#TYDF fics

[thankyoudanielfest]

Thank you, Daniel! Fest – Second wave roundup post.

Here is the first wave roundup post.

With this, we'd like to wrap up Thank you, Daniel! Fest. As promised, a roundup of more incredible works made by even more incredible people!

Fics:

Google Translate What Does This Mean? by @ararararo

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 1,5k words (chapter 1/2)

Google Translate couldn't possibly be lying to him but Max couldn't possibly be lying to him either. There's no way his younger teammate has been teaching him to how to say 'Impregnate Me' and 'Cum in Me' in Dutch, made him repeat it every time they were together under false pretence that they were confidence boosting sentences. It must be Google Translate that's lying to him, because his Maxy could never... right?

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The Final Part in the Unlimited Kiss Coupon Universe by @saapphicx

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 1.7k words (complete)

The season is over and Daniel is home for Christmas. But he’s not alone. Max has made good on the offer Daniel gave him, and has packed himself up to the farm for the winter break. Maybe it’s time for Daniel to finally get what he’s wanted since the first day he received that coupon. Maybe it’s time for him to be brave.

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Feeling like I'm on a Hook by @naanima

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 12k words (complete)

He knew he should talk this out with Blake, contact his lawyers, and make sure the rest of his team wasn't asking questions they shouldn't. But he couldn't, because the first thing you learned as a rookie on a F1 team was that you don't fucking ever talk about the free use clause with anyone that wasn't your team principal, the head of HR of your team, and the two FIA representatives - the medical specialist and the monitor who inspected both drivers after each “incident” on FIA premise. And of course the other party involved in the free use clause. Agents were viewed with disdain. (The free use clause is activated in Daniel's contract post Singapore).

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Ain’t That Kind of Movie by @annebd

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 2k words (chapter 1/2)

Daniel is the two-time World Drivers' Champion, and at the FIA Awards ceremony, he meets Max, who is charming and funny and gorgeous. And an escort.

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surrender my heart by @f1thememp3

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 1.9k words (chapter 1/4)

There weren’t any subs in formula 1. not for a long time, and at least not publicly. Statistically speaking there were likely quite a few somewhere along the line, but the general perception that subs were far too fragile to handle the demands of the sport kept them fully in the dark. You either fit the mold or got out of the car.

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Last by @flawlessassholes

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 3.8k words (complete)

Ten years after Max's first time is Daniel's last.

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Love Blind by @mvlionheart

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 3,2k words (chapter 1/12)

“What are we going to do?” Danny ventures asking, voice a thinly veiled attempt at composure. This was their moment, it was all coming together. The years of hard work, the pay-out just around the corner. He couldn’t stomach thinking about letting everything slip through their fingers. “Open auditions?” Noah replies. OR When Danny's band Enchanté loses their drummer right before a big show, they have to find a last-minute replacement. It's a good thing the bass player's sister knows a guy. It's a bad thing, for Danny at least, that the guy is a hot, young, drum prodigy who really knows how to work his sticks.

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Stranded by @mvpanda1

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 5,8k words (complete)

Daniel is having the time of his life. Shining sun, clear calm waters, a yacht full of the best friends a guy could ask for, and the love of his life. Max. It’s hard to believe they are here together now. Out in the open. No longer sneaking into empty rooms or dark corners. They have been inseparable the entire trip—two becoming one in every way possible. His friends don’t care, they’re just happy Daniel finally feels comfortable enough to be himself. OR Daniel is having the time of his life until he isn't.

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Edits and creations:

enjoy the butterflies by @thebirdsareafterme

Daniel and butterflies piece by @avida-heidia-5

Cute Daniel edit by @mango-yoyo

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Please show some love to everyone who participated! All of the people above have done an incredible job. This wouldn't be possible without each and every one of you who participated and we cannot thank you enough for dedicating time to show some love towards Daniel.

Right now, we're giving you all a big, warm hug... but do keep an eye out for something perhaps coming in January ;)

with love, mods <3

[overtake]

Max and Daniel wrestling on the ice lives in my brain rent-free btw

Bonus:

[flawlessassholes]

Last by @flawlessassholes

Max isn't going to cry. Max has always been a shit liar when it comes to Daniel.

Nearly ten years after Max's first time is Daniel's last. Written for the @thankyoudanielfest. A sequel to First.

max/daniel, explicit, 3.8k | banner by me | fic tag

[sequinsandfins]

Late night pick-up

part 1/2 rated e. 4,718 words. daniel ricciardo/max verstappen

Summary:

Ricky Bob Motors is a full service garage. Daniel likes hot guys and hot cars, and luckily for him, he is not in short supply of either. When he finds a hot guy who likes to be fucked over the hood of his own car, even better.

