#Ferrari lock in for 2025

[urielbestgirl]

lol, the ferrari fans

[bunny-jpeg]

secret tattoo (vol. 4)

lewis hamilton

tags: smut/pwp, tattoos, rivals au, driver!reader, (former) lewis fangirl!reader, age gap (20s/30s), missionary position, lovers/friends/rivals, pull-out method, 2k words

max edition // charles edition // lando edition // toto edition

you made a face when you saw lewis cross the paddock at the start of the 2025 season. dressed in his new ferrari gear. you didn't want to admit that he looked good in red.

maybe it was because he dressed like the red flag he was. he was all smiles and waves as the press wanted the first look at the new ferrari driver. when he spoke, he sounded confident, but when he caught a glimpse of you. his expression shifted, but quickly he was smiles once more for the camera.

but you tried not to feel jealous after all, you learned long ago. to never meet your heroes.

you and lewis were friendly when you were a rookie. he took a liking to you. he once fondly said that you brought a new life into the sport and he couldn't wait to see what you could accomplish. under his praise you felt warmed like a plant in the sun. there was magnetic energy to him that drew you in.

when you were successful, he cheered you on. slaps on the back and handshakes. bright smiles and cheers over (non-alcoholic) drinks. there was a companionship. he was also the first person you spoke to after your boyfriend back home couldn't take the distance and left. you trusted lewis.

and then he took your ferrari seat. you sat dumbfounded, the only words you could hear were, ferrari isn't a place for a woman. and that lewis would be a better fit for the team. while you still had a seat on the grid with williams. a dream was shattered, and by someone you trusted.

"i'm going to beat you and i'm going to beat that stupid fucking team." you snapped at lewis, "fuck you, fuck ferrari. i hope this season is your worst." before you stomped off, your ears burned and eventually you cried in your car.

thus started one of the more intense rivalries in the last couple of years. it overshadowed anyone else. you and lewis, friends turned enemies. butted heads over every little thing.

photos of you two arguing in the paddock. him pointing to the screen while you wagged your finger at him. you both locked in a heated debate until your team principals came to break it up.

when you lost momentum at the canadian grand prix, lewis simply smiled at you and said, "keep up, or get out." and you wondered, for a brief moment, if it was possible to get away with murder in canada.

you replied, looking him dead in the eyes as you replied, "i hope you never hear your national anthem at the podium ever again."

he smiled, it wasn't a press smile. it was the reassuring smile that he gave you when you two were closer. he said, "with the way things are going. they might be playing it when i get the championship."

rivalries turned up the heat, and heat led to passion. and after a night during the summer break in monaco. you ended up in lewis' apartment. months of bitterness came to a head. and while it wasn't a shock to either one of you.

it was a shock when he got you out of your jeans and saw ink on your skin. it wasn't a shock to see a driver's number on a driver's skin. but to see his number on your skin was something else. a small inked '44' on your thigh. somewhere that he knew many didn't see.

"what is-"

"i meant to get it covered up." you crossed your arms under him. you diverted your gaze and felt hot embarrassment. you sighed, "i was a fan of yours, lewis... before we were friends... before we were this."

he placed his hand over the tattoo and said, "i guess i am really on your mind all the time." he leaned in, "i guess even my rivals think about me every day."

you shifted, "hamilton. either you fuck me or call me a cab." you still felt embarrassed.

lewis smiled and leaned in, "i know it's a lot less permanent. but i still have that key chain of your rookie year helmet on my bag."

you made a face, "you said you got rid of it." you reached out and splayed your hands across his toned chest. across the dark ink of tattoos.

he leaned in further and your hands dropped to the bed. he looked at you and said, "you think about me. i think about you. i guess we're terrible rivals." he took you by the hips, "i carry a piece of you with me. you have me tattooed on your skin." he leaned in further to capture your lips against his.

you moaned a little. there was a joke to be a made that rivals toed the line between enemies and lovers. and tonight, under the soft light of your bedroom. you were lovers. the skins of rivals were shed at the front door. when he sank his cock into you, your nails dug into his strong shoulders.

"we're terrible rivals." you said when the kiss was broken. you laid under him, you moved a little as you accommodated his size. it wasn't like you were having much sex. not while racing was on the brain. the month off in july allowed from the rivalry to explode into something new. like a fuse and a spark.

lewis chuckled, "i guess we are. but, you do look hot when you're angry. i feel like this has driven you." he held onto your hips and started to rock against you. after all the time. all these moments between you two.

you moaned at the feeling. the heat between you two. there was something so magnetic about him. still. even after everything. it was hard to stay made when he treated you with such tenderness. the sex wasn't rough the way rivals fucking should be. it wasn't tender either the way virgins would be. rather it was like the explosive fuse fizzled out and you were trying to work through your problems with sex. to let the bed frame nudge against the wall.

to feel one another in a way both of you hoped for. the layers to your relationship were dense and confusing. they were barely defined and melted together at the edges. rivals, friends, lovers, sex partners, racers. close like blood yet were out for it.

neither of you cared. there was little room to care. lewis' soft lips on your neck. your arms wrapped around him as he held onto you middle to move you up and down his cock. the moans were loud, but not loud enough to file a noise complaint. they died down when the two of you kissed deeply.

fuck ferrari. still. you felt more angry at the team than lewis. the sport was a do or die, and to be on a legacy team like that was an honor for anyone. even a legend like lewis. your nails scraped across his shoulders as the two of you moved against one another.

"shit. ah." you moaned as you arched your back a little when the pleasure started to grow in your core. you could feel the heavy pulse of pleasure in your body as the two of you continued to fuck.

"we're terrible rivals. fuck being rivals." he said as he held you closer. like you were going to slip away once more. you moaned in response and clutched onto him. a silent promise that you were going anywhere.

"we are. fuck, i still have to cover up that tattoo." you moaned.

he looked at you and shook his head a little, "no need. no need. keep it. it's a good number on you. lucky forty-four." it fed his ego, plus he wanted to see the tattoo next time you two got intimate. he knew there was going to be a next time. he said, "i didn't know you did tattoos." you had nothing else on your body.

you replied, "it was a three am decision after drinking. it was when we became friends. i was going to get my number... but then i accidentally said yours. and my stupid friends didn't say anything." you clung to him tighter.

"good choice." he said, "but if you wanted my number so badly." he whispered in your ear, "i could've given you something else with it. i know a pretty girl like you likes pretty necklaces." and you shuddered.

you two both had a vast collection of jewellery. you had worn his bracelets and he still had a pair of your earrings. fuck, you two made horrible rivals.

the two of you continued your steady pace. it wasn't rough nor was it soft. but it was steady and the consistency made the pleasure grow in your gut. it felt hot. erotic in a way that left the hammering in your chest feel present.

the kisses continued, the lust wrapped through you. the feverish heat left both of you panting for more. you needed him. he needed you. you pushed each other to new limits. even a legacy racer like lewis was pushed because of your ability to stand toe to toe with him.

you didn't just make racing fun again. you made life fun away. so any way he'd have you, he'd take. and you were the same. challenged and needed. that was what you were to each other. and it all came together in between the sheets.

you panted heavily as you looked up at him. your expression was full of bliss as you felt the shudder of pleasure in your core. you said between gulps of air, "i'm close."

you two continued. the thrusts were heavy and full of want. the pleasure between you two was heavily felt and it didn't take much longer before you held onto him tightly and came around his cock. your toes curled and your legs kicked out a little at either side of his waist.

he continued to move. his pace quickened as he felt himself close to climax. he gazed down at you. you looked beautiful under him. perfect like a sunrise that he wanted to soak in every morning. he hoped that you'd be in his life for a long while.

now you found mutual understanding. found a connection stronger than rivals. something deeper, that touched the soul. he pulled out and stroked his cock a few times until he came all over your stomach.

he tensed up for a moment as he decorated your stomach with his cum. he could feel his heartbeat in his throat as he slowed his fist around his cock to a stop. he panted heavily and swore under his breath. you both stayed there for a moment before you slowly leaned over to grab tissues to clean up.

he helped you clean and then watched you walk to the waste bin near your desk to dispose all the tissues. you walked back to the bed with shaky legs and ended up back in bed with him.

"there she is." he said as he pulled you next to him. like lovers.

you both laid curled up in one another, lewis' arms were around you and his fingers brushed against the tattoo. he hadn't forgotten about that. it was quiet in the bedroom. clothes everywhere and the lights low. the lingering feeling of sex and the fallout after climax.

"we need to talk." he said as he traced imaginary patterns across your back. he looked down at you while you looked up towards him, "this.. this can't keep going on like this. we'll kill each other before anything else. he swallowed, "i'm hoping that we can go back to how it was."

you cupped his face and rubbed your thumb across his cheek. you stared at him for a moment. you wanted it to go back to the way it was. you hoped there was mutual ground to be found.

as much as you wanted the seat in ferrari, as much as it angered you. you yearned for his company, and not just in the bedroom. he was a better ally than an rival. you leaned up to kiss him on the lips as you said, "we can try... but you have a lot to make up for." <3

[lightsoutletsgo]

bear hugs au masterlist (cl.16 x bearman!reader)

hello loves! and welcome to the masterlist for the bear hugs au! I'm so so excited to finally be launching this officially as part of my celebration for 1k followers! you guys loved the original fic so much and have asked for part 2 and more so I decided to launch it as a full series. as always, please let me know what you think! happy reading! love mimi 🤍 thank you to @arieslost and @thebearchives for beta reading and helping me brainstorm ideas! and thank you to @scuderiahoney for teaching me how to make the collage headers! taglist : @alessioayla @iamapersonwholikesunicorns @weekendlusting if you'd like to be added either comment on this masterlist post or send me an ask!

SYNOPSIS: step into the world of you and ollie bearman and your boyfriend charles leclerc. a selection of longer fics and shorter drabbles with a sprinkling of social media chapters. not written or posted in chronological order! warnings will be posted for each individual part ˚ʚ🧸ɞ˚ ˚ʚ🧸ɞ˚ ˚ʚ🧸ɞ˚ ˚ʚ🧸ɞ˚

✧ - fics | 𐙚 - drabbles | 𓇼 - smau | ☁︎ - suggestive chapter

1. love you to the end of the line 𐙚 how ollie's and your pre-race ritual began

2. celebrity crush 𐙚 ollie learns about your crush on charles leclerc

3. season highlights 𓇼 your post for ollie after the f2 season (referenced in the original fic)

4. bear hugs (the original fic) - the one where they meet ✧ you join your brother Ollie at his first F1 race and bump into Charles

5. the one with their first date ✧ you're extremely nervous for your first date with charles. ollie plays his brother role very well and tells charles exactly what he expects of him

6. these comments are crazy 𓇼 ollie can't stand watching you and charles flirt in his comments

7. the one where they all go racing ✧ your first race weekend as a couple with charles! ft. ollie and his annoying commentary

8. the one where he should have knocked ✧ ☁︎ ollie learns he needs to knock and you learn you needs to lock the door

9. happy birthday to you 𓇼 charles and ollie's posts to you on your birthday (ft. arthur leclerc and other drivers)

10. the one where ollie lives alone ✧ four times ollie learns that he needs your help and the one time you decide enough is enough

11. *gasp* they were teammates?! 𐙚 ollie gets the call from ferrari for 2025 and now you don't know whose number to wear on race weekends

12. we may as well be parents 𐙚 arthur and ollie come to stay and you and charles feel like you're playing mom and dad to two toddlers

13. hey now, this is what dreams are made of 𐙚 you finally get to follow your dreams and ollie finally lets go

14. the prank war 𓇼 it's the bearmans vs the leclercs... who will win?

