My Formula 1 System
Chapter 444 - 444: Fallen Contender

The French Grand Prix had been executed without a hitch. It was carried out successfully and elegantly, befitting one of France's most prestigious events.

An opening ceremony was initially planned for the French Grand Prix by the government, but they had to adhere to the FIA's edicts and directives as a result of the ongoing tribute to Ansel Hahn. The entire weekend unfolded undisturbed for both F1 and F2, and on Sunday, delay and disorder were nowhere to be found.

Though the race did proceed without disruption, and every logistic arm operated perfectly, the atmosphere was patently different from how a typical F1 Sunday race should be.

The collective chants, roars, color, chaos, horns, sirens, and merchandise frenzy.

The French Grand Prix achingly featured almost none of these. The race was monochromatic and sullen, even though the sun was up high in the sky, and the leaves of the vibrant trees in Solaris were so vivid and dazzling they looked painted.

There were flags waving, but most of them were the black slash flag—the kind that hadn't been waved in eleven years. This kind of flag indicated the loss of a driver, and its presence was more than enough to flatten the mood of even the most excited fan.

The commentators reflected the mood the most as they kept their tone neutral, unenthusiastic, and empathetic throughout, even though the greatest S-level engine battle of all time was on display.

The French Grand Prix was truly a turning point there in the season, as things could take a different course for the next three races in the favour of Squadra Corse, and in the dismay of Jackson Racing.

Squadra Corse's S-level engine, the FiammaVeloce Pro, was a complete game changer—and being in the hands of Antonio Luigi only made the situation worse for everyone else on the grid. The FiammaVeloce Pro was a tremendous watershed in both Mercedes engineering and Squadra Corse history: a package that had solidified fear in all competitors, be it drivers, teams, or supporters.

As suspected, Mercedes and Squadra Corse also presented a brand-new chassis to accompany the FiammaVeloce Pro, still under the AMG series, which went by the title AMG F1 W12.

For some reason, they completely skipped two numbers and chose W12 as the successor after Luigi's previous W09. Now, in the championship, with this massive upgrade, it was confirmed that Squadra Corse had not only maintained but also elevated their percentile average that labeled them the fastest team in the competition.

The FiammaVeloce had already been the fastest engine in the last era. The FiammaVeloce Pro was now officially confirmed as the fastest among all other HiCEs. This gave them the complete upper hand, as both the super and non-super categories had just been thoroughly dominated.

On the other hand, Jackson Racing held 2nd place in the ranking of fastest teams. However, they had nothing to show for it, even with the packages currently available to them.

The FRC had been mended and fully rehabbed, now ready for deployment after that crash in Germany. However, the driver originally assigned to it was placed on a temporary suspect-list suspension, leaving the vehicle untouched and idle in the garage.

Assuming Luca was present, he would've been granted the honor of piloting his first ever HiCE-powered car. But he too was away, leaving Jackson Racing in a haze of disorderliness and confusion. The entire team's structure had plunged into dishevelment and shambles, with management flustered and administrators trapped in a state of complete discombobulation.

Surely, they couldn't even consider handing Di Renzo the FRC to pilot, nor could they offer it to any driver ranked beneath him.

No matter how much Di Renzo tried to present himself as capable enough to handle a High-Intensity Combustion Engine, the team disregarded his appeal especially since even the 97 wasn't commissioned to him. This was a heavy insult and a direct slap to Di Renzo's pride, but he kept his cool and took control of the 92B anyway.

After all, the heavens had generously answered his prayers as both Rodnick and Luca were completely out of his way, granting him four consecutive races to participate in without their looming shadows!

As for his new teammate, he was paired with Crosby Hardy, a young English lad who made the team roster through the ranks of junior karting and had shown phenomenal promise during his F3 campaign.

Yeah. This was nothing short of turmoil for Jackson Racing.

Which explains exactly why Hardy ended up in P16, and Di Renzo, who had been so hyped and energetic after finally getting the spotlight, managed to only reach P9. On the other hand, Squadra Corse were on a roll, especially now that Marko Ignatova was back from injury.

All super drivers occupied positions P1 to P3, but Marko made P4, driving the W09 with such perfection and excellence, it was as if he had been empowered with it since the very start of his career.

Luigi understood the hallow he had to maintain, even though he had just won a race—his first race with the W12. Because of the still ongoing tribute, he did not swing his invisible bat, and the win merely felt like one on the outside.

This frustrated some members of the Italian crowd, as they found it absurd to be deprived of celebrations, especially when it was an ecstatic encounter with their victorious driver. Without hesitation, petitions began to flow into the FIA, requesting that the tribute duration be terminated prematurely.

