Rainy Grid
Rain arrived over the circuit before dawn, turning the paddock into a maze of umbrellas, wet equipment, and hurried mechanics. Sofia stood inside the Vantari garage watching engineers recalculate tire temperatures while Lucien studied weather radar with the strategy team. The forecast showed conditions changing every few minutes, making the race one of the most difficult strategic problems of the season. Sofia noticed a pressure trend in the tires that reminded her of Mateo’s notes and asked to see the data.
Lucien gave her access without hesitation, and Sofia worked beside engineers rather than replacing them. She explained that the wet track would alter the thermal balance in the rear tires, especially if the rain weakened midway through the race. One engineer disagreed, arg
