"Jaylah, we saw that you took time off social media after Baku. Can you explain more into that?"
"Well, it was Max's idea for me to have break. I think ever since I was announced as a driver, social media has been awful for me. I glad he told me to have a break because I can completely forgot about it all and I do feel better" Jaylah explained as she put the microphone down.
"Thank you Jaylah,"
"You're handling everything very well, just try to ignore it. I know how hard it can be but you can't let them get to you" Lewis said to her as Charles was answering a question.
"I'm trying to, it just gets harder each other. I thought when me and Max announced our relationship was bad but this is way worse.." Jaylah told him.
"I know Jay, they just want to try to get it to you. You belong here and don't let others think you don't. It will get better, just very slowly" Lewis added.
"Jaylah, how are you feeling going into this weekend? Obviously, after your win last week you must be feeling confident?"
"Yeah, I'm hoping to stay on the podium again this weekend. If I can win is another thing, but I am feeling confident" Jaylah said.
"How did you celebrate your win?" PIERRE GASLY asked. "Went back home with the family, Max came along as well" Jaylah replied.
"I think we all saw the photo online" Charles added. "Only time I saw him, my sisters took him away from me as soon as we entered the house" Jaylah said which made a few people laugh.
"Sounds like your siblings are close with Max and like him more than you"
"Oh my sisters definitely do, I can tell you that. They adore him. Every time Max comes over I don't see him because the both of them have dragged him away somewhere," Jaylah giggled.
"Juli loves me the most" Charles added. "Well, I am sure Max and Juli would tell you different," Jaylah said.
"Right, moving on to the next questions"
"Jaylah, how do you feel when people say the only reason you got a seat in F1 is because of you being in a relationship with Max Verstappen?"
Jaylah didn't speak for a moment, thinking what she was going to say. But as soon as she picked up the microphone, Lewis has already answered for her.
"I don't think that question is anything relative to the race ahead, is it? Jay got her seat because RedBull recognised her talent, also it doesn't matter who she's in a relationship with. Her and Max have been together for years, both completely different career paths. So, move onto the next question" Lewis said.
"Thank you," Jaylah mumbled. "No problem Jay, it was a stupid question" Lewis told her.
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Jaylah and Lewis made their way out of the room where press conference was held. The pair walked down the paddock, which made a lot of cameras video them.
The pair stopped outside the Mercedes garage. "You know where I am when you need me Jay" Lewis said as they hugged.
"Thank you for today, I appreciate it" Jaylah replied with a smile as the other Mercedes drivers approached them.
"Hey Jay, you okay? I saw the press conference," George asked as they hugged. "I'm okay, all thanks to Lew," Jaylah added. "I'm always here, see you soon Jay" Lewis said as he went into the garage.
"Look, I know your getting loads online but I know it's even worse when it happens in person too. Just try to ignore it? Like Lewis did today, all the others drivers would of done the same" George told her.
"Yeah, I know. Anyways, I'll see you later. I need to get back to Max before he loses his mind" Jaylah added. "See you Jay!" George called as he went to the garage and Jaylah made her way to RedBull.
"I'm actually going to kill him" Max said as soon as he saw his girlfriend enter the garage. "I'm fine Max, I promise" Jaylah told him.
"But there was no need for that question. It has nothing to do with this race ahead. I just hate seeing you get them type of questions, liefde," Max replied.
"I know baby, but I know any of the drivers would stand up to me, like Lewis did today. So I'm fine, I can handle it," Jaylah said.
"Now, let's go and show them the real reason why you are here" Max added as Jaylah smiled.
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jaylah.dubois15 Thank you Lew, you really didn't have to say anything but I really do appreciate it :) > lewishamilton I had to say something Jay, it's awful and getting out of hand. Just remember, you got the whole grid behind you :)
maxverstappen1 Thanks for standing up to her today. I hate not being there when they are asking stupid questions like that. > lewishamilton It's no problem Max, she doesn't deserve anything that's happening now. I had to say something when they asked the question. The reporter has lost his job as well. >> maxverstappen1 I'm assuming that was your doing? >>> lewishamilton Yeah, I couldn't not say anything. He's fired now so we don't have to worry about him again.
(note !) Another chapter completed, see you in the next one!
