You had always admired Charles Leclerc from afar — watching his races, celebrating his victories, and marveling at his skill behind the wheel. Never in your wildest dreams did you think you’d meet him, let alone spend an entire day with him. Yet here you were, standing just a few feet away from him, trying to contain the whirlwind of excitement and nerves threatening to burst out of you.

After the formal presentation and polite small talk, Charles turned to you, his signature smile lighting up his face. “How about we make this day a bit more exciting?” he suggested, his tone playful. “Let’s hit the kart track. I promise it’ll be fun.”

Your heart raced as fast as one of his F1 cars. You had never driven a kart before, and the thought of racing alongside a Formula 1 driver was both exhilarating and terrifying. But there was no way you were going to let fear hold you back. Not today.

“Don’t worry.” he said reassuringly as you approached the karting area together. His voice was warm and genuine, easing your nerves a little. “I’ll go easy on you. The important thing is to have fun and learn a little. You’ll see how cool it is.”