Formula One Reader Insert

George Russell; Good Old Days.

Karting?? Extreme E driver!reader who did karting with George, Charles and Alex, comes in as a visitor to the Merc garage after being announced as a driver for the Merc Underclass the same weekend as Georgies first win!

So I'm off sick, I have food poisoning or something, so I'm very dehydrated and emotional, so here we go😂 ignore any spelling or grammar mistakes, I'm too tired and dehydrated to reread it currently!
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"So, word around the paddock is that Mercedes are due to make an announcement about their drivers for twenty-twenty-three." Natalia Pinkham said, watched the final practice in Brazil. "Rumour has it that Mick Schumacher is the front runner for the Merc reserve seat, but there's someone else, isn't there, Martin?"

"Indeed there is!" Brundle said, turning his attention back to the track as the teams raced below. "The formula one paddock is buzzing with the excitement that Toto Wolff might announce X44 driver and Mercedes driver academy student, (Y/N) (L/N), as a member of the team also!"

"She is known by a lot of the paddock, considering she was part of the junior karting with their own George Russell, as well as Lando Norris and Alex Albon." Natalie continued on. "She's a popular pick with the boys here, with Lewis Hamilton having said that he thinks she has a shot here, as well as one of our own, Jenson Button."

"What can I say," the Brit said as he leaned against the wall. "I've seen her drive, she's in total control at all times, and X44 are poised to win the Extreme E cup!"

Down below in the paddock, (Y/N) managed to sneak past all of the paparazzi and into the Mercedes motorhome. She made a b-line to where Toto's office was, seeing that Lewis was in there already with their own Mini Michael. She knocked the door before they looked, waving their hands to beckon her in. "Hello boss," she said as Lewis hugged her  "Boss' boss," she said as Toto shook her hand.  "And our little sunshine boy." She teased, wrapping her arms about Mick's waist, squeezing him gently. The group giggled at Mick's pout before he broke into a grin, the team principal urging everyone to take their seats.

"Well, today is the day, you two. How are you feeling?" He asked, leaning against his desk and Lewis was practically vibrating in his seat. (Y/N) looked into Mick's blue eyes, seeing how tired he was after dealing with the circus of Haas. He sighed with a soft smile before looking to his future principal.

"Well, I'm happy to be close to my dad at all times, in some way." He said, seeing Toto nod. "He helped build this time, Lewis and you have smashed it out of the park, and now I get to see what my dad experienced, so I'm excited." He then felt Lewis shake his shoulders, knowing that those in the room were happy for Mick to be free of Ferrari and Haas. Toto then shifted his eyes to (Y/N), who had a silly grin on her face at Mick's words.

"And you, Lewis' favourite?" He joked, watching as her cheeks grew a soft hue of pink beneath her skin. The Brit giggled and wrapped his arms around her shoulders, squeezing her.

"I look forward to the challenge. I just..." She trailed off, staring into space for a moment. "I just need to win the Extreme E championship and bring it home for Lew, and then I'm all yours. No regrets, only memories." She stated, nodding as if she tried to assure herself of the statement.

"Enjoy the butterflies..." Lewis and Mick said in sync, making them all laugh quietly.

"Well, we all know everyone loves you both immensely around here." Toto said, moving to sit on the edge of his desk to be closer to the new members. "George doesn't know yet, and I plan on keeping it under wraps until he's done with the race tomorrow. Can you do that?"

"I promise!" The two newbies said, before their boss brought them into a quick group hug. The Austrian man was a ruthless, fearless leader, but he was truly a kindhearted and loving family man beneath the superficial layer. His long arms squeezed them both to him, and they all let out a little sigh.