Formula 1 | One Shots (1)

His Star 🔥| Carlos Sainz

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Carlos Sainz has a well known reputation in the paddock these days for being colder and more direct. The Red Bull driver's demeanor is unbothered and can come off as rude. But with Estrella, his Stella, things were different. A fellow Spaniard and a rising star in the Red Bull Driver Academy, Carlos has taken her under his wing.

Estrella came to learn the truth. She saw the way he softened when she was around, how his eyes would light up whenever she walked into a room and how his whole body language changed when they were alone. He wasn't the same Carlos that everyone else knew. For her, he was gentle, affectionate, and a total mush.

It wasn't lost on her either, the difference between how he treated everyone else and how he treated her. Estrella was fully aware that Carlos didn't let just anyone into his life. He had walls up for a reason, and most people never got close enough to ever get through them. But with her, it was different. She was the one exception, and that made their bond all the more special. 

Carlos had always been fiercely protective of Estrella. From the moment they'd met, something about her had drawn him in, a magnetic pull neither of them could ignore. Her determination reminded him of his younger self, struggling to prove his worth in a competitive world.

It had started with his role as her mentor in the Red Bull Academy, a job he took seriously. But somewhere along the line, it had become more than just that. He wasn't just invested in her career, in helping her navigate the world of motorsport...he was invested in her, the person she was outside of the car, the woman who lit up his world in ways he hadn't expected.

Over time, their relationship shifted. Carlos became something more. He started to show her sides of himself that no one else saw...and she loved every minute of it. Their relationship is built on mutual respect and understanding, Carlos's protective nature emerging whenever Estrella faces criticism or struggles. In the quiet moments between races, they find comfort in each other's company. Estrella's presence gives Carlos a sense of balance, while Carlos offers her the unwavering support and guidance she needs to succeed.

Their relationship is known to have a notable age gap of seven years, which often creates a complex dynamic. Carlos, at 30, is established in the world of F1, with years of experience behind the wheel, while 23 year old Estrella is just beginning to make her mark as a promising talent in the Red Bull Driver Academy. 

Their age difference sometimes brings different perspectives...Carlos, having faced the highs and lows of his career, can be more cautious and realistic about the sport's challenges, while Estrella, driven by ambition, is always eager to take risks and push boundaries.

She brings a refreshing optimism that reminds Carlos of why he fell in love with racing in the first place, while he offers her his wisdom. When he sees her struggling with the pressures of performance or media scrutiny, he steps in with calm, practical advice, offering a perspective that only experience can bring. And though Estrella sometimes finds his protective nature overbearing, she appreciates that it comes from a place of care.

The moments they share away from the track...late night conversations, playful banter in Spanish, or drives through whatever country they're in...are when the age difference feels irrelevant, and they're just two people who understand and love each other deeply.

Truthfully the age gap between her and Carlos had always lingered at the back of Estrella's mind, a quiet doubt that came out when she would spend time alone thinking about their future. Seven years might not seem like much to some, but to her, it sometimes felt like an entire lifetime, separating their experiences, their outlooks, and even the way they saw their future.