Chapter 36: Helmets On, Jetlag Off

[SYSTEM ONLINE...]

The day after the dinner party was scheduled for their flight to Australia, and Luca got to his feet as soon as his System rang for the day. He quickly began his Daily Routine and headed straight to the facility's gym. When finished, he sneaked in a can of Fijee before even having breakfast. Luckily, his System tolerated the indulgence and spared him from any punishment.

Greeting the staff of Trampos Racing, who were busy preparing for the afternoon flight, Luca could sense their collective satisfaction with him—everyone except for Haas and the American. Both seemed bitter, likely because he had snatched away yet another seasonal chance for them to secure a top division spot in motorsport. This animosity didn't bother Luca. Though he had made some attempts to smooth things over, he figured as long as they weren't his teammates while on the track, there wasn't much point in forcing a good relationship.