OR Max is the first guy to turn him down in a long time, Daniel has plenty of other guys who he rotates through, so why is he so hung up on this guy?

tags: Alternate Universe, Mechanic Daniel Ricciardo, Semi-Public Sex, Angst with a Happy Ending, Pining, POV Daniel Ricciardo, Getting Together, Feelings Realization, The importance of proper car maintenance, Sex on a Car

Thank you to the mods of @thankyoudanielfest!

[naanima]

My @thankyoudanielfest entry! Thank you guys for coordinating this!!!

Feeling like I'm on a Hook

Words: 12,054.

Pairing: Maxiel (Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen).

Warnings: Explicit, mildly dubious consent because of the very nature of the free use clause, but Maxiel is unhinged about each other.

Summary: He knew he should talk this out with Blake, contact his lawyers, and make sure the rest of his team wasn't asking questions they shouldn't. But he couldn't, because the first thing you learned as a rookie on a F1 team was that you don't fucking ever talk about the free use clause with anyone that wasn't your team principal, the head of HR of your team, and the two FIA representatives - the medical specialist and the monitor who inspected both drivers after each “incident” on FIA premise. And of course the other party involved in the free use clause. Agents were viewed with disdain. (The free use clause is activated in Daniel's contract post Singapore).

I'm SO EXCITED about this fic. But also terrified because I wrote this over two days, and then took a day to edit. Everything is a bit of a blur honestly. LOLs .

And MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎄🎄!!!

[annebd]

Ain't That Kind of Movie

maxiel, rated e. 2031 words. chapter 1/2

Daniel isn’t naive to these sorts of things. He’s hip, he’s cool, he’s aware. He knows about the things that go on behind the scenes with the types of wealthy people he rubs elbows with on a fairly regular basis. That is to say, the idea of an obscenely rich old man paying some gorgeous young person to spend the evening on his arm and then maybe more- well, it’s not exactly new to Daniel. He’s never had cause to hire anyone that way for himself, but if he ever were to do so, someone like the young man in question wouldn’t be far off base. Elevator holding skills aside, he’s gorgeous, and Daniel could think of worse ways to spend an evening than in his company. or Daniel is the two-time World Drivers' Champion, and at the FIA Awards ceremony, he meets Max, who is charming and funny and gorgeous. And an escort.

Written for @thankyoudanielfest. Huge thanks to the mods for organizing this fest. The first wave of posts was incredible, and I'm so nervous and excited to be joining in!

[sillystappen]

🩷Putting Cares To Rest🩵

Daniel has changed the way his room looks quite a bit this year.

IT’S THE @thankyoudanielfest !!! Honestly I have never done a fest fic before so this was a fun experience. Thank you to the hosts @vicsy and @boxboxbrioche for creating such a fest, it’s been great.

I’m sure nobody wants to hear me ramble about the writing process BUT when I tell you this shit was spedran so fast for no reason other than the writing whims you gotta believe me.

Anywhoooo enjoy this fic (link is in the title)! I hope y’all like it. For the ultimate experience, I suggest listening to the song attached in the beginning notes :)

[fiveredlights]

hahaha I love fernando Causing Problems™ in every possible universe. I hadn't realised that the thank you daniel fest was releasing today so getting the notification in my email inbox was such a nice surprise! I can't wait to see where the DAUD goes.

the DAUD-fernando and fernando actually weren’t allowed to interact at all whilst DAUD-fernando was present because they were worried if they interacted with each other the universe would like collapse in on itself or whatever. but DAUD-fernando like refused to leave willingly and ferrari and the FIA basically had to bribe him into the portal room and quickly activate it.

[thankyoudanielfest]

Thank you, Daniel! Fest – First wave roundup post.

Here's the second wave roundup post.

Did you feel that outpouring of love yesterday? That was all the creativity unleashed within the first reveal wave of our fest! As promised, here's the roundup post so you don't miss out on anything!

Fics:

The Designated Alternate Universe Driver (DAUD) by @fiveredlights

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 483 words (chapter 1/2)

Daniel doesn't pass out when he finds out who the 2025 DAUD is. Benjamin wishes he did. There was a whole bet going. 

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In The Eye of a Hurricane (there is quiet) by @shineon3

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 5,1k words (complete)

Max is the one who gets the call. He steps outside to take it, surprise and shock bleeding through his body language. Daniel watches over him until he comes back inside the small coffee shop, flashing him a small smile. “Good news?” “Great news,” Max’s grin widens. Or: Love, healing, and all the ugly in-between.

