"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?

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

In the high-octane world of Formula One, where speed and precision reign supreme, two drivers find themselves navigating the twists and turns of both the racetrack and their hearts. Max Verstappen, a three-time world champion from the Netherlands, is known for his fierce determination and brutally honest demeanor. But beneath his tough exterior lies a past shadowed by an abusive father and an inability to express his emotions. On the other side of the paddock is Charles Leclerc, the first openly gay driver in Formula One, whose warmth and compassion shine bright against the backdrop of a sport often steeped in tradition. After bravely coming out over the winter, Charles seeks to inspire others while grappling with the challenges of acceptance in a world that can be unforgiving. As the new season kicks off at the Bahrain Grand Prix, their paths intertwine, leading to an unexpected friendship that blossoms into something deeper. Together, they confront not only the pressures of racing but also their own insecurities and fears. With the roar of engines and the thrill of competition as their backdrop, Max and Charles must navigate the complexities of love, acceptance, and the courage it takes to be themselves in a world that demands conformity. Warnings: - Abuse - Homophobia - Self Harm

Charles and Max are heirs to the throne and are rival royal families, facing personal trauma and weight of their own lives at the alliance gathering. Despite the chaos unfolding, they discover a connection and must move forward together. However, navigating this life is challenging in the world of royalty, with raised standards and expectations as soon to be kings, they must decide if the strong developing feelings are worth the risk. "Everyone can go away, not you Charles, you stay with me." *Cover credits to @hotmandrivesfast on Tumblr*

Vegas is known for gambling and taking chances so, why not take a gamble with love and hate everyone's favorite emotions. Max and Charles know each other more than they thought they did. Plus other ships. "You and I were, you and I were fire, fire, fireworks That went off too soon" - Fall out boy Purely fictional

Red Bull, in an effort to improve their chances of victory in the upcoming Constructors' Championship, have reached out to Ferrari fan favorite Charles Leclerc. Leclerc has agreed to a deal for the 2025 season, which will place him in the car currently driven by Sergio "Checo" Pérez. The news struck a negative chord with current World Champion Max Verstappen, who is aware that Leclerc will likely be a strong competitor for the title-one that Verstappen is unsure he can definitively secure. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner did not want to bring in a driver who would challenge Verstappen, but with a depleted driver market and no reserve drivers or rookies showing sufficient experience or passion to deliver the necessary points, Horner was compelled to reach out to the Prince of Monaco.

Counting the petals left on the daisy, Max knew there was no chance the last petal would be a "loves me" one. The chance was about the same as Charles ever coming back.

"We've liaised with the police and they've agreed that you can both complete the hours at the local kart track in Monaco," 𝗢𝗥 Charles and Max's rivalry ends up with them having to complete community service hours together. Max Verstappen / Charles Leclerc formula one lestappen enemies to lovers 2020 season without covid

10 nights, 10 races, and one chance to uncover the truth. Charles Leclerc is a dedicated police officer on a mission to dismantle an underground street racing ring. As he dives deeper into the world of illegal racing and drugs, Charles finds himself drawn to Max Verstappen, a world-famous Formula One driver who seems out of place among the criminals. But why is Max risking everything to race against criminals in the shadows? With every race, Charles gets closer to finding out Max's secrets. But as his feelings for Max grow, he must decide where his loyalties truly lie: with the law or with a man who could be hiding dangerous truths...

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