11- Meetings

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MARIA POV

The first two meetings were beyond boring but that was probably due to my lack of F1 knowledge. From what I could tell they were discussing strategies and expectations of each team to ensure the race went well. Hmm maybe I should watch drive to survive if it teaches me enough to make these meetings easier to understand. I had also been mortified that in each meeting I was formally introduced to everyone, if it wasn't for the fact that it was important for the team to know who I was due to my close working importance of Lewis then I would've called Toto a twat to his face. It was also revealed that due to me potentially needing to be contacted by multiple employees my number was being shared with pretty much all the team. Initially this excited me as there were some cuties who I noticed eyeing me up but then I quickly remembered that I would be in the garage so even engineers were in my list of NO. To avoid complete upset over the lack of dick I could from team Mercedes I made a mental note to scope engineers from other teams as realistically I could avoid them as they would be confined to their own garages. 

I only had one meeting left but there was a small break in between and while my initial plan was to go to my room and have a boost of my own desire I couldn't think of a reason to disappear and Lewis was glued to me. We both decided we needed a caffeine hit so went to the hotels bar and were shortly joined by George who had the same coffee hankering as us. Both drivers asked me how I found the meetings to which I was truthful about being externally lost the second it got technical, both were amused by this and proceeded to simplify parts that I had been confused about. I knew it wasn't necessary for me to know much about what they were explaining to me but I had to admit I did find it relatively interesting. I mean who knew that there was so much to doing well in F1 apart from being a skilled driver. 

During our coffee break I noticed that Lando had texted me to once again thank me for babysitting him and asking how my day was going. At first I planned to ignore it but then decided I wanted the gossip so I replied to his question before asking how much shit he had got into. I knew he was busy so didn't expect a reply any time soon and sure enough I was heading to my next meeting before getting the tea. 

The media meeting had far less attendees than the two previous but I guess that made sense. I had met most of them before but due to some new faces I was introduced by Toto again. Shockingly I was rather involved in this meeting as it needed to be discussed how I wanted to tackle my own social media as I would be noticed by the public immediately due to my job role. I was warned that with me spending so much time with Lewis and it inevitably being pictured and scrutinised by the public I may receive attention and speculations may grow. I knew this would be the case and reassured the PR team that I was happy to make a post about my role or a post about who I was to be posted on the teams socials. It was decided that the social media team were going to make a TikTok about the 'team behind the scenes' which would include me and what I did as well as me posting a photo of me in a Mercedes hoodie and my team pass to my social media to ensure once fans stalked me they could rest that I had not taken Lewis Hamilton off the market- god forbid. 

The meeting then went on to discuss posts that were planned and when drivers would be needed to film content. I was pleased to find out that going forward the only meeting I ACTUALLY needed to attend were media ones so that I could ensure Lewis could be scheduled for content creation and non critical messages could be passed to him through me as it wasn't necessary for him to attend most of them unless he basically made a fuck up that was doing the round on socials. 

Soon enough the meeting was over and I was able to return to my room with zero interference due to both Lewis and George having training which meant they were not free to bother me. Upon getting into my room I indulged in my own version of a pick up before laying on my bed and checking my phone. Surprisingly I had few messages so I went through them and started replying before I forgot which I often did if I ignored a message notification.


TEXT from Oscar: Thank again for last night and sorry you had to deal with a drunk Lando, I have ensured he felt my wrath

REPLY: No worries, not your fault your team mate is such a twat. Give him a slap from me and warn him if it happens again I will shave his head when he sleeps


TEXT from Lewis: Got a meal tonight with the drivers and team principles, you're welcome to join but don't have to if you want a night alone. I was meant to mention it when I saw you but forgot completely, sorry! x 

REPLY: God you are so obsessed I LITERALLY just saw you. I don't blame you for forgetting it sounds kinda boring so I will pass as I love a bit of me time. If you do require your slave I will be by my phone. Hope you sweat to death at training x 


TEXT from Carlos: Super random but it's my sisters birthday and I need to get a present for her as I she is coming to the race this weekend. She's turning 21 and you are the best at shopping so thought I would ask you for what to get. I have some free time this afternoon so huge bonus if you know they have it in that mall. 

REPLY: OOOO you know me too well. As I don't know her style inside out I don't want to suggest a bag or clothing PLUS I think jewellery is appropriate for 21. I will send you a necklace that I think she will love, it comes in other colours so she can swap it but the one I sent goes with everything. I know they have a Van Cleef in the mall and some other stores that will probs have it. 

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TEXT from Daniel: Please tell me you are attending this boring dinner later, we might be going out after if that tempts you!!!! x

REPLY: key word 'boring'. Staying in unfortunately for you, MAYBE I will join for drinks but kinda doubt it as want a night in but drop me a text incase I change my mind x 


TEXT from Lando: OMFG I think I have a headache from being screamed at by Oscar, I think he will put me on a lead for the dinner tonight with everyone. The only silver lining is that I don't think anyone from McLaren noticed which is the only reason he probably hasn't killed me. I actually feel so bad about what I did and what could have happened. Seriously thank you for everything and sorry x 

REPLY: You were pretty stupid but its okay, enjoy your dinner x


After sorting through my messages I started scrolling social media before ordering iced coffee and some snacks from room service. I wasn't exactly hungry but I thought it was best to have some snacks to hand incase that changed as I hadn't eaten yet. I felt quite excited to have a night to myself with iced coffee, a comfy bed, a fat TV, a sheet mask, and a bag. 

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