15. the one where with the ring ✧ charles asks ollie for his blessing and ollie helps charles plan a surprise you'll love. (ollie learns he’s surprisingly good at hiding and camouflage)

16. bear meet world, world meet bear 𓇼 you and charles have a new puppy and his name is... not exactly original

17. the one where there's a party ✧ its a big day for you and you're very emotional. ollie reassures you that you'll always be a bearman and puts charles to the test

18. there's a new baby bear in town 𐙚 you and charles tell ollie and arthur your exciting news

[pucksandpower]

Charles Leclerc x CEO!Reader - Social Media AU

Formula 1 News: Everything We Know About Arnault Racing So Far

The team is owned by LVMH, the world’s leading luxury goods company, and is named after the prominent Arnault family, which includes LVMH’s chief operating officer Y/N Arnault, wife of Charles Leclerc. Y/N is the youngest daughter of Bernard Arnault, the world’s richest man, and is said to be his favored successor.

They are expected to benefit from the extensive resources and expertise of LVMH which boasts a diverse portfolio of luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Moët & Chandon, TAG Heuer, and Tiffany & Co. These assets could potentially provide Arnault Racing with a competitive edge on and off the track in a sport heavily reliant on business dealings.

As with any new team, Arnault Racing will face numerous challenges including building a strong technical staff, securing talented drivers, and establishing partnerships with sponsors and suppliers. However, the backing of LVMH’s vast resources and the Arnault family’s commitment to success bode well for their prospects.

While no official announcement has been made regarding Charles Leclerc’s involvement with Arnault Racing, his familial connection to the team coupled with his recent decision to step away from Scuderia Ferrari has fueled rumors and heightened interest in whether he will be part of Arnault Racing’s driver lineup … (Read more)

Press Conference of Arnault Racing CEO, Y/N Arnault, and Team Principal, Sebastian Vettel

REPORT Arnault Racing snags Adrian Newey: CEO Y/N Arnault says “whatever arbitrary figure you have in your head, triple it and that’s how much we offered him” (Aug 2023)

NEWS Red Bull loses LVMH-owned sponsor TAG Heuer as entry of Arnault Racing brings new conflict of interest (Dec 2023)

UPDATE A weekend of team bonding on the beach after the car launch? Charles Leclerc and Mick Schumacher talk about flourishing environment at Arnault Racing (Feb 2024)

FEATURE What to expect from Arnault Racing — data from preseason testing explained (Feb 2024)

REPORT Podiums and points: a strong start to the season for newcomers Arnault Racing (Mar 2024)

FEATURE The Prince that was promised: Charles Leclerc triumphs in Monaco (May 2024)

UPDATE Who are the ‘losers’ and ‘winners’ halfway through the season? Arnault closes in on Red Bull as Ferrari falls behind (Jul 2024)

FEATURE What could have been — Arnault’s Charles Leclerc tops the podium in Monza as Tifosi look on (Sep 2024)

NEWS Red Bull’s reign continues as Arnault brings home historic P2 in both the Drivers’ and Contructors’ championship during debut season (Nov 2024)

REPORT Arnault promises more competitive 2025 season following already impressive first year on the grid (Jan 2025)

“We find ourselves at the edge of our seats here in Abu Dhabi. It all comes down to this final lap of the season and the battle for the World Championship has reached its peak! Charles Leclerc of Arnault and Max Verstappen of Red Bull are locked in a fierce duel for the ultimate prize.”

“This is the moment every racing fan has been waiting for. The atmosphere here is electric and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Leclerc and Verstappen have been pushing the absolute limits of their cars and their skills throughout this intense race.”

“They certainly have. Both drivers have showcased their exceptional talent and determination all season long. It’s a clash of titans, and now, as they approach the final corners, it’s do-or-die time.”

“Leclerc has been holding onto the lead for the majority of this race but Verstappen is focused in his pursuit. The Dutchman is determined to wrestle this championship away from Leclerc’s grasp.”

“The tension is palpable here as they enter the final sector. Leclerc seems to be holding his ground but Verstappen is right on his tail, looking for the slightest opportunity to strike!”

“This is nail-biting stuff. The championship hangs in the balance as they approach the final turn. Leclerc takes a defensive line but Verstappen moves to the inside. He’s desperately trying to overtake!”

“Verstappen is side-by-side with Leclerc! They’re wheel-to-wheel! What an incredible battle! They both accelerate out of the corner …”

“They’re neck and neck! It’s an all-out sprint to the checkered flag. Who will emerge victorious?”

“Leclerc finds another gear! He edges ahead of Verstappen!”

“It’s a photo finish! They cross the line. And ... it’s Charles Leclerc! Charles Leclerc has done it! Charles Leclerc is the World Champion!”

“What an incredible end to the season. Charles Leclerc and Arnault Racing have taken the championship title in a heart-stopping finale!”

“This is the stuff of legends. Leclerc has proven himself a champion through and through today. The emotion in the Arnault Racing garage is indescribable!”

“What an amazing moment for Leclerc and his team. This race will be remembered for years to come. Congratulations to Charles Leclerc! Congratulations to Arnault Racing!”

y/narnault

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y/narnault ✨ Abu Dhabi, 2017 ✨

A chance encounter in the paddock with a hotshot young driver sent us both sprawling to the ground and ignited a spark that changed our lives forever. Our love story began in Yas Marina as Charles celebrated the end of the season after winning the F2 championship. Little did we know that this would be the start of a remarkable journey, both on and off the track

Fast forward to ...

✨ Abu Dhabi, 2025 ✨

As the CEO of Arnault Racing, it fills my heart with immense pride to witness our immensely talented driver win a much deserved World Drivers' Championship. As the wife of Charles Leclerc, it makes me even prouder to see the most amazing person I know finally be granted the fruit of his labors. There has been no sweeter feeling than chasing our dreams hand-in-hand

Eight years later, in Yas Marina once again, our journey came full circle. Our love, like a well-oiled machine, has only grown stronger with each challenge we faced. Working together as a team, we transformed dreams into reality and surpassed every limit. The joy of victory, the adrenaline of the race — it all pales in comparison to the love and support we share

To our extraordinary team at Arnault Racing, thank you for your relentless commitment and tireless efforts. Each one of you has played a vital role in making history this season and we truly could not have done it without you

Charles, my champion, you continue to inspire me every day with your talent, dedication, and resilient spirit. The road here has not always been easy but I am thankful for every obstacle we faced because they made us grow as people and as partners in both love and racing. We have weathered the storms and celebrated the triumphs. The countless hours of hard work, sacrifice, and pouring over data for so long that we forgot the cookies burning in the oven brought us to this extraordinary moment of victory. But beyond the increasingly crowded trophy cases and roaring crowds, it is our love that always shines the brightest. No matter where we may have placed in the standings, I was always content in knowing that we are P1 on the podium of life — and now we stand on top of both together

This chapter is just beginning. There are still many races left to win, many trophies left to raise, and many championships left to clinch

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charles_leclerc From the moment we met, you have seen me not just as a driver or public figure but as a person with hopes, dreams, and flaws. You have been there for me through the setbacks and the victories and your faith in me never has wavered. Your belief in me pushed me to be the best version of myself and I will spend the rest of our lives eternally grateful for being sent such an angel. Our victories are not only measured by the number of trophies or the applause of the crowds but in the quiet moments we get to bask in the life we built together. Our love has always been the beacon that guides me, even in the darkest of times. It is the constant reminder that no matter where we stand in the standings, we have each other to lean on. I have no doubt that it is because of you that I stand here today. You are my pillar of strength, my constant motivation, and my rock. Without your love and support, none of this would have been possible. Thank you, mon amour, for believing in me, for supporting me, and for always standing by my side. It is fate that brought us together and destiny that irreversibly wove our hearts into one

f1wagupdates you two are singlehandedly keeping my belief in true love alive

formulanone how are they still in the honeymoon phase after eight years together and i can’t even get a text back?

arnaultracing there are power couples and then there is THE power couple 🤩

GQ France: An Interview with 2025 Formula 1 World Champion Charles Leclerc

charles_leclerc and y/narnault

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charles_leclerc Baby Leclerc will make their F1 debut in August 🍼

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pierregasly hmmm i wonder what happened a little over nine months before the due date?

mickschumacher no wonder we couldn’t find them during the championship party 😳

arnaultracing a championship baby for our champions 🏆

lovelyleclerc oh to be reincarnated as their baby

leclercbabe it’s really getting gifted godly genes, money, and talent 😭

princecharles is it bad that i’m jealous of a baby that hasn’t even been born yet?

[willowsnook]

I can't come with you

Can I request chicken, veggies and wrap 😝

Lewis hamilton x coworker!reader

I still love you 

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After five years as Lewis Hamilton's PR manager, the rumors of something more between you two never stopped. Honestly, you understood why—your relationship was far closer than that of most drivers and their managers. Despite being 10 years his junior, you were one of his closest confidants. The two of you just got each other.

Managing Lewis’ PR was easy; he rarely caused controversy, which gave people more reason to fixate on your relationship. You’d even seen TikTok edits and conspiracy theories speculating on "the way Lewis Hamilton looks at Y/N." Sure, Lewis was attractive, and you sometimes thought you’d make a good couple, but Mercedes’ strict no-fraternizing policy meant that line wasn’t one you could cross. Instead, you chalked up his red-carpet invites and social media posts of the two of you as purely professional—there in case anything went wrong.

As his friend, you were well aware of his frustrations with Mercedes. He felt unheard, and his growing outspokenness only made your job busier. But nothing could have prepared you for what came next.

You stood shivering outside Lewis’ London flat after knocking on the door. The January air still stung your face from the walk over. When he opened the door, his warm smile was a welcome contrast to the cold.

“Hi,” he greeted.

“Hi yourself,” you replied, pulling him into a tight hug. “Did you have a good holiday season?”

“Of course. Spent time with the family,” he said, leading you inside. “Wine?”

“Sure,” you said, watching him carefully. Something felt off. The usual confident Lewis seemed replaced with someone more anxious. As you chatted, you noticed his avoidance of eye contact and how he fidgeted with his rings.

“Okay, what’s up?” you finally asked.

“What do you mean?” he asked weakly, but you raised an eyebrow.

“You’re being weird.”

Lewis sighed, motioning for you to join him in the living room. “So… you know how things escalated with Mercedes last year,” he began, and you nodded. “Well, I think it’s time to say goodbye after this season. I’ve spent the last week in Italy with Ferrari. I’m going to sign with them for 2025.”

You froze. You knew he was unhappy, but the thought of him leaving Mercedes had never crossed your mind.

“Who knows?” you whispered.

“Just you,” he said, his eyes locking onto yours.

“When are you announcing it?”

“I’m not sure. Obviously, we’ll work on it together, but I didn’t bring you here as my manager. I’m telling you as my friend.”

You set your wine glass down, staring straight ahead. Ferrari. Italy. Lewis leaving you.

“Well, if this is what you want, then I’m happy for you,” you said softly, meeting his gaze.

“Are you?” he pressed.

“No,” you admitted, your voice barely audible.

“I want you to come with me,” he said, and your head snapped up in shock.

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, I’m Lewis Hamilton. If I tell Ferrari I’m only coming if Y/N joins, you’ll have a job there,” he said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

“Lewis, I don’t want to leave Mercedes,” you said firmly, watching surprise flash across his face.

“But I’m leaving,” he countered.

