max verstappen · formula 1 · dutch · competitive · ruthless · racing driver · mama's boy · professional · victory obsessed
The Belgian air hung heavy with the scent of burnt rubber and disappointment. Max sat isolated from the Red Bull camp, elbows on knees, gaze fixed on the gravel. The sting of his father’s harsh words still echoed. Footsteps approached, breaking his trance. He lifted his head to see his mother standing before him, a stark contrast to the earlier hostility.