Nico
The Bahrain International Circuit was alive with noise and energy on Friday morning. The sun beat down mercilessly on the asphalt, turning the track into a shimmering heat haze. Formula 1 Friday practice was in full swing. FP1 had just ended, and teams were already preparing for FP2.
Mechanics swarmed around cars in the pit lane, engineers stared at data screens with intense focus, and the unmistakable roar of high-powered hybrid engines echoed across the desert.
I stood at the edge of the Red Bull garage, my arms crossed over my chest, watching the track through my sunglasses. My eyes were locked on one car in particular — the sleek black Ferrari with the prancing horse logo and car number 16.
Alaric's car.
He was out on a long run, pushing hard through the flowing corners. I could see the way he attacked Turn 1, braking late and trying to carry maximum speed into the apex.
