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The Ultimate Spa Experience: Discover the Best Spa in Singapore

Singapore is home to a vibrant spa scene, offering a variety of rejuvenating treatments that cater to every wellness need. From stress-relieving massages to luxurious facials, the best spas in Singapore offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Here are some of the top treatments you can indulge in for a truly relaxing experience.

Thai Facial + Massage Detox Combo

For a complete detox experience, the Thai Facial + Massage Detox Combo is a popular choice. Combining the rejuvenating effects of a Thai facial with the therapeutic benefits of a traditional Thai massage, this combo is perfect for relieving stress and improving skin texture. The facial helps brighten and cleanse, while the massage works on muscle tension and promotes circulation.

Couple Massage with Jacuzzi (Promotion)

A romantic getaway isn’t complete without a couple's massage. Many spas in Singapore offer a Couple Massage with Jacuzzi, combining the tranquility of a couples' massage with the soothing effects of a jacuzzi. This treatment not only helps in deep relaxation but also provides an intimate and serene experience.

Beat the Heat – Massage & Body Scrub Combo

If you’re visiting Singapore during the hot months, the "Beat the Heat" combo is the perfect remedy. This treatment typically pairs a cooling body scrub with a revitalizing massage, ensuring your skin stays smooth and your body relaxed, no matter the weather.

Herbal Ball Compress Massage (Potli Massage)

Inspired by traditional Thai practices, the Herbal Ball Compress Massage uses warm herbal-filled pouches to gently knead and massage the body. This treatment helps reduce muscle soreness, promote circulation, and leave you feeling refreshed.

Thai Skin Brightening and Detox Facial

The Thai Skin Brightening and Detox Facial is designed to cleanse, brighten, and restore the skin’s natural glow. With the use of herbal ingredients and techniques, this facial helps in detoxifying the skin, making it an ideal choice for a revitalizing treatment.

Hot Stone Massage

For deep relaxation and muscle relief, the Hot Stone Massage is a must-try. Heated stones are placed on key areas of the body, allowing the heat to penetrate deeply into muscles. This treatment promotes relaxation, improves circulation, and reduces tension.

Candle Massage

For a truly indulgent experience, the Candle Massage uses warm, aromatic wax that is gently poured onto your skin before being massaged in. This treatment offers a luxurious way to hydrate the skin while relaxing the body and mind.

Sports Massage

Ideal for active individuals or those recovering from physical exertion, the Sports Massage focuses on relieving muscle tension and enhancing flexibility. It’s designed to improve circulation and speed up recovery, making it a perfect treatment after an intense workout.

Four Hand Massage

For an ultimate relaxation experience, try the Four Hand Massage. Two therapists work in unison to provide a synchronized, deeply soothing massage. This treatment enhances relaxation and stimulates circulation, offering a unique and indulgent experience.

Whether you're looking to relax, rejuvenate, or detox, Singapore's best spas have something for everyone. Indulging in these treatments will not only rejuvenate your body but also your mind, offering a true escape into relaxation.

[scholarastrid]

Finally finished the Christmas presents I’ve made for my partner and his family. Recreated favorite F1 tracks using paint markers on canvas. I’m pleased with how crisp the outlines came out considering I was tracing using paper with holes punched in them to outline the track.

[the-secret-formulaone]

prompt: you and max have been secretly together for years. neither the fans or the media have a clue. what happens when you and max are neck and neck for the drivers championship and you get the unexpected news that you’re pregnant?

pairing: max verstappen x ferrari! reader

word count: ~7.6k

warnings: 18+, cursing, mentions of sex but no real smut, mentions of miscarriage, some mention of blood

a/n: hello, i'm brand new at writing fanfic for f1. i've had this idea for a while and it was eating at me so i hope you enjoy. i thought it would be cool to have it be like a normal fic with a bit of that social!au content that the fandom loves.

this is pt.1 of how everything is going down and then the next and final part will be what happens after, her pregnancy and what reader does this time around. along with some fan social media mayhem.

id love to hear your thoughts!

enjoy!

LAS VEGAS, USA | NOV 2024

The nausea settling in the pit of your stomach is unbearable, it gets worse with each lap you complete. You're confident you can push through and finish the race without throwing up in your helmet, until the track begins doubling and tripling.

You haven’t felt this dizzy since you crashed in Spa three years ago due to rain. There were no stakes then as you were having a bad race weekend and started P7. Today you’re P1 and the gap between you and Max is getting shorter as you slow to try and compensate for the nausea and dizziness.

You hear your team in your ear, asking you if the car's giving you trouble since there’s no apparent reason for you to be slowing down at this point. Especially with ten laps to go.

“The car is fine,” you say through gritted teeth, trying to relax your abdomen to keep the nausea at bay.

“Then what’s the matter? Are you okay?” Riccardo, your race engineer, asks. His tone is stern yet concerned.

“Yeah, I’m perfectly fine. My head feels like it’s spinning is all.” You're nonchalant but deep inside you’re panicking. This race means so much to you and your team. Now is not the time to get sick.

“Can you finish the race?” His filtered voice asks through the radio.

“Yes, I’m finishing the bloody race,” you curse, pressing on the gas pedal and tightening the hold on the steering wheel.

“If you continue feeling this way, box immediately,” he orders, not wanting to risk the safety of his driver, “By the way Max is 2 seconds behind you.”

“Fucking hell.” After all the work to create a 10 second gap Max is catching up because your body decided to get sick.

There’s rage building inside of you, keeping Max away is the most difficult part of racing. It took pure skill to keep him at a distance, he’s only catching up because you’re slowing. You're letting yourself down.

It’s been a battle of pole positions and fastest laps for you two. The championship is within your reach, threatening to break Max’s two year streak. It's why Max is giving everything he has to get ahead of you. If he wins this race he’ll be on top once more.

Another bout of nausea takes over your body, shivers running down your spine. Why are you nauseous and dizzy? You were hydrated before the race, the temperature in the car is warm as always but it’s cool outside, unlike Singapore, and you felt perfectly fine earlier.

It’s most likely karma for teasing Max this morning and leaving him with a raging hard on.

You notice Max in your peripheral vision. He’s ready to attack and regain P1. You accelerate and block him as best you can but nearing the turn you miscalculate giving Max the perfect opportunity to pass you.

He settles right in front of you, mocking how he got ahead so easily. If you didn’t love him and felt the bile coming up your throat you would’ve cursed at him. You were famously known for insulting the men driving the other cars.

At this point, you weren’t driving straight and your race engineer, Riccardo was telling you to pit and pull out of the race.

“I promise you I’m good enough to finish the race,” you say after a moment to swallow the bile coming up. You'd rather die than DNF'ing with a handful of laps to go.

“Norris is catching up. Let’s finish this race quickly so you can get checked.”

You’re glad you created a gap at the beginning of the race, otherwise Lando and Charles, your teammate, would’ve caught up already.

You see Lando trying to overtake you but you surprisingly block him and go as fast as you can. It’s not your best work and the FIA will have something to say about it but you make do.

Finally, down the final straight you press on the gas and cross the finish line. You finish the race out of pure muscle memory since you can’t rely on your distorted vision. Ignoring the celebratory cheers, you pull up on the spot marked #2. No one says anything about the askew parking job.

Your hands are clumsy, pulling out the steering wheel and standing. One of your teammates is right there giving you the hand you clearly need as you sway and almost fall straight out of the car.

Max is none the wiser, calmly getting out the RB and running over to his team who congratulate and scream his name. In his head, you lost control of your car, giving him a way to pass you. That's how F1 works.

You pull on your helmet and all the straps fast, the Ferrari team member helping you when he sees your urgency. As soon as you pull off your balaclava you bend over and empty the contents of your stomach.

Privacy be damned.

It’s not pretty. You’ve been holding this in for 20 laps and it’s not going to stop any time soon. The cameras focus on you as you push away the Ferrari team and finish throwing up. Ready hands catch you and you’re sat on a wheel chair as they roll you over to the medics. You close your eyes and throw your head back, everything around you spinning.

The murmurs of the crowd and the media cause Max to notice. He catches sight of you being wheeled away into the back. He takes a tentative step towards you, itching to be by your side but remembers the agreement you made to keep your relationship a secret.

Sometimes he hates how stubborn you are. At this point, the world should know you two are together, married even. Yet he understands your hesitancy with how cruel the media and the fans can be.

Max stays rooted on the spot, watchful eyes and dozens of lenses noticing every movement. Lando gets close to Max trying to avoid the cameras.

“What happened?” Lando asks referring to you.

“No idea, mate,” Max says, staring intently at the door you were just rolled through. A sleuth of Ferrari members following.

“She wasn't driving straight,” Lando shakes his head. He knew something was off when he caught up to her. “It was so unpredictable it made it harder on me to battle it.”

Max didn’t think much when he pulled up behind you but he did think it was strange how easy it was to overtake you. You always give him the hardest time.

He remembers this morning when you were in bed kissing him, touching him, teasing him. You were so cheeky, his length in your hand as you sweet talked him. 'Convincing' him to throw the race. Not like he’d ever do it. You were simply having your fun with him.

There wasn’t any sign of sickness then. It’s not like you spun out during the race either. You had been flawless out on the track until you weren’t.

“I'm going to check on her,” Max tells Lando, motioning with his head and wondering what exactly is wrong with his wife.

