A whole new adventure

Part 2. The phone call

You look confused. "A phone call, a little more context please?" He shows you a news article. *NICHOLAS LATIFI CAN'T RACE BECAUSE OF AN CAR ACCIDENT* you still don't get what this has to do with you. "So? Is he okay?" He nods. "Yeah he's fine, but that's not the point. Williams racing called. They want you to fill the empty spot." Your eyes widen. "Me? What about their reserve driver?" He looks you in the eyes. "He is stuck on the airport. He was visiting home when he found out about Latifi, he can't be here on time for the race." It suddenly clicks. They want me? They want me to race in formula one? "Am i going to be the first girl ever in formula one?" He nods. "Yes you are, the race starts in 30 minutes. You don't even have time to meet the drivers. We have to go now. You have to get a racing suit and helmet. We have no time to lose." You feel like you could throw up any second now. Are you doing this and why you? You get out of the office and follow your teamboss. You walk into the Williams motorhome. There is a whole team waiting for you. When you walk in everyone starts moving. Everyone comes towards you, helmets, racing suits and gloves. They never had a girl so they have to fit a lot of things. 15 minutes later you have a full race outfit that fits. You already put on your helmet when you see George walking in. He can't see your face or hair because you are already in full armor. "Hey man, awesome you could come so quick. let's get them." Before you could say anything Jost Capito walks in. "What are you doing here, get in the cars. Both of you." You walk to the car. You notice they  changed the number on the front of the car from 6 to 29. Your number. It all feels so real. You feel sick and you start to get nervous. You start from p6. Latifi drove well yesterday. George is up on p9. You get the sign you can go. You drive the formation lap. You are so nervous you're hands are shaking. The car is so different, its really sensitive and you need a few turns to get in under control. "Hello Emma this is your engineer speaking. I will talk you trough the race. Radio check please." You answer. "Yes radio check." You sound nervous. "Don't be scared, we saw you this morning. You got this. Just focus." You don't say anything back because the lights go on. 1..2...3..4..5 and they're out. You are quick. Max is on pole and you see he is off way faster. After a few laps you relax a bit and start having fun. This is an once in a lifetime opportunity you have to enjoy while at it. After 17 laps you pit. 2.2 seconds. When you get back you are p7. Suddenly Vettel and Kimi crash in front of you. You managed to dodge and go past. They both manage to drive off without a red flag. This brings you up two places. Sainz is in front of you but you can easily overtake him. Now only Lando is in the way of your podium. You are very close, but not close enough. Its the last three turns, your hands are sweaty. In the last turn you overtake him. You cross the finish line. That's it. You just got a podium in formula one. Your engineer screams something over the board radio, but you are all up in your own space. You smile and even a tear of joy falls down. You did it.