Mi campeón - Carlos Sainz (EN)

Chapter 17 : September 2, 2023

Talia woke up with the gentle sensation of Carlos' embrace still present in her thoughts. However, upon opening her eyes, she noticed that the bed beside her was empty. Carlos must have left early for his morning training.

Getting up slowly, she made her way to the bathroom to freshen up. There, she realized she was still wearing Carlos' t-shirt, which she had borrowed for the night. A mischievous smile spread across her lips as she imagined Carlos' reaction upon discovering her borrowing.

After changing, Talia prepared for her own busy workday. She had obligations to fulfill in the morning, which meant she wouldn't be able to join the paddock until later, just in time to watch the qualifications.

Putting on her finest Ferrari team t-shirt, proudly displaying the number 55, Talia felt ready to support Carlos and the team on this crucial qualifying day.

Talia navigated her way through the bustling paddock, her heart pounding with excitement at the thought of reuniting with Carlos before the qualifications. However, upon arriving at the garage, she found Carlos' car ready for qualifying.

The team, busy around the single-seater, allowed her to approach to greet Carlos. Despite the deafening noise of the paddock, Talia tried to catch a glimpse of his face through the halo of the car. When Carlos spotted her, a radiant smile lit up his focused gaze. With difficulty, he reached out his hand toward her, a gesture filled with tenderness and connection.

Talia gently took his hand, feeling the comforting touch of his palm against hers. Carlos stroked her hand with his thumb, a simple gesture but laden with meaning. In this fleeting moment of intimacy amidst the turmoil of the impending race, Talia felt closer to Carlos than ever before.

Talia reluctantly stepped away from the race car, knowing she had to join the guest area to watch the qualifications. There, she met Alexandra, who welcomed her warmly. The two women exchanged lively greetings, sharing their excitement as the much-anticipated moment approached.

As the engines roared in the background, Talia and Alexandra engaged in animated discussion, discussing their expectations for the upcoming qualifying session. In the electric atmosphere of the guest area, excitement was palpable as spectators prepared to fully immerse themselves in every moment of the upcoming race.

Start of Q1

The qualifying session begins with fair weather, the drivers embarking on their first laps with hard tires.

First Lap Time

Kevin Magnussen sets the first lap time of the session, marking the beginning of the battle.

Albon in the Lead

Alex Albon climbs to the top of the timesheets with his Williams, displaying a solid performance early in the session.

Problem for Verstappen

Max Verstappen sees his lap time invalidated for exceeding track limits, an incident that costs him the provisional fastest time.

Red Bull Leading

Despite this setback, the Red Bulls are at the front with Verstappen and Perez occupying the top positions.

Frenzy in the Midfield

The midfield is buzzing as each driver seeks to secure their place in Q2, the battle is fierce in the middle of the standings.

Drivers under Threat

Gasly, Piastri, Hülkenberg, Ocon, and Stroll find themselves under threat of elimination; they must double their efforts to avoid prematurely exiting the qualifications.