#boulevaroflovedreams

[f1-stuff]

Mal! Minimum (giver AU) for the WIP game, please!

Hello love! ❤️

Damn, y’all have really asked about every single WIP now 😂 I have to admit that what I’ve written so far of this fic I’m intending on majorly revising, but nevertheless, I’ll share a portion of it!

The first time he meets Carlos Sainz Jr., Charles is twenty years old, new to Formula One and driving for Sauber, getting good results - impressive results. Sainz invites him to dinner to welcome him to the paddock, a gesture that Charles reads as both polite and strategic.

Everything he’s heard about Sainz would support that assumption - that he’s well-mannered, precise, smooth, intelligent. Strategic. Both in his driving and in his personality, always putting in extra hours at the Renault factory that aren’t required or asked of him. Putting up good, consistent race results with a style of driving that’s fast, but in a controlled way. He’s well-liked in the paddock, by the engineers, the mechanics and the other drivers, but Charles has always read this as a tactic to get ahead - he still believes that.

But what he discovers over the course of that dinner, and indeed, over the course of his first season in F1 is that Sainz is a little different than anyone he’s met before, or at least recently. He is all of the things that Charles has heard, but also...odd. It’s something difficult to put into words - something in his eyes and expressions. He jokes around more than Charles is used to, finding something funny or someone to tease constantly.

“Charles or Charles?” Sainz asks when they properly meet, pronouncing it both the French and English way.

“Either is okay,” he says, as they shake hands. Sainz gets this small smirk, like he’s in on a private joke. Charles has the urge to frown.

From then on, Sainz calls him by a combination of the two - the unvoiced fricative of a French word like chef, combined with the English pronunciation of the ‘s’ at the end. And he always has that small smirk, which Charles has learned to ignore.

It’s not just the humor, but also the way he jokes that seems strange. Charles is used to how some of his peers joke around - Lando has always been someone he finds amusing, along with Alex, especially when the two get together. But Sainz almost seems to...come alive in some way when he’s able to get others to crack a smile. He seems to truly thrive off of making friends, rather than it being solely a method of maintaining his position in the sport.

Charles has always been one to keep more to himself, having his small circle of friends that he can always return to. But Sainz seems content - more than content - to make as many friends as possible. He’s almost hyperactive in a way that would make Charles think...well- that would make Charles think his dosage of suppressants is off, or something.

He would never suggest it because he doesn’t want to get Sainz in trouble - he’s been nothing but nice and welcoming to Charles. And no one else seems too concerned about it in the paddock. Anyway, he’s new to Formula One and he doesn’t want to stir the pot. This is the way things work, and who is he to question something that no one seems to be questioning. It’s not his business.

And it continues to not be his business for years. He and Sainz cross paths often enough on race weekends, but their racing is always normal, professional, competitive. They’re on their own paths - Charles to Ferrari in only his second year in Formula One, and Sainz to McLaren with Lando.

The pair of them, Sainz and Norris, are certainly a hyper duo, which does raise some eyebrows amongst the media. But it quickly dies down once everyone gets used to their dynamic and the racing regulations continue to be strictly adhered to. In most cases, drivers can get away with a lot, as long as the racing stays within the rules.

In fact, it’s Charles’ and Max’s racing styles which remain the talk of the media at most races. Charles knows that they both have a forceful style of driving. But the media seem to take it to mean that the two of them are emotional, or something. It couldn’t be further from the truth, at least for himself.

Charles has worked hard to find peace and calm in the cockpit, as well as to find the right balance with his medication. A pang of annoyance creeps in every time he’s questioned by the media about his previous temper problems, but he’s getting used to answering them. Max is better than him sometimes, with his blunt, straight-forward answers. But Charles has learned that if he repeats the same thing over and over, eventually reporters will get bored and move on.

No, he doesn’t escape criticism, especially not with the way he wants to beat his teammate, Sebastian. They get far too much attention from the media when they collide with each other, not once but twice, creating a narrative that they are both acting in their own self interest and should be monitored closely for other concerning behavior.

Charles likes Seb - admires him, even. He’s been a part of a championship-winning team four times, not to mention he’s polite and agreeable off track, helping to mentor Charles with his knowledge and experience. But on track, they both have that same will to give their all, no matter who they’re racing, even if it’s each other. He wishes it wouldn’t lead to both of their cars retiring from a race after colliding (which certainly doesn’t help the narrative), but it’s an honest mistake on both of their parts.

