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Tea for the Brits
Lando
OH MY FUCKING ISJHJDVJKLQM
WE FORGOT ARVID
George
?
What are you talking about?
Lando
Arvid
You know the VCARB rookie
He’s British
He should be in this group!
Alex
I mean
You’re right
Lando
Of course I am
Alex
But he is in the group
Lando
What?
Arvid
Hi
Lando
Since when????
George
The beginning of the season?
Who do you think I am?
Alex
You can trust George with that kind of stuff Lando
Arvid
Well thankfully yeah, otherwise I would have waited until now to be added
Ollie
At least he didn’t stare at you during your first race week, saying « wait you’re British?? Like British British? »
Lando
Omg just drop it, it was one time T-T
Ollie
Ain’t no way, it’s going down with me
Lando
Fucker
Alex
Lando be kind with the rookies
Also, how did you not notice, that guy look like he was born with a teacup in his hand??
Ollie
Thanks
I guess?
George
Technically
Lando
Oh I haaaate when you use that word
George
Ollie’s not a rookie anymore
Since it’s his second season in F1
Lando
Nerd
Ollie
Technically
Lando
Oh god not another one
Ollie
I wasn’t even really a rookie last year since I raced at the Saudi Arabian gp in 2024
Lando
You two are the « no fun Brits » :(
Luckily Alex is here
Alex
Yeah no, I’m not bashing georgie with you
Sorry <3
Lando
Traitor
Don’t forget you’re only an honorary member of this group chat
Alex
I’m not racing with the Union Jack on my car
Too many of those anyway
Ollie
Honestly, fair
Arvid
Personally, I chose home race over being unique
Lewis
I get it
Nothing feels as great as winning your home race
Lando
HELL YEAH BROTHER
SPEAK THE TRUTH
Arvid
Wait, Lewis is in here too?
Lewis
I’m British?
So obviously?
Arvid
No not like that!
Ollie
More like he never talks here?
Arvid
Yeah like that
Lewis
Well, I don’t really understand all of your conversations, but I like to stay in touch with the younger drivers so
George
This group isn’t exactly the busiest usually anyways
Lewis
It’s a shame
We don’t really know each other
Arvid
Are we being sentimental today?
It’s almost mid season but better late than ever I guess
Lewis
Aouch
Deserved
Ollie
I guess you have a point
But it’s not like the grid ever was a close-knit group, even back then
Not more than today I think
Lewis
It kind of used to be
Alex
Because you had your close friends back then
There is solid groups of friendship here but it’s definitely not applied to the whole group of drivers
Lewis
So what, I’m … alone?
I suppose so
Lando
We should change that!
At least here
Brits should support one another
Alex
Once again, only half British here 🖐️
George
But we want you here!
Lando
Yeah and I’m half Belgian, who care?
It’s not like we could go agains’t George anyway
Arvid
So what, we go and grab tea together now?
Lando
Your enthusiasm is noted :/
Ollie
I agree with Arvid, we don’t know each other, it would be weird
I love you guys, nothing personal
Lando
Oscar would’ve supported me :(
Alex
Oscar would do anything for you anyway
We’re talking about your fanboy
Lando
I don’t think he would tho
Lewis
Why don’t we try to get to know each other then?
Lando
Oooh I love questions, come on hit me!
George
I don’t know if it’s a good idea
Alex
It’ll be fine
Lewis
Hmm I don’t know
Oh easy one
Are you guys dating anyone?
Alex
Nevermind I lied
George
Fuck anything but that
No
Alex
Should’ve expected it but still
Lando
You left Carmen??????
Alex
Carmen?
As in Carmen Mundt your friend?
George
I never dated her?
Alex
Yeah you better
Lando
Really???
I thought my bad
Personally, my love life is non-existent, it’s AWFUL
I need someoneeeee >o<
Arvid
You’re really horny, aren’t you?
Lando
Who can blame me?
What about you?
