When Max starts coughing up petals, Charles is forced to confront a past he's forgotten. As Max's condition worsens, Charles unravels a hidden connection between them?, struggling to uncover the truth before it's too late.

⚠️ Mature Completed Story 18+ ✓ | This fic is set in 2030 Max Verstappen never expected to spend retirement surrounded by glitter glue, pancake disasters, and a five-year-old who thinks "overtaking" applies to bedtime. But here he is, an eight-time world champion turned grumpy dad haunting the karting tracks of his youth, wearing a hoodie of nostalgia and a frown that says please don't ask for an autograph. He's not here for closure. He's here because his daughter likes speed and because standing on the trackside hurts a little less than staying home alone with his regrets. Charles Leclerc didn't dream of coaching kindergarteners with oversized helmets and sugar highs. But a crash stole his career, and this karting track the fumes, the flags, the occasional crying parent is all he's got left. He smiles like it doesn't ache and teaches like he doesn't miss the rush. It's not the future he imagined, but it's something. They weren't best friends. Rivals? Sure. Occasional podium eye contact? Absolutely. But nothing ever happened, at least, not when it mattered. Now they're thirty-three, washed in nostalgia and worn down by everything unsaid. But when Max's hoodie ends up on Charles, when Lilly calls him her "other dad," when burnt toast becomes breakfast and stolen glances linger too long, maybe it's not about racing anymore. Maybe it's about healing. About family. About bad coffee and slow mornings and one last shot at something they never let themselves want. Maybe love doesn't roar at 200mph. Maybe, this time, it tiptoes in through the kitchen door. ~~~ I grew up on F1 but don't expect realism. Expect mess. Bad decisions. Vibes over plot. I have no idea how this happened. One second, I'm vibing. Next, I'm writing a Max/Charles fic with sad dad energy, karting trauma, and chaotic Carlando lurking in the background like gremlins.

Charles Leclerc is from District 4, he's charming, handsome, and selected for the 76th Annual Hunger Games. Without seeming like the typical strong or dangerous tribute, how will he fare? Other drivers are the other tributes, and there are different character dynamics, friendships, romantic relationships, enemies, etc etc. Drivers to be included (main): CL16, MV33, LN4, LH44, GR63, DR3, PG10, KA12, SV5, OP81 + appearances by others ... The Hunger Games lasts for a few weeks - and this time around, a lot of the survival is dependent on sponsor given gifts, not primarily one's own survival tactics. It will take a good mix of survival instinct/strength and popularity to make it in the Games. I have the whole story already worked out, so it'll be around - 40-50 chapters maybe. (Probably more) I am adjusting certain things as I go, so PLEASE MAKE ANY COMMENTS THAT'LL HELP ME UNDERSTAND HOW WE FEELIN (though I do already know how it's gonna end) WARNING: VIOLENCE, SEXUALIZATION, KISSING, BLOOD, SAD, DEATH, 🏳️🌈 #lestappen ~~~ MORE DESCRIPTION TO COME BUT BASICALLY CHARLES IS SEXUALIZED IN THE GAMES Charles Leclerc glazing at its finest 💋 Inspired by The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Lena Schumacher walked away from Formula 1 the day her father did. Not when he retired. But the day the world lost Michael Schumacher to a ski accident that left his body alive but his spirit gone. Now ten years later, she's done everything to avoid the world that stole her father: She doesn't follow the races. She didn't watch her brother drive. She's cut off every connection to the paddock ... until she meets Charles Leclerc. She doesn't know who he is. He doesn't know who she is. And for a moment, they exist as two strangers, bound not by fame or family, but by the same kind of grief they've both tried to outrun. But secrets don't stay buried long - especially in Formula 1. When Lena learns the man she's falling for races for the very sport that reminds her of everything she's lost, it feels like betrayal. When Charles finds out her last name, everything shifts. Because her father isn't just anyone. He's the reason Charles fell in love with racing. As feelings deepen and the truth unravels, they're left with a question that could destroy everything: Can love survive when the very thing that broke you is the thing keeping you apart?

In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, the 2024 season is more than just a battle for the championship-it's a collision of personalities, rivalries, and emotions. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, fierce competitors on and off the track, are locked in a relentless fight for supremacy. Sparks fly as the tension between them grows, fueled by media drama, on-track clashes, and an undeniable chemistry neither of them is willing to acknowledge. In a story of slow-burn tension and unexpected emotions, they'll discover that sometimes, the fiercest rivalries hide the strongest connections. What happens when rivalry turns into something they're both too afraid to acknowledge ? ------------------------------ Find the associated playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3l2AjWHpWxNw7JWqiRL8Zq?si=J8Z-fTLHQTuIgR2sz-W3tQ&pi=e-BRDgo8NERNWe Note: The playlist is updated before each chapter release. Make sure to follow us so you don't miss any announcements or exclusive content. Also, the storyline is mostly planned out, but we're always open to suggestions, so please feel free to share yours ! Enjoy ♥

"It does feel a little bit like they're playing favorites, doesn't it?" Post Singapore 2025, Oscar is miserable. Lando and him break up while George cheers him up. Things develop from there...

Oscar Piastri is Spiderman - but no one knows that. He's making sure to be careful so no one figures it out. As he's learning to deal with his powers and responsibility, unexpected battles and hardships come his way. Navigating his life as Spiderman, family life, and his close relationship with his best friend Lando is getting tricky.

What happens behind closed doors when no one is watching? What happens in the dark of hotel rooms and the privacy of their houses? What is truly happening with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc? TW// Depression, Eating Disorders, Self Harm, Mentions of suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Trauma, Abuse, Addiction These are not my characters

He races for Red Bull. She designs his wings. But falling for each other? That wasn't on the grid. As the top aerodynamicist on the grid, her only focus is downforce, drag, and shaving milliseconds off the lap time to build a championship-winning car. Falling for Red Bull's star driver was never part of the blueprint. Max Verstappen lives his life strictly by the data and the race regulations. But love doesn't follow a racing line, and the closer they work together, the harder to it becomes to keep their boundaries intact. Between late-night garage sessions and the intense pressure of the paddock, a quiet connection begins to build. Quick author note; Hey, so first time writing a fic, no idea what I'm doing. But I promise it gets better in the later chaps, haha! Feel free to write any sort of criticism or advice to make my writing better There will probably be grammatical mistakes somewhere. I'm sorry, English isn't my first language!! This is slow-burn with fluff and no smut. I'd also appreciate ideas for new fanfics.

She was paid handsomely to be an escort, for one night only, at a prestigious Formula 1 gala in Monaco. Her client: a four time world champion.