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would've could've should've - dr3

pairings: daniel ricciardo x op81 social media manager! reader

they could've been so much more

July 9, 2023

You stared at the picture in the darkness of your hotel room. You should've known. Everyone was talking about it.

Nyck has had a terrible rookie year so far. Knowing Marko, knowing Red Bull they needed more. More points, more perfection.

You couldn't say you weren't happy. You were happy. For him. You were elated.

Daniel loved racing. He had told you that before. You had felt it - every time he got into that Mclaren, every time he had done a better score than before.

He wasn't jobless. No. He could never be. Not till the day Christian Horner was still alive. You knew that.

You see the news yet?

You sat up on the bed. That empty feeling inside you shifted at the text.

The last few weeks were bad. Bad for Oscar. Bad for Mclaren.

Bad for you.

But who cared about that?

Oscar was good. He was very easy to handle. He was less trouble than Daniel.

The few people who cared about the fans' backlash had suddenly dropped to one. You were just a social media manager.

I would've stayed on my knees.

And I damn sure never would've danced with the devil

But he wasn't Daniel.

He could never be what you two were.

Yeah.

You did.

You had seen the news.

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"I'm sorry"

A very tired Michael stared at you.

"What's there to be sorry about, yn?"

You laughed. You actually laughed.

The fans were incredibly intelligent you'd give them that. The theories that you, Michael, Yuki and Lando had read on the internet were crazy.

All this time, both you and Michael had got a lot of backlash from the fans. All because you loved your job more than him. All because Mike wanted to share a bit about him to the fans.

And now that I know, I wish you'd left me wondering

Believable. But crazy.

They said you were draining him off his money. That Michael starved him. Gave him severe training. Just to make him perfect.

There was not a single bone in his body you wanted to change. For the better or for the worse. It's what made you fall in love with him.

How you wished sometimes you could just scream it at the world that he already was perfect.

If clarity's in death, then why won't this die?

His smile. His charm. His stupidity. His laugh.

That scar on his knee. Or that cut on his chin.

You loved all of him.

"I don't know what I'm gonna do when I see him."

You always had.

Years of tearing down our banners, you and I

He was tired too.

"I heard he didnt ask Pyry for training?"

"No. Says he doesn't need it. Doesn't need anyone. A lone wolf."

"Lone wolf, my ass."

A small smile graces both of your faces. No matter what he said. You knew him better.

Memories feel like weapons.

The moment you walked into the hotel your eyes caught him. Head thrown back with a laugh louder than the fans outside. Smile brighter than the Hungarian morning.

"Yn!"

All eyes fell on you as Lando waved you over from where he was sitting among the drivers in the lobby.

The world felt like it stopped as honey coloured irises met yours.

The eyes that once spoke forever to you, were cold, dark - they were trying to drown you in them, choke you with your own guilt.

You heart felt like it shattered into a million pieces as he looked away from you and turned back to where Max was sitting.

And the God's honest truth is that the pain was heaven

You could hear Lando saying something but you felt dizzy. Tears started to blur your eyes as that pounding in your chest grew louder and louder.

"I'll speak to you later Lando."

You forced your shaky voice to speak as your feet carried yourself to the elevator as fast as they could. But what your retreating figure could notice was the way he shivered.

Your voice still had an effect on him.

God rest my soul, I miss who I used to be.

The tomb won't close, stained glass windows in my mind

A sob erupted from your throat the moment the elevator door closed. Hot, steaming tears rolled down your face.

The wound won't close, I keep on waiting for a sign

As long as Daniel Ricciardo was going to be around, you would never be the same.

I regret you all the time

Oh Daniel, we could've been so much more.

Could've, Would've, Should've.

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author's note: hi everyone!! well here it is!! since you wanted a part 2!!

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Can we get a Great War pt 2 :)

yes absolutely!! I'll try to get it out by tomorrow!!

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puff pastry pt 2 - op81

pairing: oscar piastri x singer! reader

face claim: gracie abrams

part i part ii

in which he brings her favourite pastry

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author's note: and thats pt 2!! have fun!!

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puff pastry - op81

pairing: oscar piastri x singer! reader

face claim: gracie abrams

part i part ii

in which he brings her favourite pastry.

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author's note: there'll be pt 2!!