How complacent.

But truly, if the tribute and the races continued in this manner, then the UAE Mega Prix wouldn't be worth a "Mega Prix," because the final race of the year often came with fireworks, roaring crowds, champagne explosions, frenzied national chants, and unhinged celebration energy that stretched long into the night.

The FIA, however, remained stern and unwavering in their decision to maintain the tribute until the end of the year. The black armband stayed mandatory for all drivers and personnel. And the Azerbaijan Grand Prix would be held in the same muted manner.

Luca, who watched the French Grand Prix from afar, could only fear what the Azerbaijan Grand Prix held for the standings. He knew he was no longer a title contender, but that didn't stop his mind from endlessly stirring over how the table would conclude.

After the results of the French Grand Prix, Luigi had easily surpassed him by a great leap, and Davide DiMarco too had made a similar leap—this time closer to him.

With just three races left until the season's conclusion, Luca doubted he'd even make the top 3. Now, his fears were narrowing in on the top five. He had a lot of sponsorship deals, contractual performance incentives, and contractual bonus clauses that required him to finish in the top five, and he needed to accomplish them.

Since he had far more points than Rodnick, who currently sat in 5th place, it was likely he'd end right there at 5th. Maybe, if Moireach faltered once, he could snatch 4th.

PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (TOP10)

Position | Team | Points

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1. | Antonio Luigi | 211 (+1)

2. | Luca Rennick | 185

3. | Davide DiMarco | 179

4. | Ailbeart Moireach | 175

5. | Marcellus Rodnick | 134

6. | Luis Dreyer | 121

7. | Hank Rice | 100

8. | Marko Ignatova | 106

9. | Elias Nyström | 98

10. | Jimmy Damgaard | 92

[Generating Rehabilitation Program....]

[System is analyzing and retrieving routine program issued to host.]

[1: PHYSICAL RECOVERY AND MOBILITY:

Cold Water Immersion & Exposure Training: Host should submerge forearms and upper torso in chilled water (6–10°C) for 3–5 minutes. The Gola is to stimulate nerve feedback, reduce inflammation, optimize circulatory efficiency.

Manual Dexterity Reinforcement: Host should engage in daily micro-manual tasks (e.g., button threading, cap twisting, pressure clipping). The goal is to improve hand-eye feedback, reduce scar stiffness in fine motor zones.

Controlled Climb: Host should execute vertical rope ascension (low height, assisted anchor) thrice weekly. The goal is to engage core strength, extend scar tissue, promote neuromuscular synchronicity.. ]

Although depression had enveloped Luca, he actually saw the fulfillment at the end of the tunnel this could give him.

[2: PSYCHOLOGICAL FOCUS & NEUROMUSCULAR CALIBRATION:

Monotask Gardening Sequence: Host should initiate soil rehydration, plant maintenance, and pruning tasks daily for 25 minutes. The goal is to refine attention span, synchronize physical motion with mental rhythm, reinforce discipline.

Facial Tension Mapping + Breath Sync: Host should perform facial muscle scans nightly, releasing tension through synchronized breathing (4-7-8 method). The goal is to de-escalate stress markers, improve sleep latency, decompress micro-tension clusters.]

[Generating final program....]

[3: COGNITIVE & EMOTIONAL REHABILITATION:

Mirror Exposure Desensitization: Host should maintain unbroken eye contact with personal reflection for 45 seconds per cycle, 2x daily. The goal is to normalize altered self-image, suppress panic reflex, reestablish identity confidence.

Narrative Recall Processing: Host should listen to system-guided recounting of key traumatic sequences at 20% emotional depth. The goal is to reduce emotional overload, convert memory from volatile to neutral classification.]

[Successfully Generated!]

Luca read everything on the panel. He liked everything on the panel, and saw that it was good. The system truly incorporated all branches that he hoped to rejuvenate and bounce back better with.

He was going to start now, his journey to Switzerland mainly for this and nothing else.

"Please, can you also generate a workout program as well?"

[Certainly, host!]

[If system may ask, what workout program specifically?]

"Muscles," Luca replied.

"Overall body muscles, most importantly the masculine areas," he added. "I want to buff up, sculpt and chisel."

[That is a wonderful conviction, host!]

[Building muscle triggers numerous advantages, both physical and mental. It increases strength, boosts testosterone, enhances physical presence, and sharpens discipline. It also improves posture, uplifts mood, and elevates confidence levels significantly. With consistent progression, host will experience a stronger hormonal balance and a redefined personal aura!]

[Generating workout plan...]

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