solarisquill
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Carlos Sainz thought he had faced every challenge F1 could throw at him-until Elena "Leni" Martín walked back into his life, wearing the same team colors.
Years ago, they were karting rivals, constantly pushing each other to the limit. She was fast, fearless, and the only driver who ever rattled him. Then, just when she was poised to rise through the ranks, she vanished without a trace. No goodbyes. No explanations. Just gone.
Now, she's back-as his new teammate. The shock of her return sends the paddock into a frenzy, fueling speculation, but Carlos doesn't have time for nostalgia. The moment their helmets go on, it's war all over again.
But something is different this time. There's a shadow behind her sharp eyes, a secret she won't talk about. Off-track, their clashes get closer, their words sharper, and the line between rivalry and something more starts to blur.
As the season unfolds, Carlos is left wondering.
Why did she leave?
What brought her back?
And most importantly-can he still beat her?
Because if there's one thing he knows for sure, it's this: Leni Martín didn't come back to play second driver to anyone.