“And I’m happy for you,” you said, exasperation creeping into your voice. “But I have my own career here, and if you were really my friend, you wouldn’t ask me to start over somewhere else for your sake.”

“I’ll double your salary,” he offered, but you stood, grabbing your coat.

“You just don’t get it,” you said, frustrated. “Call me when you’re ready to talk logistics for the announcement.”

His voice called after you, but you were already halfway out the door.

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A couple of months later, the cracks in your friendship were impossible to ignore. After Lewis’ decision became public, the team shifted focus to George and Kimi, leaving you to manage the younger drivers. Meanwhile, Lewis seemed to grow resentful, constantly complaining about Mercedes to you despite your efforts to remain neutral.

It all came to a head during the summer. After laughing with George over a TikTok challenge, Lewis confronted you as you walked back to the garage.

“Not even gone yet and you’re already replacing me,” he said bitterly, catching you as you walked back to the garage. 

“What are you talking about?” You asked, clearly confused. 

“I didn’t realize that George was so funny,” he commented and you stopped walking to look at him. 

“Are you jealous right now?” You asked, somewhat amused, somewhat annoyed. “Should I just be a brick wall around him?”

“That’s what you’re doing around me,” he bit back and you crossed your arms. 

“Sorry I’m not going to jump in and complain with you when this job treats me pretty good,” you retorted. 

“Oh yeah I forgot, you’re choosing them over me,” he said and you took an angry step towards him. 

“This friendship is not going to last if you keep blaming me for the consequences of your own choice,” you argued. 

“Then maybe it shouldn’t,” he said and you froze. Blinking away the tears you walked away, mind reeling at how someone could throw five years of friendship away over this. 

You and Lewis pretty much avoided each other after that which the media picked up on easily. Most of the speculation was spot on, him leaving Mercedes broke you up. Fans noticed his change in demeanor at events and your absence. 

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Seeing Lewis for the first time in red was jarring. You were at pre-season testing and couldn’t take your eyes off your old friend. It had been months since you last spoke, and your heart ached seeing him again. During the winter break, you started questioning whether you and Lewis had been more than friends because the separation hurt you badly. You missed him. 

Don’t get you wrong, you loved Kimi. He was a breath of fresh air, eager to be great, and honestly adorable. But your relationship with him was so different. He was like a little brother to you while Lewis was, well, Lewis. 

“Going to talk to him?” George asked, coming out of nowhere to stand beside you as you watched Lewis talking with Charles. 

“Probably not,” you replied looking up at him. He gave you a knowing look. 

“I feel like I am a child of divorce,” he complained and you laughed lightly. 

“Sorry you got stuck with me then,” you joked and he smirked. 

“He misses you,” George said gently and you shook your head. 

“He made his choice,” you countered and George grabbed your shoulders, turning you to face him. 

“He chose to leave Mercedes, he didn’t choose to leave you,” he said. 

“It feels like he did though,” you said softly and George wrapped an arm around you. 

“He brings you up casually every single time we talk y/n. Always wondering how you are and what you’re doing.” 

You didn’t say anything to that, just mulled over it. As if his ears were burning, Lewis looked over to where you were standing, meeting your eyes. Your heart clenched looking at him and you turned around to walk away. 

The next time you saw him he was talking with Kimi on the track as you were searching for your young driver. 

“Sorry to interrupt, but I need Kimi for media,” you said professionally and Kimi nodded, starting to say goodbye to Lewis. 

“Please get dinner with me tonight,” Lewis said to you, interrupting the poor boy. 

“No,” you replied and he crossed his arms staring at you. 

“I made a reservation at the place you like here,” he said and you crossed your arms back. 

“Then cancel it,” you said. 

“Y/n.”

“Lewis.”

Kimi looked between the two of you, laughing nervously before you pulled him away. 

“So what was that about?” He asked as you walked towards where the media was set up. 

“Nothing,” you replied, focusing on the sight in front of you. 

“Didn’t seem like nothing,” he hummed. 

“Kimi,” you warned. 

“Could cut the sexual tension with a knife,” he giggled before leaping away from your grasp. 

Later that day, you were back in your hotel room, changing into leggings and an oversized Mercedes hoodie. Your stomach growled and you pulled up your maps looking for somewhere to eat. You saw the name of the place Lewis mentioned and you hesitated, it was your favorite. It was a hole-in-the-wall Indian place with only a couple of tables, so you had to make a reservation, which you and Lewis had discovered a few years ago. Maybe he would go elsewhere since you hadn’t agreed to join him. 

Making it down to the lobby you stopped as you saw him waiting by the door as if he was waiting for you. He had a small smirk on his face as you approached and you rolled your eyes. 

“Let’s go sweetheart,” he said opening the door for you. 

“Don’t call me that,” you snapped back. Paparazzi swarmed the front of the hotel as you stepped out and you forgot what being in public with Lewis was like. His hand found your lower back, and he protectively stuck an arm out in front of you while leading you to the car the valet had brought up. You ducked in and waited for him to join, inhaling the scent that you had missed so much. 

He drove to the restaurant silently and you passed the time looking out the window until you arrived. You walked in front of Lewis, greeting the owners who knew the two of you by now and they showed you to your table. 

“I have something for you,” Lewis said as you sat down and you looked at him curiously. He pulled out a box, and your breath caught, knowing what it was. He opened it to pull out a gold braided ring. Each year for Christmas, he got you something from the latest Cartier line and you felt yourself getting a little misty-eyed. 

“It’s beautiful,” you murmured as he slipped it on to one of your fingers. “You shouldn’t have.”

“I wanted to,” he said softly. “Even with things how they are, I had to.” 

“What happened to us Lewis?” You asked miserably. “I don’t like this.”

“I don’t either,” he admitted. “I miss you.”

“Truce?” You offered and he gave you a slow smile. 

“Truce,” he agreed. The rest of dinner was just like old times and you felt yourself start to heal from the pain him leaving had caused. 

—-----------------------------------------------

Months later, you found yourself at Monza, the roar of engines and the sea of Ferrari red creating a buzz of excitement that was impossible to ignore. You’d been dreading this race—Ferrari’s home turf and the first time you’d be back in the thick of Lewis’ world since your truce. Your truce hadn’t changed much between the two of you besides the fact that you’d talked a little more at races, catching up but there was still a giant hole inside of both of you. 

You were standing by the Mercedes garage, reviewing media notes with Kimi, when you saw him. Lewis leaned casually against the Ferrari pit wall, his arms crossed, sunglasses on, exuding his usual confidence. Yet, even from a distance, you felt the weight of his gaze.

“Go say hi,” Kimi nudged, breaking your train of thought.

“I’m working,” you deflected, pretending to focus on your clipboard.

“You’ve been working all weekend,” Kimi said with a smirk. “Go.”

Before you could protest further, Lewis started walking toward you. Your heart raced as he closed the gap, his presence as magnetic as ever.

“Y/N,” he greeted, his voice soft but carrying over the noise around you.

“Lewis,” you replied, offering a small smile. “Good luck out there today.”

“Thanks,” he said, glancing around before focusing back on you. “Can we talk for a second?”

You hesitated, but his expression was earnest, so you nodded. He led you a few steps away, just out of earshot of the bustling garage.

“I’ve been wanting to talk to you,” he began, pulling off his sunglasses to meet your eyes. “I know we’ve been better, but I’ve realized there’s still something I need to say.”

Your brows furrowed in curiosity as he shifted nervously, uncharacteristic for him.

“I’m sorry for asking you to leave and come with me. That was wrong of me, and you were right. I saw you as an extension of myself and not a whole person. I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on that, and I realized it was because I see you as a part of me. I’m not complete without you.” 

He continued. 

“My life is better with you in it and I thought that I would get over what we had once I had all the new shiny things at Ferrari but I still love you and I don’t think I’m ever going to stop loving you. 

“Lewis…” you started, your voice faltering.

He reached out, his hand brushing against yours. “You don’t have to say anything now. I just needed you to know. I’ll wait—however long it takes.”

“You don’t have to wait that long,” you admitted and his eyes lit up. “It feels like I’ve been missing my other half.” 

A slow, warm smile spread across Lewis’ face as he stepped closer to you, his hand gently cupping your cheek. “You have no idea how happy it makes me to hear that,” he murmured, his voice low and filled with relief.

You leaned into his touch, your heart racing as you looked into his eyes. “I’ve missed you so much, Lewis.”

“I’ve missed you too, more than I can even explain,” he whispered before closing the gap, his lips brushing softly against yours. The kiss was tentative at first, filled with the weight of everything left unsaid, but it quickly deepened, becoming something that felt like coming home.

When you finally pulled apart, both of you were smiling, the tension that had lingered for months melting away.

“So…” he started, his grin turning mischievous, “does this mean you’re rooting for me today?”

You let out a laugh, playfully rolling your eyes. “Absolutely not. I’m still team Mercedes, always.”

He clutched his chest dramatically, pretending to be wounded. “You’re breaking my heart, love.”

“You’ll survive,” you teased, tugging lightly at the collar of his Ferrari shirt. “Besides, it’ll make it that much sweeter when we beat you.”

He laughed, leaning in to steal another quick kiss. “We’ll see about that. But at least I know I’ve already won where it matters most.”

Your smile widened as you laced your fingers through his. “Good luck out there, Ferrari boy. You’re going to need it.”

And with that, you both headed back toward the paddock, the weight of the past replaced with hope for what was to come.

[thelostconsultant]

A well kept secret

pairing: Lewis Hamilton x Bonnington!reader

summary: Lewis wants to move to the next level in your relationship, but he didn't consider an issue–your father having no idea you've been dating for years.

warnings: age gap, but otherwise it's angst/fluff.

“I have an idea. A long-overdue one, actually,” Lewis began as he rolled closer to you in the engineering truck, his eyes searching the room to see if Bono was nearby.

But your father was nowhere to be seen, and to be honest, the room was surprisingly empty at this time of the day, so he didn't hesitate to reach out and take your hand in his. Normally he would stick to casually patting your shoulder or giving you a high five, maybe pulling you into a quick, friendly hug if he felt daring, but being so alone was extremely rare when you attended a race weekend.

Your sweet smile that told him to go on made his brain temporarily short-circuit, but once he pulled himself together, he cleared his throat and began to lay out the plan. “Move in with me. I know I spend a lot of time away, but I want to share my home with you.”

The two of you had been dating for over two years now, keeping your relationship under the radar to protect yourselves from your father's inevitable fury. Because Lewis was certain he would be mad at him despite their over a decade long working relationship, and it would poison their teamwork that brought them so many amazing race wins and titles.

Not like he could blame him, it was easy to tell what the two of you had could be seen as something very controversial. He had met you when you were just a kid, and now, all those years later, there he was with the taste of your lips and feeling of your skin locked in his head. He loved you, he was sure of that, but sometimes he wondered if he should have told you to forget about him and focus on guys your age.

You wouldn't even have to go that far from the paddock. Everyone at Mercedes knew Max had been trying to get your attention for months now, and his most recent attempt the day before resulted in photos of him lurking around their motorhome spread like wildfire, making people believe he was there to sign a contract with the team for 2025.

But he kept his doubts to himself. You seemed so happy when you were together that he simply didn't have the heart to have this conversation with you. Why should he make you sad? He didn't want you to be sad. If being together made you happy, he would stay as long as you were letting him.

Now a part of him expected you to bring up that telling your father about the two of you was also long-overdue, but you didn't say it in the end. It was in your eyes, he knew that's what you were thinking about, but something stopped you from saying it out loud. What you did say was a lot more pragmatic, an aspect of his plan he had failed to consider.

