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↳ 24. 𝘪 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶

PLEASE READ CHAPTER 23 BEFORE READING THIS ONE

cause i'm on a roll here and i just cant stop writing SOUR, here is another chapter. its 1:30am where i am and i had to give you guys this :) you are going to love it hehe

cheers!

x Vi

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It was a rather sunny day at Red Bull Ring as the Austrian Grand Prix weekend kicked off with Media Day on Thursday. Aelina found herself in the media pen this time around instead of the driver's conference and she was glad to not be sitting there while they scrutinized her. Francesca was by her side as she walked from one microphone to the next.

She was now standing in front of Sky Sports, and she had Naomi who was asking questions. "Aelina, let start with a congratulations, you had a fantastic performance in Canada last weekend, a solid P5. Can you share your thoughts on how battling three world champions has influenced your approach coming into this weekend?"

Aelina nodded, "Thank you. Canada was a challenging weekend especially with it being a new track for me and all the red flags, I never thought I'd get front row in quali but then I did, and I can't express how amazing it felt. I wished I'd have made a podium but P5 was an amazing result given everything, and it certainly boosts our confidence coming into this weekend. Each race is unique, but the momentum from Canada has motivated us to continue pushing for strong performances."

"This circuit holds a special place in your racing journey, especially considering you won the feature race in F2 here. How are you preparing for this weekend, and do you think that previous success in F2 will translate into a strong performance as an F1 rookie?" was the follow up question from Naomi.

Aelina smiled, recalling the memories of her victorious day in F2 at the Red Bull Ring. "Winning the feature race in F2 here was a big moment for me. It's a track that I've always enjoyed, and then winning had secured me the lead in the championship last year by significant points. This year as an F1 rookie the approach is different, but the track and the goal remains the same," Aelina said before continuing, "the team and I have been working to maximize our setup, and I've been at the factory working on the simulator with different scenarios to familiarize myself with the car and see how it behaves on this track."

"Speaking of challenges, you've had a bit of a hard time setting an impression on the fans and media since the start of the year due to the inconsistences with the results however, out of all the rookies you have outperformed them and as in close competition with your teammate, how has this impacted your drive to perform?"

"Every race is a learning experience, and I'm fortunate to be surrounded by a team that supports my growth. The competition is fierce, but it's also what makes Formula 1 so exhilarating. I'm here to learn, to compete, and to give it my all. I'm ready for the challenges that come my way. Yes, it's been hard trying to set apart my gender and my skill and talent when it comes to the sport but that's what makes this all the more reason to prove myself."