Avery Stroll and Max Verstappen know eachother very well. Everyone arounds them knows it. But time and the events that have come with it have been as corrosive to their relationship as acid. Will they be able to cope with their differences during her first season in F1? Or will history repeat itself?

"Happy?" "I am the furthest thing from happy when I'm in a room with you." ~~~~~~ At the start of the 2022 Formula One season, defending World Champion, Max Verstappen, is ready to fight once again for the title. At the first sign of weakness, nineteen other drivers stand ready to pounce and seize victory for themselves. For Max, with his place in racing history on the line, failure is not an option. Since the introduction of the hit reality Netflix show, Drive to Survive, the drivers have had to perform on the world's largest stage, with millions of critical eyes watching on. This year, to ensure the continuation of record-breaking ratings, Netflix have struck a deal with each Formula 1 team. A dedicated buddy is to be assigned to each driver with the aim of securing exclusive behind-the-scenes content. As someone with a PR problem and an anti-media reputation, Max is informed by the Red Bull senior management that this arrangement is absolutely mandatory. The one positive? He gets to choose the buddy.

Anna Rossi is Max Verstappen's best friend and has been since they were kids. She's been with him through the highs and lows of his racing and this year was no different. Max was on course for his first WDC in Formula One and Anna was next to his side every step of the way.

He is ruthless, he always gets what he wants, he is used to winning and losing isn't even an option for him. She is a new social media admin for Red Bull Racing. She has a kind heart and passion for what she does. What will happen they will meet? Will everything goes as planned? Enemies to Lovers, Slow burn romance This story is a FICTION

❝ there isn't a word to describe how much i hate you ❞ ❝ would it help you find one if i hit you with a dictionary? ❞ ✧˚. ❃ ↷ ˊ- a story in which two rivals are given an ultimatum in order to save their careers while simultaneously fighting for the world championship title . cover by @love-quinn formula one max verstappen x isabel leclerc 2022 season started: april 1, 2023 completed: august 27, 2023

||completed|| "Maybe, just maybe they will figure out a way to stay together." Max Verstappen x Daniella Michaels (OC) In the series/AUs 1. Race - Lando Norris (2021 season) 2. Race 2 - Max Verstappen (2022 season) 3. And It Continues (sequel pf Race 2) (2022 season) 4. Fast And Future - George Russell (2024 season)