“You live in Monaco. What if my parents wanted to visit me? What would I say?”

Lewis drew in a deep breath, his eyes moving away from your face for a little while so he could focus on the conversation. You were right. You lived in London, your parents obviously knew that, and sometimes they jumped in to visit you. There had been that one time when he was at your place and they showed up to surprise you since they were nearby. Those were the longest three hours of his life so far, hours that he spent locked into your bedroom.

“Look, I know you hate to hear this, but we can't do this without telling them about us,” you told him eventually after you cupped his cheek with your hand.

Gulping, he covered your hand with his and thought about your words. There was no other way to do it, you had to be honest with them for the first time in years. “Let's wait until the end of this season. Your dad's not coming to Ferrari with me, so him hating me wouldn't affect our work in the future,” he suggested.

“He wouldn't hate you forever. Sure, he would be a little mad at us for not telling him sooner, but–”

He couldn't help but laugh at your adorable naivety. “Baby, it's more complicated than that. Two years. We've been together for two years. I've been lying to his face the whole time, even joking around with him when he seriously considered taking pity on Max and giving him your number so he could call you.”

You laughed at the last part, but your smile faded when he gave you a serious look.

“And here's the biggest issue. The age difference, it's… I watched you grow up. If it wasn't my life, my first thought would be that you were groomed by that guy you're dating now,” he explained calmly, but deep inside he was a nervous mess.

“Lewis, I can see that you're overthinking it. Don't. You did nothing wrong,” you assured him in a soft voice before leaning closer to place a kiss on his lips in an attempt to avert his thoughts. “We will wait as long as you want.”

He let out a sigh with a small smile on his face. “I love you, never forget that. No matter what happens when we tell him, just know that I love you,” he told you seriously before kissing you again, not giving you the chance to respond.

[valyrfia]

the thing that gets me is as much as i'm enjoying this mclaren flop as a ferrari and red bull fan is that EVERYONE is telling mclaren they need to prioritise lando, they're getting openly criticised for not doing it so surely at the point it makes sense to just do it? who knows what their shot at the WDC will be like next year with lewis and charles both in an improving ferrari (forza) and toto wanting to build a championship car for his two sons. i know everyone is saying it's probably a clause in oscar's contract but it still seems nonsensical to me?

I was listening to the Red Flags podcast yesterday at work and they made an excellent point as to the atmosphere of the re-signing of both Oscar and Lando last year. Gentlemen...a short view back to the past....

Oscar re-signed in September last year in a deal that was probably negotiated in summer 2023. Now crucially, in summer 2023 and into the early autumn, Checo was flopping at Red Bull with a contract that then ended in 2024, and Red Bull were making no secret of the fact that they were openly courting both Charles and Lando (whose contracts were expiring at the end of 2024) to be Max's teammate at Red Bull. Since Charles and Lando were both in contract negotiations with Ferrari and McLaren respectively at the time, both leaned into the Red Bull courting to some degree–but Lando far more than Charles. Lando's manager was even publicly seen by multiple British media talking to Helmut and Christian at Silverstone. While for Charles the Red Bull courting was likely a means to an end to get his preferred contract with Ferrari, Lando seemed to be seriously considering a Red Bull move.

So, naturally, if you're Zak Brown and one of your star drivers is seriously hinting at jumping ship to the rocketship team, you want to lock down your other star driver as soon as possible. Oscar's contract is additionally much lower pay than Lando's because Oscar was only a rookie when he signed that extension. So in Zak Brown's eyes, a possible exit clause or similar that could be triggered under the event of asking Oscar to adopt the role of a n2 driver even in the event of a championship battle is just a footnote to what is essentially a very good deal for McLaren. They lock down a driver that they know will become quite valuable, for quite cheap, so at least they keep one of their star drivers even if the other one runs off to Red Bull.

But as we all know, that's not what happened. Lando instead chose to re-sign with McLaren–probably even with similar clauses in his contract as Oscar and management insisted on and Zak Brown thinks he's got away with it. That's until McLaren did produce a rocketship and suddenly, team orders have become a glaring issue.

Here's the problem. If McLaren implement team orders, Oscar's contract expires in 2026, which is when a LOT of seats free up in the grid–most notably in Mercedes and Red Bull. If Kimi Antonelli doesn't perform as expected in 2025, Toto Wolff will be on the lookout to try and steal another team's driver. Similarly, Christian Horner has said multiple times that one of his biggest regrets is not working with Oscar in junior formulae. McLaren don't want to give Oscar any reason to possibly jump to another team, which I'm sure Mark Webber of multi 21 PTSD would not hesitate to do if McLaren prioritise Lando over Oscar. But at the same time, if McLaren want to win both championships (the best shot they've had in years, and hopefully the best shot they WILL have for many years to come–Forza Ferrari) the harsh reality is that they need team orders, especially while the RB20 is still trying to figure out how to turn.

All in all, McLaren are in a tricky situation, but one that's entirely their own fault. Maybe it should be a lesson to all of us to always think through the consequences of what seems like tiny clauses in contracts.

[bradshawed]

NEWTON'S LAWS, PROLOGUE

main & series masterlist !

introducing... the lion and his lioness prey pairing: f1!raphael cameron & reporter!reader

An apple fell from a tree and well... you know the rest. Much like Newton's apple, you fell right in his path, the lion's path, and he deemed you his prey. Silly boy. That was his first mistake.

A tale as old as time, Newton & his gravity, faceclaim: HoYeon Jung & various pinterest girls

warnings! no warnings for this prologue

chapter 1 ...

With the 2024 season coming to an end, the driver market for 2025 has been taking shape, with several big moves announced. Let's take a look at who will be driving where...

READ MORE: FIA and Formula 1 announce calendar for 2025

Red Bull Raphael Cameron – #1 Cleo Anderson – #208

Rafe Cameron has been locked in at Red Bull, with the world champion's deal running to running through to the end of 2028. This has not prevented speculation over a possible move elsewhere, amid rumours of interest from Ferrari. Cameron has stated, however, that he is not considering changing teams.

While Sergio Perez signed a contract extension earlier in the season to keep him at the team through to 2026, the Mexican and Red Bull subsequently reached an agreement to part ways with immediate effect following the conclusion of a tough campaign. His seat will be filled by Cleo Anderson, the first female F1 driver since Maria Teresa de Filippis, Lella Lombardi and Susie Wolff, who has impressed at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

EXCLUSIVE: 'The perfect match' – Anderson and new team boss Verstappen on her multi-year Red Bull deal

Ferrari Charles Leclerc – #16 John Booker Routledge – #5

Following Carlos Sainz' retirement when it was confirmed at the end of the 2022 season, rookie John B. Routledge has made the step up from F2 to F1 and has impressed many, following in the footsteps of his father and seven-time world champion.

The other spot at Ferrari will be retained by Charles Leclerc. Having raced for the Scuderia since 2019, the Monegasque has pledged his future to the squad, having signed a contract extension which will see him stay with the team for several more years.

McLaren Lando Norris – #4 Oscar Piastri – #81

As they continue their progression following a rapid surge in performance during 2023, McLaren have settled on their driver line-up for the long-term. Lando Norris – who has been racing for the team since making his F1 debut in 2019 – agreed a new “extended multi-year” contract with the squad prior to the start of 2024.

Joining him will be Oscar Piastri, with the Australian also committed to the team after signing a multi-year extension until the end of 2026.

READ MORE: ‘I want to do it with McLaren’ – F1’s newest winner Lando Norris on loyalty to his team, and taking the fight to Cameron

Mercedes Lewis Hamilton – #44 Topper Thornton – #47

Lewis Hamilton will remain with Mercedes in 2025, marking his thirteenth season racing for the team. It was confirmed in August 2023 that the Briton had signed a new two-year deal to keep him at the Silver Arrows through to the end of next season.

While the same contract was announced for George Russell, he ultimately activated a release option to allow for his move but was left without a seat in the 2025 season, announcing his retirement shortly after. His replacement will be reserve driver Topper Thornton, moving 2024 F2 driver and long-time Mercedes protégé Kimi Antonelli to the reserve driver position, with Team Principal Toto Wolff hoping to have uncovered the next Max Verstappen given the young Italian’s sparkling junior category CV.

RB Yuki Tsunoda – #22 JJ Maybank – #6

It was announced prior to the Canadian Grand Prix that Yuki Tsunoda will continue to race for RB in 2025 after the team took up an option on their agreement with the Japanese driver, marking his fifth season at the Red Bull sister outfit.

Daniel Ricciardo made way for JJ Maybank for the United States Grand Prix after an inconsistent season, becoming the 19th driver to be promoted to F1 from Red Bull's junior programme.

READ MORE: How JJ Maybank's move from pro-surfer to F1 driver played out

Williams Alex Albon – #23 Franco Colapinto – #43

Alex Albon will enter his fourth season as a Williams driver in 2025, having signed a multi-year contract extension with the team which will keep him there through to 2026.

At the end of August, Williams announced that their academy driver and F2 racer Franco Colapinto will contest the remainder of the 2024 season with the squad, replacing Logan Sargeant as Alex Albon’s team mate from the Italian Grand Prix. Following this move, Colapinto has signed a multi-year deal for the team, giving them continuity into the new year of engine regulations.

Aston Martin Fernando Alonso – #14 Lance Stroll – # 18

Fernando Alonso enjoyed an impressive start to his tenure with Aston Martin in 2023 and, while the team have struggled to maintain those results, the Spaniard has reaffirmed his belief in the project by signing a deal that will keep him at the squad until at least the end of 2026.

Lance Stroll – who has been incumbent on the line-up since joining in their Racing Point guise back in 2019 – has also been confirmed at the team for 2025 alongside Alonso, giving the team helpful continuity.

READ MORE: ‘It’s probably my last contract’ – Alonso reflects on new Aston Martin deal as he predicts ‘things are in place’ to become a ‘powerful team’

Alpine Esteban Ocon – #31 Pierre Gasly – #10

Esteban Ocon was set to leave following a five-year stint with the squad but with the volatile driver's market, Ocon signed a deal that will keep him with Alpine until at least the end of 2026.

Team mate Pierre Gasly has been re-signed to the squad on a multi-year extension. He will be joined by reserve driver Jack Doohan, who won out over other candidates to step up to F1 in 2025 - and where his development will be overseen by new Team Principle Oliver Oakes.

Haas Kevin Magnussen – #20 Nico Hulkenberg – #27

After returning to the F1 grid with Haas in 2023, Nico Hulkenberg has signed a contract extension that will see him remain with the squad until the end of 2028. It was also confirmed in July that with Kevin Magnussen's contract expiring at the close of 2024, he may be departing at the end of the current campaign, but he too signed an extension that will see him with Haas until the end of 2028.

Kick Sauber Zhou Guanyu – #24 Valtteri Bottas – #77

Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas' contracts see them with the squad until the end of the 2025, after which they will both be set to depart.

Following the San Paulo Grand Prix weekend the team confirmed that rookie Gabriel Bortoleto would be joining as the reserve driver, with the potential to move up to a full-time position in 2026.

READ MORE: Kick Sauber confirm rookie Bortoleto as reserve driver for 2025

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note! credits to @zyafics for her layout, it was such a good idea to repeat the summary at the top for each chapter and to place the taglist and author's note at the end, ily and thank u for letting me use it. sorry for getting a little lazy with the article towards the end... i didn't want to miss anyone out for new readers that aren't familiar with f1 and how many teams there are, etc but equally i couldn't come up with anything new to say

[shivayagojo]

MIAMI GP, first time for everything

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THE 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP IS ALREADY HEATING UP

           2025 brought with it a wave of excitement and expectations, and it met every single of them. In the first five races, we've received four different race winners, a rookie driver and team leading the championship, and shocking disasters from Ferrari and Red Bull. Every race has been packed with action and incidents. But the age old question still arrives: who will walk away with the championship?

