The Formula 1 grid didn't want another team but one appeared anyway. With a reputation to rival Ferrari, Lamborghini was ready to take their place on the grid. Wanting to showcase a level of stability, even if the first year didn't bring results, th...
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Under the lights of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the fastest street track in the world, teams were gearing up for a high-speed showdown. The atmosphere was electric, with fans eagerly anticipating a thrilling race under the Arabian night sky.
Lucia Romono liked to keep a steady head and hopes as high as possible, but the realistic part of her knew this track was about learning things about the car because they had no idea how the car would take to it.
Lucia had a vision: to establish Lamborghini as a formidable force in the pinnacle of motorsport. With the top five teams making their mark for years, she knew it was not going to be an easy task and Jeddah was just one step in her plan.
Practice hadn't given her too much hope but she knew the changes they made to the car would help and most of it would rely on driver skill. Qualifying was nothing short of dramatic. Daniel Ricciardo, showcased remarkable skill, pushing the car to its limits. With precise handling and raw speed, he secured a respectable 12th place, easing Lucia's nerves. Mick qualified 13th too and Lucia was glad the car had pace in the straights.
"You look exhausted,"Gunther Steiner joked as he walked alongside Lucia.
"I'm always exhausted,as I imagine you are," Lucia replied in a similar tone. "I can't complain about qualifying but my schedule has me needing a nap. Sadly, I have a debrief to get to."
"Don't overwork yourself," Gunther grinned.
"We always overwork ourselves," Lucia snorted. "Doesn't matter if we're at the top or bottom of the grid or if life is shit, right?"
"At least we will be movie stars either way," Gunther chuckled, pointing to the Netflix cameras behind them.
"I can think of better things to be."
The team principals parted ways, with Lucia heading to her team briefing.
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As the sun set and the floodlights illuminated the track, fans began to fill the stands as they had been doing most the day. Lucia walked through the paddock, greeting team members and media with a calm demeanour that secured the intensity of her focus.
Lucia hovered on the grid by her drivers, leaning over to give them both a handshake of good luck. Some team principals didn't go on the grid before the race but it was important for Lucia to check the mentality of her drivers.