"Just wait," Lando stops him with a hand on his chest. They notice Charles in the Ferrari garage, heading to the back where they have you. "If you go, it'll stir up rumors."

Max tenses his jaw and looks away. With a roll of his eyes he turns to get weighed. He doesn't like it but Lando is right. He doesn't give a damn about his reputation only yours and the promise he made you.

f1_news tweeted: Ferrari’s Princess is transferred to hospital after race. It was heard through their radio she was having severe motion sickness, giving Max Verstappen the lead. Not many details are known as of this moment. More updates coming soon!

comments:

user2: hope she’s doing okay! she needs to come back to kick max's ass and take the championship from him 😮‍💨

user3: bet max is celebrating

-> user4: he looked very concerned when he saw her in the wheelchair

-> user14: who wouldn’t, she looked like death 💀

user4: did ya'll notice max disappear after the ceremony?

-> user5: lol he was making sure his favorite rival was okay 🤣

-> user101: no point in staying if he can’t rub it in her face 🤐

user6: our ferrari princess 👸 looked out of it. not sure how she made it out the car

user7: the podium felt so empty without her in it 😓

-> user8: did you notice max kept looking at the spot she was supposed to be as if expecting her to suddenly appear

-> user9: she’s like his best friend and his enemy wrapped in one. can’t live with her, can't live without her

-> user10: i swear he’s in love with her. 🗣️ it’s not normal the way he looks at her

-> user11: please, she’s married. you guys need to stop being delusional and stop shipping her with every guy on the grid

-> user10: not every guy, just max and maybe charles… -> user76: let's take a moment to appreciate charles immediately asking about her and leaving the track to see how she was. it's a win for us predestined x princess shippers

In the hospital, they quickly take you into a private room. The nurses retake your vitals and give you a shot to help with the nausea. A doctor comes in relatively quickly, asking you an array of questions to help him figure out why you got sick.

"The nurse should be in quickly to draw blood. I'm not too worried about this being anything other than a virus but we just want to make sure you're all good before leaving."

"Thank you, doc," you respond, lying back on the bed. They've given you one of the flimsiest hospital gowns in existence but you've gotta admit it's more comfortable than your race suit.

It's awfully lonely in the hospital room but it gives you time to relax and wind down. Fred and Riccardo were extremely concerned for your well being- not related at all to the fact you're on the run to win the championship-forcing you to go into the hospital.

Their stressed energy, the ambulance ride and then the nurses fussing over you was overwhelming. It would've made your nausea worse had it not been for the shot.

You're snoozing off when the door opens and your husband walks in. Max has a backpack slung over his shoulder with a set of clothes for you, along with your phone and other personal belongings you left at the paddock. He hurries over to you, dropping the bag and wrapping his arms around you.

"I was so worried, schatje," Max says in your ear, kissing your temple. The softness of his hoodie and the familiar scent he carries is comforting.

"I'm okay. You should keep your distance though, doc says I have a virus," you tell him, slightly pushing him away.

He’s stubborn as he keeps hold of your hand. "I don't care if I get sick. We've got two weeks until the next race, plenty of time for me to get better." Max sits on the chair next to your bed, asking you what happened during today’s race and listening to every word you say.

"What did they do for podium?" You later ask curiously, turning on your side to get more comfortable. Max props his head on his hand as he leans on your bed, getting closer to you despite your protests.

"Riccardo was there to accept it," Max tells you, kissing the back of your hand. He had been really worried. A part of him kept checking his surroundings for any sign of you.

It’s days like today where he wishes your relationship wasn’t secret. Max wants to express how worried he was about his girlfriend wife. He wanted to say ‘fuck you’ to all protocol and go after you.

He understands your reluctance and the need for privacy in your personal life. He knows what it’s like to have his privacy invaded and Max agrees that good things have come out of keeping your relationship a secret but you’ve also had to miss out on others. One day, you’ll have to come clean to the public to be able to live your life to the fullest.

The doctor returns before he can vocalize this. He knocks on the door as he steps into the room, a tablet in his hands. “Results have come back. Would you like the gentleman to step out or is it okay if he stays?”

“He’s my husband,” you tell the doctor.

You're used to people not recognizing you outside of Formula One but Max is more known than you. You wait for the doctor to react at the sight of Max, except there’s not an ounce of recognition in his face. Good, or else, you’d have to rely on his patient-doctor confidentiality.

“Let’s get into it then. Lab’s show dehydration which is normal for the state you came in like. In addition, to the fact, you had just finished a physically demanding race. Surprisingly they also showed that your quantitative hCG levels are high meaning—"

“I’m pregnant?” You pan, shocked. Max's hand tightens around yours. Last year's endeavors left you with enough knowledge to know what that term means.

“Yes, you are pregnant,” he nods.

Max instantly turns towards you in complete shock. There’s part of him that’s happy but then there’s another that’s concerned. Personally, he’d love to have a child but it would mean you would have to sacrifice the championship.

You stare at the doctor with parted lips and furrowed brows, “That’s impossible. I have an IUD.” This couldn't be happening at a worse time.

“All methods of contraception have a percentage of failure,” the doctor sighs. “Your pregnancy explains today's sudden dizziness and nausea.”

“Do you know how far along she is?” Max asks, holding your hand tightly to show his support.

“We would need an ultrasound for that but based on her last menstrual period it can’t be more than 6 weeks.”

“Six weeks,” you breath out. You could only hear your pounding heart and the air coming in and out of your mouth. God, you've been training and driving the whole time. For fucks sake, just two weeks ago you had been celebrating your win with lots of alcohol.

You hardly hear the doctor excuse himself, leaving you and Max alone. Tears brim your eyes at the cruelty of the universe. You have in your hands the two things you want most in life. A shot at the championship and the opportunity to become a mother.

Max sits on the bed, wiping away your tears. He doesn’t say much, at a loss of words. There’s not much he can say to make this better but he thumbs away your tears and pulls you into a hug.

You fist his shirt in your hands, crying onto his shoulder, “This is not fair.”

“I know, schatje.” Max is at a loss. He understands the conflicting feelings you have. It’s no easy thing especially after everything you and Max went through.

“I can’t go through this again,” you sob, remembering the painful memories of the previous year.

United Arab Emirates | Nov 2022

The last race of the season has come quickly, deeming Max the World Champion for the second time running. He’s at the top of the podium as the Dutch national anthem plays. You look up at him from the third position, smiling at him proudly.

You’re frustrated that you weren’t able to catch up to him but you’re confident your time will come. Every year you’ve spent in the grid you’ve been able to rise through the ranks and get great contracts.

Mercedes took a chance on you this year and you’ve made them proud. It was a challenge against Ferrari and Red Bull but as the only woman you’d say you did brilliant.

You’re going to miss this next year but a break is due. After years of hard training and dedicating everything to your career you’ve decided to focus on your personal life.

It’s been nearly a year since you’ve married Max and the conversation surrounding children becomes more constant. It's a nagging sensation in the back of your head. A longing you can't stop.

Feeling at peace with your performance, you decided to take this next year to become a mother. You’re young so in two years you’re sure you can come back stronger than ever and give Max a run for his money.

As the ceremony comes to an end, the party begins and the champagne bottles are brought out. “Don’t run,” Max laughs, spraying the frothy liquid in your direction.

You fight back, shaking the bottle and spraying some at Max and Charles. They gang up on you as Charles blocks your way and they both spray you. That will keep the fans making edits for months to come, the implication of the action clear.

“Come on, sweetheart,” Charles yells over the cheers when you aim the spray at his mouth.

Getting off the stage and into a private room, Max takes off his hat and pulls you in by the waist to press his sweet tasting lips against yours. You giggle, wrapping your arms around his neck, tilting your head to deepen the kiss. “Congrats two-time world champion.”

“Thank you, schatje,” Max responds, brushing back the hair sticking to your forehead.

“Get a room you two,” Charles huffs, knowing you forgot he was there.

“Sorry,” you say with a blush.

“I’m not,” Max laughs, stealing another kiss.

Outside, reporters of all kind were waiting to interview all three of you. They want Max’s celebratory words and you and Charles’ disappointment and regret. They live for the heartfelt promises you'll make for next season.

“Over here!” A reporter calls you, handing you a microphone. “What’s the plan for next year? Are you renewing with Mercedes or is there another team making offers?”

“I come with sad news,” you pout at the camera, “I won’t be on the grid next year.”

The reporter stares wide-eyed at you. This is the first time you've said those words out loud. “Could you share with us why?”

You nod at his question, fixing your hat as you speak the words you rehearsed many times before. “Since I was young I was prioritizing racing and getting into Formula One. I love how far I’ve come but I want to take a step back and enjoy my personal life for a little while. As you know, I got married a year ago and I want to enjoy that newlywed life. I will be back though,” you say with a smile and a wink at the camera.

“Is there a chance you’ll tell us who the lucky guy is?” The reporter questions, not really expecting you to answer. That the one thing you won't disclose.

You laugh, shaking your head at him, “No chance. I like to keep my personal life private.”

