XXX— Marcellus Rodnick
"...And that's a DNF for Marcellus Rodnick," came the heavy words eventually at some point.
The commentator's voice wasn't loud or expressive, but calm like even he didn't want to believe what had just happened. But it was confirmed now. Rodnick's Ferrari had come to a halt, and the marshals moved toward the motionless JRX-97 like undertakers.
".. The former World Champion—on his return from injury—will not see the checkered flag today. What a bitter pill. You have to feel for him..."
"WOOOOOOOOOOOHH!"
During the announcement, silence really hit Kyalami Grand Prix as rival teams didn't even understand much to celebrate. The feed was tragic because Rodnick was still strapped in the car with his head still bowed. Many weren't sure but they could see his shoulder bouncing up and down. Tears?
All Silver Stallions in the garage had their hands on their heads during the moment. They were stunned, and the telemetry remained stale all through.
