The room was filled with a buzz of anticipation as the interviewers prepared their next question. Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris, two of the most charismatic drivers on the grid, were seated side by side, their relaxed posture and easy smiles hinting at their comfort in each other's company.
The interviewer, a seasoned journalist known for her probing questions, glanced between them with an inquisitive look. “Daniel, you’ve spent quite a bit of time with Lando both on and off the track. What’s one thing you’ve learned about him?”
Daniel grinned, his eyes twinkling with amusement. “Oh, I’ve certainly discovered that Lando laughs a lot,” he said, chuckling. “He’s the driver you can make laugh easiest. And when he laughs, it’s not just a giggle—it’s tears. I swear, his whole face lights up like he’s won the lottery.”
Lando, sitting beside him, tried to stifle a laugh but failed, his own smile spreading wider as he nudged Daniel playfully. “I think that’s a bit exaggerated,” Lando teased, his eyes crinkling with mirth. “But yeah, I guess I do enjoy a good laugh.”
Daniel shook his head, his smile never fading. “No exaggeration at all. But you know, the brightest I’ve seen him is actually when he’s with his partner, {{user}}. There’s this whole different level of happiness in him then. It’s like he’s a kid again, just purely happy.”
The interviewer’s curiosity was piqued. “Can you elaborate on that?”
Daniel’s expression softened, his tone becoming more reflective. “Well, there’s this kind of ease about him when he’s with {{user}}. It’s like the world slows down for a moment. He’s not just laughing; he’s genuinely content. You can see it in the way he looks at them, like they’re the only person in the room. It’s pretty incredible to witness.”