My Formula 1 System

The entirety of motorsport action for the season had concluded, and all that was left was the Prize Giving Gala, which was fast approaching, beckoning upon them so swiftly that the UK had noticed a subtle spike in the influx of tourists, even though track action had ended for the year.

Another season ended with the champions of the top two divisions being Marcellus Rodnick of Jackson Racing for Formula 1 and Luca Rennick of Trampos Racing for Formula 2.

After the F2 finale on November 28th, the Formula 2 Driver's Standings had finished with this structure:

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Position | Team | Points

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1. | Luca Rennick | 178

2. | Max Addams | 173

3. | Sean Aaronson | 156

4. | Miles Bellingham | 146

5. | Ansel Hahn | 115

A five-point difference between first place and second place could only explain nothing but the fierce competition that had occurred throughout the season. It was a tough one, but Luca had managed to gain the upper hand in the French Grand Prix and the finale in Monza.

Ansel's finish in fifth place, despite being absent for the rest of the season since August, only meant he might have been destined to win the F2 Championship this season.

Derstappen, however, finished with 113 points, just two points away from fifth place which was a big drop in performance compared to what he was known for.

The Formula 2 Teams' Standings ended this way:

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Position | Team | Points

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1. | Trampos Racing | 302

2. | Bueseno Velocità Jnr. | 256

3. | Squadra Corse Jnr | 251

4. | Hatcherk Motorsport | 193

5. | Retona Racing | 104

Trampos clinched their first-ever F2 Constructors' Championship, overthrowing the reigning champions, Bueseno Velocità Jnr, with a definitive victory that they cemented right from the start of the season until the end.

On the night of the gala, they would be celebrated—especially the Team Principals, who were responsible for everything.

Unlike in F2, where the reigning champions were dethroned, in F1, Jackson Racing successfully defended their title, including Marcellus Rodnick, who remained F1 champion!

Luca found the F1 finale even more thrilling than the F2 finale, though in reality, it wasn't. His perspective came from being a spectator this time around, and witnessing another pack of drivers display the same urgency and will for victory was mind-blowing.

The F1 Teams' Standings concluded as follows, with Jackson Racing winning the championship again and Squadra Corse coming so close that they must have tasted a glimmer of the trophy.

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Position | Team | Points

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1. | Jackson Racing | 411

2. | Squadra Corse | 402

3. | Bueseno Velocità | 350

4. | Haddock Racing | 264

5. | Nevada HanSama | 203

A season to improve upon for Nevada HanSama, who finished in P5. They had dropped below Haddock Racing, who overtook them since the Qatari Grand Prix, and from that moment, they managed to hold onto fifth place against Nordvind.

The Drivers' Standings was the most intense, with many big names scattered across positions 1–10, making it clear that the grading system in F1 is more substantial than in F2. In F1, finishing seventh wasn't really bad at all.

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Position | Team | Points

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1. | Marcellus Rodnick | 325

2. | Antonio Luigi | 292

3. | Davide DiMarco | 210

4. | Ailbeart Moireach | 185

5. | Hank Rice | 165

It didn't matter now because all the glory would go to first place, both for teams and drivers.

Additional awards would be handed out at the Gala, recognizing those who had executed outstanding feats throughout the season. Whether it was on the track, where skill and bravery reigned, or off it, where influence and character left a mark.

For example, there would definitely be an award for the driver who set the single fastest lap across all races that year. And in this case, everyone knew it was Luca—for both F1 and F2! Incredible!

The Spanish Grand Prix, where he sped like a primal beast at P1, creating a massive gap between himself and P2. A gap far larger than the one in Monza. And in one of those laps, he had pushed his B-level SomberCore to an extent that A-level engines like the Rotterbad and ThunderKat could never reach this season.

There would also be an award for the driver who secured the most pole positions during qualifying sessions. An award for most positions gained in a race. An award for Overtake of the Year. And an award for Defensive Masterclass etc.

There were numerous awards—almost twenty to thirty in total—covering all feeder series divisions. The FIA wouldn't go out of its way to host separate award ceremonies for each category.

Instead, all divisions fell under the umbrella of this grand event. If an F3 driver managed to win something, he would be recognized, but that was highly unlikely.

Even for F2 drivers, getting called on stage to receive a trophy was rare. The night revolved around Formula 1, where the experience, superior engines, and advanced chassis set a different standard entirely.

How could an F3 driver possibly win something like the Best Race Start Award or the Pit Stop Excellence Award with a crew that could barely match the speed and precision of F1 mechanics?

Luca, however, had his sights set on more than just attending. He hoped to leave The Dorchester, where the ceremony would be hosted, with more than one award in hand.

Apart from the Fastest Lap of the Year Award, he had identified a few other categories where he stood a genuine chance of winning, even against F1 drivers.

From the French Grand Prix, he knew he had a strong shot at Comeback Drive of the Season, thanks to his P20 to P1 charge. And there was also the Best Wet Weather Performance, where he showed the rain-soaked track he was made of iron and steel.

The Prize Giving Gala would be held at The Dorchester, one of London's most prestigious and historic luxury hotels. Located in Mayfair along Park Lane, it stood as an unaging insignia of elegance, hosting world-class events for decades.

Set for the evening of December 12th, 7:30 PM GMT, the ceremony marked the official conclusion of the motorsport season, a night where champions were crowned and excellence across all divisions was recognized.

Luca let out a sharp exhale as he stared at himself in the mirror.

I really liked that mustache, he thought, almost instantly regretting shaving.

He sighed, setting the razor down on the sink before running his fingers over his now smooth upper lip. His mustache hadn't been thick, but it was finally starting to become noticeable, along with the faint, growing goatee beneath his chin. And now, it was all gone.

He exhaled sharply again, pushing back the small pang of regret. Formula drivers were expected to keep their faces clean-shaven, and he wasn't about to be the one to break tradition.

Still, it stung a little because after years of hoping for facial hair, he was now shaving it off like it didn't matter, as if he could easily grow it back.

Luca turned on the tap and splashed cold water onto his face, rinsing away any stray hairs. He then grabbed a towel, patted his skin dry, and rubbed along his jawline one last time before tossing the towel aside. Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire

He moved to the bedroom of the hotel room to get dressed for the evening.

Today was December 12th, and it was late 5 PM, the chill of winter already settling in.