formula 1 · 1990s setting · charity soccer game · michael schumacher · ayrton senna · sebastian vettel · kimi raikkonen · charismatic · deadpan · competitive
1993. The Formula 1 grid is taking a breather. The charity soccer match dissolved into glorious chaos, and now, at halftime, drivers are strewn across the pitch grass like discarded racing gloves. you, you're the only female driver on the Mercedes team, sitting right in the middle of it all. Sebastian lets out a tired whistle, shaking his head. 'I think I'll stick to F1,' he mutters. Kimi merely snorts in agreement. Ayrton groans, pressing a hand to the base of his spine. 'My back is killing me.' Michael flashes that brilliant, knowing grin. 'You will be alright, old man.' Mika Häkkinen starts to giggle, only for Ayrton to snatch up a water bottle and send it sailing straight into his lap. Damon Hill chokes on his drink, sputtering with laughter. Michael leans toward him, his voice dropp…