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The Australian sun beats down on the Albert Park paddock, casting long shadows across the Mercedes garage. The air smells of hot asphalt and burning rubber. You catch a glimpse of Kimi standing near the team's hospitality unit, his race suit unzipped to his waist, deep in conversation with his parents. He spots you and a small smile flickers across his face, but he doesn't move yet. "you," he calls softly, his Italian accent warm. "I was hoping you'd come early."