Ezralia Jules King.
It's your third season in Formula One and your goal? To be the youngest and the first women to ever win the World Championship at just 19 years old.
Him, my bestfriend for years. Been there through it all. Feelings evolve. But i...
Back in the UK I was driving with Michael to the Mercedes headquarters in Brackley to sign the contract.
Pulling up in my McLaren P1, Toto was standing waiting for me at the entrance. "Good morning Ezralia" Toto smiled "Morning Toto" I replied shutting my door. He led me straight to his office where the contract was sitting waiting.
The past week Micheal and I had been on endless amount of phone calls with Toto and the CEO's of Mercedes, making it clear about my terms and what I expect from the team and then what they expect from me. I told them about the insomnia and anxiety I suffer from and now I have it written in the contract I can miss media events if I'm suffering badly one race weekend as my racing comes first. Wren and Jake both come with me as they are the two people I've had since my F3 days.
"Okay Ezralia as this is probably going to be the biggest signing this season, we'll announce it at Silverstone, your home race" Toto shook my hand "Sounds good. Thank you guys" I said to everyone standing round the desk.
After Toto gave me a tour I left and called Max.
"Hey Ezra" "Hey Maxy" "Um are you home?" "Yeah I'm home till like Wednesday evening" "I'm flying to Monaco tomorrow because I have to tell you something. Meet me at my apartment around 12?" "Yeah sure" "Okay thank you, see you tomorrow" "Bye Ez"
Hanging up I got home and packed for the race weekend and my day trip to Monaco to tell Max I'm moving team. How the fuck am I supposed to tell Red Bull?
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masonmount Proud of you lovebug
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Tuesday 15th May 2023
"Thank you" I smiled walking off the jet as we arrived in Monaco. "You are very welcome Miss King. Your personal car is waiting for you at the gates of the tarmac" The air hostess replied.
Putting my sunglasses on I walked over to my Ferrari and drove to my apartment as Max was meeting me there in 30 minutes.
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"Hey Maxy" I said as I opened my door "Morning Ezra" He walked in. "Want a drink?" I asked as we walked into the kitchen "Nah I'm all good".
"Uhm ok. So I have something to tell you" I said stirring on the sofa next to Max
"Yeah"
"Uhm so don't like over react"
"Ezra spit it out"
"I signed a contract with Mercedes for the next 4 seasons"
"What? You're leaving Red Bull?"
"Yeah I'm leaving, I haven't told them yet. But I think I have to tell them this weekend"
"Shit. Ezra. I didn't realise you felt that bad about the team"
"Max you have no idea. But it's for the best"
"Well I'm happy for you Ezra" Max leaned over and gave me a hug
Thankful for the gesture, I didn't realise how much I needed one. I hid my head in his neck and he pulled me in tighter "I've got you Ezra. I've always got you, even if your racing for Mercedes" Max smiled. I laughed into his shoulder then pulled my head up to look at him "Thank you Maxy" I said letting go of him.
Wednesday 16th May 2023
It's 6:34pm and I've just arrived in Spain for the Grand Prix this weekend. And this evenings task is to tell Christian Horner and Helmut Marko that I'm not signing their contract and moving to Mercedes.
After Mason gave me a pep talk over the phone, I marched myself to the restaurant down stairs where I told Christian and Helmut to meet me. Ok here goes nothing. Walking over into the private room where meetings usually happen I sat down opposite the two. "Can I get you anything to drink Miss?" The waiter asked probably sensing the tension in the room "Yes please, a Rosé" I smiled and he then left.
"Why did you call us down here Ezralia?" Helmut barked "I have to discuss my contract with you for next year" I replied "Ok go ahead." He snapped "I know what I'm doing next year. The weekend just gone I was at Mercedes headquarters and I signed their contract. I'm not continuing with Red Bull" I said as quick as I could, really wanting my Rosé right about now. The two said nothing just looked at each other and then back at me "Your driving for Mercedes next year?" Christian questioned "Yes. At least for the next 3 years" I sunk back into my seat "I see. When did you make this decision?" He asked placing his hands out on the table "I've had discussions with my team over the past month regarding who I shall be driving with next season" I answered "Why didn't you want to continue with Red Bull?" Helmut said like he's taking it personally. Oh shit, how am I supposed to reply to that? "I wanted a change" and because of you.
After and awful half hour of talking about my new contract and 2 glasses of Rosé later, I was finally able to leave. The waiter walked in with my third glass of Rosé which I swiftly took off the tray as I walked past him and took it up to my hotel room.
Getting into bed with my precious glass of Rosé, I FaceTimed Mason and told him about the monstrosity of a dinner.
"Lovebug at least you don't have to do it again. You're doing the right thing ok?" He reassured me after rambling for the past hour "I know Macey, I just felt bad. Like I was abandoning them I guess" I sighed "Ezra, it's ok. But you're not abandoning them, you're doing this for you. They have so many other drivers to choose from, granted they might not be as good as you. But they have others. Lovebug you're progressing in your career and every single person are proud of you already, moving to Mercedes will be life changing in the best way possible. You got to negotiate your contract and have things on your terms" Mason tried to cheer me up "You're right Macey. Thank you" I smiled "I love you" He said "I love you too" I replied.
