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Hadley Piastri, a fiercely independent motorsport journalist and younger sister of rising F1 star Oscar Piastri, has always kept her distance from the chaos of the paddock. She loves racing, but not the attention that comes with being part of the F1 world. After graduating with a degree in journalism and earning her stripes with serious investigative pieces, she's reluctantly sent on assignment to follow the F1 season for a major sports outlet.
Lando Norris, McLaren's golden boy, is known as much for his cheeky humor and charm as for his skill on the track. He's adored by fans, but lately, the pressure to win and live up to the hype has left him restless and guarded beneath the smile.
When Hadley joins the press team covering the season, Lando's intrigued-not because she's Oscar's sister (though that makes things spicy), but because she doesn't treat him like a celebrity. She's sharp-tongued, unimpressed, and clearly not interested in any distractions. That only makes her more magnetic.
What starts as friendly banter at press conferences and team events turns into deeper late-night conversations, secret coffees in the paddock, and undeniable chemistry. But there are complications-professional boundaries, Oscar's protective instincts, and Hadley's own rules about not dating drivers.
As the season races forward, Lando finds himself wanting something real for the first time in a long time. Hadley, caught between her career ambitions and a heart she didn't expect to hand over, has to decide if she's willing to risk everything for love-including her independence.
The final turning point comes during the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. A rain-soaked weekend, a bold podium finish for Lando, and a media frenzy expose their connection. When faced with public scrutiny, Hadley must decide to run from the spotlight again or stand beside the man who makes her feel seen-not just as Oscar's sister, or a reporter, but as herself.