Arvid
Me?
Dating no one
Wish that I was
Lando
Boooooring
At least Ollie knows how to get a boyfriend
Ollie
I suppose I do yeah
Kimi is the best
<3
What about you Alex?
Alex
Oh
George
Please don’t
Alex
No one
My life is boring as well
No partner, nothing
George
Thank you
Lando
Celibacy seems to be a requirement to be British it seems
Please Lewis tell me you have something juicy to share!
Lewis
Who do you even want me to date?
Sorry to disappoint
Ollie
People would say Nico I think
George
Oh you did not
Lando
You better get ready, things are going to get interesting
Buckle up!
Lewis
I know what people say
They’re idiots
I don’t even know why they still entertain this idea, I haven’t talked to him in years
Ollie
Sorry
I don’t know why I said that
Lewis
It’s nothing new
Alex
Don’t worry Ollie I made the same mistake
He’s not mad at you
He just … doesn’t like to be reminded of that
George
Yes it’s a heavy topic
Lando
So much for getting to know each other in the end :(
2025 rookies 🔛🔝
Arvid
Sent 2 screenshots
Oh Ollie you fumbled bad!
Ollie
Like you weren’t curious to know
Arvid
Now we certainly do
Franco
So brocedes isn’t real?
Gabriel
Maybe they’re just hiding it
Kimi
Hmm no sorry but it’s definitely not real
Lewis is avoiding him at all costs every time he can
I wish they were still friends tho, they would make such a powerful duo T-T
Isack
Agree
Liam
The old bearer of your number with your idol would be a dream come true, no?
Isack
Hell yes
Franco
Do you think we should do something with them?
Like with Fernando and Mark?
Jack
Idk love, those two were already in love before, it’s different
+ I really don’t want a 7 time champion to blow up at you like Ollie just faced
Franco
Aww you care about me <3
Jack
Obviously?
I’m your boyfriend
???
Franco
I know I just need to hear it
Gabriel
I never excepted those two to become worse than Ollie and Kimi
Ollie
It doesn’t feel like a compliment
Kimi
Who care, I love you
None of you can criticise us now that you’re all dating someone
Ollie
Thank you
I love you too
<3
Arvid
I can
I’m not dating anyone so I can criticise you
Kimi
Maybe
But you should respect your elders
Liam
Yeah Arvid doesn’t really do that
Believe I tried to teach him that
Gabriel
Given that Isack also doesn’t respect elders (beside Lewis), you don’t strike me as a great teacher Liam
No offence
Liam
None taken
Isack
Hey!
I also respect Max
Gabriel
It’s still just two persons
It’s not a lot
Isack
Whatever
Who cares anyway?
Franco
So we’re not working on brocedes?
(Yes I’m stuck on it)
Liam
I doubt it
If you really want to, you can try to find someone for Arvid XD
Arvid
Or it could be you?
Fuck my life, really
No thanks guys
I really don’t need it
Franco
Boy or girl?
Or else?
Arvid
I said drop it
Really
Kimi
No but seriously, are you straight?
Cause we need to fill the quotas of straight persons in a group
Arvid
…
I don’t care
It’s more about the person?
Kimi
Well, fuck the quota
Welcome in the group
Liam
Oh btw Isack, where are you?
We need to reunite for a video or whatever it is
Gabriel
It’s not a race week what are you talking about?
Isack
Nope but we’re at a Red Bull sponsored event
I’m coming don’t worry
Liam
Is Max with you?
He won’t answer on the Red Bull boys
Kimi
Is that yet another sect?
Arvid
No just Red Bull’s group chat
Gabriel
So a sect
Isack
Max says he doesn’t have to since I’m « gonna tell my boyfriend everything anyway so why bother»
Ollie
Whipped
Arvid
Is he wrong though?
Isack
Ok fuck all of you
Arvid
Touched a nerve?
