At this point, I mostly put these together for my memories but anyway, here's my seeing Esteban at the Singapore GP post. I'm kinda glad I procrastinated on it for so long because then I saw they brought my banner with them to the other races which I wasn't expecting!
Thursday
I started a new office job in June, which meant I couldn't just take off to head to the track earlier. Luckily my friends were kind enough to bring this banner I designed to celebrate Este's podiums (so far) to give him on my behalf. 🥺💕 And he kindly obliged when they asked him to hold it so they could take a photo for me.
Friday
I only got to be at the track in the evening for FP2 and they were very strict about kicking us out at 12am this year so I didn't get to meet Esteban yet. BUT! It was still a great day because his team sent me this picture of my banner hanging in his driver's room and also told me they loved it and had sent it to Esteban's father (and I guess he liked it too haha).
Saturday
It was raining sporadically and the air was so muggy but it was worth it because I finally got to see Esteban! He was in a rush because he was supposed to be at the fan zone in like 10 minutes but he still stopped to sign my banner (I printed 2, one for him, one for me). Tom his performance coach also signed it for me.
When Este spotted me, I damn near melted because he said "good to see you again!" and also offered me a fist bump because he remembered I usually put my fist out for one. 🥹
The other highlight was being on the beginning of Ted's Notebook (I'm the one in white)! But then we got kicked out at 12am again SIGH.
Sunday
It was Esteban's birthday! So great to see so much support for him on this day even though the race didn't end the way we wanted. :') I also missed my chance to say goodbye because I was over at the Padang Stage watching Robbie Williams. 😭 (worth it tho, I'll probably still see Esteban next year, idk when Robbie will come back)
Post-SGP
I was so surprised and thrilled to spot my banner in his room again at the US GP! I didn't expect them to hold on to it after Singapore/Japan to be honest so it was so cool to know that my banner went around the world and was in the same room as these other sporting legends.
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