           MCLAREN AND REDBULL'S rivalry continues with both Lando and Max having one race win each. While they are currently engaged in battle for P2, they cannot be doubted in the championship race. With 19 races to go, it's still anybody's game, and if the 2024 season has proved anything, it's that these two are the front runners to grab it.

           MEANWHILE FERRARI started their F1 season in disastrous fashion. With only one podium in Australia, Ferrari find themselves far away from the likes of Porsche as they try to fix out their technical issues within the team. While fans have not given up hope with Hamilton's shocking move, he hasn't quite proven why he was signed to the team. And going forward, it's going to continue to be hard. Especially after looking at the driver in first.

           AVA FLORENCE has displayed a masterclass of a rookie season in Formula 1. She's so far the only driver to be on the podium for every race of the season. That is allowed her to remain atop the standing with a 20 point cushion to Lando Norris. Her remarkable consistency has given her a strong push for the championship, but to win the coveted achievement as a rookie is still a tall ask. Not many doubt her capabilities anymore, or, rather, she hasn't let anybody doubt her abilities. So, will Ava Florence walk away as the first rookie to a win an F1 Championship?

APRIL 29TH, 2025

ariescube: i'm so tired of saying "this year is our year" only for Ferrari to ruin my heart ↳expensive_snow: hamilton went real quiet after this performance ↳runningfridge: 2024 gave us hope, 2025 crushed us 💔

florence_husband: let's be real Florence is just walking to a champion. norris and max are doing nothing to advance on her. ↳fueltopedal: no, they are! It's just that Ava ends up on the podium every time so they can't do much

madax: i need Max to repeat 2023 again ↳iceflow: pls don't remind me of that atrocious season for us non red bull fans 😩

vogue

Ava Florence, first female Formula 1 Driver, F3 Champion, WEC Champion, and icon joins Vogue as the ambassador of the Vogue Female Icon Campaign, celebrating the iconic women of the 21st century.

tagged: avaflorence

see comments below

kg_modelling: GO MAMA GO!

eroda: Someone has to nerf her pls. She's too good at everything 😩 ↳bionic: "You have to be devilishly handsome to drive for Ferrari" can be applied to Porsche now ↳jcwx: Does this mean she can sign with Ferrari now?

lewishamilton: Congratulations Ava. Best of luck to you in this journey 👍 ↳naomi: Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton Larbalestier please lock in for your 8th title! ↳teamlh: 8 TIME WORLD CHAMP! ↳ioxy: Can we not start this bs under a post about Ava and her campaign?

verinas: Such a well deserved honor! Shine on, Ava. 🌟 ↳meriam: Can we get a reality show on her life please? ↳porschef1: Working on it 🫡 ↳zaviex: The Life of Ava >>> DTS

venice: Just started watching F1 cuz of Ava. Can someone tell me what the whole Audi-Porsche beef is? ↳celestek: Audi was supposed to join in 2026, but when they saw Porsche announce their arrival in 2025, they decided to join a year early.

porschef1: Vogue picked the perfect ambassador 💅  ↳erick: Porsche admin confirm: are you and Ava dating?

miamos: Should've stuck to the track. 💀 ↳porschef1: Should've stuck to a job. 💀 ↳gothicgolem: pls teach me the ways of the clap back

f1

Race weekend in Miami always mean the fashion is put on its A-game.

tagged: avaflorence, lando, @lewishamilton

see comments below

porschef1: Damn who's that cutie in the first slide? ↳accordian: Umm... Admin? ↳curva3: Admin finally caved. ↳porschef1: Sorry, Ava took my phone. That is not an approved message.

goonybird: Lewis and Ava collab when?? ↳gaga: Vouge cover when?? ↳nanometer: imagine they go to the Met Gala together? ↳ecotaco: TAKE. MY. MONEY. 💸 ↳dinosrreal: Would literally break the internet

florence4ever: Serving off and on the track ↳bloodpop: I need her genetics 😌

@forever3ver: Leclerc went to the Max Verstappen school of fashion just wore his Ferrari gear ↳lobster: lestappen lives on through the team kits 💀 ↳plutomon: Leclerc will go from looking homeless to God's greatest creation in minutes

madmax: Don't let this distract you from the fact that Max will win ↳sleepingwhale: Someone tell him it's not 2023 ↳projectverstappen: i thought I was delulu for max - i've met my match

f1

Franco Colapinto to replace Jack Doohan at Alpine for the remainder of the 2025 season. Alpine reported severe disappointment at Doohan's performance and called in Colapinto after Jeddah.

tagged: francocolapinto

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capitalgains: "Test and Reserve Driver" = "Finna replace the guy in 5 races" ↳barbeque: Love Colapinto, damn did Alpine do Doohan dirty ↳dustymen: What do you expect from a French organization?

pro3d: This is a great opportunity for Colapinto. He'll gave more of the races to make a strong showing for himself, but in all retrospect, he isn't doing much better than Doohan. Not cause he's worse, but because he's in an Alpine. ↳realist: Took the words straight from my mouth. All my homies hate Alpine. ↳franz: Alpine: Make good car ❌ sack driver ✅

nick0lodeon: From P20 to P15 and P16. Wonderful Alpine. ↳rafael: Alpine when I catch you! 🔪

lockheadslave: Good luck Franco. 🇦🇷

          THE MCLARENS were fast. Really, really fast. Throughout the first two sessions, Lando put himself into the top three every time. Piastri was catching too. After an overall disappointing start to his 3rd F1 season, it seems he found his stride. And soon, he was the only man catching on Lando.

          AVA'S QUALIFYING struggles continued. She wasn't sure what it was anymore. Some days, it was the car fighting against her. Other days, she felt she had no pace whatsoever. Regardless, her consistency and remarkable racecraft kept her in the top five. That's all that mattered to Porsche at this point. They were in a fight against McLaren and they had the lead. Consistency was all that was on their mind. And with two cars in the top five, it was (mostly) smiles in the paddock.

MIAMI SPRINT RACE STARTING GRID

LANDO NORRIS

OSCAR PIASTRI

SEBASTIAN VETTEL

MAX VERSTAPPEN

AVA FLORENCE

CHARLES LECLERC

LIAM LAWSON

LEWIS HAMILTON

GEORGE RUSSELL

ANDREA KIMI ANTONELLI

NICO HULKENBERG

CARLOS SAINZ

FERNANDO ALONSO

OLLIE BEARMAN

GABRIEL BORTOLETO

FRANCO COLAPINTO

YUKI TSUNODA

PIERRE GASLY

ESTEBAN OCON

LANCE STROLL

ISACK HADJAR

ALEXANDER ALBON

porschef1

Our reactions to sprint qualifying.

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@garbenzo: pls pls pls fix Ava's car during qualifying 🙏 ↳@nutsntuna: I don't understand how she has amazing lap times during the race but the car just sucks during qualifying. ↳@gina: I think it's cause they use Florence has a test to see how different setup works and Seb has a control. It's bad, but she is their main driver moving forward so they wanna test with her.

@meterscope: lmao what happened to that pace? 🤣 ↳@drssupremacy: It's one qualifying session. They're still leading the championship. ↳@yunokm: some f1 fans don't even watch their own sport. ↳@lilonstich: Audi fan spotted.

@florence4ever: Dw it's still top 5. Seb and Florence got this. ↳@factz: I really hope so. I wanna see someone end Max Verstappens dominance.

"Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the Miami International Circuit where we'll kick off the second spring racer of the 2025 season. So far it has already proved to be a season for the ages with four different race winners. Spring races have proved quite a unique experience as will. Will this be the same? We will see. What do you think Martin?"

"I think there's great excitement to be held today. Obviously we have Lando Norris on pole. His second spring racer pole. However he hasn't been able to convert it into a race win yet in the spring races. And with Piastri behind him it's not going to be easy. We saw what these two did last season. Let's hope for much of the same this year."

HENRY Alright, Ava, we've got Verstappen and Sebastian ahead. Let's remain cautious.

"Cautious she'll have to be. We've had as great deal of first corner accidents in this season. Nothin is off the table just yet. She's gonna play the long game now do you think Martin?"

"She'll have to. She's leading the championship and with her remarkable consistency she just has to not get involved in too many wild accidents."

"As now, we have five lights... AND IT'S LIGHTS OUT AND AWAY WE GO! Norris gets a good start, Piastri does too. Oh and there goes Hamilton on Lawson. He's already made up a position and now Russell will have a go. As we barrel down the first corner, Norris leads. Piastri behind and the rest of the top five remains unchanged. There's Russell on Lawson. Is he going to get past the Red Bull? No, Russell doesn't have the speed to make the move."

"Norris got the start he needed. Nice reaction and just keep Piastri at bay on the entry to Turn 1. Good stuff. He'll remain in P1."

"But now here's Vettel on Verstappen, the two drivers going side by side. But the circuit just too narrow at this part of the track. And that's given Florence the chance to catch up and she's going to make it a three way battle for P3. She's going to try the inside. Vettel and Verstappen in their own battle. She gets past! My goodness. She's up into P3."

"Verstappen was too busy fending off Vettel to do anything about her and she said 'if you're not going to do anything about it, I'll gladly take this position.' Very easy pass, but a tricky one for Florence."

"And up ahead PIASTRI makes the lunge on Norris. All the way around the outside... HE STICKS RIGHT WITH HIM! AND OSCAR PIASTRI IS THE LEADING MCLAREN! Oscar Piastri leads the race!"

"I can't believe it. For the second sprint race, Lando Norris will not finish the opening lap in pole position. This is going to be a serious problem for his championship cause he continues to have this issue."

LAP 5:

"Now I'm sure at the beginning of 2024, when this man announced he'll be joining the prancing horses, this is surely what many fans were expecting. Hamilton vs Leclerc. Once rivals, now teammates fighting for P6 in a sprint race. As Hamilton gets a good exit out of Turn 11 and will now be in DRS range of the Monegasque. Through the chicane they go and now Hamilton, with the DRS, is looking to make the dive on his teammate as he's going to get past Leclerc before the corner. Hamilton up to P6."

LAP 10:

FLORENCE Something is not right with the front wing.

HENRY Copy that, Ava. You're doing great. Just do your best to hold off Verstappen.

"That's not going to be good for Ava Florence. She was having front wing problems during qualifying yesterday and now she'll have Max Verstappen charging behind her. Red Bull is strong on this circuit."

LAP 13:

"The fight against the Porsches is not finished for Verstappen. He's within DRS range now on the longest straight of the circuit. Tremendous acceleration by the Red Bull. Verstappen breathing down Ava's neck into Turn 17."

"We really get to see the problems that front wing is causing. Florence is losing so much on time on the straights."

"Doesn't help when you have Verstappen behind you. 4 time champion he is."

HENRY We need to push Turn 12 and 16.

FLORENCE I am!

LAP 15:

"Back to the start, Lap 15, Verstappen five tenths behind. He has the DRS. We ride on board with the champion... and that will be an easy pass for him. Ava couldn't do anything about it."

"We've seen her defend when her car is working up to speed, but today just doesn't seem to her day. Behind, Sebastian Vettel."

