- 04 Mar 14, 20:18#393650
This is an entry to our writing competition. I hope you enjoy it as much as i did!
The Forumula 1 Story
Here we come to a monologue of the first Forumula 1 Story.
A new kid on in the F1 block you say? Boy’s got talent, as proven in lower formulas by winning nearly every single race in every single Championship he’s driven since being a wee toddler. Rumour has it the boy’s had a couple of Lemons in his time and yet, never failed to give the big boys a run for their money. Frequent claims near trackside of “Boy’s absolutely Fly’nn!!”, “There he goes, tearin’ up another lap!” An absolute Frontrunner, the kid was…and IS! Truth be told, even the Factman has had a tough time believing in the kid’s talent, his sheer reputation trackside. References to James Hunt has begun, what with the kid now being only 18 and downing a few cans of Budweisers just before hitting the track on a Sunday. Make no mistake however, even he’s got an idol. A proper schumifan he calls himself, spending his time in front of a TV when he’s not in a car, watching old videos of those dominant races with the great Michael Schumacher simply tearing the competition apart. Always been a Ferrariman, the boy says….up until Renault Sport began backing the kid up since 12 years of course in Formula 3.
And finally, here he is on our first race weekend in sunny ol’ Melbourne 2017…ready to jump into the up and coming works Renault team, the French organization making huge strides over the past 3 years since their off season debacle of 2014. Not only sporting probably the best power unit made in Enstone, but also carving up one hell of a chassis, BigAzza the boy calls it. Only one of two chaps on the grid now who actually names their speedsters. Boy’s also the superstitious type it must be said. Carries around a little statue of a monkey, carved out of stone calling it his SpeedGod, to quote him “A little ornament protecting my very life since 11”. All’s well and good with Renault as long as the boy brings it, as Renault’s newly recruited boss Nin-Chin said on Friday. The regulations have changed again though, and this time around the Renault has been absolutely cookin’ the testing tracks with the flat-6 power unit roaring its way through a total of 4694 laps during the winter, the furthest of any team. Clear favourites, with a cheeky yet talented bru to boot, many eyes will be watching what the new sensation will have in store for all racers out there.
Qualifying Day
The boy gets his overalls on then, with new title sponsor Lovable Racing Works sporting his shoulder blades and chest area. Our boy racer pops a few mnm’s (Not a Magnum mind you), downs a ham sandwich, and gives his race engineer a right ol’ spank before getting into the blue/green shod Renault, ah what a beauty that car is… The radio crackles to life with race engineer giving the low down to our new sensation, “Engine mode on G8 during outlap, easy on right front and traction out of T3, T5, and penultimate on outlap... “, “Enough with the jibberjabber, let’s get to worky already!” cries the boy, his arms trembling in anticipation in starting his first ever qualifying lap on the biggest stage in motorsports.
The Lap
The Renault trundles it’s way around the outlap, feeling for the grip around the circuit and – a slight moment of drama, having to cut across Pastor Maldonado out of Turn 7 in order not to get baulked…the 18 year old taking absolutely no prisoners in his first official lap in Formula 1, even when it involved a driver with a reputation Vladimir Putin would be proud of. The world has just seen this boy means business. And he now begins his lap!
Inch perfect through Turn 1 (where many have faltered), carrying fantastic speed through Turn 2, heavy braking for Turn 3, smooth through T4 and T5…another late braking (slight lockup up though no fuss) while hitting the apex of T6 and it’s pedal to the medal stuff!! The Renault LRW reaches the main straight to Hammer down a 1:27:845, POLE POSITION by almost 9 tenths of a second to 2nd placed teammate, Kimi Raikkonen in the sister Renault LRW! Little did everyone know how beet red his face was through the entire lap, barely breathing. Hold on though, What’s Burning back at Turn 7? Just a barbecue gone a bit wild in the stands it seems.
Out of The Car
Q: “That was a hell of a lap. You’ve clinched pole position in your first ever F1 race, in a car which looks the business and could take you to become the youngest World Champ in Formula 1 history. Please share with us your thoughts right now”
The Boy: Bloody awesome mate. I could use me a race chick right about now.
No doubt, this teen monster's got the potential to enter Sennaville territory in the future.
