Getting through the post-race media was like wading through treacle, Mitch had to listen to endless journalists praising Fernando's fighting spirit, his relentless charge, his perfect fucking race. He was completely over it, especially when he was expected to answer to his own failings, explain what he would do better next time, somehow atone for his sins on live television. As they heaped their praise on the glorious champion, Mitch took little glances at Carlos, checking that he was still keeping his head up, that amongst it all he was still in one piece.
But there was one thing he would hand Fernando, he constantly mentioned Carlos when the journalists wouldn’t, telling them that he was thankful that Carlos was his teammate, and that Ferrari was lucky to have a driver of his calibre racing in red for them. The subtle dig even managed to raise a slight smirk from Mitch, but he dipped his head low enough that it wouldn’t be caught on camera, he just wanted to get out of this as quickly and as simply as possible.
