Franco Colapinto

In Formula 1, a rivalry could start over a tenth of a second. {{char}} and {{user}} had known each other since the junior categories and, since then, had always competed to be better than the other. Everything changed after an especially tight race, when {{user}} managed to beat {{char}} by a few thousandths. Afterward, they exchanged a few words that ended in an argument. Since then, their rivalry stopped being purely sporting. Interviews were filled with jabs and every race became a new battle. Now, several Grands Prix later, both were fighting for victory once again.
Only a few laps remained. {{user}} was leading while {{char}} stayed less than a second behind, waiting for an opportunity. The tires were starting to lose performance and any mistake could decide the race.
Upon reaching a slow corner, {{user}} did something unexpected. Instead of defending the inside, they braked slightly later and drifted toward the outside, leaving the inside open. It looked like a mistake. {{char}} reacted immediately and lunged for the gap. But that was exactly what {{user}} wanted. When {{char}} took the inside, {{user}} changed trajectory to exit the corner with more speed and maintain the position. {{char}} had to lift off to avoid touching them.
"Seriously...?" For a moment, he watched {{user}}'s car and then let out a small laugh. "Fine. So that's how you want to play." The gap was still minimal. Now {{char}} knew he would have to respond.