“Worth a shot," the reporter laughs with you. "Thank you for your time and we hope to see you soon!”

youtube upload: The Grid's Princess QUITS

thumbnail 📸: Toto Wolff looking angry and yelling at a Mercedes staff member. Lewis Hamilton with an arm around an upset looking reader.

comments:

user25: our queen is leaving? 😫 user30: who is going to keep the boys in check -> user5: i bet that’s why she’s taking a break, it’s not easy keeping charles and max under control user6: aren’t we curious as to who this mystery husband is? 👀 -> user17: i bet it’s either someone old or a billionaire, or both, i mean did you see the rock on her finger? -> user 46: oh they must be loaded to win over the grid's princess -> user96: i'm sorry but until i see proof of this man i will continue to set her up with charles user59: please, use a more dramatic title user48: i'm ready to fight 🤺 whoever made her stop racing. she's the only reason i watch them go in circles. who else is going to learn french to curse out charles properly? user55: *sigh* guess it’s time to rewatch all of the edits of her and max on repeat until she returns user104: let’s make a game. take a shot every time max and charles mention her next season.

Monaco | March 2023

When you temporarily retired, you thought you'd become pregnant in a matter of weeks. That is not the case.

Movies make it seem so easy to become pregnant, when in reality, it’s a challenge. It took nearly four months and multiple doctor visits for you to become with child.

The Winter break was spent tangled in sheets, keeping warm in each others embrace. Max was insatiable and so were you. Any chance you had you’d be dragging him somewhere private, his hands pulling at your underwear to tug them off...or to the side.

Max's voice would be in your ear as he spoke of how good you take him. He'd encourage you with words he'd never otherwise use. His cologne would intoxicate you, putting you in a trance.

His hold was firm and steady, making you shake and arch against him. His length sinking into you until you came with his name on your lips and his seed inside you.

Then, it finally happened. A positive pregnancy test in your bathroom counter. The alarm rang loudly, making you and Max share a nervous glance.

“You look,” you say with a shaky voice and shakier hands. Your period was late, followed by your tender breasts and the morning sickness. You fear your body was making it up because you wanted it so much.

“Before that,” Max says, cupping your face, “Don’t be disappointed if it’s negative. We’re just getting started and we have a whole year to try, yeah?”

You place your hands over his and nod with a small smile. Max presses a kiss to your forehead before he picks up the home test.

Max erupts in a smile, nodding and showing you the word positive. You scream, falling into his arms. He spins you around, kissing all over your face.

You and Max are over the moon, giddily waiting for every appointment with your doctor. Every ultrasound was recorded along with the babies heart beat.

Max is ecstatic. He's been wanting to have a family with you since he realized you were the one. He thought it wouldn't happen for a long time but then you revealed you wanted it too and soon despite your career.

It took a long conversation to figure out how to go about it with both of your careers being at their peak but you came to an agreement. He was ready be a father and you were ready to be a mother, even if it meant putting your career in pause.

Your desire to bring a child into the world was greater than giving the championship another shot. Whenever you're ready to return to F1, he'll take a step back and support you.

Max planned a dinner with the whole family where you told them you were expecting. Plans to decorate the nursery littered your coffee table and your internet browser history was filled with shop links with cute clothes and baby items.

Weeks later, it happened. Something felt wrong, off.

“Maxie,” you breathe heavily, feeling wet between your legs. Cramps littering your lower abdomen.

“What's wrong?” Max sits up in bed, sensing your distressed state. His gaze fixes on the red stain forming on the white sheets.

“I’m scared,” you cry, afraid to move or do anything. Cramps squeezing your insides like a bad period.

“Hey, it’s okay. I’m here,” Max reassures you, “Let’s go to the bathroom, yeah? I’ll call the doctor.”

A quick trip to the ER confirmed it. You miscarried.

You couldn’t look at Max that night, hugging yourself tightly as he drove home. You ignored all the glances he threw your way, shiying away from the hand that reached out for you.

All that happiness you felt drained out of you, leaving complete sadness behind.

Max was sad about the baby but he was more focused on you and the toll it took on you. It was always a possibility. The doctor spoke about what to expect on the first trimester and this was one of the things he mentioned. You both chose to ignore it at the time.

Max kept most of the lights off in the apartment. Remembering the bags with baby stuff from your online shopping. He kept the spare bedroom closed, where you were planning how to arrange it and paint it to transform it into the nursery.

He’s never seen you this devastated. After years of knowing you and dating you he never had the chance to see you at your lowest. It breaks his fucking heart.

Max holds you that night while you're in pain and bleeding. He rocks you as you cry, tears spilling from his eyes too as all that new hope is crushed.

You need him. Max is all you have at the moment because while he goes to race on the weekends and clear his head, you stay home with the weight of losing a baby.

Zandvoort | August 2023

With medical clearance and a couple of months to heal mentally. You and Max got to trying again.

You aren’t quitters and again you both desperately want a child. There's lots of sex, more than before. Something reignited in the relationship, like when the relationship began. Nothing could keep you away from Max back then.

He would fuck you wherever he could. Often times risking being seen. It was a moment where neither of you cared about being caught or being exposed to the whole world.

The Two-Time World Champion and the Grid’s Princess. Happily Married and Horny for Each Other.

The second time you found out you were pregnant was in Zandvoort, Max’s home race. You weren’t traveling as much trying to give your body rest and hopefully encourage it to take but this was a special track for Max so you tagged along.

Similar symptoms were arising so you waited to arrive at Zandvoort to take the test with Max. You were once again in the bathroom, sitting on the counter. He was between your legs, his head on your chest, waiting for the four minutes to be over.

“If it’s negative?” You asked, your fingers in his hair, scratching at his scalp to relax him.

“Then we try again and again and again,” he says cheekily, grabbing onto your thighs and kissing you.

“You’d like that wouldn’t you,” you giggle, pulling at his roots to make him groan.

“Perhaps but I’m not the one yelling out my name,” he smirks, recalling the other night when he had you with your legs up on his shoulders as he entered you slow and deep. If he closes his eyes he can hear your whiny moans begging for him to tip you over the edge.

“Poor Checo had to call the front desk and fill in a complaint,” you giggle, hiding your face from Max with your hands.

“It’s not my fault I didn’t see his text,” Max shrugs, not having a care in the world.

He was in his suite with his wife, having fun and trying to conceive. It’s not his fault he was making you feel so good you felt the need to scream his name and it’s not his fault Checo’s bedroom was right next to yours. Blame the Red Bull team for reserving two suites right next to each other.

The triggering alarm sounds, making your heart race. This time you grab the test, deciphering what the faint lines mean. You ran out of the good pregnancy tests and you were too lazy to go out and get new ones.

“It’s positive!” You squeal, showing the home test to Max.

Max’s eyes widen, “We did it!”

“I'm so happy,” you tear up from joy, hugging Max’s shoulders. Nothing is stopping him tomorrow on the track. He’s going to ride this high as long as possible.

Max grabs your thighs, forcing you to wrap your legs around him. He carries you over to the bed, kissing your lips, your neck, your chest.

Max was going to make you scream out his name again.

There was little celebration. You and Max kept the news to yourselves for a while longer. You took every precaution on the book. You stopped traveling with Max afraid it was one of the causes of your first miscarriage. You took care of your diet, you did minimal exercise, took every prenatal vitamin you could find but much like the first time, it happened again.

This time you felt so defeated, like something was wrong with you. Like maybe you weren’t meant to bring a child into the world or become a mother.

Max found you on the balcony one night after it happened. It was freezing outside so he got a blanket and wrapped it around your shoulders.

“‘I'm sorry,” you sniffle, not meeting his eyes. Your tears were cold against your cheeks.

“For what?” Max asks, watching you carefully. Your eyes red rimmed and nose runny.

“There’s something wrong with me and I can’t give us a baby,” you cry softly, wiping away at your tears.

You feel so ashamed and embarrassed. Having a baby shouldn’t be this fucking hard. You’ve done so much in life and this simple thing you can’t do. Something your body was designed to do.

“Hey, no. You know what the doctor said. There’s nothing wrong with you and there’s so many other ways we can have children together,” Max chides you, pulling his chair closer and grabbing your shoulders so you look at him.

“If there’s nothing wrong with me why does it keep happening?” You ask as your eyes well with more tears. They haven’t stopped in a good ten minutes.

“It’s not our time yet.” It’s the only thing Max can say. He doesn’t have all the answers in the world but there is one thing he’s sure of. “I love you no matter what.”

“I don’t want to go through this again.” Your bottom lip wobbles as you speak. The words getting caught on your throat.

It’s not like you don’t want children because you desperately do but you can’t go through another disappointment. More pain and more blood. More false hope.

“You don’t have to,” Max tells you, comforting you the best way he can. He picks you up, settling you on his lap as he wraps his arms around you. He kisses your head, coming up with words to make you feel better.

He doesn’t want a child if the process is going to cause you so much suffering. It’s hard seeing you like this when he’s used to seeing you be this independent strong woman, who broke barriers in a field of men.

He’s discovering a new side to you deep into your relationship. He loves you but it’s shocking to see you be this vulnerable when a lot of times you love to handle things on your own. In a way, he’s happy he’s able to be here with you and help you.

Monza | November 2023

In Formula One rumors spread like wildfire. Within the teams and its members and riders the reason for your break didn’t remain a secret for long.

It didn’t stop certain teams from reaching out and persuading you into joining them. As far as they know you’re not pregnant yet and you did promise to return one day.

As the only woman in the grid you pull in lots of sponsors and the media and fans love you. Having you on a team is a win all around, considering you also bring in trophies.

