Ep. 1: Rick's Legendary Start and Return to Racing After 150 Years

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The episode begins with the F-Zero Grand Prix starting, where Rick recalls his past as a champion in 2051. Flashbacks reveal his engagement to Misaki Haruka was interrupted by a chase with Zoda, leading to a crash that put him in cold sleep for 150 years. He is revived in Mute City by Dr. Stewart and Jody Summer of the Elite Mobiel Task Force. Rick struggles with the time jump, learning his license expired 149 years ago and he is technically 173. After a heated argument with Jack Levin over the Dragon Bird, Rick challenges him to a race to win the machine. The episode concludes with Rick returning to the present cockpit, reflecting on how that day marked the beginning of his future in the F-Zero team.