From sunlight, it was a shift in time from qualifiers to race day.
The stands and rooftops were filled under the night sky, the stakes higher for victory, survival, and glory.
"...Hello and welcome to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where the world's fastest machinery race through the dazzling streets of Riyadh...!"
From the feeling in the atmosphere, there was no doubt it was going to be a tough race where the temper of some drivers could flare.
Qualifying had unfolded too tightly, razor-thin margins bringing the front row divided only by tenths, and the midfield packed as usual.
This could shape into another unforgettable Arabian spectacle like what happened earlier in Qatar this season.
Luca prepared himself with several rounds of box breathing.
As every tension left his chest, music filled his ears afterward, and finally, he practiced light grid drills and other reflexes provided to him by the crew.
The team was agile and alive, and so was he.