They don’t make it easy for the other. And that’s what Charles likes most about him.

But it’s his fourth year in Formula One when suddenly Carlos Sainz Jr.’s business becomes his own. Because Seb is moving to Aston Martin. And Sainz is coming to Ferrari.

[backwardscapcarlos]

thank you for tagging me @boulevaroflovedreams! ❤️

First 9 pictures of your Pinterest as a moodboard

Carlos, Charles, Max and Lando, Charlos of course, a cute puppy and a cool pic

tagging @luvscharlos @allamericantifosi @f1-stuff @pgaslys @notyourmusebby @vicsbasement

[c2-eh]

thank you for the tag @backwardscapcarlos and @carla-carlos-charles <33

doing this made me realize i do not remember what happened in half of the races :))))) also charles and carlos are equal in my books but it is not possible to do that so yay, here you go.

i did not watch jeddah because i was not home (busy getting drunk at baptism) and interlagos i watched only half of it but i do count it anw

tagging @boulevaroflovedreams @artemispt @allamericantifosi @f1-stuff @ayceeofspades @effervescentdragon @starzzach and anyone who wants to do this :)) (if you did this already pls ignoreee)

link to picrew

[lariaz]

I was tagged by @landoom and @jolandax13

I'm tagging @artemispt @dumbf1sketches @forza-carlos-sempre @5ainz @carla-carlos-charles @boulevaroflovedreams @mclarensangels and whoever wants to do it! (Sorry if you've already done it or been tagged, feel free to ignore 🤗)

[artemispt]

Here’s my tree 🥰

I was tagged by @lariaz @whewchilly @boulevaroflovedreams @jolandax13 @insilanar @c2-eh @runsea (hope I didn’t forget anyone 🙈), thank you all 💚 This is such a sweet idea!

Tagging everyone who sees this!

[luvscharlos]

hi babes!!! its been a YEAR😮‍💨 & this is soooo cutesy !! if you want to send me messages feel free to do so, ily all & i will be adding to your trees also 🤍!

tagged by my babe @backwardscapcarlos 🫶🏼

tagging: @velvetsainz @keiossance @charlosgoggles @c2-eh @myheartwillzhouon @carlhoesainz @carla-carlos-charles @carlos55inz @underthelightsblog @userlandonorris @7msc @piastrithinker @pitstoptaken @sadferrarifan @4and55 @sukidukis @hollandwhore @carlandhoe @lesainz @c2-charlos @boulevaroflovedreams @screwderia @sainztander @charlosmybelovd @silversainz + everybody who wants to do it ! (i tagged so many im srry)

[moossings]

thanks @carlosheinz and @boulevaroflovedreams for tagging me! my pinterest is a mess but here we go

the first 9 pictures of you pinterest are your moodboard:

tagging time! @5ainz @7msc @sainztander @pitstoptaken @f1-stuff @f1amboyant @sainzjpeg and tbh who ever wants to do it!

[leclercskiesahead]

I was tagged by @c2-eh <3 to do this driver wheel

(Between “like” and “okay” there is a level called “you seem cool and I’m not paying you enough attention atm” which has two light blue dashes instead of one. And there’s “no opinion” because I don’t feel like I actively dislike anyone at the moment)

(How is yukierre the only straight line I’ve drawn)

(Forgot Carlos/Nico…don’t think about them much but the eyelashes video always has me 👀 and also recently rewatched the water parks which were also kinda 👀)

I’ve lost track of who has done this so tagging @charlosgoggles @boulevaroflovedreams @vsyrworld @mindontheclouds and if there’s a repeat lmk who to nominate

[aksh369]

Share 5 top songs you have on repeat right now! 💜🎵

Tagged by the lovely @oicawas ily <333 i am so sorry i'm so late idk how my brain managed to forget this :')

1. Night Dancer by imase

2. ANTIFRAGILE by LE SSERAFIM

3. Getaway Car by Taylor Swift

4. Fire On Fire by Sam Smith

5. Out Of Love by Alessia Cara

Tagging @forza-azzurrisempre @highkeyshipper @charlosmybelovd @allonsym @luvscharlos @boulevaroflovedreams @charlaos <33333333 ONLY if you wanna do it and haven't done it already hehe soz im too late lmao everyone must already be done by now 😭😭 ANYONE WHO WANTS TO DO THIS PLEASE DO

[starzzach]

hi! thanks @unabashedlycasualangel for the tag :3

share your lock screen, the last song you listened to & the last photo you saved.

i have like 4 lock screens i change depending on whether i like it or not, but the current one is of the sf-23

so pretty. anyway the last song i listened to was about love by MARINA (it’s been on loop for like…3 days)

the last photo i saved was this

from yesterday,,, it was a busy place and i couldn’t hear the other person. we resorted to notes app.

im tagging @boulevaroflovedreams and @lovelynikol16 and @mimmo2acmeehlan if you guys want to do it!

