the IT girl

F1 Podcast Chaos

Lando adjusted his headset and leaned back in the chair, a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. He was seated in the studio for the highly anticipated F1 podcast featuring some of his closest rivals and friends—Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, George Russell, and Daniel Ricciardo. The studio was lively, with producers ensuring microphones were set and cameras ready for their live stream.

"Alright, boys," the host, James, began, rubbing his hands together. "We've got quite the lineup today, and the fans are already going wild in the comments. Let's dive straight in. How's everyone doing?"

"Ready to expose Lando," Carlos quipped, earning a round of laughter.

"Expose me?" Lando shot back, raising his eyebrows in mock offense. "I'm an angel compared to you lot."

"Angel?!" Charles snorted. "More like the devil in disguise."

"Alright, alright," James interrupted, chuckling. "Before we turn this into a roast session, let's talk about the offseason. Lando, you had some big news recently. Care to share?"

Lando hesitated for a moment, his cheeky grin giving way to a more genuine smile. "Well, if you've been following my social media, you know I got married to Lily, and we've got a baby girl now—Gemma. So, yeah, life's been pretty amazing."

The room erupted into applause and cheers.

"Lando Norris, family man," Daniel said, pretending to wipe a tear. "Never thought I'd see the day."

"Neither did I," George added with a smirk. "But here we are."

James leaned forward, clearly intrigued. "So, Lando, what's it like balancing fatherhood and racing?"

"It's a challenge," Lando admitted, running a hand through his hair. "But it's worth it. Lily's been incredible, and Gemma—she's a little superstar. She already owns me."

"That's what daughters do," Carlos said knowingly, earning a nod from Charles.

"Speaking of Lily," James continued, "there's been a lot of buzz about her lately. She's doing incredible in the fashion world, and the fans love seeing you two together. But we have to ask..." He glanced at the live chat, laughing. "Why did you post that cryptic shoe photo last year? The one with just her shoes next to yours?"

The room burst into laughter as Lando covered his face, shaking his head. "I knew this would come back to haunt me."

"Spill it!" Charles urged, leaning closer to the mic. "What was the plan with that?"

"It wasn't a plan," Lando confessed, grinning sheepishly. "It was just a subtle hint for the fans. But clearly, I underestimated how much people would dissect it."

"You created a mystery for weeks!" George exclaimed. "People were analyzing those shoes like it was a crime scene."

"It worked, didn't it?" Lando shot back, his smirk returning.

"Fair enough," Daniel said, laughing. "Alright, let's switch gears. We've got a fan question here: 'What do the other drivers think of Lando and Lily together?'"

The drivers exchanged knowing looks, and Carlos was the first to speak. "Honestly? They're perfect for each other. Lily keeps him grounded, which, let's be real, isn't easy."

"She's a saint for putting up with him," Charles added, earning a mock glare from Lando.

George nodded. "It's true. We've all met her, and she's just... lovely. And somehow, she makes Lando less annoying."

"Wow, thanks, mate," Lando said, rolling his eyes.

Daniel grinned. "I'll say this—Lando's lucky. But also, Lily's got her hands full. Imagine dealing with him every day."

The group dissolved into laughter again, and Lando threw his hands up in defeat. "You lot are the worst."

"Come on, Lando," James teased. "You know it's all love. Alright, final question before we wrap up: If you could give Lando one piece of advice for being a dad, what would it be?"

Carlos leaned into the mic with a serious expression. "Don't forget to sleep when the baby sleeps."

Charles nodded. "And never say no to diaper duty. Trust me, it's better to just do it."

Daniel smirked. "Always keep snacks on hand. For the baby and yourself."

"And don't teach Gemma your terrible dance moves," George added, grinning.

Lando laughed, shaking his head. "You're all a terrible influence, but I appreciate the advice... kind of."

James wrapped up the session with a laugh. "Well, there you have it—F1 drivers turned parenting experts. Thanks for joining us, guys. Lando, congrats again on everything, and good luck this season."

"Thanks, mate," Lando said with a grin.

As the podcast ended, the drivers bantered among themselves, already planning their next chaotic gathering. For Lando, it was just another reminder of how lucky he was to have this family—both on and off the track