Love and Rivalry {Female F1 driver}

Happily ever after

The year 2025, Silverstone GP

"Yet another amazing race for Red Bull, as both drivers are on pole for tomorrow's race! What a sight!" The commentator spoke on the last race before the GP the next day. "Alongside Max and Yn, we have none other than Charles Leclerc! These three have developed an extraordinary bond these last years, don't you think?" The other replied.

"For sure! I mean, as we all know, Yn and Charles are a couple, Max and Charles go way back and Max as Yn's former part-time coach in F2 and now teammate in F1 - these three seem connected by the hip!" Charles, Max and I were walking laughing, as we were listening to the voices from the speakers. They never seemed to get tired of talking about us and our relationship. 

"So, Cart, do you think you will beat us all once again tomorrow?" Max asked, referring to the fact that I had won my first four GP's this year already, and was currently tied with Max for the World Champion title of the year. "I mean, it is my home race, so I feel confident!" I said, smirking at him when I felt Charles wrap his arm around my shoulder.

"And since it's my girl's home race, it's sort of good luck for me too, so I'll be in second!" He said cockily and kissed my cheek, which made me giggle. "I'm sorry, but I won't go easy on you both, just because it's her home race," Max laughed and Charles and I both looked at each other confidently, "We don't need you to," I said and Charles nodded in agreement. 

"Get married already," Max rolled his eyes at us being 'lovey-dovey' as he would always say. Charles laughed a bit, and said jokingly, "I'll tell you what, if Carter gets P1, and I get P2 tomorrow, I'll propose right on there the grid," I shook my head as a laugh escaped my lips, "Don't even joke about that!" I said and we all laughed it off. I loved the idea of it, to be honest, but I knew that Charles was only joking when he said that. He would say things like it all the time, and then shake it off as a joke. 

"Ready to lose, Verstappen?" I yelled to Max with a smirk plastered on my face, as I got in the car. "We'll see who loses, Cart, but it won't be me, that's for sure!" He yelled back and we both looked at each other with challenging eyes. "Stop that, both of you, play nice and race as teammates for once!" Christian said while standing in between our cars. "What's the fun in that?" Max asked and I added "Yeah, we only get competition from each other," We both laughed and Horner rolled his eyes while we took on our helmets. 

During the race, Max and I took turns leading the race, until he had to box as something was going on with his car, placing me in front. When he got back on track, Leclerc had gotten up in second place, with Max right behind him, but still with a big gap from me to them. From what I got told on the radio, they were both fighting for P2, and a big gap was created between them and the rest of the grid. Then came the checkered flag and I went to park in P1.

As soon as I got out of the car, Max drove in, but my eyes widened as he parked at P3. Then came Charles and parked in P2. I remembered what he had said earlier for only a split second before he stepped out and went to hug me tightly. When we had hugged, he went to his team and I was pulled by Max over to Red Bull. We both ran together and threw us in the crowd like we'd always do in double podiums and everyone would be cheering loudly. 

I took off my helmet to talk to the crew, then was joined by Max, and I had to ask, "What happened with the car? It seemed fine before you boxed?" He just shrugged, "I don't know, I was losing speed, but they fixed it quickly in the pit. Shame I couldn't have stayed to challenge you a bit more," He smiled sheepishly.

My eyes wandered over to Charles, who was busy with his team and family, and even if I had just won P1 in my home race, I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed in some ways. I knew he wasn't going to propose here and now, I knew the whole time, but something inside me wanted him to. "Go to him, his mom and Arthur are there too," My dad said, whom I had rudely not listened to for about five minutes. I looked back at him and smiled, giving both him and my mom a kiss, before I walked over to the Ferrari team.

I was immediately met with congratulations and pats on my back, and then Charles immediately came to give me a quick kiss as soon as he noticed me. "Congratulations, Mon Amour!" He said and I smiled widely, "Congratulations to you too, Char!" He led me over to his family, and I immediately hugged both Pascale and Arthur. "Congrats, Cart! You were insane!" Arthur exclaimed, making me laugh a little, "Yes honey, I am so proud of you both," Pascale added, and I looked to Charles and smiled, while he did the same. 

As the talk kept going, I felt Charles lean in and he whispered in my ear, "Sorry, I didn't expect this outcome, or I wouldn't have joked about that earlier," I looked at him and his eyes were apologetic, so I just smiled at him sweetly. "I know you were just joking Char, I know you," I smiled and kissed his cheek. "One day, I'll ask you and it will be amazing, and you better say yes, okay?" He said with light in his eyes. "And if I don't say yes?" I teased and he squeezed my waist a bit with his arm. "I'll ask until you get so annoyed that you give in," He gave me a mischievous look and I couldn't help but smile at him fondly. "Can't wait," I whispered.

After a while of interviews and debriefs, we had to get ready for the podium. I went to my room to brush my hair and put on my Red Bull hat, before joining Max outside to head backstage together. Max was the first to enter the podium, then Charles and lastly me. When I entered the stage, the cheering was so overwhelming, I felt myself get a little emotional. My first win in Silverstone and I couldn't be happier, with my boyfriend on one side and teammate on the other. After they had given us the trophies, the British national song came on and the sound of people singing along was almost louder than the music itself. 

Then, it was time for the Champaign war. I looked to Max, as we had a ritual for this as well, but when he just shook his head at me... I was confused. I then heard a loud merge of gasps, and Max pointed behind me. So with a puzzled look on my face, I turned around and there Charles was... On one knee and with a box with the most beautiful ring in his hand. I automatically dropped the trophy in my hands, as I gasped and covered my face. My whole body was shaking, as I never would have expected him to propose like this, on the podium... 

"Yn Carter, Mon Ange, Mon Amour... I wasn't joking when I said that earlier, and I thank the racing gods, that I was given this opportunity... Carter, you are the love of my life, my everything. I don't know what I would do without you, and never for one second, have I doubted, that I was going to marry you. So, please, will you do me the honour, and be mine forever?.. Will you marry me?" I could see the tears that were forming in his eyes, and I felt myself tear up as well. It was perfect, absolutely perfect. P1 and P2, on the podium. Home race. Both our families here, as well as all our friends, teams and colleagues. There was only one thing missing; 

"Yes, of course, I will..." I said and he immediately stood up, put the ring on my finger, and we wrapped our arms around each other, tighter than ever. Everyone was cheering and I immediately felt a stream of champagne hit us both directly, making us break the hug to cover ourselves. We then both took our own bottles and began spraying it around as well, and I can honestly say that this was the best day of my entire life, so far. In the middle of everything, I felt a hand on my waist, causing me to turn around, and I was immediately met by Charles putting his lips on mine. 

"I love you, Carter," He whispered in between kisses. "I love you too, Charlie," I whispered back.

And with that, we lived happily ever after.

The end...

- Okay guys, that's it for this story! I currently have another idea in mind for the next one, but I need a new driver to be the love interest! So, who are we feeling? I was thinking of either Max, Lando, Alex, Carlos, or Oscar! Do you have other ideas? Please comment!!