Chapter 38: Silent Expectations

Race Day: Mar. 22, George Park, Melbourne, Australia.

Luca had mixed feelings after Mr. Grant confirmed that Erik Haas would be participating in most of the Sprint Races to build his ability and track awareness, ensuring he wouldn't remain a dormant driver. The problem was that Sprint Races, like the first race of the season, could determine grid positions for the main Featured Race. Luca didn't want to be stuck behind five cars at the very least. Judging from Haas' potential, it didn't seem likely he would break into the top five, let alone reach the podium.

Fortunately for Luca, the grid position for today's Featured Race wasn't determined by the Sprint Race but by the final leaderboard from the previous race in Bad Rauenburg. Since Luca had finished third in Germany's F2 Grand Prix, he was set to start on the inside of row two—a strategic advantage that would help in his pursuit of victory today.