After Charles' father passed away, Charles Leclerc quit formula to pursue a career in mass media. Though it may have been the last of Charles' racing career, the racing world was not done with Charles.

What happens after the cars are crashed? TW // Trauma, Depression, Panic Attacks, Drugs, Addiction, Death

The 2024 season has commenced and Charles is losing his spark. His dream of being a world champion, of making Jules proud, is slowly turning into impossibility as the wins are snatched out of his hands by Max Verstappen. Max Verstappen has everything, the wins, the car, the girlfriend - or does he? TW : SH, Depression, Alcohol Consumption, Mentions of abuse, Mentions of j*s

This story is a fanfic of Charles Leclerc x Max Verstappen (Lestappen). DISCLAIMER: I don't OWN the characters, and the events of the story are not real; this is all made up. PLEASE separate this story from the drivers in real life. TRIGGER WARNING: There is mention of suicide, self-harm, and death.

"I lost myself in the blue of your eyes, blue as the ocean we're sailing on." The sea has always been Max Verstappen's escape - a vast, untamed expanse where he feels most alive and closest to an event from his past. As the confident and carefree captain of one of Monaco's most luxurious yachts, Max is no stranger to fleeting pleasures and one-night stands. But when his company begins sponsoring Ferrari, Max finds himself drawn to someone he never expected - a quiet, reserved driver whose focus on racing has kept him sheltered from the chaos of love and it's passion. For Charles Leclerc, life has always been about precision and control. Behind the wheel of a Ferrari, he's a rising star, but off the track, his world is small, cautious, and untouched by the intensity of romance. When a chance encounter brings him into Max's orbit, Charles is captivated by the boldness and freedom Max exudes. Yet, as their worlds collide, he's faced with desires he's never dared to explore - and feelings he can't ignore.

Venla Jasmin Evans never planned on falling for a Formula 1 star, let alone designing Red Bull Racing's merch and quietly becoming part of Max Verstappen's fast-paced world. Their love was real-until fame, distance, and the pressure of racing tore them apart. She walked away in May 2023 with a secret growing inside her. Now, living quietly in Helsinki as a single mother and graphic designer, Venla raises her daughter Helmi-a little girl with a heart full of wonder and the same piercing blue eyes as the man who never knew she existed. But secrets don't stay hidden forever. When their paths cross again, Venla must face everything she tried to leave behind: the love, the heartbreak, and the truth. Because the moment Max sees her... and sees her eyes... everything changes.

Céline Rousseau, a talented Parisian painter, has escaped to Monaco for the month of August, searching for peace and the freedom to paint without the weight of expectation. But with each brushstroke, she finds herself not only rediscovering her art but also unraveling the walls around her heart. Enter Max Verstappen-Formula 1's rising star. Confident, driven, and unapologetically raw, Max is everything Céline isn't. But as they collide under the glimmering lights of Monaco, their connection is undeniable. The problem? Céline's stay in Monaco is temporary, and with the end of summer comes the reality of her return to Paris. As the lines between passion and fleeting moments blur, will they allow themselves to embrace something real before time runs out? Or will the fading horizon of summer keep them apart?

"You made me feel something again - you brought me back to life." Max Verstappen, reigning Formula One champion, is devastated when a tragic call leaves him to care for his young nephews. Struggling with grief, he steps away from racing and isolates himself, trying to hold his shattered life together. Charles Leclerc, his somehow friend but mainly rival, is shocked by Max's withdrawal from the sport. While being on the peak of his performance, he sees Max spiral into despair. Charles is determined to help him heal, risking everything to bring Max back to life, and maybe, to love. In the high-octane world of Formula One, where every second counts, two souls are drawn together by love, loss, and the hope of healing. Will Charles be able to break through Max's walls and help him rediscover the joy of life, or will fear and heartache keep them apart?

just a short AU Lestappen story, Max isn't a driver in here

the one where a ferrari communications liaison and a ferrari driver try to hide their relationship from the public... fem!oc x charles leclerc social media x real life