Sarah led Valentina and Gabriel to the media room where they were scheduled for the Sky Sports "Entertainment Interview". As they walked in, they were greeted by a reporter with a warm smile, the cameras already set up and rolling.

"Good morning, Valentina and Gabriel! Thank you for joining us today. Let's dive right in," the reporter began. "Can you tell us a little about your new movie, 'Culpa Mia'?"

Valentina smiled, adjusting herself in her seat. "Sure! 'Culpa Mia' is a dramatic romance that explores the complexities of love, betrayal, and redemption. It's been an incredible journey working on this film."

Gabriel nodded in agreement. "Yes, the story is very intense and emotional. Our characters go through a lot, and it was a challenging but rewarding experience to bring that to life on screen."

The reporter leaned forward, intrigued. "What was your acting process like for such intense roles?"

Gabriel answered first. "We both spent a lot of time understanding our characters' backstories and motivations. It involved a lot of deep conversations and rehearsals off-set. We wanted to make sure we portrayed the emotions authentically."

Valentina added, "It was important for us to connect with our characters on a personal level. We also worked closely with our director to ensure we were hitting the right notes emotionally."

The reporter smiled, sensing their camaraderie. "You two seem very close. How has your off-screen friendship influenced your on-screen chemistry?"

Valentina laughed softly. "We've known each other for a while now, and that definitely helped. We trust each other, which made it easier to be vulnerable in our scenes. Plus, it made the whole filming process much more enjoyable."

Gabriel nodded, a smile playing on his lips. "It also meant we could push each other to do our best. There's a lot of mutual respect and support between us."

The conversation shifted gears as the reporter asked, "Are you excited about today's race? Who are you rooting for?"

Valentina's eyes sparkled with excitement at the question as she answered, "Absolutely! I'm really looking forward to it. I'll be cheering for Charles, of course. He's a fantastic driver and a good friend."

At that, Gabriel's smile faltered for a second before it quickly returned as he chimed in, "I'm also excited. This is my first time at a Formula 1 race, and the atmosphere is incredible. All the fans gathered here and rooting for their favorite teams or drivers- it's a very beautiful experience to be a part of. Thanks to Amazon Prime for making this happen for us, of course."

Valentina nodded along to Gabriel's answer as the reporter moved on to the next question.

The reporter's interest had peaked at the mention of Charles. "Valentina, you mentioned Charles is an old friend on social media. Can you tell us more about that?"

Valentina's expression softened, "Sure. Charles and I used to be neighbors and family friends when I was a child. We lived in Monaco, but after my dad passed away, we moved around a lot and eventually lost touch. I was too young to remember much, but reconnecting with him through F1 has been amazing. It feels like I'm reconnecting with a part of my homeland, and that means a lot to me."

Her smile grew as she spoke, clearly touched by the memories. "It's wonderful to have that connection again. It brings back so many good memories and makes me feel closer to my roots."

The reporter smiled warmly. "That's a beautiful story, Valentina. Thank you both for sharing. We wish you the best of luck with 'Culpa Mia' and hope you enjoy the race today."

"Thank you," Valentina and Gabriel said in unison as the interview wrapped up and they caught a break before the busier part of their day started.

As they sat in the media room waiting for Sarah to call them for their next activity, Valentina was scrolling through her phone. Gabriel looked over at her and asked, "Hey, what are you doing tonight?"

Valentina glanced up from her phone and replied, "No plans yet, but Charles mentioned the guys usually party after races, so probably that. You should join! You can meet everyone then."

Gabriel hummed thoughtfully before speaking again after a brief pause, "I was thinking we could have dinner. I mean, we haven't seen each other in three months, Val!"

Valentina tried to reassure him, "We can still hang out if we go out with them-"

"But it won't be just us," Gabriel interrupted, sounding a bit frustrated. Valentina sighed, recognizing his golden retriever-like energy, which was something she usually adored about him. It made him endearingly clingy and needy at times. Normally, she found it cute, but right now, all she wanted was to celebrate with Charles and the guys after the first race. She had grown very close to them in a short time and wanted to be part of their first celebration of the season.

Before Valentina could respond, Sarah walked into the room and informed them that the photographers were ready for the photoshoot with the new Ferrari in the outdoor area, where Ferrari had set up a carnival for the fans following the official unveiling by Charles and Carlos that morning.

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When Valentina and Gabriel arrived at the carnival area, they were welcomed by cheering fans. They waved, took selfies, and signed autographs. Then, the photographer directed them to pose with the Ferrari, capturing pictures and video clips for Ferrari's social media. They laughed and joked during the shoot, much to the fans' delight, who enjoyed seeing their off-screen chemistry.

After the photoshoot, Gabriel took Valentina's hand and led her up to the music stage where a DJ was waiting. Sarah handed them microphones as the crowd cheered.

"Hi everyone, thank you so much for being here today!" Valentina greeted as the fans continued to cheer. "Our movie 'Culpa Mia' comes out on June 8th on Amazon Prime, and we're here today for our collaboration with Ferrari."

"We're incredibly grateful to Ferrari for letting us use their latest model in our movie before its official launch," Gabriel added. "And being here at an F1 race with them is surreal."

"But that's not all. We have another surprise for you today," Valentina teased, smiling as the fans gasped in anticipation. "We're going to reveal the movie's soundtrack right now!"

As she spoke, the DJ started playing Gasolina, one of the movie's soundtrack songs. The fans cheered as Gabriel took Valentina's hand and spun her around, dancing joyfully. Valentina laughed and joined in, enjoying the moment.

The two continued dancing and later went to the bumper cars set up for fans. They raced and crashed into each other, laughing and competing as a media camera followed them, broadcasting the fun live on the venue's screens.

Meanwhile, after wrapping up his team meeting, Charles felt better about the day's race. But his mood soured when he saw a broadcast on one of the Ferrari garage screens. It showed Gabriel hugging Valentina from back and kissing her cheek while she laughed, and Charles could swear she even blushed a little.

A scowl formed on his face as he snapped at a few team members who were watching the screen, "Don't you guys have anything better to do than stand here and stare at a screen?"

They quickly scattered, and everyone noticed Charles' bad mood as he walked into his driver's room and slammed the door shut in anger and frustration.

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Ferrari and Culpa Mia 🏎️💋

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landonorris You'd look better in a McLaren😉
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user1 THEIR CHEMISTRY 😩😩

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Val with costar, Gabriel today at the Bahrain F1 race, promoting Culpa Mia

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user1 they've got to be dating

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user3 They're wayyy too cuddly to be 'just friends'
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A/N: I know this chapter has more of Gabriel than Charles and Valentina but it's a filler chapter that sets the tone for the future plot so please bear with me. And again, please don't be a silent reader!! Vote, comment and interact as much as you like - since that really inspires me to keep updating the story.