My Formula 1 System

June was a fresh new month for the Formula 1 calendar. The sixth round was behind them now, and everyone looked forward to the seventh round. No one could believe they were nearing the tenth round of the season—just halfway through the calendar.

If things were this stuffy and breathless, the promise of the heat of the season's conclusion was nothing but unbearable tension.

There was no F1 action yet, but the sport was still buzzing off the track and everywhere.

Rodnick had gone on his Twitt account and posted a photo of himself, snapped the moment he stepped away from his Ferrari after the Australian Grand Prix.

The image showed him yanking off his helmet and balaclava, sweat-soaked hair plastered to his forehead. His eyes glaring toward the stewards' tower, burning with fury.

His title did very little to hide its true context. At the same time, Rodnick ensured it wouldn't warrant a reprimand, leaving the FIA to only growl at it.

"Some races you drive, some races they decide. P12 ain't my story. #GeorgePark #AustralianGP #SilverStallions."

Under the post, a flood of Jackson Racing fans rallied behind him, but rival fans slipped in to argue Rodnick's penalty was justified, insisting it was his aggression that caused him to contact Denko Rutherford.

Haddock Racing supporters were the loudest, claiming Rodnick's move robbed them. They paused their posts celebrating Ailbeart's win—#HaddockRacing #MoireachWin #AustralianGP—and stormed Rodnick's Twitt to vent.

Had Rodnick not crashed Denko, Haddock might've bagged more than Ailbeart's 25 points in the Grand Prix. That stung them deep and it pissed them off a lot.

Jackson Racing and Haddock Racing had to tread carefully. Both were English teams. Though they were rivals, they didn't need to escalate to the fierce animosity Jackson held for Squadra.

England was a fiercely passionate country. Jackson x Haddock had flared up countless times over the years, so reigniting that spark was all too easy.

Luca always sighed whenever he saw this kind of drama unfold on his phone screen. And of course, there was never a moment when he wasn't involved.

There were hashtags with his name, but none posted by Jackson Racing supporters and none showing reverence either.

#LucaP7Flop #TraitorRennick #VelocitàOverAll #VamosVelocità

Such celebrations for their driver who finished in P5. Luca could only shake his head in disbelief. Even DiMarco—though he was pleased with Luca's P7 finish—wasn't content with his own P5, so he stayed off the internet entirely.

To take a break, Luca wanted to partake or spectate something exciting. He was delighted to hear Moto GP, another subdivision of the motorsport community, were having their British Grand Prix around the corner.

Isabella seemed to follow Luca everywhere like a fly as long as the place or venue he was heading to was easily accessible. So she tagged along to Hutchinson Lake Circuit on June 2.

MotoGP was governed by the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme), just as the FIA oversaw Formula 1. The crowd at Hutchinson Lake was large, but clearly smaller than even a Formula 2's attendance. The circuit itself was noticeably more compact than F1's vast tracks.

Luca had heard there were talks of moving MotoGP from Hutchinson Lake to Stadhaven soon, in line with the way most motorsport divisions often rotated and shared circuits. Hutchinson Lake, to be fair, needed quite a few upgrades and renovations. If the plans went through, maybe it could even meet F1 standards by the end of a future season.

Once Luca arrived at the venue, recognition came instantly. Many people greeted him, and he returned the favor warmly. He even exchanged a few words with Dexter Woods, one of the top MotoGP racers currently on the grid.

The organizers made sure he was treated right, giving him one of the best seats available in the top-tier suite. At the start of the broadcast, his name was even mentioned among the VIPs present, and the cameras gave him a brief moment to wave and smile for the audience.

Luca genuinely enjoyed the race, though he didn't stay all the way to the end. Still, from what he saw, he was satisfied—and definitely intrigued.

MotoGP had several stark differences from Formula 1, even though both were high-stakes racing. The biggest, of course, was the vehicle itself: MotoGP was all about motorcycles, while F1 revolved around custom-built aerodynamic single-seaters.

Instead of 20 drivers, MotoGP had 22 "riders" per race. And since they were on bikes, they were completely exposed—no protective cockpit like in Formula 1. That alone added a layer of rawness and danger that was impossible to ignore.

One thing that really caught Luca's attention was the lack of pit stops. Unlike F1, where pit strategies were central to the race, these riders hardly pitted at all. Maybe it was because the races were shorter averaging just 20 to 30 laps on smaller track lengths.

In summary, Luca felt MotoGP emphasized time and physical demand more intensely than Formula 1. The shorter race meant non-stop action. He couldn't get over the way the riders bent deeply into corners—it was almost violent, in a good way.

Formula 1 was the opposite of all that.

Strategy and Endurance

Longer race

More laps

And relying on downforce and strong grip to make turns instead of bending which was quite impossible.

This made Luca wonder if he was a Moto GP rider. How would his system adapt to that? What would the system be called, and how would it calculate everything relevant to this kind of race?

He was curious to know the dynamics in comparison to F1. This reminded him that he hadn't checked his status for sometime, so he asked the system for it, especially the car's status

[Car status generating....

