Veni Vidi Amavi - [Daniel Ricciardo]

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     Gudrun blushed heavily as she hid another yawn behind her hand. She was watching the free practice from Daniel's Pit Box, he had just returned from the track after a couple laps and would head out later for some more. He was doing great, he pushed the lap times to the fastest of them all and the car was in a good condition today. Daniel was as chirpy as ever, having a wide smile on his face the whole day already. He felt like it was finally time for redemption for 2016, when it went all wrong with his pitstop. "You don't think I'm boring, do you?". Chris joked as he had seen her yawning. "Oh, no! Of course not. I don't know what's going on with me today, I feel like I've gotten 5 minutes of sleep". She explained, absolutely not thinking this was boring at all.

"It's okay, we all have those days". Daniel's first mechanic smiled. "Do you want to sit down for a bit? I'm sure there's a chair for you in the back". He offered. "I'm fine, I think. Thank you". She smiled at Chris and he nodded. "We all have what kind of days?". Daniel asked as he had overheard the conversation. "Days where we can't stop yawning". Chris chuckled. "Oh, tell me about it, she keeps me up all night". Daniel grinned, causing her to roll her eyes. "I understand now". Chris laughed in response and shook his head. "You didn't sleep so well last night then?". Daniel turned back his wife, a slight frown of concern written on his face. "I got a solid seven and a half hours, but I'm still so tired". Gudrun shrugged and took a sip of her water. "If you want to go home and sleep for a bit, you know I don't mind". He said, caressing her arm.

"No, I want to stay here". Gudrun pouted. "I'll get something to eat after your practice and then I'll be as good as new". She smiled. "Okay then". Daniel smiled back and kissed her cheek. His engineer called him for another run for a couple laps. Gudrun opened a can of Red Bull and took a couple sips, hoping she's feel less tired soon. She took Chris' advice and sat down on one of the chairs in the back, a screen above her head to watch. Between the two practices of the Thursday in Monaco, they had lunch in Red Bull's energy station. Monaco had a great energy and she felt a bit better afterwards. Dilara and Victoria where also here, and she got to meet Max's mother, Sofie. Daniel's parents were flying in tonight, as he had invited them to the race. She was happy to see his parents again. They had a great bond and they were happy with her, so they practically felt like her second parents.

Daniel was on top of the records the whole day. He ended the first practice in the first position and he defended his P1 in the second practice as well. He felt quick, the car felt great and he truly thought they had a chance for a great qualifying session here. Daniel looked forward to the next day and ther race day too, however he also knew you had to live a day at a time with this sport. He just had a meeting with his engineers and went to strip himself from his racing overall. Gudrun was waiting for him in his drivers cabin, seated on the sofa with her phone on her lap. She leaned her head on her hand, still feeling tired and having a dull feeling in her head. She looked up at Daniel as the door opened, the corners of her lips slightly curling upwards. "Hey, doll". He muttered. "Hi". She replied, leaning upwards as he kissed her forehead. "Are you feeling better? You look like you're about to be ill, baby". Daniel frowned and took her chin between his fingers, feeling her forehead with his palm now.

"Maybe I need to be sick and then I'm all good". Gudrun shrugged. "I don't think so, I'm not feeling very hot or very cold or anything". She said. "Take an aspirin when we're back home, hmm?". He hummed and she nodded at his words. "I can pick up my parents on my own, you can stay and rest for a bit or something". He continued, pulling his shirt over his head. "No, Dan. You've in the car the whole afternoon, just because I'm tired for a day doesn't mean I can't do anything anymore". Gudrun stood up and faced him. Daniel chuckled at the stubborn look on her face. "But I want you to sit down and rest, so I won't change my mind". He looked into her eyes and held his face close to hers. Gudrun was determined to win the staredown untill he stuck his tongue out and licked the tip of her nose, making her squal and turn around. Daniel smiled as he heard her giggling, pulling a clean shirt over his head and stepping into a pair of shorts. He pulled his shoes on and stuffed everything in a bag, ready to leave.