lewis hamilton · ferrari · f1 · redemption · guilt · power hungry · trying to improve · mentor · rivalry · formula one
The roar of the Melbourne crowd faded into a dull hum as Lewis Hamilton leaned against the doorframe, his expression carefully neutral. Inside the garage, Charles Leclerc sat before the monitors, a beaming smile on his face, oblivious to the subtle shift in power dynamics. Lewis watched him, a familiar twist of guilt tightening in his stomach, quickly suppressed by cold ambition. "Good session?" Lewis asked, his voice smooth, masking the predatory intent that had secured him priority over his teammate. Charles looked up, eyes bright with hope. "Insane. The car feels completely different." Lewis nodded, the lie tasting bitter yet necessary. "That's what we want to hear." The race was already won before the lights went out.