Millie bounded out of the Redbull building. She was in a state of shock but couldn't wipe the smile off her face. Next season she would be joining a list - a small list mind you but a list none the less - of Irish Formula One drivers. She would be the rookie, the new kid on the block. Perez was leaving at the end of this season so Max would be her teammate. She knew she would be entering the team as the second driver but right now she couldn't care less. After spending some time in another series it had finally happened. She had made it.

Christian: Millie! Two seconds please

Millie: Oh Christ, change your mind already?

Christian: No no not yet! I forgot to say - we have just shy of 10 races left and provided you aren't busy we would love you to join us. Give you a feel as to how next season will be

Millie: Eh fuck yes!! Shite sorry I mean yes thank you Mr Horner ... eh Christian I'd love to!

Christian let himself laugh at Millies outburst. She's Irish - he was going to have to get used to it. She was used to having to be professional around bosses - trying to get sponsorships etc but now she had signed a contract she was able to be herself. She still cringed when she felt she had slipped up - she didn't want anything to compromise her position

Christian: Il get it sorted our side Millie and make sure all the details are sent to you. We have a week off after this race so go home, get packed and get ready! Should be fun!

Millie: Brill! Thank you again Christian! I really appreciate the opportunity you and Helmut are giving me. I promise i will not let you down

Christian: Your more than welcome. Oh and Millie? Welcome to Redbull

"Welcome to Redbull" three words Millie would have never dreamt she would hear! She couldn't even get words out past her lips, all she could do was simply smile and laugh as she skipped her way to the VIP hospitality building to grab a late lunch. Christian said they would announce her as the new driver just before the summer break. That meant two more weeks until the world knew. She decided to tell her two best friends on Sunday night. It had been a long time since they were all free at the same time and now they would be travelling the world together just like they had always planned as kids

Burnt rubber 🛞

Irish
How was free practice?

Lechair
P1, naturally 💁🏻‍♀️

Pedro
P7. Not great but doesn't count until Sunday

Irish
Could be worse. You could be in a Williams 🫣

Pedro
True, very true. Where did you run off to earlier?

Irish
Sunday night boys. We have something to drink to. It will be worth the wait

Lechair
Tell us now! 😤

Irish
You have no patience! Have you got any goss for me?

Pedro
Not really. Mick and his girlfriend broke up so we can talk to him again, Landos PlayStation broke and he nearly had a breakdown himself oh and Perez is leaving so his seat is up for grabs

Irish
Micks girlfriend wouldn't let you speak to him? Lando has the mental capacity of a 5 year old so that's no surprise 🤔 Have you not signed a new contract with Alpha?

Pedro
Nope. Couldn't come on nights out, wasn't allowed to have mates that were girls. It was a whole ordeal🤦🏼‍♂️ Thank god she's gone
Not yet! I heard rumours so I put off having the conversation just incase. Fingers crossed! I've waited long enough 🤞🏻

Irish
So anywayyyyy Sunday night. I'm looking forward to it! It's been too long 🍺🥳

Lechair
Won't just be us. Other drivers will be there - that okay?

Pedro
No need to worry. They will hate you as much as we do 😘

Irish
Haha .. your so funny. I can hardly breath I'm laughing so much 😐 <— see that? That's me right now
Right I'm headed for a swim, some room service and an early night falling asleep whilst watching "The Resident". Night boys

Lechair
Good night Mills. See you at Ferrari nice and early

Pedro
Not likely. See you in Alpha! Il have your watermelon ready 🍉

Irish
Ohhhh 1-0 to Pedro. Try harder Lechair!
Goodnight!