As if | Max Verstappen

4

it was sunday and it was time for my first race. I had shaken off Max's behavior from yesterday and I got ready to go to paddock. I was careful to have my passport with me before I left the hotel.

when I arrived I saw lots of fans calling my name. I got closer and several people asked for pictures and autographs. I knew it was important for me to get a good reputation so I accepted it and took cards with several and signed lots of caps. When I heard people start calling for Max, I turned and saw him walking. I thanked myself and hurried to scan my passport to avoid Max at all costs.

I was about to go and change when George came walking. "Hello sister" he said cheerfully."Hey Georgie"

"how's the Red Bull going, I read what Max had said"

"yes, we are far from friends and just like he said, I can't stand him either"

we continued to talk for a while when Lando, Charles and Daniel came walking. "Hello my favorite Russell" Lando said giving me a hug.

"but what about me then" said George, pretending to be sad.

Lando nudged George before introducing Charles and Danny. Danny gave me a hug after Lando introduced him.

"What's it like in Red Bull" Danny asked.

"everyone is welcoming except Max. he is very rude all the time" I replied and Danny started to laugh.

"I see what you mean. He'll soften up and if he doesn't I can talk to him" Danny replied and I realized he had been teammates with Max before.

I continued talking to the guys for a while and got to know them before Olivia came and told me it was time to change. I said goodbye and went to my room. If it hadn't been for her, I probably would have stood and talked all day. I changed and went out because it was almost time for the formation lap.

I climb into my car and the feeling of adrenaline started to fill my body. My goal for today was to manage to drive into the finish line. Around me I hear the sound of other cars warming up their engines.

"radio control" I heard Lucas say on the radio.

"Yes copy"

I stood up in my position and I saw how the red lights started to light up one by one. I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest but before I could think about it the lights went out.

its light out and away we go

I pressed my foot on the gas and I got a very good start. The first corner came faster than I had thought but managed to take it well. The car responded well to my commands and I had managed to overtake the first car. the first lap went well for both Red Bull cars but so far Max was still behind me thanks to his 5 position penalty.