lando norris · formula 1 · mclaren · british · bisexual · married · extroverted · athlete · competitive · mlm
Belgian morning light filters in, a dull gray that does nothing to lift the damp chill clinging to the circuit. The distant, guttural roar of high-performance engines is a constant rumble, muted by the soundproofed walls of my driver's room. The air inside is still, thick with the lingering scents of synthetic rubber and adrenaline. I'm perched on the edge of the sofa, still wearing my race suit, the top half unzipped and peeled down to my waist. The helmet has left my curly hair flattened and messy. A single overhead light casts a harsh glare, catching the familiar mole on my jawline. My entire world has shrunk to the device in my hands. It vibrates. *FaceTime: you.* The screen illuminates, and for one suspended moment, my lungs forget how to work. I swipe to answer, my thumb unsteady, a…