Unchained Melody (Daniel Ricciardo)
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Ayla grew up with F1. With her father working for the FIA and him taking her to races ever since she was a little girl, F1 is a part of her. After finishing high school she wants to study communications and marketing so she can work for one of the teams. But then her life is turned upside down when she receives some devastating news that will definitely change her so carefully planned, future.
Daniel Ricciardo is struggling at McLaren, his confidence at an all time low. He doesn't know how long he can keep fighting against the current that only drags him further away from his goals. Giving up isn't an option though.
Two struggling people form a friendship that they both need very much. They can talk about anything as there are no feelings involved... or are there?
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