[..... Generation completed]

[Car Information:

Car Name: Ferrari (JRX-92B)

Chassis: JRX-92B Chassis

Engine: Ferrari Turbo-Hybrid 056 ]

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[Performance Information:

Top Speed: 350 km/h

Acceleration: 2.5 s (0-100 km/h)

Aerodynamics: 22

Downforce: 28

Braking Efficiency: 25

Handling: 22

Tire Wear Management: 21 ]

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[Engine Features: (A) Rating

-High-Speed Dominance: 14

-Heat Management: 22

-Longevity (Superior to <Great Stamina> (B) Rating feature): 15 ]

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[Skills:

—Gripper: 13

—Yaw Flex: 8 ]

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Luca assessed his status and began to consider what the next milestone could be. For his Attributes, the next significant mark was hitting 30 across the board. As for Skills, Gripper still needed 7 more points to reach 20—though true completion for Car Skills wasn't until (25). That was the cap.

After finishing P7 in Australia, Luca held high hopes for the Belgian Grand Prix up next. June packed three races, just like May, and Stavelot, Brazil, was the first stop.

Belgium Grand Prix

Location: Stavelot, Belgium

Date: June 8

Time: 2 PM

Track: Spae-Ferenchal (Spae)

Track Length: 7.1 km

Total Laps: 44

Track Type: Permanent road course

Lap Record: Marco Rossi 1:44.345

The calendar had returned to Europe—and with it, a legendary racing event that hadn't been held in three years. Spae-Ferenchal was one of those mythic circuits, known not just for its sheer history but also for being the longest track ever used in professional racing. And Belgium owned it.

The circuit was beautiful in its own right and had a remarkable sense of hospitality for fans. With 44 laps set to run, there would be no shortage of action. Spae-Ferenchal was also one of the few circuits that had never received any modern-day amendments.

Because it didn't need them.

The grandstands could host over 150,000 spectators, and its track length was already intense—there was no need to stretch it further.

What made Spae-Ferenchal even more unique was its unpredictable weather. The circuit was so long that it could literally be raining in one sector while another remained completely dry!

Luca was curious about this, so he decided to check it out.

He ran a simulation and set the weather to rain—just to see if the track behaved as rumored. And it did. The simulation perfectly mirrored real-world unpredictability: one part of the circuit wet, another part bone-dry. Unbelievable.

What kind of tire strategy would that even call for?!

Jackson Racing could only hope for calm skies as they geared up for the seventh round of the season in Belgium.

Di Renzo didn't even bother asking if he'd be driving in Belgium—he already knew what the answer would be. Luca was becoming a permanent fixture in every race weekend, and Di Renzo had begun to accept that bitter truth. Now, the thought of switching teams just to guarantee solid driving time had started creeping into his mind.

But he chose to wave it off. It was still early in the season, and who knew? Luca could suddenly start flopping race after race, and in that moment, Jackson Racing might just look at him—Di Renzo—like Superman sent to save their Constructor points. He'd be all too happy to slide back in and reclaim his seat.

Right now, within Jackson Racing, the teammate dynamic was at an all-time low.

Rodnick wasn't even acting smart or calculating. He just stayed stone-focused, locked in, and immune to distractions. But make no mistake—he wasn't sitting where he wanted to be. First place was the target he lost. And someone else held it—his own teammate, Luca.

To Rodnick now, Luca wasn't some rookie anymore. He wasn't the fresh teammate he once thought he could mentor or overlook. No, Luca had become something else entirely—a rival.

An undercover rival, draped in the same Jackson colors as him, quietly aiming to snatch the F1 goldware from right under his nose before he even realized it. Just like that, Luca had made Rodnick's list.

He'd long been on Di Renzo's.

Still, everyone in Jackson knew how to keep it together. No outbursts. No public fallout. Just cold, simmering silence.

After all, Jackson Racing as a whole was still sitting comfortably at the top of the standings. There was no real reason to be outright discontented at this stage of the season—unless, of course, you were that selfish.

PROVISIONAL CONSTRUCTORS' CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (ALL 10)

Position | Team | Points

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1. | Jackson Racing | 154

2. | Squadra Corse | 121

3. | Haddock Racing | 83

4. | Iberia Grand Prix | 72 ↑

5. | Outback Perf. | 72 ↑

6. | Bueseno Velocità | 66 ↓

7. | Nordvind Racing | 33

8. | Velox Hispania | 6

9. | Trampos Racing | 1

10. | Alpine Swiss F1 | 0.

In Belgium, the press questions were too much.

"Luca, you finished P7, which IS strong, but not podium. Do you consider that a win or a missed opportunity?"

What kind of question is that...?

"Was there any regret in how the safety car played out? Some say it helped you, others say it ruined your pitstop strategy."

"Luca, what happened in the duel with Luis Dreyer? You looked like you had the upper hand for most of it."

"Now that the Australian leg is done, what lessons are you carrying into Stavelot's Spae-Ferenchal?"

That one he believed he could answer.

"I pushed hard and tried my best," he said, the microphones capturing every word. "Maybe too hard," Luca added with a shrug. "But with the hardwork, I wasn't paid. So, I'd race smart in Belgium. Thank you."