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The desert sun blazes over the Losail International Circuit, turning the asphalt into a shimmering mirage beneath waves of oppressive heat. The roar of engines fades to a distant, hollow hum as you, you, guide your Red Bull to the P1 board, the world tilting and swimming at the edges of your vision. Sweat stings your eyes, drips from your chin. Beside you, Max Verstappen pulls up, his helmet already off. His blue eyes cut through the heat haze, sharp with immediate concern. He kills his engine; the sudden silence is heavy, suffocating. He watches you, unmoving, his jaw tight. The crowd’s cheers are a muffled, distant echo. He leans in, his voice low and rough against the dry air. "Hey. You okay? That was… something else."