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the great war - dr3

pairing: daniel ricciardo x social media manager! reader

in which he has to leave and she wants to stay

August 24, 2022

The news didnt shock you. But it shocked him. It wasn't a mutual decision. It was their decision- Mclaren's decision. With just an email sent, their work was done and so was his.

"Babe, did you see this?"

You felt numb.

Of course you did. You were there. When they decided to end his contract. When they brought in the young Alpine reserve driver. A rookie. Another aussie.

You were given a choice.

To stay and take on the role as Oscar's social media manager or leave. Leave Mclaren, a team you've worked with for 7 years with Daniel.

"Babe?"

You were guilty. That orange envelope sat heavy in your drawer. You were yet to open it and read it. That one email from Zak sat idle in your inbox.

You didnt wanna read it.

You didn't want to leave Mclaren. They were your family.

You didn't want to leave Daniel. He was the love of your life.

He walked into the bedroom, his phone in his hand. "Hey, whats wrong?"

You said nothing. What could you have said? Oh hey Daniel! I just wanted to let you know that yeah I knew about you getting sacked but i didnt tell you vecause I want to stay at Mclaren?

There was nothing to say.

"I mean clearly this has to be a mistake, right? I am surely not gonna be jobless next year right? I mean who would drive for them?"

Your eyes were filled with tears. How do you tell him? You wanted to scream. To burn the whole Mclaren Centre down.

Sobs racked your body as the bed dipped down and Daniel's long arms, the ones you called home, wrapped around your body.

"This is a fucking joke it is."

The moment was cut off by the shrill voice of your ringtone.

Zak.

Daniel kept his eyes trained on you as he watched your hands tremble as you put the phone to your ear.

"Yes?"

"He needs to sign the deal. Bring him to the centre."

"Okay."

"Yn?"

"Hm?"

"Have you made a decision yet?"

"I- uhh"

You wanted to cry again. You didn't know. You knew it would break his heart if you said yes. And it would break yours if you said no.

"You still have till the end of the year."

"Okay."

Your hands fell down in your lap as you finally looked up at the man in front of you. His curly hair was still tousled from last night's sleep.

You didnt need to say anything. He knew that look. You stared at him as he paced around the room.

"Daniel."

That was the first time he saw that emotion in your eyes. Guilt. You knew.

You got up from the bed and started walking towards the door.

"You knew."

Time felt like it had stopped. There was an angry ocean in between you. He was so close yet so far. You wanted to hug him, tell him everything was going to be okay but you knew. you knew nothing would be okay now.

"Yes"

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The car ride to the McLaren Centre was quiet. The small humming of the engine comforted you as your boyfriend didn't even share you a glance. You got out of the car and started walking towards the conference room where everyone was supposed to be. You were shivering. It was summer but somehow it felt like you were in the bloody Appalachians.

Daniel banged open the door of the conference room as he angrily walked inside. His anger soon washed away as he saw the board of directors, Andrea, Zak and other members sitting around the table.

"Daniel." Zak got up from the chair and walked towards him. Daniel felt like a little kid who was called into the principal's office. "Listen I know how you feel but.."

You zoned out the whole conversation as different members of the room took their turns to say how incapable Daniel was, how not enough your boyfriend was.

He was enough.

He was enough for that piece of tractor they had built. He was fucking brilliant.

You could see Daniel's ego shrank as they scratched and poked at his flaws.

One thing you had learned about Formula One drivers after working with them for so many years was they had an ego. All of them. They need it to be the best. As Max used to always say, in order to be the best you need to think that you are the best.

You could see that confident Daniel fade away in front of eyes. You felt so fucking sorry but there was nothing you could have done.

Later that day, Michael and Blake had come over. Daniel being without a job next year meant he was out of a job too. You knew he wouldn't like that.

"So what do we do?"

You were in the kitchen, the both of you. Daniel was talking to his parents on the phone in the living.

"He's my best friend. And the love of your life. We both love him just as much as we love our jobs. So what are you going to do?"

"McLaren wants me to stay. They want me to move on as Oscar's social media manager."

For the first time, you felt some weight off your shoulders. You hadn't been able to tell anyone about this.

"Im guessing you're taking it?"

"I dont know."

You looked at him. The only person who could understand your dilemma was him. More than needing the money, you loved your job.

"Staying would break his heart and leaving would break mine." You sighed. "What about you? I mean now you're in the market too."

"I have got an offer"

That was the first time you had smiled in a day.

"Ooh! Where to, boss?"

