Charles Leclerc x Reader imagines

Barhain (F1 Driver!Reader)

F1 Driver reader

Synopsis - Charles goes crazy when his engineer tells him you're the one who crashed / Instead of Grosjean crashing in Bahrain, you're the one who's car blows up on fire

Author's note - So I requested this to someone a while ago, and I CANT FIND THIS ACCOUNT. IM SO SORRY. So I don't know if they've actually done it because I can't find it under the Charles x reader tag and this an idea that's been clouding my mind for so long I have to get It out of my system 😭😭 so sorry if you've done it, but hey, here's my take on it.

Also I might have made Vettle's Ferrari be a HAAS? bare with me it worked for the fic💀

Can be read alone or as a part 2 to my blurb From Red to White

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You were a great pilot. The bright, young new addition to Ferrari.

With you and Charles on the team, Ferrari had become so popular in the media that even your boss had thanked you for the fresh new amount of instagram followers and supporters they had gained. You were an iconic power couple, and no one could deny it.

Even Ferrari used it to their advantage. Pairing the two of you in YouTube videos, interviews, making posters where you'd be closer together than the usual partner pics. Instagram posts, sneaky videos of you and Charles supporting each other in the paddock before a race when you thought no one was watching - or at least thought no one filming.

It made the fans crazy, and you were enjoying every part of it.

"So how are you feeling today?"

"Good to be honest." You jumped on your heels as you smiled to the camera.

"No thoughts about starting last?"

"Honestly I think I'll be able to catch up quickly, I'm not afraid of that." You chuckled. "That's why I didn't mind when they asked me. They wouldn't have changed the engine if I didn't agree to it." You nodded, looking at the paddock to greet some staff that I had just arrived.

"How about your rivalry with Charles?" The interviewer sent a cheeky grin to which you smirked. "You think he could take your place in the standings, with the engine penalty and all."

"If I'm being honest, I think he might. But I mean he's only like 2 points behind me, if I manage to catch up with him I should be fine." you smirked. "Hopefully I get to catch up with Norris by the end of this season too."

"Right, I forgot you're aiming to up star him too. Hope he isn't too mad."

"All friendly rivalries." You nodded.

"I also heard your engineer complain because Charles and you were sending each other messages through him." A loud chuckle escaped your lips.

"Yeah-" You nodded, a light blush passing by your cheeks. "He's probably sick of us by now."

"This doesn't distract you during races?"

"We don't do it during races" You shook your head. "Only before a race, like during formation lap, or if there's a red flag or at the end" You bit your lip. "I think we would probably get penalties if we did that, plus it would too distracting, as you said."

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"Ready?"

"As always." You smiled before giving Charles a quick kiss.

"Hey, love birds time to race."

"Sorry!" You grinned "Love you."

"Love you too." He squeezed your hand one last time before letting you leave.