The Forumula 1 Story
Here we come to a monologue of the first Forumula 1 Story.
A new kid on in the F1 block you say? Boy’s got talent, as proven in lower formulas by winning nearly every single race in every single Championship he’s driven since being a wee toddler. Rumour has it the boy’s had a couple of Lemons in his time and yet, never failed to give the big boys a run for their money. Frequent claims near trackside of “Boy’s absolutely Fly’nn!!”, “There he goes, tearin’ up another lap!” An absolute Frontrunner, the kid was…and IS! Truth be told, even the Factman has had a tough time believing in the kid’s talent, his sheer reputation trackside. References to James Hunt has begun, what with the kid now being only 18 and downing a few cans of Budweisers just before hitting the track on a Sunday. Make no mistake however, even he’s got an idol. A proper schumifan he calls himself, spending his time in front of a TV when he’s not in a car, watching old videos of those dominant races with the great Michael Schumacher simply tearing the competition apart. Always been a Ferrariman, the boy says….up until Renault Sport began backing the kid up since 12 years of course in Formula 3.
And finally, here he is on our first race weekend in sunny ol’ Melbourne 2017…ready to jump into the up and coming works Renault team, the French organization making huge strides over the past 3 years since their off season debacle of 2014. Not only sporting probably the best power unit made in Enstone, but also carving up one hell of a chassis, BigAzza the boy calls it. Only one of two chaps on the grid now who actually names their speedsters. Boy’s also the superstitious type it must be said. Carries around a little statue of a monkey, carved out of stone calling it his SpeedGod, to quote him “A little ornament protecting my very life since 11”. All’s well and good with Renault as long as the boy brings it, as Renault’s newly recruited boss Nin-Chin said on Friday. The regulations have changed again though, and this time around the Renault has been absolutely cookin’ the testing tracks with the flat-6 power unit roaring its way through a total of 4694 laps during the winter, the furthest of any team. Clear favourites, with a cheeky yet talented bru to boot, many eyes will be watching what the new sensation will have in store for all racers out there.
Qualifying Day
The boy gets his overalls on then, with new title sponsor Lovable Racing Works sporting his shoulder blades and chest area. Our boy racer pops a few mnm’s (Not a Magnum mind you), downs a ham sandwich, and gives his race engineer a right ol’ spank before getting into the blue/green shod Renault, ah what a beauty that car is… The radio crackles to life with race engineer giving the low down to our new sensation, “Engine mode on G8 during outlap, easy on right front and traction out of T3, T5, and penultimate on outlap... “, “Enough with the jibberjabber, let’s get to worky already!” cries the boy, his arms trembling in anticipation in starting his first ever qualifying lap on the biggest stage in motorsports.
The Lap
The Renault trundles it’s way around the outlap, feeling for the grip around the circuit and – a slight moment of drama, having to cut across Pastor Maldonado out of Turn 7 in order not to get baulked…the 18 year old taking absolutely no prisoners in his first official lap in Formula 1, even when it involved a driver with a reputation Vladimir Putin would be proud of. The world has just seen this boy means business. And he now begins his lap!
Inch perfect through Turn 1 (where many have faltered), carrying fantastic speed through Turn 2, heavy braking for Turn 3, smooth through T4 and T5…another late braking (slight lockup up though no fuss) while hitting the apex of T6 and it’s pedal to the medal stuff!! The Renault LRW reaches the main straight to Hammer down a 1:27:845, POLE POSITION by almost 9 tenths of a second to 2nd placed teammate, Kimi Raikkonen in the sister Renault LRW! Little did everyone know how beet red his face was through the entire lap, barely breathing. Hold on though, What’s Burning back at Turn 7? Just a barbecue gone a bit wild in the stands it seems.
Out of The Car
Q: “That was a hell of a lap. You’ve clinched pole position in your first ever F1 race, in a car which looks the business and could take you to become the youngest World Champ in Formula 1 history. Please share with us your thoughts right now”
The Boy: Bloody awesome mate. I could use me a race chick right about now.
No doubt, this teen monster's got the potential to enter Sennaville territory in the future.
You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.
Abe Lincoln
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abe Lincoln
Abe Lincoln
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abe Lincoln
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