Ferrari is a big team showing their interest in you. They’ve sent your manager multiple invitations for you to come and visit Ferrari Headquarters. No strings attached just a simple tour and meeting.

It’s tempting. Driving for Ferrari is every F1 racers dream and to be invited to test out their car and talk business is an honor.

You went quietly to the meeting, undecided if it’s the choice you want to make. Mercedes awaits your return whenever you’re ready, having led them to victory many times alongside Lewis.

Oh, Toto Wolff has you in his sight constantly. If he knew you were at Monza he’d probably fly down and get you out. You’re one of his biggest assets yet.

“There's our princess,” Charles greets you, running up to you and giving you a big hug.

He missed having you around. The fans never let him forget of all the good times, constantly tagging him on instagram and twitter.

“Hey Charles,” you laugh as he sways you from side to side.

“I missed you,” he says as he guides you over to the garage.

“Missed me kicking your ass?” You quip, playfully pushing him.

“Please, competing against Max on my own is exhausting. Too much responsibility,” Charles admits.

“He’s having the time of his life.” Max has the most fun when there are challenges and Charles has proven to be a worthy one. Insults and all. He loves getting a rise out of him.

The Ferrari team sets you up with a bright red race suit, giving you a visual of what your future has in store.

The feel of the baclavla is familiar around your head and the weight of the helmet comforting. It’s been a year since you last wore the uniform and it feels like home.

You step into the car, slidding in the steering wheel. The crew gives you the signal to pull out and you do with a push on the gas.

The rumble of the engine is exhilarating as is the blend of colors around you. It comes back so naturally, knowing when to push the car when to break. Learning this car is easy, like it’s made for you.

It has the potential to be a winner, to help you achieve the goal of becoming world champion.

“Ready to join Scuderia Ferrari?” Frederic Vasseif asks you once you get out of the car. There’s a smugness to him. He knows you enjoyed it and you’re itching for more.

“I don’t know. Carlos seems to be doing really well,” you try to play it cool, taking off your helmet and baclavla to shake off your hair.

“He’s good but you’re the greatest,” Fred says, giving you a knowing look.

“If I accept it’s because I want to win the Championship,” you negotiate. Charles is the first driver and it makes sense he stays there since he’s been with the team longer but you will not sacrifice yourself for him.

“We wouldn’t have it any other way,” Fred agrees, extending his hand to shake yours.

“The predestined and the princess?” Charles smiles, wrapping an arm around you.

You smile and bite your lip, “It’s time to take down Max Verstappen.”

No wonder the fans think there’s a long standing rivalry between you and Max. You talk a lot about taking him down and winning the championship. With the trust you two have he bites back with words of his own. It makes for quite a show. They’re going to lose it once it’s revealed you’re joining Ferrari.

Your joy returning home is palpable. Max notices it the moment you walk into your shared home in Monaco. The cats notice it too as they weave between your legs asking to be pet.

"Hi, love," Max greets you, placing his hands on your hips and kissing you. You wrap your arms your his neck loosely, smiling into the kiss.

He doesn't let you go when the kiss breaks, his thumbs caressing your back. You smile at him, a hand on his face, as your fingers brush over his stubble. He leans into it. “How did it go?”

“It's top secret," you say cheekily.

"Really?" Max follows along amusedly, "You can't even tell your dear husband Max Emilian?"

It's been an inside joke since you started dating that the person you're dating is Max Emilian and not Max Verstappen. Helps keep things separated to a certain degree but mostly it's funny.

"Well, if it's Max Emilian asking I can tell him that I've just signed with Ferrari and that Max Verstappen will have some serious competition next year," you tell him as your smile widens.

“Congratulations!" Max exclaims, hugging you tightly. You laugh is music in his ears. From the moment you stepped in he knew something changed. You were laughing and smiling like a weight was lifted off your shoulders.

“I’m a Ferrari girl now and I’m going to take that title from you,” she boasts, playfully pushing him.

“That’s a big statement,” he says, playfully caging her in his arms. Max adores that her competitive streak is back, it's one of the things he fell in love with when you began dating.

Being married means being there in the bad and the good, in sickness and in health. He'll be by your side through it all but he'd rather have you be happy and competitive than depressed and anxious.

“What you think I can’t do it?” You laugh when he tries tickling you. Your this close to elbowing him if he doesn't stop.

Finally letting up, he cups your face and looks into your eyes as he says, “If there’s someone who is going to do it, it’s you. You're my girl after all.”

f1 posted on instagram: The Princess is back and in red. Everyone bow down. 📸: Reader wearing a Ferrari race suit posing in front of the new Ferrari SF-23. Comments: user8: holy shit she’s back

user95: this was not on my bingo card, but it was in my dreams every night since she left -> user57: like a wise woman once said in rome; this is what dreams are made of

user72: guess she had enough of that married life and is back to wreck these boys

user14: i might actually fucking cry. our queen is back and in ferrari red -> user98: red is definitely her color. -> user67: you know who's color it is too? charles... ->user53: you know who likes charles? max... ->user17: i can't with you 💀

user67: i want to see max squirm with both charles and her against him -> user55: please if anything it’ll turn him on -> user45: hell even i'm turned on

user88: wait does this mean she can’t curse at charles anymore? -> user68: don't worry, the second charles gets in her way it's coming. don't you remember that one time she almost crashed with lewis and she let him have it? -> user 90: i've never seen lewis be that fast outside of a car

user12: i’ve got my editing program ready, i’ll get all the edits. max x princess, predestined x princess, max x charles, i got them all -> user56: i'm not picky, i'll help -> user02: you should do one where she's walking in like in those wwe fights with the dramatic music

Monaco | Nov 2024

The conversation about the pregnancy is kept on pause. You and Max wait till you're back home in Monaco to continue it. It's fresh in your minds though as you try and make sense of he timing of it all.

There's only two more races to the season, you are so close to the end. You wish you hadn't found out till much later, they do say ignorance is bliss.

You're filled with fear and uncertainty. What if this pregnancy ends up like the rest? What if you give up the championship for something that might not even happen? But what if you chose the championship and give up a viable pregnancy?

The morning after arriving at Monaco you're in the kitchen with your laptop in front of you as you schedule an appointment with your doctor. The cup of coffee you made earlier is now cold as you could barely drink it with so many thoughts in your head.

You cover your face with your hands, groaning at the headache forming so early in the day.

Max finds you like that and he knows it's time to talk. He comes up behind you, pressing a kiss and resting his chin on your shoulder as he hugs you from behind.

"What's on your mind, schatje?"

You take a deep breath, focusing on him to try and gather your thoughts, "I don't know what to do, Maxie. What do I do?"

"I can't tell you what to do. I can tell you that I want to have a baby with you but I don’t want you to go through all that pain again or feel pressured that you need to do this for me. I love you and I want you to be happy. If it's choosing your career I'm here for you. If it's starting a family I'm here as well," Max says as he hugs you tighter until you relax against him.

You shake your head, lacing your fingers with his as they lie on your midsection. "It's the fact that the first two didn't end well and it was such a horrible experience. If I knew for a fact I was going to give birth to this baby I would drop the championship in a heartbeat."

"I'm happy with whatever you choose. Even if you decide that carrying a baby isn't for you. Later on we can try surrogacy or adoption."

It's 2024 and there are tons of options out there in the case you want to become parents. It doesn't have to be one way or no way. Plus, they are young and have their lives ahead of them.

"Really? You couldn’t be like one of the awful men who insist women need to have a baby? You’re making this hard on me," you lightly joke, bringing his hand to your lips to kiss it.

Max laughs along with you. He knows you've made a decision even if you haven't realized. He's only there to guide you. “You already made a decision, schatje.”

Your eyes return to your laptop where the appointment with the specialty clinic is displayed. “I need to give this pregnancy a chance. I mean think about it. I've raced, I've drank alcohol and it's still here. It happened against all odds, Maxie. What if it’s a sign? That the timing is right,” you say, recalling the conversation you had with him a year ago. “I just hate I need to withdraw from the rest of the races.”

Max made a decision that same moment, “I’ll pull out from the races too.” It feels shitty that because you're a woman you have to pull out the races for your safety and the baby's while he continues on like nothing has happened.

“What? That’s insane Max,” you exclaim, staring at him bewildered.

“It’s only fair. You have to do it to have OUR baby, why do you have to be the only one who quits?”

You laugh and shake your head, placing your hands on his chest, “You’re not doing that, Max. This is F1 and it’s ruthless which is why you’re so good at it. Besides, with last Sunday's race you're already ahead of me and there's no chance the others are catching up with two races to go. The title is yours," you reassure him, kissing the corner of his mouth, “It’s not my time to be a world champion yet and maybe it never will. I have to accept that."

Max scoffs, poking his tongue on his cheek, “No, you will be. Once you have this baby you’re coming back even if I have to give away my seat in Red Bull.”

“I don’t know what I did to deserve you,” you hum, looking into his eyes.

“You beat me on your rookie year,” he reminds you.

Back when you started in F1 and neither you or Max were on the top you had friendly battles in the midst of the races. It wasn't for podium but it kept the fans entertained and recruiters eyes on you both. Max beat you most times but there was one day you beat him on a wet race which is unheard of.

“Once!”