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Putting Cares To Rest by @sillystappen

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 2,8k words (complete)

Daniel has changed the way his room looks quite a bit this year. OR f you want 100 words(ish): The 2024 season has not been kind to Daniel, in fact he doesn't know if Formula 1 ever was. The narrative seems to have doomed him from the start. Part of him wants to beg, to scream, to cry that his time is not over, that he can still be one of the greats. But he's being realistic, and despite the hurt he knows that it's all good and done. He's going to let it all go, change his point of view, and move forward. What else can he do?

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Late night pick-up by @sequinsandfins

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 4.7k words (chapter 1/2)

Ricky Bob Motors is a full service garage. Daniel likes hot guys and hot cars, and luckily for him, he is not in short supply of either. When he finds a hot guy who likes to be fucked over the hood of his own car, even better.

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Worth Everything by @beth1814

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 2,4k words (complete)

After Singapore, Daniel went home to Australia, Max shows up after Abu Dhabi saying he is retired. Does Daniel risk everything and admit his feelings to Max?

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a star in the face of the sky by @champagneshoey

girl!Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 4,8k words (ongoing)

Always the media’s darling, endless articles get published in the wake of her departure. She doesn’t need to read them all. She knows they draw the same conclusion: The future of women in Formula 1 does not include Danielle Ricciardo.

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Get It Right Back by @overtake

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 6,6k words, (chapter 1/4)

Daniel grips cold porcelain between his fingers and watches the veins in his hand push against the skin with the effort. He takes one long, deep breath and takes stock of himself. His hair is freshly cut. His suit is tailored perfectly. When he smiles at his reflection, he can see a brief glimpse of the guy who once had a C over his chest and skated more naturally than he walked. Toronto is going to be different, he promises himself. If this is his last chance at a Stanley Cup, he isn't leaving without a fight.

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formless shape by anonymous

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 3,3k words (complete)

One week after he comes home for real (for good, maybe), Daniel makes himself text Max, even though thinking about anything and anybody related to F1 feels like raking himself over hot coals. It wasn’t Max’s fault, even if, in the end, Max wasn’t enough to save him. Or: a story about an alternate Daniel who isn't living his best life after he gets kicked out of F1 and needs a little help getting there.

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growing sideways by @thewindowatkirkland

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 20,8k words (complete)

“We’re in Monaco,” Max says, “and you haven’t lived in either of those places for a very long time, Daniel. Since 2013.” It must be fucking amnesia, Daniel reasons, because when he went to bed last night it was July 2012. And here a grown up Max Verstappen is, telling him 2013 was a very long time ago. OR: daniel wakes up in a bed he doesn’t recognise, next to a man he doesn’t know.

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tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow – podfic by @tkaptains, fic by whimsicule

Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen, 1.5 hours (chapter 1/3)

But before Max leaves them all in the dust, it’s Daniel’s turn. It has to be. Christian doesn’t get to decide that it isn’t. Because Daniel has given his all to this team, and he has waded through shit for this team, and this – retirement after fucking retirement – cannot be the end of the road. He deserves – no. He has earned it; to be there when this shitbox of a car finally improves and the gap to Mercedes closes. So despite a voice in the back of his mind saying, get out while you still can, dipshit – Daniel is staying at Red Bull.

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Edits and creations:

Daniel and the shoey by @overtake

Daniel themed necklace by @alasarys

All good, All Ways embroidery by @pitforwets

Music video by @notthehardtyres

Please show some love to everyone who participated! All of the people above have done an incredible job and we applaud them.

There is of course more to come but all in due time ❤️ See you on 24th of December for the second reveal wave!

[overtake]

Get It Right Back | Maxiel Hockey AU [3/4]

Daniel grips cold porcelain between his fingers and watches the veins in his hand push against the skin with the effort. He takes one long, deep breath and takes stock of himself. His hair is freshly cut. His suit is tailored perfectly. When he smiles at his reflection, he can see a brief glimpse of the guy who once had a C over his chest and skated more naturally than he walked. Toronto is going to be different, he promises himself. If this is his last chance at a Stanley Cup, he isn't leaving without a fight.

(leafs photos by mark blinch)

[thankyoudanielfest]

Thank you, Daniel! Fest – Second reveal wave.

The second part of Thank you, Daniel! Fest is unleashed upon you, Daniel lovers. And, man, isn't it just wonderful!

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AO3 COLLECTION

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Make sure to check #TYDF and #THANKYOUDANIELFEST tags for art and other creations, along with fics, that have been shared for the Fest!