Isack
Go find someone and stop clinging to my boyfriend
Arvid
Not my fault if he likes me better
Liam
Please
Isack
Oh also Arvid, guess who we found on our way ;)
Sent 1 picture
Franco
Is that Nikola?
Gabriel
You know him?
Franco
By name only
Arvid
Don’t tell me he’s filming videos with us
Isack
He is
I know how happy it makes you :)
Arvid
I’m gonna throw up
Ollie
That bad?
Arvid
I just … can’t stand him
It’s physical
And reciprocal
This day is going to be utter shit
Liam
Just stick with me and Isack
Our trio is quite liked on the media, PR won’t say anything
Isack
As much as I would love to watch you try to murder Tsolov with your eyes, yes you can, we’ll help you avoid him
Kimi
So you’re just leaving Max alone
Isack
Nah he’s already planing on how to get away from here
Don’t worry about him
Gabriel
Replied to « As much as I would love to watch you try to murder Tsolov with your eyes, yes you can, we’ll help you avoid him »: are we witnessing them getting … friendly???!?!! 😱
Franco
Omggg
Isack
Unfortunately, Liam likes him so I have to put up with him as well bahahah
No but he’s like an annoying brother-in-law to me
Arvid
Whoah I feel so loved
Liam
You know we do <3
Arvid
It’s always « we » « we » « we », fucking drop him!
Yep just me, my teammate and his clingy boyfriend :)
Isack/Max
Isack
Bro, where did you leave?
Max
Emergency
Isack
Which translate to?
Max
I fucking hate doing PR and rather be anywhere else
Isack
Fair
I’m jealous they let you leave :/
Max
Win 4 title, they let you leave as well
Isack
Can’t wait
Max
Beside, it’s a good excuse for you to spend time with Liam no?
I wish I had Charles by my side during those events
Isack
Yeah but we can’t really act like we want to
+ Arvid is here :(
Max
Come on, he’s a good kid
Isack
You like everyone that’s young
Beside, he’s too close to Liam in my opinion
Max
Haha don’t be jealous Isack, it’s not good for your heart tension
And I feel like he’s currently busier slightly fighting with the guy from F2
Tsolov
What’s up between them btw?
Isack
Guess you’re right
Didn’t know you were into gossip
Max
Charles’s asking
Isack
Of course
And I’m the one who’s whipped?
But honestly we don’t really know, it just … doesn’t work between them
They can’t give a proper explanation themselves so 🤷♂️
Max
I see
Happen between drivers sometime
Anyway, have fun
Isack
I hate you
Arvid/Nikola
Arvid
You stepped on my foot
Three times
I know it was on purpose
Nikola
Oh grow up, I barely touched you
I wouldn’t do it with a pole and you know it
Arvid
You’re such a bitch
Nikola
And you’re whining all the time
Guess we’re even
So why are you bothering me?
Is it because your precious little teammate is busy being with his old teammate?
Can’t stand being replaced?
Arvid
I’ll let you know I replaced Isack
Nikola
Is Liam aware of that?
Arvid
Why do I even bother to talk to you?
Nikola
You love me too much, beware before I start thinking you’re gay
No response?
Must mean I’m right
Alex/George
Alex
I don’t like lying
George
I know baby
I’m sorry
Alex
I love you
George
I love you too
Alex
Why do we have to hide anyway?
Half the grid is gay/dating another driver
George
I don’t know
It’s just … better like that
Please, I’m sorry
Alex
It’s fine don’t worry
I just thought …
Want to come to my flat and watch a movie?
George
That would be great
We could go to a restaurant after?
Alex
In public?
Hmm I don’t know, sounds like a date to me 🙃
George
Alex
Alex
Sorry, I’m just kidding, it would be nice
George
I’m sorry for being too much
Alex
Hey don’t worry, I knew what I was getting into
And I don’t regret it <3
You’re worth it
+ it had a bit of spice with the secret and all~
George
You’re the best boyfriend I could ever have <3