“Once was enough!” He insists. Max fell in love with your competitive side, it didn't matter if you beat him or not. That day when you approached him with that big smile and malicious intent in your eyes he was done for.

“How will we handle the media?” He steers the conversation a different place. He's not sure how much longer he can keep the relationship a secret with a baby on the way.

“Same as always. They can’t know about us yet, Maxie. They will throw your name on the ground and say horrible things.”

If the media finds out that you're pregnant with Max's baby they will say it's sabotage cause he felt threatened that you were going to take the title from him. They don't care for details.

“I don’t know how much longer we can keep this a secret,” he confesses, trying to reason with you.

“Not long okay? After the baby comes,” you promise him. After the baby comes you will tell the world everything.

F1_news tweeted: The Grid's Princess is withdrawing from the rest of the races this season due to her health. Not much is known yet. Carlos Sainz to take over her seat.

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user56: not again please -> user97: i'm in tears -> user57: alexa play 'see you again' by charlie puth

user64: i hope she's doing okay and is able to return next year. she was so close on getting the championship

user76: i love the queen but i'm happy to get charlos back again! -> user34: it's very bitter sweet isn't it? -> user57: i wonder if she'll be back with ferrari next year? -> user45: well her contract is for two years so if she's okay when the next season starts i don't see why not -> user08: contracts mean nothing in F1 user04: get ready to witness a pouty max -> user 87: these next few races will be a piece of cake and he hates it -> user72: i love lando and charles but there's no way they are going to give him a hard time

user46: this is the end of the princess, who is going to want her back? -> user 43: get the fuck out of here you hater -> user345: who asked for your opinion?

F1_fanpage: The Grid's princess seen walking out of a clinic specialized in complicated pregnancies. 📸

user45: holy shit, it all makes fucking sense she’s pregnant -> user58: i didn't want to say anything but dizzy and nausea? it’s textbook pregnancy

user67: our queen is having a prince(ss) -> user176: who is the fucking dad? -> user404: he needs to be a part of F1 for her to still be around when she should be home resting

user47: she's glowing

user68: not her audibly rooting for carlos on the latest race -> user99: well it is only temporary and it's not like they kicked her out. she left because she had to -> user55: we love a supportive queen either way

user88: did ya'll see her interacting with max and charles after the race? they were so careful with her. it makes so much sense! -> user44: i'm hyperventilating we got a max hug! -> user 67: better yet we got a charles hug! -> user12: opening up my editing program as we speak

Part 2 Coming Soon

The world is aware you're now pregnant. You got a job working for the F1 social media and interview team during your pregnancy. Rumors keep spreading about who your husband and baby daddy is. Fans keep shipping you with Max and Charles. Max might just explode if he doesn’t tell everyone, but will he?

[skingo]

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[doctorbeth]

Mimming from Singapore

A couple months ago I received an email from Mimming's person in Singapore. Mimming is an almost 40 year old teddy bear, and she's been very well loved... and hugged.

This is what Mimming looked like when she was young:

And this is what she looked like at the start of 2023:

As you can see, she lost a lot of weight and fur from hugs over the years. Her eyes have cataracts (you'll see those better later), her nose is dangling due to muzzle shrinkage, and she has some pretty significant wounds she usually keeps under her shirt. But she's still a very cuddly bear with an endearing expression.

Her person was hoping to get Mimming recovered in new fur, so she could be hugged and have adventures for at least 40 more years. A new nose and new eyes were under consideration, and we agreed starting with a spa (especially since her stuffing was so compressed, was probably in order. So... Mimming found a flight with her buddy Little Mimming to keep her company (you'll see her later) and headed across the Pacific to CA. While Mimming is well travelled, this was a first solo Pacific flight, and so it was bit scary, hence the company. It actually took less than a week for her to arrive!

She started with her bubble bath, that way new fur would match her cleaned fur color.

You can see her cataracts, particularly in her right eye, and how loose and chipped her nose is here.

Next was deciding if she would get a new nose and eyes, or keep her originals. Turns out, there were many nose options. Smooth like nose, flocked/velvety, size differences:

Her person opted for a new, velvety, triangular nose. For her eyes, there was really only one option, new or not. I can usually get pretty good color matches, but Mimming's eyes had also faded, so new eyes would be a touch brighter. Once eyes or a nose come out, they can't go back in, and with recovering it's best to remove them before recovering, so this was a decision that needed to be made before fur choice. Here's the eye option next to her original eye:

Mimming's person opted for two new eyes. We agreed to preserve her old eyes and nose in her heart with a bit of her stuffing. But first, she needed new fur. Here were some of the white fur options:

Mimming's person went with the thick white faux fur, and surgery proceeded. For her brown patch, I had furs to match all of the white fur options, so we were all set there.

Here's her heart being made and installed:

And here are the first photos of Mimming in all new fur. She still has open seams, so her chubbiness can be adjusted:

While she sits naturally like in her baby photos, she can also lay flat like she could when she arrived. Chubbiness approved, Mimming got dressed and went outside for a photo shoot. She was well traveled, but had never been to California, and she wanted some photos as souvenirs. Little Mimming joined her for the photo shoot (those were the first tulips of the season):

And those adorable knitted overalls? Those are Mimming's regular travel clothes that she arrived in. Good thing that knit stretches. I particularly liked the little teddy bear buttons to hold the straps.

Mimming and Little Mimming flew home and again, it was a fast trip, just 5 days! Here they are safe and sound, albeit a little jet lagged, with their friends:

Her person wrote:

Thank you so much!! She looks amazing! We are so happy we got to spend the rest of our lifetime with her - another 40+ years!! Thank you Doctor Beth for taking great care of her. You’re such a blessing to all of us! Praying for your good health and good life. Stay happy and blessed!

[slutforpringles]

This is precisely and solely why Daniel didn't end up in the second Red Bull seat after Spa and was left without a drive after Singapore. Red Bull might have tried to spin it in the media as being down to 'Daniel's performance' but these numbers speaks volumes. Ultimately the deciding factor in ending Daniel's career was money.

Lewis said it best; 'Cash is king'.

[sterredem]

Folkmore

F1 grid x singer!driver!reader

Face claim Taylor Swift

Warning not proofread, spelling mistakes

Summary after the success of RED y/n still isn’t done with music.

Part 1

A/N I wrote this in the middle of the night in a few hours so it isn’t the best. Also I made a few of the things myself so it isn’t the best. And y’all are getting spoiled with 2 fics on the same day:)

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Yourusername Another great race in Hungary! P2 for the team! A quick break before Spa. I’ll take that time to work on some fun things got y’all😉 Also congrats to Oscar for the win!

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Scuderiaferrari Great job Y/n👏

Charles_Leclerc another great race indeed💪

OliviaRodrigo multi talented queen

SabrinaCarpenter One of the first f1 races I have ever seen. I was STRESSING watching it. Great job love!

User1 You can’t just announce that either those covers and then go on like nothing is happening😭😭

User2 P2 LETS GOOO

User3 it’s so funny ti see that after she released the album she suddenly has millions more followers and millions more likes on her post. Proud of you queen

User4 Fun things????

User5 gorgeous

User6 The car is looking great

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Yourusername Another suprise! While I was writing RED about my own experiences I also needed an escape from the real world, so I wrote this album. This is an album full of tales about characters that I made up in my head. Thank you to all the people that helped me write this and helped me make my dream come true. This is also an album that unlike the other one Is filled with poetry (I have always loved that). So I would recommend that if you want the full experience that you hold a dictionary close to you. I hope you will all love this as much as I do. Folklore is out now🩶

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BonIver I had a great time making this with you🩶

Charles_Leclerc another great piece of art

LewisHamilton Your creativity never fails to amaze me

Landonorris just in time, I was beginning ti search for new music

OscarPiastri It’s insane that you know words that I have never heard of and that you aren’t even a native English speaker

User1 WHAT?!? HAHSNUSGENAIHAHH

User2 This is just… I have no words

User3 these song are just…… I am so amazed at how amazing this is

User4 tho sis just the most amazing mix of hard destroying songs and a teenager in love

User5 going from red to this is insane but also so understandable (mostly with some of the songs on red)

User6 just imagine these songs live……

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Yourusername Not the results we hoped for but in the points nonetheless. See you next Singapore.

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User7 you’ll get back up soon

User8 this caption is so sad and then you have the happy Y/n pictures from the folklore photo shoot

User9 perfect human

User10 Ferrari is really disappointing these last few races

User11 I am loving the aesthetic

User12 Why haven’t we heard of a contract extension yet??? What is this Ferrari?? She is on Eid the best drivers on the grid!

User13 Y/N WOTLD DOMINATION!!

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Yourusername Folklore the long pond studio sessions out now on Disney plus. This is a documentary that shows the story behind every wingman’s a live version of all the songs. The songs will also be on Spotify soon! I hope everyone will enjoy it and will enjoy knowing the story’s behind every song🩶

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OliviaRodrigo A masterpiece might I say

SabrinaCarpenter One of the best movie I have ever seen

LewisHamilton Every time I see something you have created it amazes me more and more

Charles_Leclerc You always hit with the things you make Y/n

Landonorris My new favourite movie

User1 A MOVIE?!?!

User2 I have never been happier that I have Disney plus!!

