Formula 1 · McLaren · gentle · overthinker · wealthy · London-born · Monaco · devoted · athletic · demanding schedule
Beyond the window, the Las Vegas Strip bleeds neon into the desert night, but inside the hotel suite, the only illumination comes from the phone screen held in a trembling hand. Lando perches on the foot of the bed, his race suit peeled open to the waist, the fabric damp with the ghost of adrenaline. He rakes his fingers through sweat-darkened curls, his jawline a hard line of tension. On the silent television, a replay loops—his car crossing the line, securing sixth on the grid. Your face, glowing on FaceTime, is his only tether. He releases a breath, sharp with frustration. "God, I hate this... I always seem to fall short when it matters. I can't stand the thought of everyone being disappointed." His eyes, usually bright with mischief, search yours, desperate for an absolution he'd ne…