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Rookie Debuts (Paul Aron X Williams F1 Driver! Reader)
Fandom: RPF/F2/F3
Requested: Yee
Warnings: mentions appendicitis
Summary: The reader takes Paul on a chaotic walk through the paddock.
W.C. 1751
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You didn't know what was with drivers and their appendixes erupting recently, but you weren't complaining as it gave you your Formula 1 debut. You have been a Williams Academy driver since 2021, and you were named their reserve driver while you competed in Formula 2. That means that when Logan's appendix erupted just before the Hungarian Grand Prix, you were pulled up. It sucked a little because you liked racing against your friends and boyfriend, but you were never going to pass up an opportunity to race your favorite track in a Formula 1 car.
Paul was more than happy for you! You were the same when he got his opportunity at the Formula E race in Berlin back in May, so it was only fair he was just as supportive. He said he would follow you around like a puppy all weekend (not like it was anything out of the ordinary).
One thing that you made sure to do on media day was to talk to every driver, regardless of who they were. You did not want to be the new meat on the grid and have no insight. You had raced in Hungry before, but it was just different this time. Paul was busy doing his own media obligations, so you got a head start. You were put on a media panel with Max, Charles, Oscar, and Fernando, and you planned to use that to the fullest.
"Question for Y/n," an interviewer broke your train of thought, "How do you feel stepping into Logan Sargeant's car this weekend? How has the grid treated you so far? And is there anything you feel disadvantaged by?"
"I'm nervous but excited, so I can't complain," You chuckled. "The grid hasn't really talked to me yet, but it was announced this morning that I was driving. I'm cutting them some slack right now. As for a disadvantage, I just think I'm not nearly as experienced as the rest of the drivers, and I haven't trained as much. That's all I can think of, but if any drivers want to give me some advice or anything," you mockingly coughed, "it would be greatly appreciated."
"Break slightly earlier going into turn six," Fernando said quietly as he leaned toward you. "You'll want to try braking later, but coming from experience, break earlier."
"Also," Oscar piped up, "Use heat on your neck before you train and ice it after. It loosens your neck and helps with recovery."
"And this track you'll need quick instincts, so brush up on those," Max said.
"And don't forget," Charles interrupted before anyone else could add more, "This is your first race in a Formula 1 car. You're not going to be perfect, so don't be too hard on yourself. How many testing and free practice sessions have you been in?"
