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I held myself together and sighed in relief. "Sorry, for bumping into you. I wasn't paying attention." I apologised. It still shocked me that I walked against a F1 driver, but it's also extremely.. awkward and embarrassing.
"Don't worry, really." Alex answered, looking in my eyes with honesty.
"Were you on your way to the paddock?" He said with curiosity. I was still holding my camera in my hand, but my focus was currently on Alex as I try ignoring all that had just happened.
It also took me time to process. "Oh, yes, actually." I mumbled, still embarrassed of bumping into him.
"Aah! Wait, are you the girl, Logan told me about?" I look at him with confusion. He told Alex about me?.. why? Wait, no, it's probably because I'm a new photographer and spoke to him this morning.
It's no big deal. "That's possible." I replied, forcing a smile. Still being in full confusion. Alex didn't think much of it, since he had just thought it was because of me being a photographer.
"Well come on, I was going to the team anyways." Alex told me, having a bright smile on his face. We walked by each other's side as we spoke. Me taking pictures from other people, that stood out as I spoke to the Williams driver.
As we made it to his garage, I look around. It was like my eyes were searching for someone. Then I took my camera again, taking pictures of Alex' mechanics.
Logan's paddock was next to his, but I tried not going there, as my thoughts told me it was for the better. Better for me, my career.
I decided to walk back to Alex to shot some pictures, then spotting him speaking with Logan. "Yeah, I am. I am excited for my first season in Formula 1." I hear Logan mumble. I took a few shots, while I stood by their side.
It caught their attention and both of them smiled to my camera, but also certainly towards me. I smiled back, when I put my camera away.
"Nice to see you again, Chloe? Clo? Ah wait, Clover." Alex said, laughing as he realised what he said. He nodded.
"Yeah, well I'm glad to work with you all for the season." I chuckled, smiling back. I realised Logan didn't speak one bit. Just keeping quiet, but it seemed like he wanted to say something, but the words didn't come out. He acted so different than this morning.
"So Logan told me about you this morning. Huh Logan." He nudged at Logan, giving him a smirk. It was adorable, also because Logan kept quiet. My gaze kept on his face, until I realised he was blushing slightly. Even Alex was staring at Logan, as if he was expecting an answer.
"Right, yeah." Logan answered, still speaking with his soft American accent. I laughed a little. It sounded as if he wanted to be confident.
"He told me how he liked your pictures and much more." Alex said, smiling. It didn't feel like he was exposing him, because it was with comfort. They trusted each other. It was like Alex was backing up Logan?.. Now I'm even more confused than before.
"Much more?" I asked, smiling in curiosity.
"I- I got to go prep for the race tomorrow." Logan stuttered quickly, walking away in a rush. Okay? That was weird. I understand that he has to go prepare, but why in a rush? He walked towards his garage.
Alex laughed, watching Logan walk away. I was staring too. Then my eyes shifted back to Alex.
"Alex, I was wondering if you'd like to shoot some pictures? Just real quick, I swear."
I asked. That was the first reason why I came her.. Not to speak to Logan. Right? Alex agreed and nodded. "Yes! Okay."
We did a small photoshoot until he had to go and leave for his meetings.
I spend a long time around Alex, taking pictures around the Williams paddock as well. We spoke and had fun conversations so we became friends.
Then I checked my phone, just before going to the McLaren paddock.
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I didn't even know he posted this! Wow. Its alright, I was leaving anyways. On my way to the McLaren paddock right now!
When I made it to the McLaren paddock, my eyes immediately started searching for the drivers. Yet I couldn't get my mind of something. Ugh, it triggered me. I took a deep breath, holding my camera in my hand.
I caught one driver, Oscar Piastri. Who was in his rookie year, just like Logan. No, no. I'm talking about someone else, I shouldn't be talking about Logan right now.
I tried to hold myself together, taking shots of Oscar. Who was holding a phone in his hand, texting someone.
Then his eyes moved to me, as I continued taking pictures. Then he put away his phone.
He didn't say a single thing towards me, but he smiled. So I decided to speak, making it less awkward.
"You seem relaxed for your first race of your F1 season." I chuckled, placing my camera back on my chest. Letting it rest there.
"Well I'm quite nervous, but that's normal. I guess I just don't look like that at all." He said, then giggled when I laughed at him.
"It's my first season too, don't worry. I get it." I muttered. Trying to relate to his feelings.
