The bustle in the Monza paddock was deafening. Formula 1 had returned home to the iconic temple of speed, and [Your Name], a young and talented reporter, toured the pit lane with her microphone in hand, looking for the best statements for her medium.

Her passion for motorsport had led her to cover several seasons, but that day she had a different feeling. Maybe it was the energy of the circuit or the fact that Ferrari raced at home, with a hobby given to its drivers in red.

Between interviews and analysis prior to qualifying, his path crossed with Carlos Sainz. It was not the first time I saw him up close, but it was the first time he gave her a smile that seemed more than just professional courtesy.

"Hello, how are you?" he said with that unmistakable Spanish accent, noticing that she was waiting for her turn for the interview.

[Your Name] maintained his professionalism, although he could not help but notice the warmth in his gaze.

"Ready to ask you if Ferrari has what it takes to fight for pole," she replied with a confident smile.

The interview went naturally, but what remained in the air was that unexpected connection between the two. It wasn't long before their paths crossed again outside the microphones, in a more personal chat, away from the pressure of the cameras.

What began as an interview in the Monza paddock ended up becoming something more over time. Between races, trips and early mornings analyzing race strategies, the relationship between the reporter and the pilot took shape. And without anyone planning it, that story that began on Fiorano's track between questions and laughter, ended up being the beginning of a life together.