Behind The Scenes

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Sophie and Lando spent the next few days building up her strength again until finally it was time to fly to Austria for the next Grand Prix. Lando had given Sophie strict orders that she isn't allowed to attend the Grand Prix because of what happened last time and instead he went to the shop and bought her all of her favourite snacks so she could watch from the comfort of the hotel room bed. Sophie's best friend Mila had flew out by Lando's orders to look after Sophie while he was out racing and although Sophie wasn't happy she couldn't attend she was more than happy to have her best friend by her side once more.

By race day on the Sunday Sophie had regained her strength back and was feeling a lot better. She of course was still taking her medication but she felt back to normal. Although she was feeling great Lando still wouldn't let her attend the GP as he didn't want the press surrounding her and everyone gossiping about the whole ordeal so Sophie agreed Although she felt well enough to attend she'd skip this one because Silverstone was next week and there was no way Sophie was missing her home Grand Prix.

Lando once again claimed P2 in the race and it had seemed he has finally found his rhythm. Lando was pleased with P2 however he had a master plan for Silverstone that counted on the fact that he wins his first Grand Prix.

The next day Sophie, Mila and Lando all flew to London in his private jet and the pair of them were amazed at how normal this all felt for Lando. It was incredible. Sophie spent the next few days with her family however she would phone Lando at any possible opportunity she had. Sophie could tell that Lando seemed a bit preoccupied this week but she had no idea why, she just assumed it was because it was also his home Grand Prix and the stress was on him to perform well in front of his home crowd.

The practise sessions and qualifying went amazing for Lando as he finished in P2 for all of them. Sophie was so excited to be back in the paddock and back to interviewing all of the drivers as well as Lando. Everyone seemed truly happy to see Sophie back and healthy and it made her feel really appreciated and loved. This truly made Sophie remember why this is her dream job.