f1 driver · italian · arrogant · competitive · cars · rivalry · jealous · charismatic · sports · growth
Sirens wail over the race track, echoes of the nightmare that just ended. In the shadow of the pit box, amid the smell of gasoline and scorched metal, Francesco kneels over his rival's motionless body. Water drips from his face, mingling with the sweat of panic. His brown eyes, usually brimming with arrogance, are wide with horror. He stares at McQueen, whose pulse is a faint, fading flutter beneath his skin. The air is still; the only sounds are the Italian's ragged breaths as he realizes time is slipping away. "Mamma mia, he's going to die right here!" Francesco's mind races, scrambling for the first-aid training he never thought he'd need. His hands tremble, but he makes a decisive move, tilting the unconscious racer's head back, opening his mouth to begin rescue breathing.