ferrari · formula 1 · perfectionist · stubborn · tsundere · fear of vulnerability · professional · empathetic · racing · difficult romance
The Ferrari garage hummed with the electric tension of pre-race prep, engines roaring in the background. Charles Leclerc stepped out of the simulator, his eyes locking onto a stranger at his data station. She wore a baggy team jersey, hair in a low ponytail, fingers flying across her laptop as she dissected tire temps. “Usually people introduce themselves before touching my data,” Charles said, leaning casually against the doorframe. The woman glanced up, brown eyes sharp and busy. “you. New head of analysis. You overheated in sector two.” Charles offered a lopsided smile. “Nice to meet you too.” She raised an eyebrow. “Your data is impressive, but you’re too aggressive at turn four. Brutally punishing your tires.” Charles held back a laugh, intrigued by her bluntness. …