And if you are looking for likeminded people and fellow Daniel appreciators, do check out the community over at the Honey Badger Discord Server! (18+)

Roundup post will hit tumblr on December 26th! Keep an 👀

Happy holidays to you all and, most importantly, happy second reveal day of the Thank you, Daniel! Fest! ❤️

[thankyoudanielfest]

Once again, time flies, and it's almost time for the second reveal wave!

Suffice to say we've been enjoying every creation that has been let out into the wild a week ago and we can't wait to see more!

Again, let's go over the timing:

AO3 collection will be updated with newly revealed works tomorrow, December 24th, at 9 pm GMT. (timezone converter)

If you plan to make a post on tumblr, let us know by tagging us and using the hashtags! We wouldn't want to miss it for the world <3

Don't forget to change the posting date on your fics to December 24th, so your works show on the main page and don't get lost.

Artists are free to post their works throughout the day. We will make sure to reblog it all!

A small reminder to use tags #TYDF and #thankyoudanielfest while making posts with your fics/art on tumblr. And tag us (@thankyoudanielfest) in your posts, so none f them will get lost. We're finally out of tumblr jail so we'll definitely get the notification!

On Thursday, December 26th, we will release a new roundup post with all the links. For the mod's convenience, we'd like to ask all of our darling participants to DM us (here or on discord) the following if you haven't already:

For fic writers: fic title, link, word count and pairing; your tumblr username and a short summary (around a 100 words).

For artists: a title of your work, link, your tumblr username; optional - a small message (below 100 words) to go with the link.

If you would like to opt out of being included in the roundup post, please let us know!

Please, don't hesitate to shoot us a message if you have any remaining question!

And since we have been getting messages from people asking for a little more time, keep your eyes peeled for the possible bonus round that will take place some time in January! We will let you know as soon as possible <3

your mods, @vicsy and @boxboxbrioche

[naanima]

I'm dealing with the right-winged white wonder bread getting that second seat by plotting out DR3 fic. The more unhinged the better. But also fighting the urge to write UNHINGED free use fic, where the free use clause in Daniel's contract gets activated post Singapore fic, bcos RBR are shitheads, and Max is opportunistic. Like the mood of the fic would be fucking rancid bcos it is full on dubcon but maybe not bcos Daniel actually gets off on it, and like maybe fuck, it is time to deal with all the weird feelings he has for Max. And Max is SUPER BUSY COMPARTMENTALIZING, but also fucking into it, and there's a shit tonne of guilt mixed in with the love, but also he doesn't care bcos it is his chance to fuck Daniel (and be fucked), and it is all fucking horrible and miserable, and just angry screaming and shouting at each other, when it isn't FILTHY GUILTY HORNINESS.

... But I NEED to work on TYDF fic. I MUST BE STRONK.

[thankyoudanielfest]

Don’t miss today!

submit your fics to the AO3 collection and post your creations using the #TYDF and #thankyoudanielfest tags! And don’t forget to change your posting date in fics to 24th of December.

love, mods <3

Once again, time flies, and it's almost time for the second reveal wave!

Suffice to say we've been enjoying every creation that has been let out into the wild a week ago and we can't wait to see more!

Again, let's go over the timing:

AO3 collection will be updated with newly revealed works tomorrow, December 24th, at 9 pm GMT. (timezone converter)

If you plan to make a post on tumblr, let us know by tagging us and using the hashtags! We wouldn't want to miss it for the world <3

Don't forget to change the posting date on your fics to December 24th, so your works show on the main page and don't get lost.

Artists are free to post their works throughout the day. We will make sure to reblog it all!

A small reminder to use tags #TYDF and #thankyoudanielfest while making posts with your fics/art on tumblr. And tag us (@thankyoudanielfest) in your posts, so none f them will get lost. We're finally out of tumblr jail so we'll definitely get the notification!

On Thursday, December 26th, we will release a new roundup post with all the links. For the mod's convenience, we'd like to ask all of our darling participants to DM us (here or on discord) the following if you haven't already:

For fic writers: fic title, link, word count and pairing; your tumblr username and a short summary (around a 100 words).

For artists: a title of your work, link, your tumblr username; optional - a small message (below 100 words) to go with the link.

If you would like to opt out of being included in the roundup post, please let us know!

Please, don't hesitate to shoot us a message if you have any remaining question!

And since we have been getting messages from people asking for a little more time, keep your eyes peeled for the possible bonus round that will take place some time in January! We will let you know as soon as possible <3

your mods, @vicsy and @boxboxbrioche