> Lestappen 2024 story < Charles Leclerc struggles with Max Verstappen's dominance in Formula 1 and begins to consider getting closer to Max as a way to challenge him. What starts as playful banter during a night out turns into something more complex, leaving Charles questioning if his plan is working or if he's crossing boundaries. As he navigates this new dynamic, Charles must confront his growing feelings for Max while maintaining their professional rivalry. Story warnings: Alcohol consumption Explicit smut Angst

"You hate me, don't you?" "No. I wish I did." When rookie Oscar Piastri joins McLaren, Lando Norris doesn't think much of him: quiet, polite, unthreatening. Until the first test. Until Oscar's lap times start haunting him more than the thought of losing ever did. Rivalry turns personal, and attraction feels a lot like obsession. In the season that could make or break them, Lando learns that the real danger isn't on the track. It's the rookie sharing his garage. ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦ Additional tags: angst; enemies to lovers; explicit; sexual content; internalized homophobia; fluff; smut; slow burn;

In the world of Formula 1, everything moves at a blistering speed-but for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, it's the race off the track that tests them the most. Lando and Oscar have always been rivals. Teammates, yes, but friendly competition has always been at the heart of their relationship. What started as an easy camaraderie begins to shift into something far more complicated, something neither of them is prepared for. The first sparks of attraction fly during a late-night party in Monaco, their eyes meeting in a way that says more than words ever could. The chemistry is undeniable, but so are the stakes of their careers. As the season progresses, their connection only deepens, and with it comes the fear of what it might mean for both their futures in the sport. Lando, terrified of risking everything he's worked for, starts pulling away, trying to convince himself that their bond is nothing more than a fleeting distraction. Oscar, on the other hand, refuses to back down. He's tired of pretending, tired of running from something that feels too right to ignore. When a collision on the track mirrors the turmoil building between them, they are forced to confront the reality of what they're truly feeling-and whether love in the fast lane is worth the risk of everything they've built. As they navigate the tension of unspoken words, broken trust, and a growing desire, Lando and Oscar must decide: is their bond a fleeting moment in the fast-paced world of F1, or is it something worth fighting for? In the race of their lives, there are no guarantees-but maybe, just maybe, there's more to life than the finish line.

|~< a Landoscar story (oscarxlando) Oscar had always been mesmerised by lando Norris. How good he was. But when he signed for McLaren, he was unsure what to expect from the Brit. But it wasn't for him to always get what he wants >~|

One night. That's all it was supposed to be. But Lando is not okay - and Oscar sees too much. Now they're tangled in something. Something unexpected. Or short: another landoscar story

Teammates? Yes. Friends? Debatable. Soulmates who flirt like enemies, fake date for PR, and somehow make half the F1 grid their personal chaos witnesses? Oh absolutely. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are everything except normal. One scandalous photo, one fake relationship deal, and suddenly the two most insufferably hot idiots on the grid are pretending to be in love - except the pretending gets weirdly real when Oscar starts calling Lando "baby" with teeth and Lando keeps accidentally moaning when Oscar touches him. Between jealous drivers, group chat disasters, very public flirt-fights, and several unsupervised hotel rooms, it's clear one of them is going to snap. And when they do? Oh, it's going to be glorious. ---

Between Shadows and Sunlight explores the agonizing silence of a man in love with his best friend, trapped by a secret he can never share. Lando Norris, a rising star in the world of F1, has spent months hiding the truth about his feelings for Oscar Piastri. The problem? Oscar has a girlfriend, Lily, and Lando's heartache is the price of his unspoken love. Lando (smiling through the hurt): "You were incredible today, Oscar. You're unstoppable." Oscar grins, oblivious to the storm inside Lando, the smile that lights up his face like a knife to Lando's chest. Oscar: "Couldn't have done it without you, mate." Yet every time Oscar pulls out his phone to text Lily, it cuts deeper. The woman who's stolen the place Lando secretly wanted for himself. He can't compete with her. He doesn't even want to try-he just wants to keep Oscar in his life, even if it's at a distance. Lando (to himself): "He's happy with her. I can't ruin that. But God, it hurts so much." As Oscar heads off to meet Lily, Lando smiles through the pain, burying his feelings even deeper. The ache of unspoken love becomes unbearable with every passing day. But he hides it all-because being close to Oscar is the only thing keeping him together. Oscar (calling late at night): "Hey, I miss hanging out with you. Lily's great, but we haven't had a proper hang in a while." Lando's heart skips, but he knows the truth. There's no room for him in Oscar's life, not when Lily is already there. Lando: "I'm good, man. Don't worry about me." Lando is caught between the love he'll never have and the friendship he's too afraid to lose. Between Shadows and Sunlight is a poignant story of unrequited love, loyalty, and the price of silence. Lando's heart longs to be free, but his fear of losing Oscar keeps him trapped in a world of quiet suffering.

WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT (16+) Oscar Piastri has always admired Lando Norris through a screen. But when he gets hired to be his Formula 1 Teammate, Oscar can't stop from crushing on him. After figuring out that Oscar is bi, Lando realises that he likes him too, and hookup after the McLaren party leads them into a dance of late nights and stolen kisses, and a whirlwind love. But will a nightmare misunderstanding ruin their relationship? An original fanfiction by @ilovelandonorris_04