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superman | MV1 & CL16

aka 'community service' part 1
Brazil - November 2024
(race results and championship standings are different here)

"No! Why here?"

Max was currently sitting in Christian's office. He had just done the sprint qualifying, ending up P4, before the team boss had called him in for a private discussion regarding his community service.

"You said they told you that it would be fine if I would do it back in Monaco." the Dutch driver added, not really understanding the sudden change in the FIA's mind.

"That's true, but regarding latest events they decided that it should be right after the race, here in Brazil so it's over at the next race."

"But the next race is in three weeks, there's plenty of time till then." Max complained, before he asked, "And why is everything so rushed suddenly, what recent events are you talking about?"

"The one from the press conference last week." Christian explained further but his driver simply interrupted him.

"Yeah well, Leclerc didn't get a penalty or community service like I did. That's fucking bullshit, only because I'm not British or drive for Ferrari they bully me like that, it's nonsense."

"He did get a penalty, he also has to do community service." the RedBull team boss said, waiting for Max's reaction.

"What?!" the driver blurred out, his eyes widening.

"The FIA decided it just an hour ago, he'll have to do the same thing as you, nothing different."

"Yeah but he probably gets a long as he wants for doing it, while I have to fucking do it here after the race, instead of flying home directly. Of all the countries in Brazil, well fuck that." Max raged further.

Of course it was harsh doing it in such a country, but it was even worse for him personally as his long term girlfriend, who was from Brazil, has cheated on him just a few weeks back, resulting in a heavy break up.

"No, he has to do the same thing as you, with you together, and"

"Together?!" the Dutchman shouted, even rising up from his seat as he couldn't believe it.

"Yes Max together, you and Leclerc will serve your community service together. The FIA knows that you two are not on best terms, especially after the collision last week." Christian said, trying to calm his driver down.

But Max only got more angry at the mention of the incident as the Monegasque had simply shoved him from the track and also ended his race with it, while Charles himself took P3 at the end. And all that while Max was fighting for the championship, in which only he and Norris had a chance, Charles and the others too far behind.

"He pushed me off on purpose!"

"Yes Max we know, that's also our opinion, but the FIA thinks that serving your community service together, will help you two sort things out." Christian said before he quickly added, "I also was against it, but they didn't listen to me and now it's like that."

Max sighed and leaned back, realizing that there was nothing he could do about it as everything he could do, to annoy the FIA, would bring him another penalty or community service and that was the last thing he needed.

"And what do we have to do?"

"I have no clue myself, the FIA is discussing it and will call me and Fred tomorrow. I'll immediately tell you, once I know what it is." the RedBull boss said before his phone started ringing and he excused himself.

Max remained in his seat for a couple more minutes, needing to calm down so he wouldn't punch someone once he would walk outside. Too much anger and frustration inside him. Of course he wanted Leclerc to get a penalty and community service, it was only fair.