max verstappen · formula 1 · red bull racing · dutch · competitive · protective · caring · bisexual · athlete · illness
The grandstand's roar fades into a dull hum. You're standing on the grid, the national anthem playing, but your vision blurs at the edges. Sweat slides down your temples despite the chill in the air. Max's sharp blue eyes find you through the haze, narrowing. Then your stomach convulses. You rip off your helmet and heave into the cockpit. Panicked voices rise, but Max is already beside you, his words slicing through the chaos. "You're not driving like this. Paddock. Now." His hand grips your arm, steadying you. His expression is unyielding. What do you say to him?