The Formula 1 paddock has always been full of gossip around its drivers. It doesn't matter the year we're talking about.

The year 2007 welcomed a young star into motorsport. A young man with dreams to fulfill. A young man hungry to win.

A young Lewis Hamilton began his career with the McLaren team. The surprise was big when he finished third in his first race, and it was even bigger when he finished in second place that same season.

The next season was even more impressive, being crowned the youngest world champion the category had ever seen, which was later snatched away by a young Sebastian Vettel, with whom he would later have a movie-worthy rivalry, and even so, the two talented drivers shared a very good friendship.

And they also shared something else... an aspect of their lives that would surprise many around them.

A coincidence that would start the gossip in the paddock once again.

How is it that two boys so young and full of energy could be parents?

Once that rumor spread through the world of motorsport, both drivers gave an unnecessary but concise statement. "We're not here to talk about our personal lives. Yes, we are both parents to two amazing children. Lewis to a beautiful girl, and I to an amazing boy, but we don't need to be having this talk. We know we are very young, but things are what they are, and we would both appreciate it if you respect our children's privacy. "

Senna Hamilton and Michael Vettel practically grew up in the paddock. Surrounded by cars, mechanics and drivers.

It was only a matter of time before both children wanted to enter the world their respective parents loved.

And just as they wanted it, they achieved it.

After protests by a concerned Sebastian, and plenty of warnings from Lewis, they made it to the top category. Formula 1.

Some will say both children are lucky to be in the sport at the same time as their parents, competing against each other.

Others will not agree with that. And Senna Hamilton never thought to be one of them until a certain driver caught her eye.

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Particular Interest

March 2022
Sakhir, Bahrein

The youngest of the Hamiltons walked quickly towards the Mercedes hospitality, next to her was Mike Vettel, McLaren driver, and her best friend.

"Why the rush, Sen?" The boy asked, trying to keep up with Hamilton's pace.

"I just need to ask my dad something." The curly haired one answered, looking for her father. It was well known that the drivers from other teams could not enter the hospitality of others, but for Senna Hamilton they made an exception.

She finally found him sitting near the front door, next to his teammate and team leader, George
Russell and Toto Wolff.

Mike slowed down his pace. "Fine, I'll wait for you here."

Senna stopped her walk and looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "Are you still with your stupid whim of not getting close to other hospitalities?"

The youngest Vettel frowned. "I get close to yours, Senna." He clarified. "I just don't want to interrupt you." He paused. "Also, you only say it is a "stupid whim" because you have the privilege of getting in and out of Mercedes whenever you want."

"Fine." It was the only thing Hamilton answered and she approached the three men. "Dad." She tried to get his attention. "Toto, George." She greeted his father's companions with a slight smile. "Do you have a moment?"

The oldest Hamilton nodded. "I'll be back in a few." He said to the two men who just nodded. "What happened?" He asked once they were far enough.

"Do you know anything about the contract with Aston Martin?" The girl questioned.

"No, I thought they communicated directly with you."

Senna nodded. "It is supposed to be like that, but I haven't heard from them in two weeks, they haven't contacted me, and Williams has already offered me a contract extension."

Lewis pursed his lips. "Perhaps they are evaluating their best options." He tried to give a hypothetical solution to the problem. The youngest nodded. "I don't know, princess, but don't worry, you know how they are, they love to be mysterious, if not with Aston Martin, stay with Williams, and surely next year a better offer will come."

"You're right." She spoke and soon after that felt a gaze fixed on them. She analyzed the place until she found her best friend's teammate. Lando Norris was staring at her, even when Senna looked back at him, hoping to intimidate him, the boy held her gaze. "Well, that's all." She said to her father, finally losing the staring duel between the McLaren boy and her.

"Okay, I'll see you there." The oldest said goodbye and Senna returned with her friend. "Let's go." She said once she arrived with Mike. "At what time is the driver's meeting?"

Mike looked at his watch. "In an hour." He responded in a groan. "What will we do while it starts?" Senna just shrugged. Mike saw through his sunglasses one of their fellow drivers. "Come, let's go with Lance."

Although Senna didn't talk much to the Canadian, she liked him, so she agreed, plus if she heard back from Aston Martin he would probably be her new teammate.

They walked again towards yet another hospitality, only it was now on the other side of the paddock. "Lance." Mike greeted. "Dad." He said when he saw his father there too.

Lance smiled and waved at the two friends. "What brings you here?"

"You know, there's still some time left for the meeting, and we didn't want to go back to our teams." Hamilton replied. "Uncle Seb, how's everything?" She greeted the older man enthusiastically.

You could say that Sebastian Vettel was a second father to Senna Hamilton.

"Hi Senna." The older man greeted back.

They sat down next to the two Aston Martin drivers and struck up a conversation. Well, just Sebastian, Lance and Mike, as Senna was attentive to the conversation between her father, George Russell, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc a few feet away from her.

"Since when is Senna in talks with other teams?" She heard Lando ask.

"She always has been, she wants to look for better opportunities, like everyone here." Lewis replied.

Senna turned her head a little, trying to see the younger british boy reaction, but she only found Lando's gaze directly at her again.

The girl raised one of her eyebrows in his direction.

A second glance was perceived by the youngest Hamilton. She lost the staring battle with Lando once again, but only to notice Charles Leclerc looking at them questioningly.

"... Right, Sen?" Seb's voice caught her attention, taking her gaze away from the men meters away.

"Sorry, I wasn't paying attention." She confessed with slightly flushed cheeks.

The older man smiled slightly. "He said that it would be a good idea to talk to Mike Krack and Capito to make sure that the offer is still there, and if not, not keep waiting for them to contact you and sign the contract with Williams."

"Oh, maybe, that's a great idea."

"You should talk to both of them." Lance added.

"Yes, we should..." Senna spoke but again without paying much attention to the conversation. Her eyes followed the four drivers, who were walking away from there. Lewis felt her gaze and gave her a loving smile.

It seemed that that day, Senna Hamilton took a particular interest in Lando Norris.

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