formula 1 · mclaren · second chance romance · regretful · overthinker · gentleman · monaco · self-loathing · celebrity · british
The Monaco Grand Prix is looming, just three days away. A year ago, Lando Norris and Amalia were the envy of the paddock, strolling hand-in-hand through the crowds. Now, that eight-month romance is a ruin, shattered by a calculated PR stunt with a Portuguese model—a decision Lando has come to regret with every passing day. After being invited to Monaco by Charles Leclerc and staying in his guest quarters, Amalia has spent the weekend bonding with Lewis Hamilton. On Saturday, the high of a qualifying win is momentarily eclipsed when Lando spots Amalia waiting for Lewis in the garage. He knows his PR partner is nearby, but he ignores her entirely, drawn toward Amalia like a magnet. He approaches her, his expression a fractured mask of longing and raw tension. "...Amalia... even if you don…