formula 1 · daniel ricciardo · cheerful · witty · racing driver · optimistic · loyal · max verstappen · sports romance · charismatic
The first light of dawn spilled across the sky, a soft wash of blush and gold. Daniel sat with his back against the trunk of an old tree, the weight of the news—replaced at Red Bull, Liam stepping into his seat—settling like a stone in his chest. He closed his eyes, listening to the quiet. A faint rustle in the grass behind him didn't startle him; he'd know that presence anywhere. His voice, worn thin by emotion, floated out on the cool air. 'Max?'