Mia Ricciardo, the younger sister of f1 all-star Daniel Ricciardo, secured a surprise job managing the f1 YouTube channel, when her own videos began to get a fast following. She didn't tell her brother until last minute, and for good reason.
Daniel...
Mias POV: 'I'm going for a shower.' I said, twisting my hair to remove the water.
'I'll come.'
'Whatever gave you the idea you could come?' I laughed.
'Being in that small jacuzzi like pool was essentially having a bath, we've had a bath together. A shower won't hurt.' He said, his cheeky smile finding its way onto his face again.
'The things you say to me are actually painful.'
'Irresistible you mean?' He asked.
'Irresistibly painful.' I laughed.
'Text me when you're finished with your shower, I've got something to show you.' He said, picking up his stuff.
'It'll be pit time then, shouldn't you be testing your new car?' I frowned.
'That's what I wanna show you.' He smiled.
'No can do. Can't step foot in your paddock, or your garage, or I'll lose my bet, idiot.'
'Come on. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity I want to share with you.' He responded, genuinely a little gutted.
'I'll watch from the stands. That way nobody will get jealous.' I said, playing middle man.
'Fine. But I'll have you in my paddock and my shirt by the time this year is over and you and I both know it.'
Lando smashed his test laps, as expected. He was the golden boy, and I knew I didn't need to worry about him. Daniel, however, extremely hungover and a little grumpy, didn't mix well with driving at extreme speeds.
'You wanna listen on the radio?' Zak called, lifting it up in the air.
I looked over at the Ferrari garage, Charles' eyes meeting mine through the slit in his helmet.
'Of course I want to listen.' I smiled, crossing from the stands I was sitting in and coming to sit behind the pit wall, being able to watch and hear my brothers every move.
The qualifier wasn't until the end of the week, but we'd been given a little more time to do a few more test laps, making sure everything was perfect.
I pulled out my camera, taking a few photos and videos to add into my first YouTube video. I wasn't quite sure on what it would be, as I hadn't had my meeting with the board of directors yet.
I knew that they had wanted me to focus most on team challenges and interviews, but I knew that behind the scenes was a big part of what I wanted to film too.
'Welcome to the garage, guys. Lando's just smashed his test lap as always, it's Danny's go now, his first drive of the season.' I smiled into the camera, Lando standing behind me, leaning down and holding onto my shoulders to get into frame.
'Daniel drank a little too much last night so let's hope he doesn't ruin that new car with his alcohol intake.' Lando smiled devilishly.
Daniel flipped him off from inside of the car, before waving at my camera, his little smile back out in full force. Driving made Daniel truly happy and I was so glad I was able to support him all year round this time.
'Are you gonna stay and watch everyone else's?' Lando asked, curiously, but it was most definitely a loaded question.
'Of course. It'll be good to film, besides. I wanna see my favourite driver.' I teased.
'Oh, Lewis?' He rolled his eyes.
'You know it.'
'Can you both shut up? I'm trying to drive and all i can hear is how much Mia loves Mercedes.' Daniel grumbled.
'Yes sir.' I joked.
'You know who else is a sir?' Lando teased.
'Lewis!' I exclaimed.
'Whoever gave her the radio is getting the fucking sack.' Daniel chuckled.
'How's the car?'
'The cars good, a little too heavy and I've got some pull but we can work on it.' He responded, speaking to the mechanics.
'Perfect Daniel. Feel free to have a few more laps before coming back into the pit. Take all the time you need.' Andrea said, through the radio.
'You got it.'
I took off the radio and walked over to the doors, wanting to watch from the pit rather than from the tv. I could only see Daniel for split seconds here and there when the track came into view, but I could see Charles the entire time.
He was sitting in his car, nodding occasionally at things he was being told but I could tell he wasn't listening. His gaze met mine, and the second it did, it never left. He didn't make me feel uncomfortable, more, flustered, forcing me to look away.
'I've missed this.' I smiled to myself, well aware that Lando could hear me too.
'It's the dream, isn't it?' He responded.
'It really is.'
I filmed a little more of my brothers test lap before heading back over to the stands, waiting for Daniel and Lando to join me so I could watch the other teams.
Ferrari were next, and as much as I tried to hide my excitement, I was more than ready to see Charles drive. Daniel walked over to me, two drinks in his hand, passing me one before sitting down.
'How's it feel to be driving again?' I smiled, leaning my head against his shoulder.
'It's good. I'm not sure on the car right now, but it's good to be driving with Lando.' He explained.
'It's a new car and a new team, Danny, you'll get used to it all don't worry.' I smiled, taking a sip of my drink.
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@MiaRicciardo: testing testing 1 2 1 2 View all 202k comments @DanielRicciardo: giving the fans what they want ~gotta feed em @MaxVerstappen: hope ur hanging around to watch the fastest driver do his test drive 😉 ~Lewis has already driven Max xx @LewisHamilton: you just boosted my ego by an unhealthy amount ~impossible for the king @LandoNorris: ok get over your Hamilton obsession, WE are your team. cute photo. ~you're my team but Lewis is my driver @LandoNorrisss404: no stop because Lewis and Mia is what we NEED
