"It will eventually stop hurting".

🇦🇹 Austria

Finally.
The top step of the podium felt so far for so many races that I never thought I would be on them again. Well this year anyway.
I look down at my fans and crew. I give a few winks here and there.
But one thing I know for sure is that my smile can probably be seen from the moon. Even further maybe!!
Max, Lewis and I start spraying champagne.
I start spraying down at Ferrari when suddenly I jump from the wet coldness going down my neck and back.
Max!!!

After the celebrations I make myself back to the Ferrari garage. I feel pleased with how we did today. That is until I see Carlos looking dull and sad and remembered about his DNF. I can't image having your engine literally explode in the car. The flames coming up and hurriedly trying to get out.
"Hey Carlos, sorry about your race. How are you feeling?"
"Hey mate, fine I guess. We were really looking good there for a 1-2 but I feel like that luck is no longer on our side eh"
I smile sadly. Bahrain. I loved Bahrain. Happy memories filled my head. That was just a day you can not forget.
"Ya unfortunately"
"Oh my god I was looking at the race recap and my god Charles how many overtakes did you get on Max?!" He laughed.
I laughed. The Redbulls did not have a great day today. I overtook my 3 times while Sergio had a DNF.
"Ya they didn't have the pace today but hey that's only today. He could do the same to me in the next race."
"Ya I guess. You celebrating tonight?"
I actually didn't think about celebrating. I'm not really in a party mood anyway.
"No, I was just thinking of having a quick night in. Would you like to come back to my apartment, we can have a few drinks and don't tell Andrea but takeout sounds nice" I chuckle.
"Only if your paying" he says as he puts up his hands.
"Deal. Well let's get going then shall we".
I never realized how nice it is to have a quiet night in with all friend. I guess Ferrari have me 24/7 that I just have no time for friends or me time.
We discussed about a few different things like racing and other sports when he asked a question I definitely did not except.....
"Charles I don't mean to pry or anything like that but , um, have you had any other, you know, panic attacks. We don't have to tell me but-"
"Carlos" I say.
"It's fine, and no. I haven't. Thanks for asking though"
I notice he looks a bit awkward.
"You ok, Carlos?"
"It's just I really care for you Charles and I know that teammates don't always have the best relationships but I'm glad that we are friends and I just want to make sure you are ok. That's all"
I smile gently.
"Thanks Carlos, I'm glad to have you as a friend"

So in the end we both fell asleep on the couch and woke up to Carlos complaining about back pains and neck pains and pains everywhere which I responded with an eye roll but oh well. Now we have to get ready for France. I'm excited for France as I hope to get closer to Max in the championship.

Thanks for reading.