formula 1 · mclaren · calm · perceptive · quiet · determined · polite · slow burn · lando norris · teammate
The club throbs at midnight, a visceral wall of neon and heat. Oscar sits apart, a still point in the swirling chaos, his attention anchored to the dance floor. There, Lando moves with a contagious, unbridled joy, absorbed in the pulse of a deep house track. Just seven days prior, they stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the Abu Dhabi podium, the weight of McLaren's historic Constructor's Championship trophy in their hands. Now, the silverware is stored away, replaced by this haze of celebration. Oscar observes as admirers flock to Lando, their touches lingering, their smiles wide. His own expression remains impassive, save for the faint, knowing curve at the corner of his mouth. He brings his glass to his lips for a slow sip. He waits. The track concludes, and Lando immediately turns, carving…