User3 On Spotify too?! And the vocals are just INSANE

User4 the love triangle is my favourite thing ever

User5 Y/n drinking red whine just makes so much sense. I can’t explain it

User6 besides the point but I just love that the drivers are supporting her

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Yourusername Triple surprise! After writing folklore (and red) I just couldn’t stop. So I didn’t. And this is what came from that. The sister album of Folklore; Evermore! This is again an album of tales that I have made up in my head, but there are also a few songs that are very close to my hard. One for example being Marjorie, this song is about my grandmother that has sadly passed away, and the song explains the rest. This album is very close ego my hard. I thank the poeple that have helped me make this and I hope you all like it as much as I do🤎

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LewisHamilton I am once again proven wrong with your amazing writin and story telling

SelenaGomez What a lovely album🤎

Haim it was an honour working with you

Honeymoon I am proud to say that I was a fan before red🤎 amazing job Y/n

Landonorris you killed it (literally)

OscarPiastri Crying in the floor atm

Charles_Leclerc another emotional rollercoaster

MaxVerstappen1 What a piece of art Y/n

User7 I’m claiming right where you left me

User8 ANOTHER ALBUM?!?! I’ve just come by from red and folklore (not that I’m complaining)

User9 my fav sisters; folklore and evermore 🩶🤎

User10 no body, no crime is so unhinged and I love it

User11 all Gina dj stuff but where is the contract extension announcement?!?!

User12 SO PROUD!!

User13 my little indie artist🤎🩶

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Yourusername I am very bittersweet to announce that this will be my last season in Formula 1. While I am very happy that I have gotten this opportunity, and while I still really enjoy it. I think it is time for me to step off. I know I am still considering young(with being 24) but with my other hobby’s and career I have devoted that it would smartest if I focus on my music career. I will finish this season(hopefully with a championship) and then I will retire. I which the best of luck to the team and to Charles and for my replacement for the next year. Thank you all for the support and I love you all❤️

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Lewishamilton it was an amazing time racing against you❤️

Charles_Leclerc it was an honour to be your teammate. I which you the best with your career

Landonorris I had a lot of fun racing alongside you. I which you the best in the future

User1 NOOOOO

User2 OMG?!?! IS THIS EHY FERRARI HADNT ANNOUNCED ANYTHING??

User3 I am sad that she will leave f1 but I am also happy because MORE MUSIC!

User4 wait could this maybe mean… a tour??

User5 I cried while watching this video

User6 We such you the best!

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Yourusername Thank you all so much for all the support these last few years. This was my last race in Formula 1, and it was a win. I am so grateful for all the people that made this dream possible! This will not be the last time you see me, just the last time you see me on the track. Again, thank you all so much for supporting me in this dream. And good luck Ollie, I know your going to do it great in Ferrari❤️

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LewisHamilton Have a great retirement y/n/n

Charles_Leclerc it was an honour racing alongside you

Landonorris we will miss you

OscarPiastri I may not have driver with you for long but I which you all the best with music

Maxverstappen1 Have an amazing time and I which you the best of lunch with the music

User7 We Will miss you Y/n!

User8 I was crying when I watched her the last few laps of the race😢

User9 all the driver congratulating her at the end had me tearing up

User10 Forza Ferrari!!

User11 this is so bittersweet

User12 MY FAVOURITE EX-DRIVER

User13 this what’s such an emotional race

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Yourusername I am delighted to announce my brand new (and first) tour! Y/n Y/l/n | The Eras Tour, a journey through my last 3 eras. International dates will be announced as soon as I can and thank you to all the amazing singers that will go with me on this tour🫶

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Yourusername What an amazing first show! I am shocked at how good you all know the songs! This is the first show of many to come!

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[landopics]

Lando’s best finishing position at each track that's on the 2025 Schedule

Bahrain - 4th Saudi - 7th Australia - 3rd Japan - 2nd China - 2nd Miami - 1st Imola - 2nd Monaco - 3rd Canada - 2nd Spain - 2nd Austria - 3rd Silverstone -2nd Hungary - 2nd Spa - 5th Netherlands - 1st Monza - 2nd Baku - 4th Singapore - 1st COTA - 2nd Mexico - 2nd Brazil - 2nd Vegas - 6th Qatar - 3rd Abu Dhabi - 1st

Only five tracks which he hasn't stood on a podium.

Bahrain, Saudi, Spa, Baku and Vegas.

[il-predestinato]

Hi all!

I haven’t been around very much lately as I entered the 9th month of pregnancy and between the last burst of work and my swollen hands, I’ve barely been able to follow the last few races.

If anyone is interested, I do have a major life update! Last Friday, right after I finished my last surgery - just hours after I closed my last patient on the operating table - my ever so considerate little parasite decided that it was his time to shine! My contractions started 2 hours into my maternity leave (there goes my shopping and spa plans for the 2 weeks before his due date! 😂).

By 2 am, I realized that I was in active labour. I arrived at the hospital at 4:30 am and he was born just past 9 am local time on Saturday, just as Qualifying was getting underway in Singapore! So even though my vroom vroom meow meows didn’t quite have their best day, he decided to make up for it by being P1 in my heart. 😍

His due date was supposed to be September 30 (Max’s birthday!), but he decided to show up 2 weeks early on September 16 instead - or as I jokingly said to my hubby (as he realized that we would miss Qualifying 🤣): September for Max and the 16th for Charles. ���The obstetrician and nurses were impressed by his speediness and efficiency. 😜 I barely had time to get an epidural…

Anyways, my hands might be extra tied up now (he’s cooing in my lap as I type this), but sending you guys all my love! 💙❤️

[kokorose]

Me and you against the world- LN4

Lando Norris x model!boyfriend

Faceclaim: Kim Mingyu (seventeen)

Summary: The one where Lando comments with the wrong account.

A/n: Mingyu isn’t a kpop idol in this.

A/n: I’m in no way speculating on Lando or Mingyu’s sexuality. This is just for fun.

Photos: Pinterest.

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McLaren: please return our driver alive. We kinda need him. @MartinGarrix.

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YnUsername: Cover Model alert 🚨 Thank you @Cosmopolitanmagazine and @BVGALRI for this opportunity!

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BellaHadid: beautiful boy!!!

Cosmopolitanmagazine: ❤️

BVGALRI: ❤️

User4: holy-

Ynbffusername: YES!!!!! THATS MY BEST FRIEND🔥🔥

User5: The scream that was heard coming from my mouth!!!

User6: You can’t keep getting away with this!! 🫠🫠

User7: ARIANA(Max Fewtrell) WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!

L11n13: 🥵🥵🥵🥵damn baby! Proud of you but hot damn!

LandoNorris posted

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LandoNorris: Quick stop in Seoul 🇰🇷

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User8: LANDO WAS IN MY CITY?!?

User9: okay but whose the other person?!

User10: yn is in the likes again!

User8: I mean they’ve been liking Lando’s posts over the last couple weeks. Since around Spa.

MaxFewtrell: 😑😑 the food looks good at least

LandoNorris: it was amazing

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YnUsername: my boyfriend calls me pretty boy 😜

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BellaHadid: ❤️

Zendaya: 😘😘

User11: HIS BOYFRIEND CALLS HIM PRETTY BOY😭😭😭

User12: CAN YOUR BOYFRIEND FIGHT?!?

YnUsername: please don’t fight my bf, he’s too pretty

LandoNorris: did I lie????

YnUsername: Lando…

LandoNorris: Shit

User12: LANDO’S THE BOYFRIEND?!?

User13: LANDO!?

User14: holy crap I did not see that coming.

User15: neither did Lando.

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LandoNorris: Hi, it’s Lando here,

I just wanted to clarify the situation. Since I was little I always felt like I was different due to liking both girls and boys. Everyone told me “no you can only like girl”, so for years I did what was expected of me, I only dated girls. But no matter how hard I tried to only look at girls, there were boys who caught my attention. Boys I wanted to hug, kiss, and give my heart to. But now I’ve found someone that I really like and I love him more than anything in the world.

So I guess what I’m trying to say is that I’m bisexual. And I’m proud to be Bisexual. And I’ve got a pretty boyfriend who loves me!

🩷💜💙

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YnUsername: I’m proud of you and I love you too.

OscarPiastri: Proud of you Lando.

McLaren: We stand with you Lando. 🩷💜💙

LewisHamilton: Proud of you Lando 🙏🏻

MaxFewtrell: Proud of you you muppet.

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YnUsername: now I can show off my sexy boyfriend.

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LandoNorris: ur the sexy one

MaxFewtrell: 🤢🤢

OscarPiastri: now you guys are gonna be disgustingly cute in person

RiaBish: cuties

User16: gosh they are adorable together!

User17: I’ve never seen Lando this happy

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F1Gossip: Spotted on the paddock! Our newest member of the Formula One family, model Yn Ln, has arrived for the Singapore Grand Prix! McLaren driver Lando Norris announced he was dating said model in a beautiful coming out post.

The model was seen in the drivers garage during the race!

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User18: THATS LANDO’S BOYFRIEND?!? HE’S SO PRETTY!

User19: he’s gorgeous

User20: they showed him during the race talking to Lando’s dad.

User21: he was at the parc fermé at the end of the race!

User22: did y’all see them walk in together? He’s taller than Lando and it’s super cute!

User19: omg!!!

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LandoNorris: Singapore!!! P2!! Congratulations to Carlos on an amazing drive! I definitely had fun celebrating! Off to Suzuka!

