The paddock - Oliver Bearman

3.

George had been informed of Arthur's message by his trainer who kept an eye on his phone on race days as he was often occupied with other things. George eagerly replied that he was eager to meet the girl and that they could come down to the Mercedes garage whenever. Deciding to keep this as a surprise, Arthur and Lilianne were on their way to the Ferrari garage to meet Charles. After a brief introduction and a tour, Charles was called into a meeting with his team before he began his warm ups and Arthur and Lilianne were on their way again.

As the pair approached the entrance to the Mercedes garage, Lilianne still completely unaware of what Arthur had planned, became increasingly nervous having noticed Lewis Hamilton stood outside the entrance alongside his dad and trainer Angela. Discreetly shooting a message to George who was inside the garage, Arthur told Lilianne that they would go say hi to Lewis and that she has nothing to be worried over.

"Arthur!" Lewis smiled holding his arms out for a hug.
"Hey Lewis." Arthur responded, "This is Lilianne, I'm touring her around the paddock this weekend." Arthur explained.
"Hi." Lilianne said nervously.
"Hello Lilianne, it's great to meet you, I hope Arthur's showing you a good time." Lewis chuckled.
"He is indeed, um, would you sign my hat?" She asked pulling her Mercedes cap out of her bag.
"Of course I will, lets get a photo too!" Lewis gleamed, he loved meeting people. Arthur snapped a shot of them and Lilianne thanked Lewis for his time just as George stepped out of the garage.

"There you are!" George shouted loudly. "God it took me long enough to find you Leclerc."
"Hey George, how are you?" He asked.
"I'm great now where's this Lilianne."
"She's here." Arthur said gesturing to a star struck Lilianne stood beside him.
"Hi I'm George." He said offering his hand.
"I know that." She said. "Sorry that was rude, um I'm Lilianne it's great to meet you." She continued shaking his hand.

"Come on I'll take you for a tour." George said.
"What really!" She exclaimed. "Thank you so much."
"You are very welcome, Arthur, you know the rules though." George said.
"I know, I know, rival team. I can't enter the garage. I'll be outside whenever you guys are done." Arthur said ushering them into the garage.

George took her into the garage, showing her the headsets and the tires, introducing her to the mechanics and letting her watch them work. Lilianne was fascinated by it all, all the computers open with data and graphs, none of which she understood, but she was blown away trying to take it all in. The pair watched the mechanics do a pit stop practice with Lewis's car and George let her put on his helmet. She thought the day couldn't get any better until George took her over to his car giving her a tour of it and explaining how all the buttons on the steering wheel worked.

"Russell!" A voice called from the other side of the garage. Both George and Lilianne knew exactly who that voice belonged to. None other than Toto Wolff, Mercedes Team Principal.
"Over here boss!" George responded.
"We need to go over some data later." Toto explained walking over to George's side of the garage.

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