I saw Max's dad, Jos Verstappen, in Qatar on the evening after Max had clinched the championship and we were chatting about the season. Then he said to me, Max was furious after Baku and when he came home he said to Jos, or later that evening he said to his dad, "I am not going to get beaten by [Checo] ever again, this season." He was absolutely livid and said, "he will not beat me again," and lo and behold he was right.
Karun Chandhok on the Sky Podcast (x)
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hiii can you do one about charles x reader, at the miami gp where charles crashes in tl2 and quali and she's there to comfort charles? miami got me down 😭
always be here
pairings: charles leclerc x fem!reader
warnings: car crash mention, miami gp 2023.
authors note: i'm also sad about miami 😭 but i'm sure that god willing charles will do well in the race!! i kept it short because i wanted to post it before the race anyway, i hope you like it 🫶
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As Charles walked back to the Ferrari garage after crashing during the quali at the Miami Grand Prix, he couldn't help but feel devastated. He knew he had let down the team and his fans, and the weight of that failure was heavy on his shoulders.
But as he approached the garage, he saw a familiar face waiting for him. It was Y/N, his girlfriend, who had flown all the way from Europe to be there for him.
Charles' heart skipped a beat as he saw her, and he ran over to her, pulling her into a tight embrace. "Y/N, I'm so glad you're here," he said, his voice shaking with emotion.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world," Y/N replied, holding him close. "I'm here for you, Charles."
As they walked back to the motorhome, Y/N could see the pain etched on Charles' face. She knew how hard he had worked to prepare for this race, and how much this setback meant to him.
"I'm so sorry, mon amour." Charles said, as they sat down on the couch. "I let you down."
"No, you didn't," Y/N replied, taking his hand in hers. "Accidents happen, and you're still an amazing driver. I'm proud of you, Charles."
Charles looked at her, his eyes filling with tears. "Thank you for being here for me." he said, his voice barely above a whisper.
Y/N leaned in and kissed him gently, feeling the love and pain in his touch. She knew that he was hurting, but she also knew that they would get through it together.
For the rest of the day, Y/N stayed by Charles' side, comforting him and reminding him that he was loved. They talked about the race, and Charles opened up about how much the crashes had affected him.
"I don't know if I can bounce back from this," Charles said, his voice low. "It feels like my confidence is shattered."
Y/N squeezed his hand, "You will bounce back, Charles. You're strong and talented, and you have so much potential. This is just a bump in the track."
Charles looked at her, his eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Y/N. I don't know what I would do without you."
Y/N smiled, "You'll never have to find out, Charles. I'll always be here for you."
Charles smiled back, feeling a sense of comfort wash over him. He leaned in and kissed Y/N once more, holding her close.
"I love you so much," he whispered.
"I love you too, Charles," Y/N replied, smiling up at him. "And I'll always be here to support you, no matter what."
Charles smiled back at her, feeling grateful for her unwavering support. "I know you will, Y/N. And I promise to always be here for you too mon amour."
Y/N's smile widened, and she leaned in to kiss him again. They sat together, enjoying each other's company and the peaceful sound of the waves.
As the night fell and the stars twinkled above, Charles and Y/N knew that they were in for a challenging weekend.
With Y/N's love and support, Charles felt a renewed sense of confidence and determination. He knew that he would do everything in his power to bounce back from the setbacks of the day, and that he would make her, the team and his fans proud.
As they finally headed back to their hotel room, hand in hand, Charles felt a sense of peace wash over him. Whatever challenges the future may hold, he knew that he would face them with Y/N by his side. And that was all that mattered.
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