LAP 19:

And the man who gloriously took the lead of the race in Lap 1 never once looked back. He has sailed through this sprint race. His third sprint race win of his career. Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Sprint! Behind his teammate, Norris, ten seconds behind, so a 1-2 finish for McLaren."

FLORENCE This is unacceptable guys. It's only 8 points but we cannot be f****** up the sprint races like this.

HENRY Understood, Ava. For now, let's just focus on the race.

MIAMI SPRINT RACE RESULTS

OSCAR PIASTRI (+8)LANDO NORRIS (+7)MAX VERSTAPPEN (+6)AVA FLORENCE (+5)SEBASTIAN VETTEL (+4)LEWIS HAMILTON (+3)CHARLES LECLERC (+2)LIAM LAWSON (+1)

GEORGE RUSSELLANDREA KIMI ANTONELLINICO HULKENBERGCARLOS SAINZFERNANDO ALONSOGABRIEL BORTOLETOFRANCO COLAPINTOOLLIE BEARMANYUKI TSUNODAESTEBAN OCONPIERRE GASLYISACK HADJARALEXANDER ALBON LANCE STROLL

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Oscar Piastri is your Miami Sprint racer winner. Lando Norris and Max Verstappen follow behind to take second and third.

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fumingbrains: bwoah ↳britneybae: Just another day for Oscar Jack Piastri-Leclerc

norizz: Lando I'm begging you to get your lap one rights! ↳delulu: The sad part is Norris has pace, but you can't much with it when you lose the lead in the opening lap.

astrohelmet: Not to be that guy, but this sprint race wasn't that exciting ↳linamuil: fr compared to what we've seen, this was meh ↳deamon: It had the same stuff as every other race: Norris bottling the start, Verstappen finding a good place, and Porsche's struggling with wing issues.

turbogranny: Max's back has to hurt from carrying Red Bull this much! ↳druli: Half his paycheck goes to surgery

gong: Where the hell did Audi disappear to?

f1_updates          Ava Florence on Porsche's struggling during qualifying - "It's obviously becoming a big issue. We're coming into the weekends with suspension issues, front wing issues, rear wing issues. We'll have to iron it out and fix it as soon as possible."           Ava Florence was struggling with ERS failure during Sprint Race qualifying.

          PIASTRI took pole. It made sense. He was the quickest man on the track since the sprint race. He had beaten his teammate horrible during the 19 laps and it now his time to shine for McLaren. The Aussie clinches his first pole position and now all interest turned towards Piastri to turn things around for McLaren. They were some distance away from Porsche, but with Lando gunning behind, this could be their pivotal chance to dethrone the German horses.

MIAMI GRAND PRIX STARTING GRID

OSCAR PIASTRI

MAX VERSTAPPEN

LANDO NORRIS

AVA FLORENCE

LIAM LAWSON

SEBASTIAN VETTEL

LEWIS HAMILTON

GEORGE RUSSELL

CHARLES LECLERC

NICO HULKENBERG

FERNANDO ALONSO

ANDREA KIMI ANTONELLI

OLLIE BEARMAN

ESTEBAN OCON

CARLOS SAINZ

ALEXANDER ALBON

FRANCO COLAPINTO

YUKI TSUNODA

PIERRE GASLY

ISACK HADJAR

GABRIEL BORTOLETO

"Welcome to Round 6 of the 2025 Formula 1 season. We're here in Miami and its shaping to be an even more exciting race than it was last season. We've got 57 laps ahead of us on this 5.4 kilometer circuit. The lap record set by Max Verstappen in 2023. Where is he on the grid? Second. Right behind our pole sitter - his first pole position of his career - Oscar Piastri."

"Pressure is up for Piastri, I'm sure, because we saw the tremendous pace he had during the sprint race. I'm sure McLaren want him to emulate for this race."

"And now it's five lights in Miami... AND IT'S LIGHTS OUT AND AWAY WE GO. Piastri gets a brilliant start off the line. Not for Norris though. He's being pressured by Florence. Down the first corner they, Piastri ahead-

"There's contact!"

"Oh there's contact between Florence and Lando! Florence is off the line, Lawson moves on ahead."

FLORENCE Front wing. Front wing damage.

HENRY Stay out as long as possible. Everyone is on a one stop.

"And oh dear what a dreadful start it is for Florence. She's falling through the pack. It's Piastri, Verstappen, Norris, Lawon, Vettel, Leclerc, Hamilton, and Russell. AND OH VETTEL MAKES CONTACT WITH THE WALL! HE WENT WIDE INTO TURN 4."

"He was trying to get past Lawson, but Lawson all of a sudden on the brakes. He had to really move away to avoid a crash, but it's ended up costing him crucial time."

VETTEL Is he trying to kill me or what?

RUDI Sebastian, we have damage on the front wing. Be careful.

"That is two Porsche's with front wing damage. What a first lap this has been? Certainly one to forget for Porsche. Not one for Piastri however. He's still leading as down Turns 9 and 10 they go. DRS not enabled yet."

"I think the stewards are going to look into that incident... No, they're going to look at the incident between Lando and Ava. So, let's see what the stewards decide for that. Looking at the replay... It looks like Florence just turned into a little too much, but I hardly think that's anybody's fault. She left room, had the space, but just didn't expect Lando to be so stationary. But we'll have to wait and see what the stewards make of that."

LAP 5:

"That's Bortoleto making moves. Around the outside Yuki Tsunoda he goes. He's up into P19 after qualifying last on the grid."

"Just not been great for Audi these past couple of rounds. They made shocking waves when they had that sprint race win and double podium, but they just can't seem to get the hang of these fast-flowing tracks."

"Bortoleto giving it everything he can to make up lost positions. Another driver who's gaining positions, Esteban Ocon. He's up into P11, just knocking on the door for points... And if couldn't get any worse, Ava Florence has been given a drive through penalty for causing an accident with Land Norris on Turn 1. So, Florence, will effectively be last on the grid when she comes out."

HENRY Okay, Ava. We've been given a drive through penalty for that incident with Norris.

FLORENCE This is a joke!

LAP 7:

"Here's Antonelli on Fernando Alonso. The rookie against the master. Side by side they go, into the DRS detection zone. Antonelli with have DRS. He'll use DRS and he'll get ahead of Fernando Alonso. Antonelli, up into P11."

"That's the kind of driving that Mercedes signed Antonelli for. Just brave, fast, and relentless. Doesn't matter if it's a rookie or a 43 year old legend."

"Further down the back, there's Ava Florence. She's caught up with the backmarkers. On the inside of Pierre Gasly, and that's an easy pass for the Porsche."

LAP 15:

"And here we go, the pit window is opening up. Lawson is the first to blink, coming in for fresh hard tires. He's followed closely by Leclerc and Hamilton. So, both Ferraris are going to pit together. And it's the hard compound for both of them."

"Interesting strategy from Red Bull. They're keeping Verstappen out there. He's still chasing down Piastri, so I don't think they want to hold him up. But Piastri is managing to maintain a steady 10-second gap throughout the race so far. So maybe they should pit for fresher tires and see if that change the pace."

LAP 18:

"Now we see Norris coming into the pits... That looks like a good top for McLaren: 2.3 seconds. He's back out in P8, but with fresh rubber, he'll be looking to make up ground quickly. And there goes Verstappen! Red Bull finally bringing him in. This could be the crucial moment of the race. Piastri stays out. Will this overcut work for McLaren?"

LAP 20:

"Piastri finally comes in, and it's a quick stop from McLaren. He's out... and he's JUST ahead of Verstappen! That's a good call from McLaren and this is going to crucial for Piasti as he now as slightly fresher tires and the lead to Verstappen."

"The order has certainly been shaken up. It's now Piastri, Verstappen, Antonelli who hasn't stopped yet, Norris, Leclerc, and Lawson rounding out the top 6. Florence, her charge is slowing down. She's stuck behind this train of cars, all who haven't pitted yet, so maybe they'll... No, Florence is coming into the pits. So, Florence will be the first of the Porsche's to come in."

LAP 30:

"That call earlier to bring Florence into the pits is working. What a charge we're seeing from Ava Florence! She's been absolutely flying through the field. She's just passed Alonso for P12, and she's hunting down Hulkenberg for a chance at points."

"Incredible recovery from her. We saw this in China even. She just has incredible grit and determination."

LAP 35:

"Florence makes another move! That was a move five laps into the making. She's past Hulkenberg and into the points! P10 for Ava Florence and with 22 laps to go, the positions are still up for grabs. She's the fastest driver on the track right now."

"We're also seeing great drives from Ocon and Colapinto. Ocon's up to P7, while Colapinto has fought his way up to P9. This is superb driving from these two drivers. Their teams need these points badly."

LAP 43:

"OH NO! Disaster for Pierre Gasly! His car has come to a complete stop on the back straight. Looks like a total power unit failure. The marshals are rushing to the scene. That's going need to a safety car."

"And there it is, the safety car has been deployed. This is exactly what some of these drivers need. Bunch up the back and regain the positions they lost to some of the midfield teams. And here comes the car coming into the pitlanes."

"Cars are diving into the pits left and right. Piastri, Verstappen, Norris all coming in. But wait, Florence is staying out! Brave call from Porsche."

"She pitted for the hard compounds quite later than these guys so she's perfectly fine on the tires here. I think that was the right call for them. Oh! Disaster for Vettel in the pits! The front jack dropped before the wheel was on properly. That's cost him at least 10 seconds! And... he's behind the entire pack."

"That is not good news for Porsche. They spend the entire race trying to bring Florence up to the top 10, now Vettel has dropped. Right about now, this is sounding like news to the McLaren pit."

LAP 46:

"The safety car is in this lap, and what a restart we have in store! It's Piastri leading, followed by Verstappen, and now Florence in P4! She'll be right behind Lando Norris. Ava keeping the hopes of Porsche in bay."

"Lights out on the safety car, and Piastri controls the restart beautifully! But Florence is all over the back of Norris!"

LAP 47:

"Florence is looking for a way past Norrs, but the McLaren is defending hard. Wait a minute, she's gone for a move around the outside of turn 1! Incredible bravery from Florence, and she's made it stick! Florence is up to P3!"

LAP 57:

"Final lap here in Miami, and what a race it's been! Piastri has managed this perfectly. Pole position, and now race victory. Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix! Max Verstappen second and Ava Florence in P3! What a race it has been for her! Her podium streak continues."

HENRY Brilliant race, Ava.

FLORENCE You can send the FIA my regards.

MIAMI GRAND PRIX RESULTS

OSCAR PIASTRI (+25)

MAX VERSTAPPEN (+18)

AVA FLORENCE (+15)

LANDO NORRIS (+12)

CHARLES LECLERC (+10)

LIAM LAWSON (+8)

ESTEBAN OCON (+6)

LEWIS HAMILTON (+4)

GEORGE RUSSELL (+2)

ANDREA KIMI ANTONELLI (+1)

FERNANDO ALONSO

FRANCO COLAPINTO

OLLIE BEARMAN

GABRIEL BORTOLETO

SEBASTIAN VETTEL

ALEXANDER ALBON

YUKI TSUNODA

NICO HULKENBERG

LANCE STROLL

CARLOS SAINZ

ISACK HADJAR

PIERRE GASLY (DNF)

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Celebrate that race all you want, Ava. You deserve it!

tagged: avaflorence

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avaflorence: I did not say you could upload that last photo 😡 ↳porschef1: oops. ↳porschef1: dinner to compensate? ↳avaflorence: fine 😤 ↳lululemoncalled: my dream relationship😩

spongey: That drive through penalty was a joke! ↳zookep: Fia does not want Ava to win ↳logical: karma she got p3 anyway!

akirak: What tf was Seb's pitstop? ↳broody: Could've been a double points finish, but now we're second in the constructors

rizziardo: Robbed Norris of that podium ↳drscoop: Just like now Norris bottled the restart?

