Point of view | Lando Norris

7 | Flower

"I know I needed you
But I never showed
But I wanna stay with you until we're gray and old
Just say you won't let go
Just say you won't let go"

Say you won't let go - James Arthur

Birmingham, 14th July 2019
Silverstone Circuit, 14th July 2019

"Good morning, little flower." I open my eyes and hear Charles' voice greeting me in Italian, proud of himself. ("buonanotte fiorellino" is a popular italian song by Francesco De Gregori)

"Hey, what are you doing here?! Where is Lando? Anyway, it was good night little flower, not good morning."

"I know, Viola." he says bursting into a hysterical laughter "But it's not night and you bear the name of a flower. Lando is down, he'll bring you breakfast... I'm here because I wanted to ask how you were. Yesterday I learnt from Daniel that you passed out..."

I smile weakly.

"I'm better, thanks Charles, I really appreciate it. I think it was just a low blood sugar. I have to go and thank Daniel, can I find him in my room? It won't take me very long, wait for me here, if Lando arrives in the meantime let him know I'm over there."

"Okay, I'm staying here because I actually have to talk about something about the race with your boyfriend."

"Okay then," I say, laughing, getting out of bed, "turn around for a moment, I have to get dressed."

"If you want, I'll go..."

Charles leaves the room and I dress, ready to go to Daniel's.
I knocked on the door.

"Good morning... Viola, what are you doing here? Enter!" Daniel tells me disheveled, wearing a pair of light gray tracksuit shorts that highlight his perfect physique.

"Good morning, um, I wanted to thank you for yesterday Daniel. You were very kind... that's why I came to you. How can I repay you?"

"You must not. Thank you for coming! I had to help you." He says "the least i could do"

He's smiling as usual. His room is not very tidy but it is completely Daniel style. I feel more at home in this room - it reminds me of my Italian room - and I have to say that the presence of the Australian puts me at ease. He is a sincere, kind and genuine guy, exactly as I dreamed of him. For me it was a dream, all of this, and I'm living it.

"Would you go out with me? I know you're with Lando, but like this, among friends. You seem like a kind and nice girl to me, I'd like to get to know you better..."

"Oh, I don't think so, that is... if it's OK with Lando, yes, I'd like it."

"If it's okay with Lando, tell me. A coffee with friends. He can come too."

How bizarre.

"Okay, Daniel, thank you. Good luck in the race." I say bewildered, leaving his room.

"Good morning love." I crossed Lando in the corridor. In his hands, a silver tray on which lies a vase with a red rose, a cappuccino and an inviting brioche. I leave a kiss on his lips as he opens the door. "What were you doing at Daniel's?"

"I went to thank him for yesterday." I answer.

"Oh yeah, my girlfriend probably would have had a concussion if it hadn't been for Daniel."

"Are you jealous, Lando?"

"Perhaps."

I sit down on the small armchair in the room and while Charles and my boyfriend talk about engines and work issues, I bite into the croissant and drink my cappuccino. Delicious.

"Thanks Lando for the breakfast." I go towards him and sit on his lap.

"Ok, I'm leaving, bye guys!" Charles chuckles.

The Englishman and I burst into laughter.

"You traumatized him." laughs Lando.

"Could be... but now I have to get back to Amelia's. I have to take a nice shower, dress decently and then off to Silverstone, today is the race. Are you excited?"

"Hell yeah!"

"As you should!!"

We prepare to get off, I get into the McLaren of driver number four and we set off towards "home".

"Do you remember where we have to go tonight?"

"At my grandfather's in Bristol."

"Exactly... I can't wait to meet him."

He's beautiful when he drives.
I turn on the radio, I hear the notes of James Arthur's Say you won't let go.I reflect on his words.I really want to have him by my side for life.

"I love you, Lando."

"I love you too, baby."

We have arrived. I go down and enter Amelia's splendid house. I had missed it. I run and hug the girl, who welcomes Lando while I get ready. It's only nine in the morning, I have plenty of time to settle down. I'm preparing the outfit: I'll wear a white silk blouse and a nice pair of high-waisted black flared trousers. I combine my favorite heels, the high white ones and as a bag I choose the white and gray Dior tote bag.I don't know how I'll walk in it, but I'll also take some sneakers with me.After the shower, I get dressed and dry my hair, straighten it following Amelia's advice and lightly put on makeup. I go down the stairs and find Lando and Amelia intent on playing cards.

"Who could beat her, she's too good at playing cards!" Lando yells at me and as soon as he sees me, his jaw drops. "But you're beautiful."

"You are stunning Vi!"

"Thank you my loves!" I answer.

"Lando, good luck. Viola, let me know if you don't come home tonight. I feel "I sleep with Lando." vibes"

"You're crazy Amyyyy!"

"I think she's just right. Thanks Amelia, see you!"

"HI!" I leave a kiss on her cheek and get in the car.

Once at the circuit, I go to the reserved area. I read a book while waiting for lunch time, where I can finally see my boyfriend again. Lando seemed calm before, but seeing as it's his home Grand Prix, he wants to give his best. He knows he has tremendous potential. The agitated one, it's me. In a few minutes, his parents and brother Oliver should arrive.

"Hello, I'm Viola, nice to meet you." I say shaking hands with all the members of the Norris family.

"My pleasure, Viola. I'm the mother."

The family is warm, cheerful and outgoing as is Lando. Between the chatter, noon arrives. I can finally have lunch.Soon after, I see my boyfriend pop into the room.

"I'm so excited." announces.

"How did it go?" he asks me referring to his family as we walk away a bit.

"You have a beautiful family. They are very nice and polite! You can tell they love you so much."

"Thanks, always nice to hear that."

We catch up with the others again. After talking for an hour, he leaves me a kiss on the lips. He has to head back to the pits and the paddock where he will have to do some interviews.