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The Racing Animals [ LESTAPPEN STORY ]
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Last published Thu, Oct 2, 2025
When two childhood rivals can't seem to stay away from eachother, if it is while fighting or flirting.
The last clash happens in Las Vegas, where they seem to spin off track, literally and figuratively.
"You're the perfect Driver aren't you? Ferrari's Golden Boy strikes again, no mistakes, no bad parts about you, aren't their?" - Max Verstappen
"You don't always have to win, you know that right, White Lion?" - Charles Leclerc
"Carlos, I just fucking hate him, is that enough?"
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