"Alpha Tauri. Yuki Tsunoda's trainer is leaving so.."

Dilemma hung in the air as you picked up two coffee cups and Michael picked two up. You walked to the living room where Daniel and Blake sat, an orange envelope sat open in front of them.

You felt like your heart had stopped.

One of the cups trembled a bit but Michael steadied it before it could fall. Daniel looked at you. His eyes filled with betrayal.

"How did you-"

"How did I? How could you!" There had only been a few times Daniel had raised his voice at you but never like that.

"Daniel I was gonna tell you-"

"Oh to hell with that! You should have burned these papers the moment you even received them!"

"Oh Daniel please-"

"I can't believe this! My own girlfriend!"

You, Blake and Michael watched as he paced across the room. With each step he took, with each word he said, it felt like he was stepping on your broken heart.

"Are you?"

"What?"

"Are you gonna take it?"

Silence filled the room. All of them looked at you expectantly. They were waiting for an answer. But how could you let them know? That so were you. The war wasn't over yet. Not one side had won.

"I dont know"

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2nd April, 2023

"Hey, you!"

You turned around to the sound of the voice.

"Hey."

"I just met up with Joe and Grace. They were looking for you."

You smiled. Even after all this time you stayed their favourite.

"I dont know if he'd want me to meet them. He's here isnt he?"

"Of course he is. I know Aus is home for me too but everywhere I go his big-ass face is everywhere."

A small laugh came out of you. You wouldnt call the decision you made last year as the best but it sure was one of the best. Yes you had lost Daniel but you were happy. Oscar wasnt much of a menace until it came to Lando. But you missed him. And being in Australia was harder. He was the home hero. Even if he wasnt racing, he was the hero.

"We should go. Fp2 is about to end."

Michael sighed.

"Yeah. Good luck with Oscar."

"Good luck with Yuki. You need that more."

Not everyone is meant to be. Yes he was the love of your life. But god forbid you had met at the wrong time. Daniel Ricciardo might have not been the forever kind of love, but you were glad he had been the epic kind of love.

That way, even if your love didnt, you both had survived the great war.

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author's note: i really wanted to write about that! hope you enjoyed it!!

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you deserve to be happy too - ex! cs55

pairing: ex! carlos x fem! reader

part i part ii part iii

in which he loves her but she can't love him.

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f1gossipofficial max verstappen and yn ln caught fighting in front of his monaco apartment! max verstappen is still in a relationship with kelly piquet! what are your opinions about that?

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authors note: and that's a wrap, ladies and gentlemen!!

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hi!!! I read you smau and I am begging for yn to end up with max. please, I beg of you, like I need this win. carlos does not deserve her and I'd love to see the others all just being besties and having fun and him just suffering<3

she definitely is going to end up with one of them. i cant promise ya which one tho 😉

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they love me better and shit - cs55

pairing: ex! carlos sainz x fem! reader

part i part ii part iii

in which she might be falling for one of his friends.

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f1gossipofficial theres already noise in the paddock as yn ln was seen strutting down the mains. its unofficial if yn ln and carlos sainz have broken up or not but all we can say is that ferrari is not where she's headed today.

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f1gossipofficial and there it is folks. yn ln was seen with carlos sainz having a stroll on the paddock. it is still unclear which team's guest she is.

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author's note: there's probably no plot at this point 😭

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your friends are my friends - cs55

pairing: ex! carlos sainz x fem! reader

part i part ii part iii

in which his friends care for her more than for him.

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f1gossipofficial Trouble in paradise? Carlos Sainz seen getting his moves on a model in a club in Monaco. Stay Tuned for more!

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author's note: ahhhh!! my first one!! comment if you want part 2!!

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Mick :)

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happy pride month to formula 1 fans and their silly little gay drivers

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sometimes i wish that i could see brendon hartley, jacques villeneuve, paul di resta, daniil kyvat, kamui kobayashi, juan manuel correa, antonio giovinazzi, sebastian buemi, jean-eric vergne, pietro fittipaldi, sean gelael, olli caldwell and robert kubica all race each other and then i remember i am a wec fan and i do get to see them race each other

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Fuck Romeo and Juliet I want whatever the red one from the prancing horse vroom team and the blue one from the energy drink vroom team got going on

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never getting over this.

this is like THE peak lestappen era

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fernando being the OG max girlie since day one.

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Love this! 😂