John Watson’s run at the 1980 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch came during a challenging period for McLaren, as the team struggled to regain its footing in the era of ground-effect aerodynamics. Driving the McLaren M29, Watson faced a field dominated by Williams and Ligier, both of which had perfected the use of side skirts and venturi tunnels to generate immense downforce. Brands Hatch’s sweeping corners and elevation changes made it one of the most technically demanding circuits on the calen

you were anxious again, huh? heart racing for no visible reason, mind running laps. and then the rain came… loud, wet and ruining your dinner plans. you could’ve curled up, cancelled the whole day, said “next time.” but you didn’t. you said fuck it. you put on that bright ass bathing suit, grabbed your board, and met life exactly how it showed up, soaked and grinning. you laughed with him like you were in middle school with a crush, you forgot about perfect, you remembered you’re alive only once

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