Drivers Force- [C.L]

23) 🇭🇺GP part 2

"It's race day!" Charles said running around my room.

"Calm down you're going to lose all your energy"

"Me lose energy? You clearly haven't known me long enough "

"Okay fine, but if you soon lose your energy it's not my fault"

Qualifying had ended well for McLaren and Alfa Romeo.

1. Lewis Hamilton
2. Max Verstappen
3. Lando Norris
4. Oscar Piastri
5. Zhou Guanyu
6. Charles Leclerc
7. Valtteri Bottas
8. Fernando Alonso
9. Sergio Perez
10. Nico Hulkenberg
11. Carlos Sainz
12. Esteban Ocon
13. Daniel Ricciardo
14. Lance Stroll
15. Pierre Gasly
16. Alexander Albon
17. Yuki Tsunoda
18. George Russell
19. Kevin Magnussen
20. Logan Sargeant

Logan did have a bad session but he is only a rookie so it's understandable.

We all left the hotel and Carla was feeling better after our long Harry Potter marathon. We did both end up falling asleep on the couch but it was worth it because I knew we weren't going to move.

We all went together in Charles's car to the paddock. I went in front with Charles and Arthur behind with Carla. I'll just say there were a lot of people waiting for him. Most of them are young girls but to be honest. Look at him. Who couldn't?

It was an odd start when Fred asked me into his office.

"Hi, Fred. Why did you want to see me?"

"So as you surprised us so much with getting us P1 and 2 I was wondering if you wanted a job with Ferrari. You could start next season. We wouldn't tell anyone and only announce it after the last race. We've thought it all over as a team and we were hoping you could be one of our race engineers. You could be a backup. It was just a thought but if you're....."

At this point, he was just ranting and I had to stop him.

"Fred"

"Yeah"

"I'll think about it okay. I just kind of need to think about how this is going to turn out." I did just lose the job I had with my mum so I could give it a go. I would like to stick to photography though.

"We did also think about social media manager or photographer. Take your time and pick. We really want you to join the Ferrari team."

"Thank you, Fred. I'll think about it."

"Great. Also, could you get both the boys for me?"

"Sure thing. You won't tell them, right? About this" I said gesturing at this conversation

"No, they won't know a thing until you pick"

"Thanks, Fred" I close the door behind me and breathe. This is crazy. I could get a job in Ferrari. FERRARI. Maybe I could start the following year. I still want time to explore.

I knock on the door again. "Come in" I poke my head out from behind the door. "Yes Stella"

"Just a question. Would it be okay if I start the following year? Like 2025 for example"

"Of course. We just can't wait, if it happens, for you to join our team."

"I'll get the boys for you now" I closed the door again and my mind started racing. I started walking towards the motorhome. My hands having a mind of their own fiddling around.

"Estrella" That nickname... It's been ages since I heard that.

"Last time you called me that you had your last go-carting race"

"I know. But are you okay?" He said taking my hands stopping them from picking my skin.

"Yeah, just something in my mind Carlos but where's Charles? Fred needs you both"

"Oh yeah, he's in his driver's room. I have to quickly do something you mind going to get him"

"Sure"

"Thank you, Estrella"

I turned around and walked towards the garage. Running into the McLaren boys on the way.

"Hey Stella"

"Hey Lando and Oscar"

"Oh, Zak wants to talk to you by the way. Where are you going?"

"Another person again!! Uh... I'm going to find Charles then I'll come over to Zak. I'll see you two in a bit okay?"

"Kay see yea"

"Bye"

So another person wants to see me. Another boss. Damn. What is going on? It's like 2 hours before the race. Why does everyone want me now? Has anyone heard of tomorrow before?

I enter the garage. "CHARLES HERVÉ MARC PERCIVAL LECLERC!"

"What did I do? Huh. What?" He said running out of his driver room all panicked.

"Fred wants to speak to you," I said calmly

"Is that all??? You screamed my name for no reason but to tell me that. You full named me. I thought I was dead. Don't do that to me EVER AGAIN Stella" He pauses "Morris."

"You really tried to find my middle name huh"

"I have to go to Fred so I can't talk"

"Fine. Good luck later today if I don't see you before"

"What! Why won't you?"

"Zak called me to talk to him so"

"He's not trying to steal you is he? Cause he won't be able to"

"Good luck," I say leaving the garage. Now Zak..

I knock. "Zak? You wanted me?"

"Stella hi" His American accent fills the room. "We want to offer you a job. We know that you still work for your mum but I just think you'll be a great addition to our McLaren family."

Another job. God this is going to be difficult.

"McLaren social media manager is one option. The other is race engineer. If possible we would like to know by the end of this f1 season."

"What about if I wanted to start 2025?"

"Ah. It's just that we really want someone soon but it's fine if you can't."

"I'll think about it"

"Great"

"I'll talk to you soon. Good luck on the race"

"Thanks"

So two people want me for jobs...

What am I going to do?

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