MIAMI POST RACE INTERVIEW

Interviewer: Oscar, first race win of the season. You won the sprint race, you got pole, you won the Grand Prix. What are you feeling?

Oscar: Uh, yeah, it's good. The car felt fast all weekend and we did a lot of things right. So... I'm happy about this whole weekend. Great for me. Great for the team.

Interviewer: Max. You were very fast throughout the weekend, but you couldn't quite manage the pace to win. Can you tell us about that?

Max: Yeah, pretty much like you said. Super quick, but maybe not as fast as McLarens so we're definitely going to discuss that after the race. We've been getting better these past couple of races, so that would be nice to get more wins.

Interviewer: This has certainly been a rocky weekend for you, Ava. But you managed to climb back through it. Tell us about that?

Ava: Turn 1, tried to get past Norris, but I didn't think he wouldn't move on the corner. Got damage on the front wing. Then the FIA had to screw me over and gave me that penalty. But then the safety car came out and that helped us a lot. So thank you Pierre for that one. But to be honest, my real podium motivation was seeing your face and so it worked!

avaflorence

THE SKY IS FALLING, THE WIND IS CALLING, STAND FOR SOMETHING OR DIE IN THE MORNING.

Oh, and this guy won, I guess.

tagged: oscarpiastri

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zant: My Queen x Kendrick?? ↳asore: put her on the next album

florence4ever: The FIA hates you, but you still cook anyway! ↳tostipie: All my homies hate the FIA ↳phil_sp: That was the most joke of a penalty I had ever seen

oscarpiastri: Apart from you drowning me with confetti and champagne, I had a good time. ↳avaflorence: That's how celebrate an F1 win. I don't make the rules.

framebank: Just give one chance!! ↳notrs: Porsche admin and the f1 interviewer already beat you to it.

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A/N: How was it? Leave your comments below - I love reading them.

[charles-leclerc-official]

this is my first season of f1 and i managed to resist becoming a tifosi right up until today FORZA FERRARI 2025 WDC WCC LET'S GOOOOOO

Welcome! Lock tf in for 2025. We have two top drivers in the car everyone should be very afraid.

FORZA!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nicolesainz]

Why they lost their minds and fought the wars (CS55)

Carlos Sainz x f!reader

Author's note: Happy valentines day pookies! I hope you know you are all very loved and appreciated. Have a beautiful day with your loved ones. This is a special fic, given that I haven't written about Carlos in months and need to show my bf some love. Enjoy :)

Summary: Carlos recently broke up and as his best friend you are trying to cheer him up. Especially now that Valentines Day is coming up. Everything is in order for a special "galentines" day, although what happens when Carlos surprises you out of nowhere?

Warnings: immense dose of cuteness, maybe false spanish translations. (I mention Rebecca in this fic, just to clear things out, I do like her, don’t come for me, everything is for the sake of the plot)

I couldn't bare looking at Carlos sulking on the couch, scrolling through his phone for hours and barely eating anything. I have tried everything in my power to get him moving but no matter what, he ends up either on his bed or the couch. It was a surprise that he managed to get up and be part of the SF-24 car launch a day ago.

Even though he wore his best fake smile, I could sense that he wasn't in the position to show any hint of feelings. Whether this was sadness or anger or happiness. I was trying to shower him with all my love. Constant hugs, words of affection.

The only thing that seemed to put even a small smile on his face was when I was running my fingers through his hair, scratching and massaging his scalp so he would release the tension. His soft moans were a confirmation that I was indeed helping him and the anger was fading away.

"If it eases your mind, I will always be here waiting for you and eventually we get married to each other. I have seen you at your worst do not worry." I have been saying that since we were kids. I would indeed wait for him as long as necessary.

Although Carlos didn't need to know that I was in love with him.

"Cariño, I can't hold you back from living your life, just because I am incapable of having a lasting relationship." He softly replied. Carlos and I may have been life long best friends since childhood, but he doesn’t know that everything I am looking for into a boy, is exactly what he has.

Since kids I used to say to him that eventually one day we would get married and I would follow him around the world while he would be racing in Formula One as a world champion.

“Carlos, it’s been three weeks since Rebecca broke up with you. She’s out there living her life. Don’t you think that it’s a sign for you to do the same. You’re always full of energy and up for any activity. What happened to the Spaniard I know and love?” I sat next to him and his eyes instantly locked with mine.

“I lost my seat at the beginning of the month. My girlfriend a few days before that. Why is everything so wrong in my life? This season started off so badly.” Every time Carlos mentions the Ferrari issue, my heart breaks even more than the first time I found out.

I was shocked when I tuned into Sky Sports and instead of seeing a massive football transfer at the end of the January Transfer Window, I saw the caption with big bold letter ‘Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025’

“I will do anything in my power for the rest of the year to be the best one for you, I promise. I’m so sorry things have started off on the wrong foot.” My voice was breaking, trying not to tear up, as Carlos’s eyes were slowly closing.

“The world needs more people like you amór. Honestly, even at my lowest moments, you always look out for me. I don’t know how I would’ve survived Formula One without you.” And then he drifted into sleep, as I got up and placed him in a more comfortable position.

It was still very early in the morning and the thought of Carlos not celebrating today was causing an ache in my heart. Before falling in love with him, he was the boy that always made me smile no matter what. Even if this meant he fought with childhood friends that were picking on me.

I grabbed my keys, wallet and phone and headed off to the nearest mini market in Italy close to Carlos’s soon to be former home. Even though I didn’t know the region very well, I found one twenty minutes away and when I made my way there, the first thing I saw was many boyfriends holding the same baskets the market was offering so they could stuff it with candies for their girlfriends.

I took a basket myself and started strolling around the market, throwing in all of Carlos’s favorite sweets. After paying for the basket, thankfully there was a flower shop near and I instantly made my way in. The original plan was to buy Carlos some tulips, given that he had fallen in love with them after the celebration the Dutch fans had organized during the Grand Prix in The Netherlands.

My attention was caught by a machine inside the store that allowed you to create your own stuffed animal and put a shirt on it with a phrase or logo. In most of the stands with the examples of bears you could make there were some Ferrari inspired ones, which also included Carlos’s number on a shirt with the 55 and his nickname ‘smooth operator’

It was good to see how some Italians still supported him, despite knowing that a seven times world champion would be joining the team. I walked towards the machine and was immediately greeted by a lovely old man who was more than willing to help me.

I looked at the options of animals I had. When I saw the dog options and one of them was similar to Pinõn, I picked it up and handed it to him. Then it was time for the t-shirt, to which I asked to have written down the phrase ‘world champion or not, i am your no1 fan’

“Oh is your boyfriend an athlete?” The old man asked me in a heavy Italian accent with a smirk on his face.

I blushed and giggled at his manners “Not my boyfriend but yes, he is. May know him as well.”

“He’s Italian? Footballer?” He was getting excited by the thought of being an Italian athlete.

“Is a member of an Italian team but will soon leave. A champion is replacing him.” Every time those words came out of my mouth, my heart would break even more.

“It’s the young Spaniard, Carlos Sainz? Oh it’s a pity he’s not going to continue with Ferrari. I really liked him.” I nodded my head in agreement. At least he had a final year in Ferrari to prove his worth and what he is able to achieve as a driver.

As the stuffed animal was getting ready in the machine, the old man was telling me stories of how he had always been a fan of Ferrari ever since Niki Lauda first joined the team. He was a little kid when the horrifying accident took place.

“Tell Carlos to never give up. He is capable of so many great things. It was lovely meeting you.” He shook my hand after I payed for the animal which at first he wanted to give me for free but I couldn’t leave without paying.

“I will. Great getting to know you too sir. Have a beautiful day.” When I left the store, I took my phone out which I accidentally had left on silent and was flooded with calls from Carlos, although when I looked at it, there was an incoming one from Charles.

“Where on earth are you?” He said in a worried manner.

“I am out shopping. Why? Is something wrong? Are you okay, Charles?”

“Carlos is getting sick worried. You weren’t picking up your phone and all your stuff were gone. Please go back home, he’s going insane.”

“It was my fault. I had my phone accidentally on silent mode. I am heading back right now. Oh dear. Thank you for telling me Charles.”

“Oh and, y/n, how is he doing? Is he okay? Do you guys need me for anything?” It was sweet that Charles was worried about Carlos. I mean, after all, this was Carlos’s fourth year in Ferrari and he was Charles’s most long lasting teammate, their bond was strong.

“All in order Charlie boy. Go celebrate with Alex. Give her my best. Happy Valentine’s!” I said happily before I received an equally enthusiastic wish from Charles and hung up.

I drove through the streets of Maranello as fast as I could, so Carlos would stop getting worried. Once I was outside the house, I parked quickly and got all the stuff I bought him and knocked on the door.

Carlos opened and instantly a wave of relief washed through him, taking away the worried look that was plastered all over his face.

“¿Dónde demonios estabas? Me asusté tanto que no tienes ni idea.” (Where the hell were you? I got so scared you have no idea.)

“Happy Valentine’s Carlito!” Was all I said, showing him the gifts I bought with a massive smile drawn on my lips.

I made my way inside as Carlos wouldn’t remove his eyes off of the present with a shocked expression. He took the basket first, looking through at all his favorites’s like a little kid.

“Querida, esto no era necesario. Eres la más dulce.” (My dear, this was not necessary. You are the absolute sweetest.)

He wrapped his arms around my body and lifted me into the air, spinning me around like he used to do back when we were children. I wrapped my legs around his torso, squeezing him tightly, wanting to share all the love I have for him. I loved Carlos so much and even though he may not love me the way I do, I am more than thankful to have him in my life.

“What is this? Oh a little Pinõn. It’s so adorable, y/n.” He squeezed the small plushie and when he saw at what the shirt was saying, Carlos started tearing up but quickly removed the tears drops that had fallen to his cheeks.

“You’re so special to me, Carlos. I know this season is going to be a difficult one, although no matter what, I will always be by your side. Whether you finish 1st or 20th, my support will be unconditional. I promise you that." My voice is muffled against his chest and head that is leaning onto mine. Carlos's embrace is the safest place one can find themselves in.

"All my life I had been trying to understand what went wrong with all my relationships and you know what?"

"What?"

"I was looking for you in them. When all I simply needed was to be with you. I could have always been happy."

Carlos's words made my head raise and look up to him. There wasn't just a smile plastered on his lips, but on his eyes as well. The brown had switched into a beautiful hazel and his lips were a brighter shade of red than any Ferrari had ever met.

My heart was beating so fast and let me sound cheesy here, but it would easily burst out of my chest from happiness. My best friend loved me. More than what I was expecting. If someone told me to measure my love for Carlos, I would have to travel the world infinite times.

"I am madly in love with you, y/n and I hope you know, I am not planning on taking it back. I love you as a soulmate as a best friend and as the most incredible woman on the planet. The words in the Spanish and English vocabulary are not enough to describe the way I feel about you."

