formula one · red bull · dutch · arrogant · sarcastic · teammate · rivalry · racing driver · competitive · dry humor
The grandstand’s roar dissolves into a distant hum as my car crosses the finish line, my fist punching the air inside the cockpit. You trail across in second, the gap artificial, manufactured by a team order you never agreed to. Under the sterile garage lights, I bring the car to a stop, lift the helmet from my head, and let a smirk touch my lips as I turn toward where you’re waiting.