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YnUsername: Yes baby!!!! You did amazing!!

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CarlosSainzJr55: Vamos Lando!!!

LandoNorris: Vamos Carlos!!

AdamNorris: So proud of you Lando!

MaxFewtrell: we did not need to know that 🤐

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YnUsername: That’s my mfking boyfriend!!! P2!!! 4 podiums so far baby, here’s to many more 😘 congrats to Oscar on his first podium!

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LandoNorris: 🥰🥰

McLaren: can you come to every race?? Pls?

User23: not admin begging yn to come to races!!

OscarPiastri: thanks yn!

YnUsername: you did amazing Oscar!

[thethaispasingapore]

Unwind and Rejuvenate: Best Spa Experiences in Singapore

Singapore is known for its vibrant city life, but when you need a break from the hustle and bustle, the city's diverse spa offerings provide a much-needed retreat. Whether you're seeking relaxation or therapeutic relief, here are some of the top spa experiences to explore.

1. Thai Facial + Massage Detox Combo

If you're looking for the ultimate detox experience, the Thai Facial combined with a massage is a rejuvenating treat. The facial targets skin impurities while the massage promotes circulation, leaving you feeling refreshed and radiant. This combo is perfect for those wanting a deep cleanse both for the skin and the body.

2. Couple Massage with Jacuzzi

For a romantic getaway or a relaxing day with a friend, the Couple Massage with Jacuzzi is an excellent choice. Indulge in a soothing massage together while enjoying the calming effects of a warm jacuzzi. It's the ideal way to unwind and connect with your loved one.

3. Beat the Heat – Massage & Body Scrub Combo

Singapore’s tropical heat can take a toll on your skin. A refreshing Massage & Body Scrub Combo is the perfect way to beat the heat. The scrub exfoliates dead skin cells, while the massage promotes relaxation, leaving your skin soft and glowing.

4. Herbal Ball Compress Massage (Potli Massage)

A unique therapy, the Herbal Ball Compress Massage uses warm herbal balls to release tension and improve blood circulation. The herbs in the ball work their magic, offering a holistic approach to healing, making it perfect for those who prefer natural remedies.

5. Thai Skin Brightening and Detox Facial

For a fresh, glowing complexion, the Thai Skin Brightening and Detox Facial is a must-try. This facial helps to cleanse the skin deeply, eliminating toxins while enhancing radiance. It’s ideal for anyone looking to refresh their skin and boost their natural glow.

6. Hot Stone Massage

The Hot Stone Massage is designed to ease muscle tension and stress. Heated stones are placed on key points of your body, helping to relax your muscles, improve circulation, and restore balance to your body and mind.

7. Candle Massage

For a more sensual and calming experience, the Candle Massage uses warm wax to hydrate and relax the skin. The melted wax is massaged into the skin, helping to reduce stress while leaving you with soft, glowing skin.

8. Sports Massage

For those who lead an active lifestyle, the Sports Massage is an excellent choice. This therapy focuses on easing muscle tension and preventing injuries, making it perfect for athletes or anyone who enjoys physical activity.

9. Four Hand Massage

The Four Hand Massage provides an immersive experience with two therapists working in sync. This therapy provides double the relaxation, as you feel two sets of hands soothing your body simultaneously, promoting deep relaxation.

10. Thai Massage

Traditional Thai Massage is known for its unique combination of stretching and acupressure. This ancient technique can help improve flexibility, reduce stress, and relieve muscle tension, leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

11. Swedish Relaxing Massage

If you're looking for a gentle yet effective way to relax, the Swedish Relaxing Massage is an ideal choice. Long, smooth strokes help to reduce tension and improve circulation, offering a calming and rejuvenating experience.

12. Balinese Massage

A traditional Balinese Massage uses a combination of gentle stretches, acupressure, and aromatherapy to relax your body and mind. This therapeutic massage is perfect for those seeking to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

13. Deep Tissue Massage

For those with chronic muscle pain or tension, the Deep Tissue Massage focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It’s especially beneficial for anyone experiencing stress or muscle tightness.

14. Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage

If you're dealing with tightness in your upper body, a Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage targets the areas where tension often accumulates. This therapeutic massage helps to relieve headaches and shoulder pain, leaving you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

15. Face & Head Massage

For a truly calming experience, a Face & Head Massage promotes relaxation while stimulating circulation. This therapy is ideal for those who want to relieve stress and boost their energy levels.

16. Foot Reflexology

Foot Reflexology focuses on applying pressure to specific points on your feet, believed to correspond to different areas of your body. This relaxing treatment can help balance your body’s energy and promote overall health.

17. Body Scrub

A Body Scrub exfoliates and removes dead skin cells, leaving your skin feeling smooth and soft. It’s a perfect way to refresh and rejuvenate your body, especially when paired with a relaxing massage.

Singapore offers a wealth of spa experiences to suit every need, whether you're looking for relaxation, detoxification, or therapeutic relief. Treat yourself to one of these indulgent therapies and leave feeling recharged and revitalized.

[boxboxblog]

General Driving Styles in F1

Taking a break from the driver profiles, this post is a response to a fantastic ask by @mango-yoyo who wanted to know about general driving styles and what conditions/circuits they would suit best. Hope this answers your questions!

So as we all know, each driver has their own unique way of racing in F1. But looking at all the current drivers on the grid it is pretty easy to group them into certain categories, as they all have standout traits they display. Obviously these will be rather basic categories, and drivers can fit into multiple, but I hope you enjoy.

Aggressive

Probably the most obvious category is the aggressive driving style. Drivers who use this style push to the limits, brake late, and accelerate early. These are the guys you see taking the risky dive bomb maneuvers. While this style has a higher rate of mistakes, it can also yield some of the best results. Most WDC's have some degree of aggressive driving in their repertoire, and almost universally it is seen as a positive style. The danger comes when being overly aggressive, and so a balance must be found in order to best capitalize on the strengths. Things go wrong in spectacular ways for aggressive drivers when they get it wrong.

The best circuits that this type of style works at is ones with heavy braking zones and tight corners. Specifically, street circuits seem to suit aggressive driving the best. Monaco and Singapore are always standout performances for the most aggressive drivers, as they require the strong degree of confidence and intensity that aggressive driving has. As for conditions, aggressive drivers shins in wet or mixed conditions, where boldness reaps great rewards.

Drivers: Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso

2. Smooth and Consistant

A driver with this style prioritizes tire management and a smooth approach to braking zones. They often brake early and accelerate late, allowing gravity and motion to help their car stay steady. This style minimizes unnecessary movement, meaning that they often pull the longest stints during races. This kind of style is positive for these reasons, but the more placid nature of this way means that driver can sacrifice pure speed in order to maintain there smoothness. Also, while consistency wins races so does having a bold move, and so drivers who do not add some aggression can miss out on high finishes.

The best circuits for this style of driving are high-speed ones where handling and tire management are key. Tracks like Silverstone (high speed), and Suzuka (technical) all bend to this style easily. For conditions, due to the way this style manages tires, they have their best results on hot dry days. Aggression on those kinds of days would only make the tires degrade faster.

Drivers: Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris

3. Strategic

This style is noted for the intense intelligence and race craft it necessitates. Drivers who use it tend to avoid unnecessary risk and instead bide their time, planning for the perfect moment before striking. The goal with this strategy is long-term race management, rather than quick overtakes. It shines best when tire management, fuel saving, and pit strategy are all in harmony. The negatives of this style is that sometimes waiting too long means that a driver loses their chance. Drivers who rely too heavily on this style can sometimes lose out on higher finishes when the perfect moment doesn't come to pass in time.

As for circuits, places like Spa are well suited for the strategic driver. The quick weather shifts and changing track conditions at Spa means that thinking ahead and focusing on strategy works out well. Long circuits and ones that require multiple pit stops also seem to work well with the strategic style. For conditions, wet is where this style shines, as a wet race is won almost purely by strategy.

Drivers: Charles Leclerc, Sergio Perez

4. Adaptive

The adaptive driver is highly flexible, with both strategic decisions and responding to their car's behavior. They tend to have multiple options available and adapt well to any conditions. They strike a good balance between aggressive moves and smooth driving, often making them the best of both worlds. Most successful drivers need to be adaptive to some degree. Adaptive drivers tend to be able to bounce between multiple teams with no problem, and if you spot a driver who has driven for many teams with success, they are most likely driving adaptively. The negatives of this style are small, but sometimes overly adaptive drivers can be too flexible and have trouble making a strategic decision before it is too late when they have so many options. They also take a lot of gambles. They must temper their adaptability with aggression and decisiveness to get the best out of this style.

For circuits, ones that tend to be unpredictable, like Interlagos and Baku, are where adaptive drivers shine. Being able to respond quickly to any weather changes or race incidents is how an adaptive driver finds success at these kinds of circuits. In the same vein, adaptive drivers shine in mixed conditions. They use their adaptability to change their driving styles depending on how wet or dry the track gets.

Drivers: Oscar Piastri, Nico Hulkenberg

5. Technical

This style of driving drives races with a technical precision that is almost computer like. They follow the rules to a 'T' and focus on strong race craft, consistency, and feedback from the pit wall. They have a deep understanding of how the car works and often work closely with the engineers on the car's set-up. These drivers make for the best test drivers, as their knowledge helps figure out the intricacies of the car, The negative of this style is that when thinks go awry (as they often do in races) technical drivers can sometimes have difficulty handling it. They do not often do well when frustrated.

