ready for it ...

ii. new season

"So do you think this year you will finally beat Max?" asked Lando and fell on the couch of Celias hotel room "obviously she will" laughed Mick "Yes" Celia smiled

"The question wasn't even finished" complained their british friend "or are you gonna start drama?" the Blonde chuckled "Oh Sandie will absolutely hate me after this season" the three laughed "I wouldn't want to be your PR manager" shrugged Mick

"She wanted to kill me after I fled Bologna last year" said Celia "Why were you in such a hurry to leave by the way?" inquired Lando "You know a girl has to keep at least one secret" she winked and fell down on her bed

"Fine" Lando groaned "anyways what do you think about having 2 new girls on the grid this year?" cut Mick in "Oh don't remind me that Tina is back" complained his teammate "Oh yeah I forgot about that" laughed Lando

"GIVE ME THE TEA PLEASE" begged Mick causing Celia to break out into laughter "No tea Micky, she is just my ex didn't end on very good terms she is still dating the guy she cheated on me with"

"We I guess we don't like her" "yes, we don't like her" agreed Lando "Well Checo gets what he deserves for saying women belong in the kitchen" shrugged Celia "but let's not shade him, he is just an idiot and I proved him wrong" added the Blonde

"Let's take a guess what will be the first question you'll be ask tomorrow from the press?" continued Lando "I bet its either about Max, Mick, Seb or the girls" answered Celia "but thats easy, yes I will beat Max, I am happy that Mick in my new team mate, I miss Seb and I am happy that I paved the way for women to make it into F1"

"Maybe Sandra won't kill you tomorrow" laughed Mick "Only if i paraphrase my answer and tell the whole world what an asshole Verstappen is" "this rivalry is annoying the hell out of me, Max is actually nice" cut the Brit in "Well to you, because you got a dick and I don't"

"Lia, there is no way Max is a sexist" exclaimed Lando and quickly turned around to her "thats not what I said, his dad is sexist and he has daddy issues" "Mick please tell me its because she is German and not because she is a woman" Mick chuckled "nah its just because she is Celia and apparently hates Dutch people"

X

Press day had arrived and Celia was wearing her green VW shirt while sitting between Charles and Daniel on couch of the press conference.

"You ready?" asked Daniel "never been more ready" laughed Celia  "and beside if they ask stupid questions I will just give them even stupider answers" Charles laughed beside her as the 4th driver, Charlotte Thomes for Williams came on stage and sat down next to Daniel.

As the press conference began, the room buzzed with excitement. Reporters from all over the world had gathered to hear from the Formula 1 drivers. The moderator opened the floor for questions, and hands shot up in the air.

Celia felt a rush of anticipation. She knew that the first question would likely revolve around her rivalry with Max Verstappen. She leaned over to Charles and whispered, "Here we go, Charlie, get ready for the fireworks."

Charles chuckled and nodded. The first question indeed came from a Dutch journalist who asked, "Celia, can you comment on your rivalry with Max Verstappen? Do you think this will be the season you finally beat him?"

Celia smiled confidently and replied, "Absolutely, it's going to be an exciting season, and I'm looking forward to the challenge. Max may be a good driver, but I believe in my team and myself. We're here to win, and I'm determined to give it my all."

The room erupted with questions about her new teammate Mick, her thoughts on Seb leaving, and her achievements as a trailblazer for women in F1. Celia handled each question with grace and wit, occasionally throwing in a playful jab or a humorous remark.

As the event wrapped up, Celia, Charles, Daniel, and Charlotte exchanged relieved smiles. The press conference had gone well, and they were ready to face the challenges of the upcoming Formula 1 season with confidence and determination