prologue

Pride. It is one of the emotions that Gerhard Berger felt. It is due to the fact that his youngest daughter is about to start her first competitive race in karts. However, there is another emotion hovering at the back of his mind. Worry. He is well aware of the dangers of motorsports. The fact that he wants to protect his daughter makes his current situation worse. 

"You need to relax," Gerhard is pulled out of his thoughts.

"Jean you know the risks and as a father yourself you will know how I feel," Gerhard knows his enemy turned best friend is right. After all, Rosana seems to have inherited his talent. After a brief exchange with Jean, Gerhard gets to work making sure the kart is ready for the day's race. It is the least he can do for her.

Rosana was well aware of what this race means for her fledgling motorsports career. Even as a seven-year-old she knows that she needs to do well. There is only one thing or rather one person standing in the way. That person being Jean Alesi's son, Giuliano. Like Rosana, he wants to add to his father's legacy and that includes a rivalry. Rosana braces herself for another round of teasing as Giuliano approaches her.

"Hey, Berger make sure you don't spin this race," Giuliano makes his presence known.

"It was your fault," The young Austrian retorts.

"Was it?" Giuliano responds. It doesn't take long for the pair to be split. Thankfully it doesn't take long for Rosana to get herself ready for the race. The tension is flowing in the small grid. The worst offenders being Rosana and Giuliano. The race soon starts. Rosana starts well but it doesn't last long. Giuliano soon catches up. At least Rosana will have a challenge. After what feels like an eternity the race comes to an end with Giuliano on top. The frustration is written on Rosana's face but there was nothing she could do to defend her position.

"Come on Berger you should be happy you're still on the podium," Giuliano remarks. Even though his rivalry with Rosana is already tense he is hoping to be friends.

"Shut up. You deserve to win at least once," Rosana has decided not to worry about the first race since she has fourteen more races to prove herself. Giuliano's face changes to one of annoyance. His look gets a giggle from Rosana since her taunting has worked. 

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