F1 One Shots

#83 Charles - Ferrari 1-2

This was written during 2021 season
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BRYNN POV.: We're currently in Monza, Italy. It's very special track, as it's Ferarri's home, just like Imola. And Charles won here 2 years ago, in his rookie season with Ferarri. The team feels strong here, as we, suprisingly, topped practise season, with both Mercedes and Red Bull behind. Qualifying for Sprint race was also good, as Charlie and Carlos managed to lock 2nd row on the grid for tomorrow, right behind Max and Checo, and in front of Lewis and Pierre, with Valtteri on 7th, followed by McLaren's of Lando and Daniel, and Fernando closing the top ten.
To bring home result like that, with at least one car on podium, IN MONZA, would be a dream come true, but everyone is realistic, and focus is on falling the smallest amount of places back as possible, just like they did in Zandvoort, with p5 and p7. And me and Isabella are very nervous about it, and have fingers crossed for both of them, as tightly as possible, with hopes high for at least one position on podium... Deep in my heart I hope for Charlie having another win here, but with Max and Checo in front... We'll see...

SUNDAY
Before we knew it, it was time for the race, so I hugged and kissed Charles for good luck, and gave strong hug to Carlos, just like Isa gave one to Charlie.
-Good luck...
-Merci / Gracias- they said at the same time, and chuckled, and then seperated to their sides of the garage, to get to their cars, and go to the grid. 
-Let's hope for the best...
-Yeah- I agreed with Isa, and we sat down, with earphones plugged in -I'm nervous for them...
-Me too- Isabella flashed me a nervous and weak smile.
Then, we barerly said anything, focused on the race, which was about to start...
When 5 red lights were finally out, we both held our breaths, as the start was most important. And we were right, as Checo was slower for just a few miliseconds, which gave advantage to Charles, to sprint after Max, with Carlos following him. Next 53 laps will be a hell of heart attack...

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On lap 26th terrible thing happened, as Max and Lewis, who got pass both Charles and Carlos few laps prior, crashed into each other in turn 2, right into gravel. It looked really scary...
-Dios mio! / Mon Dieu!- Isabella and I shouted at the same time, really stressed. Even though it gave Charles lead of the race and Carlos on 2nd, right behind him, it was still bad that it happened in the first place... Everyone were glad to see both of them getting out of their cars uncharmed, and that they're ok...
-27 laps to go...
-They got it- I assured Isa with warm smile, and joined our hands tightly. We're really best friends, so that kind of support isn't weird for us... And I knew how much podium here means for her and Carlos... First podium in front of thousends of Tifosi with Ferrari...
-I really hope that... It means so much to Carlito..
-I know..- we shared geniue smile, and focused back on the screans before us. 
The race after that was kind of eventfull, as two drivers got +5 seconds penalty, and that included Checo, who was driving third. That way, Lando was promoted up, also to take podium on P3. Kind of redemption after Perez's move on him in one of the corners...
Before we knew it, the race was over, and Charles took the chequed flag, with Carlos right behind him. Whole garage erupted in euforia, really happy.
-Oui ma cherie! Oui!- I squealed in delight, as I stood up from my chair.
-Vamos Cariño! Grande!- Isabella was just as estatic as I was. 
We went with the team to parc feme, to greet them. Everyone gave them a moment to celebrate on their own, and also congratulate Lando and then they came to us, to hug the team. First 1-2 for them... It was really special... Both Carlos and Charles hugged the team members first, and then came to us.
-Manifique travail Charlie! I'm so proud of you!- I embraced my boyfriend in tight hug.
-Merci, cherie. I enjoyed it too- he replied joyfully, and pulled back just a little, to look me in the eye, through the visor.
-Je t'aime..
-Je t'aime aussi! And now, go! Get that new shiny trophy of yours!- I giggled and Charles laughed at that. Then him and Carlos went to do post race interview and then to the podium ceremony. We also went there, to see that and celebrate with them. Everyone shouted in celebration, when national anthem ended, and trophies we handed. I couldn't smile wider on that moment, when Charlie took it, threw it in the air 2 times and then pointed directly at me, mouthing "Pour vous, ma cherie" with a wink. This gesture made me giggle, as later champaine was spreyed and we also got some of it on us too. And Carlos drenched my boyfriend in it with Lando's help, with mischevious smirk. Everyone laughed at that..
They drank some of the bubbly liquoir, and then took a picture, all three and Mattia smiling. I smiled at Charles and "sent" him a butterfly kiss.
-They did it!
-Si!- Isabella exclaimed cheerfully, as much as I was, and we shared a tight and warm hug. 
After that we came back to the hospitality, to wait for the boys to get back from the interviews, occupied in intense conversation. 
Time flew by, quick as a flash, and before we knew it, both Charles and Carlos were back.
-You did it mon Coeur!- I shouted and flung my arms around him, as he wrapped his free arm around my waist, and lifted me off the ground happily -Another Monza win! I'm SO proud of you!- I told him, and kissed his lips lovingly, while Carlos and Isabella were talking quietly in Spanish, holding each other close.
-Merci, mon Ange. My lucky charm..- Charles replied and smiled widely -Look at it!- he said and stepped back, to give me the trophy. I held it carefully for few minutes, looking at it closely and admiring it's beauty, and then placed it on the nearest table, right next to Carlos's one, and that for the team.
-It's really beautifull...
-Yeah. But nothing compares to you...
-Sweetness- I giggled, and Charles held me again by my waist and we kissed tenderly.
After that we chatted with Carlos and Isabella, and then proceed to do a party, when we finally got back to the hotel with whole team. Everyone were estatic with that 1-2, and nobody complained. And the party lasted a few good hours, with nice food and not so little alcohol. But at the end everything was just fine...
And celebrations didn't end there, when we went to our hotel room. I realy wanted to show Charlie how proud I am of him, so very pleasurable night awaited us...
THE END

I know that Monza's 1-2 belonged with McLaren, but it got me this nice idea.
I hope you like it nevertheless...
Have a nice day! / Goodnight!
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