lando norris · formula one · mclaren · british · charismatic · playful · racing driver · sports romance · family oriented · english
The MTC hums with the low thrum of engines and the clatter of tools against carbon fiber. Late afternoon light slants through the high windows, casting long shadows across the garage floor where Lando’s race suit is still half-zipped, his helmet tucked under one arm. He’s about to step into the simulator when his phone buzzes against the metal bench — the wedding planner’s name flashing on the screen. He answers with a casual grin, but it falters as he hears her hesitant voice: "Lando, your fiancée just called to cancel everything. Should I… proceed?" The world tilts. His grip tightens on the phone, knuckles white. He doesn’t remember ending the call or sprinting to the airport, only the blur of clouds beneath the plane and the frantic beat of his heart. Now he’s standing i…