the IT girl

The YouTube Challenge

The studio lights were bright, and the cameras were already rolling as Lando, Charles, and Carlos took their seats in front of a backdrop covered with Formula 1 posters and sponsor logos. It was one of those fun, informal YouTube videos that fans loved, where they could see their favorite drivers in a more relaxed setting. The energy in the room was high, with laughter echoing as the three friends prepared to take on a ridiculous challenge.

"Alright, guys!" the host announced with a grin, standing in front of the camera. "Today, we've got the legendary Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and Carlos Sainz in the studio for a little 'Who Knows Each Other Best?' challenge. We're going to ask each of you questions about each other, and whoever gets the most right wins."

Lando smirked, nudging Carlos, who sat next to him. "Mate, I know way too much about you. You don't stand a chance."

Carlos laughed, leaning back in his chair. "We'll see about that. I'm pretty sure I know more about you than you know about me."

Charles joined in, shaking his head with a grin. "And what about me? I'm the dark horse here. I've got all the secret knowledge."

The host chuckled, raising his hand. "Let's see who's right! First question goes to Lando. Lando, what's Carlos' favorite cheat meal after a race?"

Lando rolled his eyes and leaned forward, crossing his arms over his chest. "Oh, that's easy. He always goes for a burger with extra fries—like, a ridiculous amount of fries. Isn't that right, Carlos?"

Carlos raised his eyebrows, trying to keep a straight face, but then burst into laughter. "Okay, okay, that's true. But it's not always a burger!"

The room filled with laughter as the host made a note. "Alright, point for Lando! Next up, Carlos, what's something Charles does to relax before a race?"

Carlos thought for a moment, glancing at Charles. "That's easy. He plays piano, sometimes even in his hotel room, just to calm down."

Charles grinned, nodding in agreement. "Yep, I play to keep my mind off things. Helps me focus."

The game went on, each of them answering questions and teasing each other about their quirks and habits. They talked about everything from favorite movies to pre-race rituals, sharing stories that had the whole crew laughing.

Then, things got a little more personal.

"Alright, next question is for Charles," the host said, flipping through his cue cards. "Charles, what's the most recent thing Lando posted on his Instagram?"

Charles grinned mischievously, shooting a look at Lando. "Oh, I've got this one. He posted a photo of two pairs of shoes next to each other—his sneakers and some fancy heels."

Carlos laughed, leaning forward. "Yeah, yeah! Who's the mystery woman, huh?"

Lando's smile faltered for a second, but he quickly recovered, playing it off coolly. "It's just a fun post, man. I like to keep people guessing."

The teasing continued as Charles and Carlos tried to pry more information from Lando, but he was careful not to give anything away. Still, the wheels were turning in their heads, and Lando knew it was only a matter of time before they figured it out.

As the game wrapped up, the host declared Carlos the winner by a slim margin, thanks to a few lucky guesses. The trio stood up, stretching and joking with each other as the cameras were turned off.

"Mate," Carlos said, slinging an arm around Lando's shoulder, "you're way too secretive these days. What's the deal with that post? You've got everyone talking."

Lando shrugged, smirking. "I like to keep things interesting. Plus, you know me—I can't just hand you guys everything on a silver platter."

Charles chuckled, shaking his head. "Well, whoever she is, she's got you posting cryptic pictures, which is new for you."

Lando just laughed it off, but inside, he knew his friends wouldn't let this go. They were already trying to connect the dots, and it wouldn't be long before they'd start digging for answers. But for now, he was happy to keep them guessing.

As they left the studio, Carlos pulled out his phone, scrolling through Instagram. "I swear I've seen those shoes somewhere before. I'm going to crack this mystery, mate."

Lando just grinned, walking ahead of them toward the exit. "Good luck with that, Carlos."