Chapter 519: S3 Canadian Grand Prix. 5
As said, telemetry reviews by Race Control were far from rare. Throughout a season, there could be an average of twenty such notices that flash across the board. Usually, they referred to sensor anomalies, minor discrepancies, or double-checks that rarely led to something serious. To most spectators, these notices sounded just like another distant, echoing announcement that blended into the ambience of the race’s fervor.
These kinds of announcements even became more frequent ever since Luca joined the sport and F1 itself. He’s just too good. Last season, being his best campaign, recorded the most general telemetry reviews in a single season, with thirty-two total; nine of those were ultimately found valid. So far this new season, seven telemetry checks had already occurred, none of which amounted to anything.
But in this Canadian Grand Prix, one team had finally been caught, apprehended, and used as a scapegoat.
"Car 1 — Antonio Luigi is to make a mandatory pit stop on the next lap. This is a direct order from Race Control. Failure to comply may result in disqualification."
"WOOOOOHHHHHH!"
"...it seems Race Control has just issued a mandatory pit stop order for Antonio Luigi. No incident on track, no visible damage. Running smoothly in P1, this would bum the reigning champion! Squadra Corse won’t be happy with this...!"
**Antonio, we’ve received official instruction. Mandatory pit stop next lap. Repeat, mandatory pit stop next lap. Race Control directive. Acknowledge, please**
**...Copy. That’s Race Control?**
**Affirmative. Box next lap. Full stop. We’ll carry out all checks. Keep it clean on entry**
Luigi nodded as if he were physically present with the team in order to share comfort in the face of apprehension. **Understood**