[sainzcaleruega]

Thanks to the lovely @boulevaroflovedreams for tagging me! 💕

Thought this was the absolute cutest thing! I know I haven't been around a lot lately but I appreciate each and everyone of you for brightening up my year and being my silly little safe space on the internet ❤️

Tagging (and everyone else who wants to do this!): @artemispt @oconso @thisismeracing @daydreamingleclerc @landopeaches @vamossainz55 @curiousthyme @f1version @lachamagaby-blog @monzabee @softtdaisy

(feel free to ignore!)

[backwardscapcarlos]

Tagged by @c2-eh and @leclercskiesahead to share my lock screen, home screen, last song and a pretty picture. Thank you guys!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

tagging @luvscharlos @carlosheinz @boulevaroflovedreams @lovelynikol16

[c2-eh]

F1 Ask Game

thank you to @lafaerie for tagging me! <33

Who is your favorite driver?: charles and carlos

Do you have other favorite drivers?: i like almost everyone tbh, some more, some less

Who is your least favorite driver?: hmmm, i think it is hulk. i just don't really care ab him as of rn

Do you pull for drivers or do you like teams as well?: i like the drivers more

If you like teams, what team do you pull for?: ferrari for obvious reasons

How long have you been into F1?: since the start of 2022

What got you into F1?: people in one server i was part of talked about f1 (about AD21, so mark me down as interested) and then tiktok started showing me so many c2 videos so i said why not and here i am

Do you enjoy Fanfic/RPF?: hell yeah

How do you view new fans?: as fans. everyone starts somewhere no? i am also not the oldest, so i'd expect people to be patient and accept me

If you could take over as team principal for any team, who would it be and why?: i would never do that, thank u. but if i must then ferrari, bc i don't like nor trust him

Are your friends and family into F1 as well?: not really. my mom sometimes watches races and stuff with me, but only because she likes alonso lol. my sister also sometimes watches but she is menace because she likes max and literally makes fun of me into my face lmaooo. but they do not really care per se, if i didn't put it on they would never do it themselves

Are you open to talking to other fans/making friends?: absolutely!!!! i'd love to <33

tagging: @f1-stuff @artemispt @percervall @effervescentdragon @hanlight @paris-roubaix @backwardscapcarlos @boulevaroflovedreams

[luvscharlos]

thank u friends for the tag 🤍 @velvetsainz @backwardscapcarlos @hotwheelschili

i watched every race but i hardly remember, just took a couple notes on each race🫣

HAD to put my men up top🫶🏼, tough season but performed the best they could given the TRACTOR :/ Max was obviously insane this season so can’t not put him, Oscar & Alex (also Lando) were impressive this season fs!

Singapore & Monza were unforgettable for me!! Mexico HAS to be up there bc all my drivers performed sooo well at MY HOME🕺🏻. Las Vegas (surprisingly) & Silverstone provided entertainment 👏🏼

tagging: @7msc @boulevaroflovedreams @carlosheinz @piastrithinker @haree-t + anybody who wants to do it :)

link

[moossings]

i really wasn't expecting tags in this! but i'm thankful for you all and i felt compeled to make one! so again, thank you @5ainz @therealmusketeers @effervescentdragon @f1-stuff @c2-eh , i love you all dearly ❤️

✨ i wish you all happy holidays and all the strength to face the new year ✨ times are hard, the world is hostile and relationships are complicated, specially with oneself. but we have each other and hyperfixations, so it's like this now but we'll push through 🙌🏻

and now, my own tags! keep spreading the kindness 🎈

@7msc @sainztander @sainzjpeg @cooali @f1amboyant @suzzzzuka @backwardscapcarlos @carlosheinz @boulevaroflovedreams @queent09

[c2-eh]

😭😭😭😭😭 i'm not strong enough either @boulevaroflovedreams

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