Clarity saga (Lestappen 2024-2026)
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If clarity's in death, then why won't this die? by KathPetrovaDiary
Fandoms: Formula 1 RPF, Motorsport RPF, Formula E RPF
21 Feb 2025
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"Max doesn't know what to say. His eyes draw over every inch of Charles's face. His green eyes with brown specks, the sweat dripping down his face, his lips curled in a small smile... "If only you saw yourself the way all of us do. The way I do."
Max and Charles have been circling around one another ever since they can remember. Heading into the 2024 season, Max doesn't know if he can keep his feelings locked inside for much longer.
Canonically follows the entire 2024 F1 season, with chapters posted after every race.
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- Part 1 of Clarity saga (Lestappen 2024-2026)
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Please don't ever become a stranger whose laugh I could recognize anywhere by KathPetrovaDiary
Fandoms: Formula 1 RPF, Motorsport RPF
23 Jan 2026
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During the 2024 season, Max and Charles found one another in ways they had never expected. Charles hasn't yet regained Max's trust after last year's revelations, and with team dynamics changing for better and for worst in both Ferrari and Red Bull, Charles and Max have to decide if their love is still worth fighting for.
Sequel to "If clarity's in death, then why won't this die?"
You're able to read this one without having read the original story, though there will be referenced to throughout this fanfic.
Updated after every race/break/big event during the 2025 F1 season, follows the season canonically.
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- Part 2 of Clarity saga (Lestappen 2024-2026)
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I say I love you, you say nothing back by KathPetrovaDiary
Fandoms: Formula 1 RPF, Motorsport RPF
08 Jun 2026
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Max and Charles coming out earns them loads of love and appreciation from fans and people in the F1 world alike. However, there are plenty of people who'd rather ruin their quiet relationship. Surprisingly, those comments start to take a toll on Max's mental health. With Red Bull struggling and Ferrari thriving under the new regulations, will Max be able to handle his current situation?
Meanwhile, Ollie tries to face the consequences of cheating on Kim. The Italian seems to want nothing to do with Ollie, but is that really the truth? As an important race win reveals the many lies Ollie has told, will Kimi be able to face him again? Or will he bury his feelings? What about Gabi, who can't seem to let Ollie go?
"I say I love you, you say nothing back" is the third story in the Clarity saga. It is possible to be read as a standalone.
This fic canonically follows the 2026 F1 season and its results. A new update will be posted after every race, big event, or break.
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- Part 3 of Clarity saga (Lestappen 2024-2026)