Having completed his celebration lap, Fatih finally returned to a bustling pit lane. More than thirty karts were already there, undergoing the mandatory post-race inspections and weigh-ins. The process of checking if both the driver and the kart were over the minimum weight set by the organizers would take a very long time for the whole field. That, however, was not Fatih's concern. As the winner, he, along with the other two podium finishers, was directed to the front of the queue for an express weigh-in.
He found Selçuk just stepping off the scale, helmet in hand. Fatih, still wearing his own helmet with the visor cracked open, met his rival's gaze. Selçuk stared at Fatih for a few seconds, then dropped his head, a clear look of shame on his face for his actions during the race. He didn't say a word, simply taking the official weigh-in slip handed to him and walking away with his coach. The official then called for Fatih.
