewis and Valtteri, while my Checo got 7th. Not too bad, as we're speaking only about Q1 here... Q2 was a lot better, as Checo climbed on P4, with Max on pole, Lewis on 2nd, suprisingly Yuki on 3rd and himself after that. I really held my fingers crossed hard for him. Pole here, in Mexico...? That would be a hell of a dream come true...!
Nerves striked high upon the sky, as the most important part of Quali stared... Q3...
-Everything is going to be alright- Kenzie assured me.
-I really wish it would, you know?! To qualify and came back with podium tomorrow would be a dream...- I told her nervously.
-I'm sure that everything will go well Mari, don't worry!- she was really convinced on that one, and I wished that she was right... Especially when Mercedes started to improve their times, and try to secure the front row...
And then, right before clock went off, indicating the end of Q3, Sergio did it! He popped up on Pole just second after the clock! And other drivers even if they wanted, they couldn't improve their times, meaning that MY CHECO, qualified ON POLE!!!
-Si Amor, Si!!- I cheered for him with tears in my eyes, smiling at beaming Kenzie, as Max was right behind him, in front of both Mercedes, then Gasly, Sainz, Riccardo, Leclerc, Raikkonen and Vettel closing the top 10. Crowd went WILD, when they saw the news...! That their Mexicano got Pole at home GP!! I even felt like crying, when I heard heartwarming messages from all the team and for most Christian, congratulateing him... It was special...
-Ey, Sol! Come here!- Adam shouted to me, so I did just that.
-What's up?
-Here...- he said , and passed me the headset. I understood perfectly, so I put it on.
-Felicitaciones Corazón! A freakin' Pole Position!!? I'm SO proud of you!!- I said with smile on my face.
-Gracias Sol! That one is for you, and all the people who believed in me! Your support means a lot to me...- he replied, his voice cracking from all of the emocions. We talked for a bit more, and then he and Max came back to the garage. When they jumped out of their cars, the team congratulated them and cheered loudly. Everyone were extremely happy... Papa and the rest of the fam was also there, and they also congratulated Checo, before I "kidnapped" him, to do the interviews. Everyone were happy for him, and I even dared to hold his hand, hidden behind the barrier. It was very nice...