Meet you in Monaco [F1 - Pierre Gasly / Charles Leclerc / George Russell]

Chapter 2 - News

The bright city lights passed by like strobe lights in the dark of the evening. People were stumbling home from an evening of celebrating the new year.

The only thing on Isla's mind was her move to F1 and when it was going to happen. She has dreamed of this since the moment she stepped foot onto her first racing track at the age of 9. Eric was only a year older and started racing the year before. She started late compared to other drivers, but she made up the years of practice with her sheer grit and determination to beat her brother. Sibling rivalry was a huge part of the Rowely house when they were younger. However, they have now laid down their arms and have found a somewhat symbiotic relationship. With Isla giving her brother and inside scoop to the F2 world for his and Wills podcast.

The group of friends entered Bridgets flat. The building was old and had weathered brick adorned the outside, along with vines and greenery. Isla has always loved the way the bricks shone in the moonlight.

Bridgets father was a well known lawyer in London and her apartment showed her privilege. Isla and her met at age 11 at Grammar School when she moved to Norfolk with her family. Bridget was the first one to welcome her when she started school. They have been inseparable ever since. Even with all the traveling Isla does throughout the years.

Eric and Bridget stumbled into her bedroom, while Will and Isla raced to get to the spare bedroom, Isla was able to reach the door and close it before Will got close. She could hear him groan from behind the door and turn around and shuffle his feet to the couch. She quickly got into bed, pulled over the covers and went to sleep.

The next morning in a groggy haze, Isla woke up to an incessant ringing coming from the living room. She rubbed her eyes and shuffled into the living room. Will was still on he the couch, now with a pillow over his face. He just pointed into the direction of the ringing. Clearly he wasn't in the right frame of mind or body to get up.

Isla searched for the ringing noise. It was coming from her jacket. She must have forgot her phone in her coat before stumbling to bed.

"Hello" Isla said tentatively

"Hi, My Name is Graham Watson" said the voice on the other line

"Hi, Oh I know who you are" Isla said a little too quickly.

"Oh, uhh" there was an awkward silence on the other end.

"Oh, I apologize, I didn't mean that in a crazy 'I'm watching you' way" She said

Graham chuckled "No apologies needed, I was calling because here at AlphaTauri Racing, we are in need of a driver for the upcoming season."
Isla's legs were getting weak, so she decided to sit on the couch so she could fully absorb the information she was being told.

"Hey, watch it" Will mumbled as Isla sat on his feet.

"Yuki Tsunoda, has made the last minute move to Williams and we are a driver short for this upcoming season. We have been watching your driving in F2 over the years and we would like to officially invite you to join our team." Graham finished

Isla shot straight up from the couch "Absolutely Yes!!" She said a little too loudly, causing Will to remove the pillow from his face and sit up, albeit a bit shakily.

"That is great news for us here at Alphatauri, we will send you an email with information shortly. We look forward to seeing you on Monday. We will get you started on a house hunt, we will get you settled close to your new teammate Pierre Gasly in Milan."

"Wow, great! Thank you so much for this opportunity! I promise you won't regret it". Isla said confidently as Graham hung up the phone.
Isla stood in the same spot for three minutes before Will threw the pillow at her.

"Spill it, Rowley" Will said, still in a reclined position on the couch.

"I got called up to F1" Isla said still dazed by the reality of her situation.

Wills mouth dropped open "ERIC! BRIDGET! GET YOUR ASSES OUT HERE NOW!" He screamed. The two of the them stumbled out of Bridgets bedroom, rubbing their eyes. "Tell them" He urged Isla.

"I got the call! I'm moving to Italy in two days. I'm racing for AlphaTauri this season!" She spat out still in shock.

Bridget squealed and gave her a massive hug. Eric just stood there and a huge smile slowly spread across his face. He brought Isla in for a hug "I'm so proud of you Isla, this is your big shot. You'll be amazing" He said

Isla smiled and she said her goodbyes to her friends and brother. She raced to her flat to get packed for her move