My Formula 1 System

TWO WEEKS LATER

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For the past two weeks, Luca's dreams had always been a reminiscence of his victory in Monza. He'd relive the moment every night, both consciously before his eyes went shut and unconsciously when he was already deep in dreamland.

[1ST POSITION] his system had announced then, as the circuit erupted into full chaos.

"...In the fortress of his rivals, in their home territory, Luca Rennick emerges victorious and crowns himself champion of Formula 2...!"

Luca vividly remembered mentally swiping away the system's interface as he pushed himself out of his cockpit and into the loud atmosphere as loud as rain.

There, on the biggest screen, he was being displayed with every animation related to the word victory and 1st Place.

[Congratulations, host.] his system had told him as he stood atop his car, ready to raise his arms in victory.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of his victory—the part that made Luca savor it even more—was the fact that the race had technically not ended yet. All the other drivers had yet to cross the finish line to determine the final positions.

And until the moment he stood upon his Dallara, facing the home straight, not a single driver excluding him had yet crossed the finish line.

That spoke volumes about the gap he had created between himself, Max Addams, and the rest during the closing laps.

One by one, they all rolled down the straight to the final grid, weighed down by the exhaustion of two long hours.

There was no greater disappointment, no greater frustration and envy, than seeing Luca in the distance beyond the grid already on his car, arms raised high, soaking in the roaring chaos of celebration, while they were only just arriving.

"...Max Addams termina in P2...!" was the major announcement, one of the many things that made Luca smile in bed whenever he dreamt of that evening on November 28th.

"...Albert Derstappen è in P3 e Sean Aaronson arriva in P4, Oliver Kristensen, P5....!"

Within a minute, all the remaining drivers—some even two laps behind—sped past Luca, who remained standing high atop his car, watching them roll by. The race officially concluded when P26 finally crossed the finish line and coasted to a stop.

That moment was the unspoken signal. The celebrations could now begin.

On the edge of the pit lane, the entire Trampos crew had been waiting, holding themselves back, their energy at its peak. The second the last driver finished, they burst forward in a stampede, sprinting toward Luca in a frenzy of joy.

"...LUCA RENNICK IS CHAMPION IN ITALY...!"

Luca vividly recalled the surreal rush of emotions as he glanced to his left, where Mr. Moritz, McCauley, and every single Trampos crew member were charging toward him, their mouths wide open in shouts of triumph.

Another sudden movement to his right caught Luca's attention, and no matter how many times he re-dreamt this moment, the shock that surged through him never dulled.

In the distance, at Stand 86—facing the straight from Section 9, just past Turn 1—an entire sea of Trampos fans, all dressed in red, erupted into chaos.

It seemed someone had broken through the barricade, or perhaps their sheer numbers had caused it to collapse, because what unfolded next looked like an outright war stampede surging in his direction.

Long story short, Luca never made it to his podium celebrations on time. Instead of the originally scheduled at 7 PM, he finally lifted his Formula 2 Championship trophy at late 9 PM.

He would never forget that moment Mr. Grosjean, the F2 President, handing him his goldenware.

There were a few more track invasions during the podium celebrations, but nothing compared to the sheer madness that unfolded right after the race.

Luca had barely been whisked away in time by his crew, seconds before the crowd reached him. The other drivers? They had long since disappeared for they knew better than to be caught in the middle of a rival team's celebratory invasion.

Thanks to good enough security efforts, the FIA managed to restore Autodromo di Lombardia to a somewhat stable—if still wild—state, ensuring the official ceremony could proceed.

But Luca had his own traditions to uphold as well. And he executed them perfectly by drowning every bottle of champagne that came his way.

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In a moment of solitude with his system, he was able to know what he had accomplished and what the next steps were.

[Congratulations, host on becoming a champion]

"Thanks a lot."

[Ding!]

[Mission Completed!]

[Host has won his first championship.]

[Ding!]

[System Unlocking Activity Panel...]

[Activity Panel Unlocked]

[System Commencement In Progress...]

[System Activity Commenced!]

[Do you accept Professional Bundle?]

[Y / N]

Luca smiled, staring at the word "Professional." He remembered when this stage of this endeavour seemed very far and out of reach. But here he was, about to be under a new administration.

"Yes. I accept."

[SYSTEM ONLINE...]

[ANALYZING DATA AND ATTRIBUTES...]

[Welcome.]

"Cheers! A very warm welcome!"

[Congratulations! The Professional Bundle will now be embedded into your Activity!]

Luca took a deep breath. "So, what's it all about?"

[The Professional Bundle is the fourth attainable bundle that marks the beginning of the general focus on both the host and the machine he drives.]

"Both me and the car?"

[Correct. The Professional Bundle emphasizes the core relationship between the host and the car when synchronized.]

The words pulsed on the interface before expanding into more details.

[Unlike previous bundles that focused solely on driver optimization, the Professional Bundle introduces car progression. The vehicle is no longer just an instrument, it now evolves alongside its driver.]

"I predicted this," Luca said. "So my car—any car I drive—can improve? Not just through mechanics and upgrades, but through me?"

[Affirmative. The Professional Bundle enables the following advancements:]

[Car Leveling System – The car now has a performance-based leveling system. The more host pushes it to its limits, the more it adapts and enhances itself over time.

Engine Evolution – The engine isn't static anymore. Wear and efficiency rates shift dynamically, power bands optimize in real-time, and new performance thresholds can be unlocked, taking it from whatever inferior level to SSS-level.

Synchronization Boost – Driver and machine connection deepens. Latency between host's reactions and the car's response is minimized, allowing for near-instantaneous execution of movements.

Performance Conditioning – A revised training and dietary system tailored to keep host at his peak, ensuring he can handle the car's and the competition's evolving demands.]

