My Formula 1 System
Chapter 455 - 455: Winter's Here

[Congratulations, host on finishing in the top 5!]

[Calculating progress....]

[... successfully calculated]

[Cars driven: (2)

—Ferrari (JRX-92B)

—Ferrari (JRX-97) ]

[Most used car: Ferrari (JRX-92B)]

[Best car: Ferrari (JRX-97)]

[Attributes growth:

—Aerodynamics: 87% increase

—Downforce: 240% increase

—Braking Efficiency: 100% increase

—Handling: 200% increase

—Tire Wear Management: 250% increase ]

[Remark: Massive development curve. Notably dominant in tire preservation and high-speed cornering. Car control has evolved from raw instinct to refined precision.]

[Career Progress:

—Signed first ever F1 contract and became an F1 driver

—+$1,000,000 salary

—5 Race Wins, 7 Podiums and a top five championship placement]

[Remark: Historic rookie campaign. Surpassed expectations with a fearless racing identity, delivering results with both flair and consistency]

[Skills Progress:

—Gripper: 320% increase

—2 NEW Skills!]

[Remark: ➤Exceptional mastery over cars dynamics in a single season. Tire wear control and downforce harnessing rank among the elite.

➤ Rare efficiency spike in Skills. Gripper skill shows your natural love for surface transition. And you unlocked more abilities that indicate strategic maturity.

➤ Overall Grading has been upgraded to: S-Rank ]

[Final Assessment: Prodigy]

This time, the final season analysis and reflection was centred specially on the Car's Status and growth, no longer Luca himself.

It was satisfying to see the corroboration of his actions. They were the living testimony of everything he'd contributed across the season. He had evolved all machines he was given, and also refined their behaviour to suit his style perfectly. All limits were pushed and redefined, and it was currently nice to visibly see each increase in handling, every gain in tire conservation, and every sliver of aerodynamic polish. It all spoke to the countless hours behind the wheel, in the simulators, and in the garage, where every adjustment, test, and personal tweak paid off in tangible form.

In spite of that, Luca also wanted to see his entire development this season.

Since he didn't unlock any Self Skill throughout the season, he simply asked the system to show him his Self Attributes alone.

[Hosts status generating....

[..... Generation completed]

[Personal Information:

Name: Luca Rennick

Age: 20

Nationality: Italian ]

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[Physical Information:

Weight: 78 kg / 172 lbs

Height: 6'2"

Body Fat Percentage: 10%

Muscle Mass: 82%

Strength: 40

Stamina: 42

Endurance: 44

Agility: 40

Intelligence: 33 ]

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One might not have realized, but Luca's Self Attributes had taken monumental leaps and had now even hit or for some, surpassed the 40 mark that once seemed impossible to ever reach.

This broad increment stemmed from the very fact that Luca had spent two full months in a highly rigorous workout program and an all-round body improvement adventure.

His muscle mass had increased unfathomably, rising from once 30+% to now over 80%, and he had also gained some reasonable weight in the process. And, as further confirmed by the system, he had even managed to push out one more late inch in height.

Luca was happy with what he could see. The leaner, muscular build and added height were both a solid confirmation that everything had truly paid off. He remembered the cold sweats during those past two months, and those freezing early mornings when he felt completely numb.

Remember, the road to the 40 mark was supposed to be long and exhausting. So, for his Attributes to actually explode past 40, it meant he really did some tough, demanding things to his physicality.

Although Formula 1 drivers were typically ideal with lean, compact frames to minimize weight, Luca's current build—still lean but now more defined and muscular—didn't stray too far from the requirements. He wasn't bulky in a way that hindered performance. If anything, the added strength only refined his control, his endurance, and the physical resilience needed to endure high G-forces over race distances.

Now, all that remained was application. The foundation had been laid, the transformation complete. Luca could only look ahead, focused on how he'd channel this upgraded physique and sharpened edge into real results next season.

He really needed to start planning for next season, because his contract with Jackson Racing which was still technically still intact, was already considered expired in every practical sense. Only a few weeks remained on paper, and beyond that, there would be no formal ties unless new terms were agreed upon

In these final weeks, Luca would have to reach a decision: re-sign fresh new ink with the Silver Stallions or entertain the rising tide of opportunities calling his name. Mallow had been quick to update him that Outback and Iberia had reignited their pursuit, and his contract situation had become the loudest whisper in the Formula 1 transfer market.

Even Nordvind Racing had made their intentions known, subtly, that they wanted the Mazerunner in their squad. After all, what had transpired between Luca, Jackson Racing, and the extended hand of Ferrari midseason had peeled back layers of tension and uncertainty. To the rest of the grid, including Trampos it felt clear to them that Jackson Racing might soon lose their crown jewel.

Luca wasn't blind to any of this. For him, this wasn't just about switching suits or cars just like many drivers' philosophies. It was about choosing the right environment to grow further, to convert the raw progress he had earned this year into something greater. His value had skyrocketed, but so had the weight of expectation. The decision for his team next season and beyond was entirely his, and he'd choose right.

As Christmas drew nigh and closer than ever, Luca found himself constantly in the winter air. He kept jetting between four continents all because of a negotiation tour. Germany, Australia, and of course, his home base in England were all on the itinerary, each trip centered around meetings, sit-downs, and strategic discussions with teams vying for his signature.

Jackson Racing was irritated by the fact that Luca was listening to other offers, especially when they believed their highest-bidding salary, superior engineering resources, solid reputation, and the fact that he was already a Stallion should have been more than enough. He could have easily continued as a Stallion.

The agents had no doubt that Rennick had lost all passion for the team. If not, he would have re-signed long, long ago and ended this charade. But the very act of listening to offers painfully meant that he actually wanted to leave the team.

Jackson Racing: 5 years – $5M

Outback Performance: 3 years – $3M

Iberia GP: 5 years – $3M

Nordvind Racing: 3 years – $2.5M

Trampos Racing: 5 years – $1.5M