How come the day I've been waiting for my whole life is starting to turn into the most stressful one?
Well, it's not exactly the day, but it's preparations to that day because it's now officially race week!
We landed here, in Australia, yesterday morning. Which is also media day so I spent most my afternoon with the media team and conferences, answering interviewers and playing games.
It was actually more fun than I imagined. A couple months ago, before the official statement that I was going to be the new Mercedes driver, I spent twelve full hours, getting PR trained.
I already was, but being the new Mercedes driver and a girl, that needed some more training. They were the longest hours I ever lived, but worth it.
I was expecting more sexist questions yesterday, but honestly, people were mostly well behaved. But that was only the first day, that doesn't mean anything. I know I'm going to face a lot of assholes in the near future.
Anyway, FP1 starts in two hours. Our first official, race weekend meeting has just come to its end.
I'm feeling super nervous. But super excited at the same time. That turns my emotions into stress. However, it's good stress. I mean, if I wasn't stressing a little, it'd mean I don't care enough. So I'm taking it as a good sign.
We all leave the meeting room of the motorhome and head back to each our own destinations. Lewis and I head to our driver rooms, each having our own right next to each other.
I have no idea what I'm supposed to do now, I have a full hour before having to gear up and get ready for the first practice session.
I go into my room, shutting the door behind me. It isn't exactly the largest room but it's a well-organised space, enough to hang in and get ready in for the races.
I've got a little bed/couch with soft lighting and some decor, creating a comforting atmosphere. Of course there's a small wardrobe to keep my race suit, shoes, helmet and team-wear throughout the weekend.
I also have a small desk with a mini fridge underneath where I keep some water, energy drinks and little snacks, just in case. And I have my mini private bathroom, with a small shower and sink, just to get quickly refreshed after sessions.
And my favorite thing? The huge double M in the middle of the room. My official driver logo.
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They almost made me change the color of it. Saying that pink sends a message that I'm too girlie, and pink is too feminine and blah blah blah... But, unfortunately for them, pink is my favorite color. And I couldn't care less if people are going to judge me for it. I am a girl aren't I? And between us girlies, what girl doesn't love pink deep down?
