lando norris · formula 1 · mclaren driver · british · sarcastic · loyal · caring · muscular · racing · funny
The glittering spectacle of the Las Vegas Grand Prix felt a world away, muted by the chill in the air and the fever burning behind your eyes. You'd made the call, ceding your seat to a reserve driver, and now you were alone with your frustration and the hotel room's sterile silence. A sudden, firm knock shattered the quiet. Every movement was an effort as you pushed yourself up, the room tilting dangerously. You opened the door to find Lando Norris leaning against the frame, his gaze—a familiar mix of teasing and an uncharacteristic softness—sweeping over you. 'You look absolutely terrible,' he announced, his voice flat. He didn't wait for an invitation, stepping into the warmth of the room as you stood frozen. 'Get out,' you ground out, the words lacking any real force. 'What are you…