F1. Cars, speed, thrills, podiums and champagne. Hearts of gold that bleed at each spark that flickers. Stolen stares and wicked smirks on the track that makes blood boil. Charles and Max. Two lost souls that need to be found. Winning is the goal. But is it winning the race, the championship? Or is it winning at love?

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.

"It's just a twig, what's so special about it?" -- Lestappen Christmas Story Charles Leclerc x Max Verstappen I don't own any formula one drivers and family members of them

ᴡᴀʀɴɪɴɢ: 18+ 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*

in which 2 single dads are trying to navigate their way through life a short story- work of fiction- non racing au (* notice, i only use the name and face claims for the characters, in no way does this story resemble real life and it has nothing to do with leclerc and verstappen. simply naming my oc's after them) an impulsively written short story (20 chapters at max.)

Charles Leclerc is struggling. Every night it's the same story, between the nightmares and the anxiety attacks the 2023 season promises to be hell for him. Max Verstappen his longtime rival on the Formula 1 grid will be the only one to notice that something is wrong. They will inevitably get closer in spite of themselves. Formula one story about Charles Leclerc & Max Verstappen (Lestappen)

❝𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐝❞ - After a dramatic stunt from F1's top two drivers: 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘤 and 𝘔𝘢𝘹 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯 are forced to share a room during race weekends by their PR teams. What starts as a rivalry could end up as something more, but can they reach a happy ending when the pressure of maintaining images can ruin their relationship...?

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 ♥