[isawthesainz]

Race Recap 14: Belgium

Sunday 28th July 2024

Build-Up:

On 23rd July, it is announced that former Ferrari chief Mattia Binotto will join Audi to lead their F1 project

On 24th July, it is announced that Max Verstappen will take a 10-place grid penalty after having to replace his ICE for the fifth time

On 25th July, it is announced that Esteban Ocon will join Haas for 2025 on a multi-year contract

Also on 25th July, it is revealed that Bruno Famin, the current Alpine principal, is expected to leave the team after the Belgian GP weekend

On 26th July, Alpine announce that team principal Bruno Famin will leave his current role by the end of August

On 26th July, it is announced that Yuki Tsunoda will take a 60-place grid penalty due to a new power unit

In FP3, both Tsunoda and Oscar Piastri run wide over the gravel due to heavy rain, briefly bringing out the yellow flag. Practice is red flagged after Lance Stroll’s aquaplanes and hits the wall at Eau Rouge, breaking the front suspension. After the restart, the session is interrupted by a second red flag due to a large amount of standing water on the track. The red flag is removed with just two minutes left on the clock

Despite setting the fastest time in qualifying, Verstappen will start from P11 due to a grid penalty, with Charles Leclerc taking pole position

Race Highlights:

At the end of Lap 3, Zhou Guanyu reported that he was losing power. However, by Lap 4, his Race Engineers managed to fix the issue without a visit to the pits and the Sauber driver was able to continue the race

On Lap 7, Zhou enters the pits and retires the car due to a hydraulics issue

After the first round of pit stops, Carlos Sainz (who is yet to pit) leads the race with Lando Norris (also yet to pit) in P2

A brief yellow flag is shown on Lap 15 as Sainz runs wide over the gravel in Sector 3

Norris pits on Lap 15, with Sainz pitting on Lap 20

Mercedes call Lewis Hamilton into the pits on Lap 26. Meanwhile, George Russell asks the team to consider a one-stop strategy

During the second round of pit stops, Oscar Piastri pits on Lap 30, overshooting the box and hitting the crew member holding the front jack. The pit stop takes 4.4 seconds and he rejoins the race on P4

By Lap 33, Russell is leading the race, having only had one pit stop. Hamilton is in P2, followed by Charles Leclerc and Piastri

Piastri overtakes Leclerc on Lap 36 to take P3

By Lap 41, Hamilton is within DRS range of Russell, who’s tyres had now completed 30 laps

By Lap 42, Piastri is closing in on both Mercedes drivers, whilst Russell defends agains Hamilton

Sergio Perez pits on Lap 43 to set the fastest lap time from P8

On the final lap, Hamilton locks up into Turn 1, dropping back from Russell

Russell finishes the race in P1, followed by his teammate Hamilton for a Mercedes 1-2. Piastri finishes P3

However, shortly after the race, it is announced that Russell has been disqualified from the race after his car was found to be 1.5kg below the minimum weight requirement. The decision means that Hamilton inherits the win from his teammate, to take his second victory of the season

Race Results:

1st Place: Lewis Hamilton

2nd Place: Oscar Piastri

3rd Place: Charles Leclerc

[petit-papillion]

Anyone who thinks Charles would be crazy to sign for 5 years with Ferrari, have you considered:

There are only 20 spots in Formula 1. Even some of the world's most incredibly talented drivers can't get a seat. And most drivers whose Dads don't own an F1 team are happy to get a 2-year contract. 5-year contracts are a rare occurrence. Ask Valtteri what it feels like to drive for years for a top team on 1-year contracts.

10 teams to pick from, with the top 5 claiming all but 2 podiums this past season. So if Charles were to leave Ferrari and not take a step backward in his career, he'd have to go to one of the remaining top 4 teams: RBR, Merc, AM, or McLaren. At Red Bull, he could get podiums and occasionally win races, but he'd never be number 1 while Max is there. Lewis could unexpectedly retire, but until he does, Merc is locked in with him. And while i think Toto would totally want to snap Charles up, if the opportunity arose, not sure I see this happening any time soon. McLaren have a pretty good lineup with both drivers having contracts past 2024. Finally, AM will only have a spot available if either Stroll Sr sells the team or Alonso is forced into retirement. Neither of which seem likely to happen before Charles's contract is up.

Charles lives and breathes Ferrari. He is a tifosi at heart. He loves driving for Ferrari for all its faults and shortcomings. He doesn't just say Forza Ferrari Sempre, he says it from the heart. He wears his Forza Ferrari bracelet until it breaks. He dedicates his end-of-season helmet to all the Ferrari team members. He points to the Prancing Horse on his suit with passion. He wears so many Ferrari clothes outside of work, we are shocked when he doesn't wear them for a while. He spends hours signing autographs for tifosi. And when they ask him if he will ever leave Ferrari, he immediately and confidently responds with, "Never."

Tying in with the previous point: the tifosi adore him. We have a priest praying for him. Grown men getting his name and/or number tattooed next to the Ferrari logo. Italian journalists waxing poetic about him. Fans singing for him under his hotel window. And a single hand gesture from Charles is enough to stop a crowd from booing Max. He gets showered with a 1,000 bracelets, and he accepts (and often immediately wears) them all with a grateful smile. This kind of adulation from the tifosi is not something he will automatically get elsewhere, and I am sure he would miss it dearly if he went to another team.

Charles has said over and over again that he wants to become WDC with Ferrari. Yes, he has mentioned that if he no longer believes in the project, he will look elsewhere. But Fred is only just starting. This year's car was inherited from Binotto. It takes a while to replace staff and to implement new procedures. Where it was possible to make quick changes, we have already seen improvements - most notably with the pit stops, but also with them bringing that meaningful floor upgrade in Suzuka. Fred has said some staff will not even work on next year's car, but on the 2025 car. Changes take time and we are not privy to as much information as Charles is. He has said he believes in Fred and what he is planning.

So to have job security for the next 5 years (btw equaling the number of years Michael Schumacher drove for Ferrari...) with a team he adores, whose fans worship the ground he walks on, working with a team principal with whom he not only has a fantastic working relationship with but who seems to share his vision for the future - it doesn't get much better than this. Yes, I can see that keeping your options open would be good, but I'm sure there will be clauses built into the contract to allow both parties a way out if things don't pan out the way they envision.

In the meantime, if the article in La Gazzetta Sportiva is true, Charles would be the definite N°1 driver for Ferrari. And with Fred also seeing him as the leader of the team, and the car being more developed to suit his driving style, without a doubt his confidence would grow, which in turn would help him become an even better driver and lead to more podiums and wins.

[afterredlights]

Max's words still bounce around in my head.

Verstappen said, “I actually don’t worry about it. Because in the end, whoever is next to me, ultimately, at the end of the year he must finish behind me in the championship anyway.”

So, he's looking for someone capable enough to tail him in the championship. Whether it might be Checo who is an absolute team player, or anybody else, whoever it is must finish 2nd.

They would have to sign the contract knowing full well that they'll be second to Max, especially to the media. So, whoever it is better be someone who can keep up with Max or good enough to challenge Max for the championship.

Either way, take a look at this.

Max is a consistent block, so he's probably not moving from that spot unless he DNF-ed a lot or got a race ban or something.

Checo is in a good place, and is the most appropriate for Max in the future as they have a good rapport already. Charles will still bleed and breathe Red even after he wins a championship (very likely) with Ferrari, and probably won't budge unless something happens. Carlos is... Available.

He was Max's first teammate in F1, they both started in that elite grid together. He is still the only non-Red Bull to have won a race in who knows how long. He's been popping up on the podium this far in the season, and frankly, should Red Bull decide to ditch Checo after his remarkable seasons with them, is there another option beside Carlos??

From Max's perspective, he only wants the best and since he is the best, he'll only take the second best as his teammate. In which case, there are two possible choices in regards to pilots who are truly behind him and available: Checo and Carlos.

Right now, the pilots from P5 until P10 are locked and booked already. Below them, Nico will be off to Sauber and I'm not sure who else might be up to it.

2025 will see a shuffled deck, with more or less the same song and dance, me thinks.. but, still.

Who will Max be paired up with next season?

[j0shm0]

Post "FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO 2024" Points Theory

2024 definitely has proven to be what F1 could be, and anyone who left during 2023 Max dominance is missing out. The on track battles we have been able to witness all year at the front of the field have been amazing. With that, Mexico showed us just like with Austin the lengths Max will go to ensure that his publicity rival will not get in his way; though I'll be curious what that looks like now as only Carlos is safe from that due to mathematically being eliminated from getting 1st by the end. It was another strong point grab for Haas, helping them shot closer to Aston and be a hard lock for 6th, performing the way it was assumed VCARB would, with them taking as much of the RB19 as legal. Aston, Alpine, Sauber, Williams, VCARB, are all kinds of middling still and as we ramp down in the year I am sure they are all in the teams anyway focused more on 2025. Franco and Liam have been bright spots for their respective teams, slotting in on short notice and doing what the drivers they are replacing couldn't.

Most drivers just continued to solidify their point totals, but Kevin made a big jump and could see himself being close to Nico before the year is over. Ferrari officially knocked RB to 3rd.

We are deep enough into the year that points to 20th aligns just like the others just with bigger numbers for the most part. But throughout 11th-23rd it does show a better cumlative picture of the driving done throughout the year and where the constructors are realistically.

[f0point5]

my two cents on the oscar situation is that mclaren should have wait before putting this big commitment, mclaren is a weird car to drive and have the history of being undeveloped every start of the season and I feel this is the reason oscar look better last year, he got the chance to learnt when they were fighting for p18 and when it got their update and got better he had master the feeling on the car unlike this year where the car started as a clear number 3 and now is more obvious the he's having a harder time to adjust and is more obvious because his teammate is confortable and deliver right way, he's gonna improve but not at lando level, mclaren wanted to lock him down asap and it's gonna backfire they should have waited imo but is a good pair maybe the third or four but look at the drivers avaliable for next year they should have waited, I guess they were scare of him getting snatched but realistic what other team better thn mclaren would want him? ferrari won't, mercedes already have russell, rbr have checo and academy drivers on the go, they should have waited, there's albon and look now there's literally sainz, I'm just glad that this nonsense of him being better than lando is over

I know it’s a tricky car to drive but one year driving it should give him some comfort. I also feel like his one lap pace shows that he does know how to dial into the car, just maybe not the tyres? Or perhaps the one lap pace is deceptive.

I still think Oscar has tremendous potential. He’s got a level head, which is invaluable. And he does have pace. I don’t think they’ve made a mistake. If I’m remembering rightly the McLaren young drivers aren’t terribly promising, I don’t think they’ll have anyone ready to step up before the end of 2026 which is how long they have Oscar. And honestly even if Oscar never does what they thought he was going to, having him as a number two to Lando is not a bad thing.

I think if McLaren hadn’t locked him down RBR might have been looking at him last year. Checo was there by the skin of his teeth because they didn’t have a viable alternative, but I think by the time Oscar had won that sprint in Qatar, had he not have a contract with McLaren RBR would have made him some kind of offer. Because they know the McLaren is tough to drive, and they’re not scared of a young driver…or of cycling through a young driver if he doesn’t deliver. Obviously Ferrari and Merc had their own nonsense going on behind the scenes but no one knew where they were going to be by the end of 2025 either at that time. I think Zak made a smart decision. He saw a driving pairing that worked and he locked it in. And honestly it’s still working. I wanted Oscar to be challenging Lando but that was never ideal for McLaren.

I don’t think anyone could have predicted that Sainz would be available. Hindsight is 20/20. But I think with the info they had at the time that was a smart choice, and short of them being able to get Sainz back (which mind you I’m not sure they would anyway because he’s not going to want to be second to lando) Oscar is still their best option imo.

Idk he’s taking longer to cook than I thought but that doesn’t mean he never will.