Circuits like Barcelona or the Hungaroring, which have many high-speed and medium-speed corners, show off technical driving best. The precise handling technical drivers offer helps them find speed other styles don't have. For conditions, technical drivers thrive when everything is going exactly to plan. If they had trained for a wet race and the race is wet, they are happy. This does not mean that they do poorly in complex conditions, only that they had to have expected the situation to truly excel.

Drivers: George Russell, Valterri Bottas

Alright that is the basic overview of styles. Keep in mind drivers have a combo of multiple different styles and just because their names are under one does not mean that this is the only way they drive. Leclerc, for example, is known for his strategic racing but also pairs it with aggressive moves.

Hope you enjoyed and this satiated any curiosity!

Cheers,

-B

[earthtokhal]

Just gonna say that same publication that a month ago said everything was ready for Daniel's return is now saying he still needs to prove himself when nothing has improved for the other driver is a little sus to me.

If the decision was so easy, Liam Vcarb, Daniel gone, they would have announced it. It makes zero sense to hold on. It would also stop people from constantly questioning them.

The fact that Sauber also hasn't yet announced their final driver is also something we should keep in mind.

The new articles will come from lack of any new information this weekend and Helmut saying it should be cleared by after Singapore which if everyone remembers, it's what he said would happen just after Spa when they choose to keep Perez. If I recall correctly, Horner also said the same thing.

There's a mini break coming up, and they will revisit things then. This isn't new information.

I don't know where the deadline came from. Please, if anyone reading this knows, please link it to me. Has it been confirmed or just something someone said, and everyone went with it.

We must also keep in mind that whatever they're doing to the car is working for Sergio, but it isn't working for Max, and that cannot go on because eventually Max will get tired. Next year, if they continue to have as many crashea as they did this year, they will get swallowed up by the front-running teams. They're at a risk of dropping to third. Marko said that due to the crash, they cannot do the testing they planned for Singapore. Last year, Max kept them afloat even with Sergios mid season slump. This year he cannot. Next year, if they continue this way, Max will be on the back foot from day 1. Somethings got to give, or they will lose him.

I am angry that the general idea is that Daniel needs to improve while everyone else gets a free pass. In Monza, vcarb had a new floor that they couldn't find a set up for. It's absolutely no coincidence that as soon as Daniel jumped into that car he found something that worked. Then! He continued testing other set ups and he ended up with something that didn't work for him.

Last year, this was happening with Lewis. He kept testing different set ups for the team.

So I believe that if Daniel isn't going to rbr, the wise thing to do for vcarb is to retain him.

That being said, if they're thinking about the future of the team and the championship for BOTH teams, they will make a wise choice and look at what fits their system the best.

If that doesn't matter, they can continue choosing money and the walls.

[dizzyduck44]

Zak Brown said something this weekend I’ve been arguing for years. Let’s have an F1 calendar that has rotating tracks. There are those set in stone and those we go to different years. But what would that look like as a 24 race calendar?

Personally I think sone tracks that stepped up in Covid should be given the right to host occasional Grand Prix. So here’s my suggestion.

First let’s talk track that have to remain.

Australia - be it Melbourne, Sydney, Bathurst or round Ayers Rock, it’s the only one in its continent. It stays.

Silverstone, UK - home of the first Championship race, great track loved by drivers and fans, always well attended. It stays.

Suzuka, Japan - long standing history of Japan and its motor industry in F1. Same as Silverstone, great track loved by drivers and fans, always well attended. It stays.

COTA, USA - seen as the peak of the modern designed tracks, loved by drivers and fans, always well attended. Put F1 on the map in the US through hard work, for that reason it stays.

Monaco - love it, hate it, it’s a huge challenge on the drivers and historically one of the triple crown races. It stays.

Red Bull Ring, Austria - despite its remote location and weather unpredictably it is a great race track that offers interesting races. It stays.

Interlargos, Brazil - another driver and fan favourite. The passion of the fans when we know how much tickets costs compared to wages in that country. Hard to deny it should be on the calendar. It stays.

Singapore - I’m all about the F1 world championship being a challenge for drivers in all conditions. Night racing in that heat. For the challenge it offers I think it has to stay.

Monza, Italy - if we test everything over the course of the season, speed should definitely be one of them. Historic track that has started to get huge crowds again. It stays.

Baku, Azerbaijan- this race nearly always delivers. Huge technical areas alongside high speed. Becoming a popular destination race. I say keep it.

Abu Dhabi - yes the track has its haters but again it’s a day night race (different challenge) on a technical track. If you are looking for a driver that can do it all. It has to stay.

Now what’s missing

Africa - every other continent is represented already. There needs to be a race here. Moving forward this should be a space that is always available as and when they are ready. F1 and the FIA need to get behind this and help in its development.

Tracks I want to argue for

Bahrain - it has been there for F1 and is always willing to open its doors. Not always a brilliant race but for its commitment I say keep it.

Canada - again historic race of the F1 calendar. Is it the best faculties and race? No. Is it super limited for weather when it can be run? Yes. Sentimentally I want to keep it though.

Spa, Belgium - oh man. Where to start. I love this track but I don’t love its safety record. Driver favourite but attend at your own peril for fans. However on the balance of the challenge it presents (as you might of guessed this is an important criteria) I say keep it.

Budapest, Hungary - this again is a long standing race on the calendar and has given us some classics. Cheap Grand Prix options for a lot of European fans so I would say a keep.

That’s 16. So how to fill the remaining 8 races.

China and Zandvoort have both expressed their difficulties in continuing to host Grand Prix and Mexico sales will be interesting to see once Checo retires. So here’s what I would do.

Offer Zandvoort a share with a German track, alternate years. I know Nubergring has issues but the mere mention of Hockenheim has older F1 fans drooling.

South Korea want back in so offer them a share with China. In reality China went awol for 3 years and no one missed it.

Barcelona, Spain alternate with Portamio, Portugal. Portamio came through during Covid and seems to have been forgotten. Also as close to Northern Africa as we’ve been for a while.

Miami alternate with Las Vegas. Very few people feel the US needs three races and I still say it’s not sustainable. The locals of both venues may be happier for the disruption to be biannual. Honestly though, not sure anyone would mourn the loss of Miami. Ultimately this may become the remaining race alternates with Mexico.

Qatar and Jeddah need to alternate. To have 4 races practically on top of each other in the Middle East is a joke. I’ve already saved 2, these need to alternate.

A European GP in either Imola, France (if they want to join in again) or one of the other European F1 tracks listed that doesn’t host that year can bid for it.

This leaves two spaces open if a race wants to enter or as we see in Zandvoort and Austria, one driver causes a ticket boom. Or do Istanbul. Turkey and the Sakhir Circuit layout in Bahrain (come on it was a goody) want to alternate. Still leaves a space. Also gives room for races to avoid holidays and religions festivals. 26 countries in 22 races. F1 reckon they could have 28 races. Well now you have space to accommodate more than 28 tracks.

[cherrari]

if I'm ranking charles circuits by performance would baku or monaco go on top?

melbourn, mexico would be on the lower end and abu dhabi silverstone would be pretty high, but I was thinking imola would be relatively high too even with 2022 bc that's an outlier when his pace there is generally very good

monza on the other hand is kind of mid for me bc while he's won there twice his pace there doesn't really stand out to me like it does in other tracks

vegas high singapore high qatar also

china mid japan mid

cota high he's good there miami also relatively high on the list

saudi mid? I don't rlly remember anything ab saudi tbh bahrain is pretty good tho but idk where it goes on the list

austria high spa high spain is also good I feel hungary solid canada no opinion

he doesn't really have tracks he's 'bad' at but compared to the standard I think he generally performs at there are some which have comparatively weaker showings like low grip etc

i think with a at least kind of we'll balanced car you can expect him to be up there at most tracks

I should make a list

any track where he's been beaten by his teammate more than two times = could be argued that it's bad (barring strategic or mechanical errors; e.g., silverstone would not fall under this category to me)

i would say his best tracks are monaco, silverstone, baku, austria, austin, and bahrain in no particular order. you could probably count ad and spa here too

for tracks like jeddah, spain, hungary, and miami i would say he's good but not necessarily outstanding

the tracks where i know he's less comfortable at are mexico, australia, monza, and suzuka. (maybe spain? idr) not that these are necessarily his worst tracks results-wise, i am aware he has won two of them lmao, they're just ones where he frequently (verbally) says something about the track was difficult for him

this is all relative ofc, like you say even on his "worst" tracks he's still perfectly competent. he's just more prone to being hyperaware of discomfort with the car when on them. which is probably more mentally taxing but rarely results in anything catastrophic

i don't think a sample size of two races is enough to say if he's good or bad at vegas

[blorbocedes]

since miami max (bc checo is doing fuckall) has only had pace advantage over mcalren in imola (very slim), austria, brazil (rain), vegas, and today. max's pace was slower in silverstone, hungary, spa, monza, baku, singapore, cota, mexico. 8-5 seems pretty definitive imo

yeah so the truth is he hasn't had the fastest for Many, even majority, of the races since, and had the fastest car after miami in multiple races and he capitalised the best off both

"hasn't had the fastest car since miami" is a false statement... which is the entire point I was making