"First season? Of being a photographer here?" The Australian guy asked. I shrugged.
"Yeah, pretty much." I laughed a little. Then looked at him with a smile.
"Well nice to meet you." Oscar replied.
"I'm Clover, Clover Rossi. Just a simple photographer around here." Did I really just say 'simple' ? Oh my gosh.
"Oscar Piastri. You probably already knew that. It's the reason why you were photographing me." He laughed, sounding quite chill as he spoke. I like being around him, he's calm.
I understand why Logan is friends with him. Stop. Stop. Stop! Why am I speaking about Logan again? I sighed quietly, not letting Oscar hear or see.
"It's hard to not know you, after all the Alpine and McLaren contracts." I shrugged. I've done my research on the F1 community. Oscar's contract situation caught my eye fast. It's crazy what happened.
"Yeah, it's been quite a deal." He nodded. Oscar was calm, but also the way he spoke was relieving.
I know that they've trained to speak like this, but this man is like this in general. That's quite special. I laughed. Then he had to leave, so I said my goodbyes and left the McLaren paddock as well.
I couldn't spot Lando Norris, but tomorrow is another day. It's just Friday, plus it's free practice today. I shouldn't be worrying.
I walked towards the track, trying to find the perfect spot my pictures. While my thoughts wondered what Logan had spoken about. When Free Practice 1 started, I began taking a few shots.
After the Free Practice, I waited a bit, then I went back to my hotel. I wasn't planning on staying to make more pictures from the drivers. More of a morning person.
Laid down on my bed with exhaustion. Opened my phone. Looking at my texts and social media.
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Father Rossi✨
Com'è il primo giorno da fotografo in Formula 1? (How's the first day
as photographer going in Formula 1?)
Abbastanza divertente in realtà!
(Quite fun actually!)
Ho incontrato un sacco di persone simpatiche!
(I met a lot of nice people!)
Buono. ❤️ (Good. ❤️)
Mi chiedevo se io e il tuo
Lo zio potrebbe venire per la gara?
(I was wondering if me and your
uncle could visit for the race?)
Siamo a Dubai attualmente. Non finora. (We are in Dubai currently. Not so far.)
Sei andato a volare con
Zio Valentino a Dubai?
(You went to fly with
Uncle Valentino to Dubai?)
Sì, cose di lavoro, tesoro.
(Yes, business stuff, sweetheart.)
Certo! Sistemerò le cose paddock passes.
(Sure! I'll fix paddock passes.)
No, cerchiamo di pianificare questo. (No. Let us plan this.)
Sono sicuro che possiamo entrare.
Visto che anche tuo zio è un pilota.
(I'm sure, we could get in.
Since your uncle is a racer too.)
Oh, va bene
(Oh, okay)
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I know, I know. It's surprising that my uncle is 'the Valentino Rossi.' A retired 9 time world champion from MotoGP. Not many people know this, but hey. It's also the reason why I am quite known. Doesn't surprise that they want to come for the first race in Formula 1.
I just don't want people getting high expectations from me, because of my own uncle. I sighed.
I got in a sitting position on my bed. I took my laptop and opened it, uploaded the pictures to my phone. Also sending all of it towards FIA.
Keeping a few to upload them to my account.
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cloverrsdisplay Just some rookies.. and Alex Albon🤐
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user Alex looking fine like always!
brandobadoer I miss you, come to Italy!😞
> cloverrsdisplay🌀 Miss you too, lil bro❤️
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alex_albon🌀 Could've also said "Williams drivers.. and Oscar Piastri" No need to attack me like that😞
> cloverrsdisplay🌀 Shoutout to @oscarpiastri 😭
alex_albon🌀 Maybe, Logan was true about what he said about you🤔🤔
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> user Logan and Clover?? Ship. 🫢
>> user They just met? 😐
williamsracing🌀 Nice having you around!
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A/N: J'aime j'aime this🙏 Logan, what did you say?? Tell us! Anyways Alex and Clover becoming friends is so wholesome😭 He better introduce her to George and Lando. It's actually so sweet how the Williams media team adores Clover, like they enjoy having her around. Also you could see Brando and Clover as a platonic siblings. Definitely bringing him in the story soon. Oh, and the biggest surprise of them all. VALENTINO ROSSI AS HER UNCLE??? What?!? Mb for the bad Italian too..
Love Lina😶🌫️