Formula one shots / imagines

[new engineer]: George Russell

Request!! (Anonymous) you're George's new head race engineer after working with Lewis and Bono for so many years. You're not so happy at first but come like this young and budding driver.

Disclaimer: all events are fictional and tailored for the purpose of the one shot! This may not be realistic but it made the story good <3

Word count: 1857

"And Lewis Hamilton finishes to win his sixth World Driver Championship for Mercedes! What an unbelievable-" the rest faded out as you screamed and jumped up and down with joy. You and Bono had worked so hard for this, for Lewis, for Mercedes, it was like a dream come true. Angela ran over and hugged you, both your bodies nearly tumbling to the ground, laughing with excitement. A blurry haze of joy was in the garage, euphoria setting into your mind as you realised you had done it! You had finally done it on your own...

That memory seemed so distant now, your eyes covered by your lashes whilst you blinked repeatedly in shock, as you were told about the decision to take you off Lewis' team and onto Mercede's new rookie, a young thing called George Russell.

You had heard of him, a supposed superstar from Williams, who'd come up through the academy but you couldn't believe it. For years you'd learnt from Bono and helped Lewis through his career, creating a name for yourself but also an incredibly strong bond between the three of you. Did they know? You asked yourself thoughtfully, wondering how you were going to tell them if they didn't, what were you going to- "Morning!" A bright welcome came from a tall man with dazzling blue eyes and thick brown hair, a long arm outstretched, offering a handshake.
You rolled your eyes as you cast your gaze on this specimen, this was going to be a long season. Much to George's surprise you didn't shake his hand, merely nodding at him then walking off to the garage, expecting him to follow.

But he wasn't Lewis or Angela or Bono, so he didn't know to just follow you and a groan left your lips when you turned and he wasn't behind you. "Come on!" You sighed and spun on your heel, marching off as the British driver jogged to keep up with you. "It's such a pleasure to work with you Miss y/l/n. I mean I just couldn't believe it when the team told me you were going to be my engineer!" He rambled on aimlessly, expressing his adoration for the legend you were in the f1 industry. "Neither could I..." You said under your breath. "This season is going to be so amazing!" He exclaimed with excitement. "Let's hope so" you raised your eyebrows as you entered the garage, waving hello to some people, introducing yourself to a few. Although you had been at Mercedes for years, this was a completely new experience and it was going to take time to develop the trust you had with Lewis' half of the garage.

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After months of training and races before this day it was was the finally the last race before the summer break, a vacation was needed for many people in the team - and it showed. People were drained and not giving their full energy, as you glanced around the garage you realised you were the only one with a smile on your face. Every race day was a happy day for you, taking such a pride in your work, the gratefulness you had for your job you had learnt from being around Bono - he was always full of joy.