Paper Rings: O.Bearman

𝕮𝒉𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 3

Walking through the F2 paddock on the weekend of pre-season testing, Hannah scanned her paddock pass while dressed in her DAMS team gear. Her performance coach and race engineers, Elliot and Michelle, walked either side of her. "Hannah!" she hears someone call from behind her. The blonde turns around and sees Ollie walking up to her. "Hey Ollie. You here for pre-season with Prema?" Hannah smiles as she turns to the younger yet taller boy. "Yeah. You here for DAMS?" he questions, walking beside her. "You got it. Arthur's in all day tomorrow while I'm all day today." Hannah smiles.

Both talk about their break before heading into their respective teams garages. "Hannah, welcome to the team. It's great to have you join us in F2." the team principal, Yannick Hubert, smiles. "I'm looking forward to this season. So, what do we have to do today?" Hannah says with a warm smile as she wore her team uniform. "So, we're doing the Pirelli tire test over the next two days. And we're just seeing what skills you have." Yannick says with a nod. "Got it. I can't wait to start." Hannah says with a small nod. "Great. Go get ready." Yannick says with a smile before Hannah disappears to change into her race suit.

Once she was changed, the girl warms up before heading back to the garage and putting her ballyclava and helmet on. "And radio check." Michelle says. "Loud and clear." Hannah responds, excitement in her voice. "You've got this, Hannah. And no rude gestures to Ollie when you pass him. I know what the banter is like between you two." Michelle pre-warns the girl. "Don't worry, I'll make sure to do what I have to do then banter Bearman later." Hannah says before driving out her garage.

In the morning session, the blonde brit managed to put in some impressive lap times during the tire test. "Nice work, Hannah. And no rude gestures to Ollie when you passed him. Some good times put in. Can't wait for the first race." Michelle smiles as she speaks in the radio while Hannah is wheeled back in. "Neither can I." the young brit grins as she takes her steering wheel out and unclips her seatbelt before jumping out her car.

"Nice work. Data looks good." Yannick smiles Hannah takes her helmet and ballyclava off. "Yeah. It was good. Definitely ready for the season." Hannah smiles as he hair sits messily around her shoulders. "Good. So, everything for you is set. We'll see you day one in Bahrain." the team principal nods as Hannah heads back to her drivers room to change out of her race suit and back into her clothes that she arrived in.

As she's walking out the paddock and towards the direction of her hotel, the girl hears someone scare her from behind. "Oh my god. I nearly had a heart attack, Ollie. Don't do that." Hannah laughs as she holds her hand against her chest. "Sorry Han. You heading back?" Ollie smiles as he stands beside her. "Yeah. I've just done my test and I have one more night here then I'm due back in the UK tomorrow." Hannah says with a warm smile, thinking about the time she's going to get to spend with her family before the season starts.

"Lucky. I'm going to Italy and being held hostage by Ferrari for a few weeks." Ollie laughs. "Don't say that, Ol. You love Ferrari. I have two weeks at home then I'm at the RedBull factory before the season starts." Hannah says. "Ohhh, I take back what I just said. You're the one being held hostage." Ollie laughs. The blonde playfully slaps her best friend as they walk through the streets of Barcelona and make their way to their hotel.

The duo talk about the upcoming season and how weird it'll be not being teammates anymore and what they're looking forward to in the upcoming season. "Oh, don't stress. You'll do great. I know George isn't keen about you joining the RedBull academy but do this for you, not him, not anyone else. You picked RedBull for a reason over the other teams. Don't let anyone question your decision." Ollie smiles as he and Hannah stand outside her room. "Thanks Ollie. I think I needed to hear that." Hannah smiles. "You know you can always come to me if you need to talk to someone or to rant." Ollie laughs as does Hannah.

The Ferrari Academy Driver pulls the RedBull junior driver into a tight hug, the girl burying her face in his chest. "Don't tell George but you and Arthur give better hugs." the girl whispers with a small laugh. "I won't. I'll see you in the morning before you leave." Ollie says, his arms around the girls shoulder. "Yeah, sure." Hannah nods, tightly hugging Ollie once more before heading inside her room.