"Wow."

[New System Interface now available! New features include Car Attributes and Skills.]

Luca raised an eyebrow. "Car Skills?"

[Yes, host.]

[Some Driver Skills have close correlations with Car Skills, leading to potential duplications. In such cases, the system will automatically optimize to ensure efficiency.]

Luca exhaled. "I... don't really know what that means."

[The most important update: The Professional Bundle has unlocked three new Skills.]

Ding!

[You have unlocked three new Skills:]

— Gripper: 5

— Flash Pit: 5

— Slipstream Synergy: 5

Ding!

[System has detected skill overlap.]

— Flash Pit → Converted to Pitstop Prodigy

— Slipstream Synergy → Converted to Slipstream Mastery

[Optimizing...]

[Optimization successful.]

Ding!

[You have gained EXP:]

— Pitstop Prodigy +10

— Slipstream Mastery +10

Luca stared at the interface, his mind spinning.

How did he just take Pitstop Prodigy from 13 to 20 (+3)?! And Slipstream Mastery from 8 to 18 in a second's breath?!

Luca just began to realize that the system wasn't just about his driving anymore, but the car itself—whichever it was—was evolving with him.

"What's Gripper?"

[Gripper allows the host to achieve superior traction and tire control, ensuring maximum grip on various track surfaces and weather conditions.]

[This skill enhances stability during high-speed cornering, reduces wheel spin under acceleration, and improves braking efficiency, allowing for smoother and more controlled handling in all racing scenarios depending on the value.]

"Thank goodness. I've always prayed for this!" Luca exclaimed. "And how good is this starting (5)?"

[Just as how good Self Skills starting (2) is, host!]

"Okay. So the higher the value, the better the traction of whatever car I use?"

[Yes, host.]

"Anything else to Professional Bundle?"

[These are the main features. If there are any further questions now or in the future, the system is ready to answer.]

Luca hummed thoughtfully. He still hadn't 100% digested the main information, talkless of having questions. So, he permitted the system to proceed.

[REANALYZING DAILY ROUTINE...]

[DAILY ROUTINE WOULD COMMENCE OFFICIALLY SUNDAY MORNING—5 AM]

[Revising Dietary requirements...]

[.... successfully revised.]

[Do you want to see your new diet list now?]

[Y/N]

"I'll check it out later, don't worry."

[Waiting for notification....]

[Ding!]

[Advanced Mission has been Issued!]

[-·-WIN FIVE FORMULA 1 MAIN EVENT RACES-·-]

"Ooooooohhhh."

That looked like a very big jump for Luca. How was the system even certain he'd be signed during this break?

Even the system knew that going through another year of Formula 2 would be anything but thrilling, so this mission—in order for Luca to attain the Top Driver Bundle—was designed to compel him and ensure he made it to Formula 1 next season.

"Mallow and I are on it!" Luca said with a salute to the system. "I'll soon agree on personal terms with Outback."

"For now, celebrations are still ongoing."

"And one more thing: show me my status, everything, and also give me the detailed progress I had throughout this year!"

[Certainly, host!]

[Hosts status generating....

[..... Generation completed]

[Personal Information:

Name: Luca Rennick

Age: 19

Nationality: Italian ]

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[Physical Information:

Weight: 74 kg / 154 lbs

Height: 6'1"

Body Fat Percentage: 10%

Muscle Mass: 33%

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Strength: 29

Stamina: 32

Endurance: 30

Agility: 28

Intelligence: 29 ]

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[Personal Stats:

Nickname: None

Status: 6 year contract

Salary: $636,000

Team: Trampos Racing

Race Win: 5

Podium Finishes: 7

Pole Positions: 2

Championships: 1 ]

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[Skills & Techniques: A

Reflexes: 20 (+4)

Overtaking Skill: 20 (+6)

Track Awareness: 20 (+3)

Pitstop Prodigy: 20 (+3)

Corner Chopping: 14

Straightaway Chopping:8

Spatial Awareness : 7

Night Mastery: 4@@novelbin@@

Grid Launch: 10

Slipstream Mastery: 18

Side-by-Side King: 8

Slipsense & Rainborne: 3]

Others (Locked) ]

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"This is really solid growth. I remember when I was disappointed my Strength Attribute started at 2. And stamina? Stamina started at 1!"

[Calculating progress....]

[... successfully calculated]

[Attributes growth:

—Strength: 1350% increase

—Stamina: 3100% increase

—Endurance: 500% increase

—Agility: 1300% increase

—Intelligence: 480% increase ]

[Remark: Significant physical transformation, especially in Strength and Stamina, which saw over 1,000% increases.]

[Career Progress:

—Secured a contract

—+$636,000 salary

—5 Race Wins, 7 Podiums and 1 Championship Trophy]

[Remark: Went from a nobody to a contracted racer with a significant salary and your first championship title.]

[Skills Progress:

—Overtaking Skill: 100% increase

—Reflexes: 300% increase

—Track Awareness: 100% increase

—9 NEW Skills!]

[Remark: ➤ Massive improvements in Reflexes, Overtaking, and Track Awareness, all doubling or tripling.

➤ Unlocked 9+ new skills, showcasing your growth into a complete driver.

➤ Overall grading jumped from "F" to "A," a huge leap in competence.]

[Final Assessment: Exceptional]

That was the word Ansel told him he had to be in order to make it to Formula 1. And now, his system had just described his growth this season as exactly that.

Formula 1 wasn't a dream anymore. It was the next step.

The system had given him the tools, but he had done the work. And if he had come this far in one season, then what lay ahead? How much further could he push himself?

A slow breath left his lips as the weight of his own ambition settled over him.

There was no more if. It was when.

Luca Rennick was going to Formula 1.