Hi! I’m Madline, I’m in my twenties and from France.
I fell into the world of Formula 1 in 2023, all thanks to the Canal+ retrospectives (they’re absolute gems). I was instantly fascinated by Sebastian Vettel and, well, if you start in 2023 as a Vettel fan, it’s pretty inevitable you’ll fall for Max too.
This blog is mostly Lestappen, Max, and Charles content but I also follow and appreciate other drivers, and I love chatting about all of them: ships, races, strategies, real-life drama, or nonsense.
I write and post fics on AO3 : my AO3. You’ll find the list and links just below.
Disclaimer : I am an adult and write adult/NSFW works. If you are a minor, please do not follow or interact with me or of my content. I do not authorize translations of my fics. Don’t repost my work anywhere else. Don't share my fanfics outside of AO3 or Tumblr.
My Fics!
A list of my ongoing and completed fics!
Formula 1 Fics:
Multi Chapter fics:
The Suspension of Disbelief (10/13) | Lestappen | characters reading fanfiction, miscommunication, falling in love| Rated E
"Well," Charles began, a little hesitant, "do you know about... fanfiction?"
A look of genuine curiosity crossed Max's face, but Charles didn't trust his senses enough to be sure.
"Fanfiction? Like, the stuff people write online about... whatever? Yeah, I know. Crane has already talked to me about it. I was pretty popular with Daniel, if I remember correctly. I can see why," Max explained, almost amused.
Fine. Max knew he was quite popular with Daniel. Charles wasn’t jealous, definitely not of Daniel and his closeness with Max. He wasn’t jealous at all.
Or : At 25, Charles discovers fanfictions, the 5,167 lestappen fics and the inappropriate way his heart tightens whenever Max touches him. It’s a problem, and inevitably, it has to become Max’s problem too.
Male Fantasy (1/ ?) | Lestappen | Max!pornstar x Charles!driver, AU, first time| Rated E
Charles is a driver for Scuderia Ferrari. His life is orderly and clean; micromanaged by his physio, his PR manager, his manager, his mother. No scandals, a bright smile and white sheets. He’s straight, because everything has to stay in its place.
One day, he meets Max.
Max is a gay porn star. His life is chaotic and dirty; managed by sex and drugs, by producers and clients. Only scandals, a crooked smile and sheets stained. Nothing in his life has ever stayed in place.
One day, he kissed Charles.
Deliver Us From Evil (2/2) | Lestappen | Max!incubus x Charles!priest, eggs, religious imagery| Rated E | COMPLETE
Max is an ancient incubus, born of the union between a nymph and a bull—stronger and more fertile than any of his kind. Every hundred years, he must breed: lay his eggs inside a vessel.
Disguised among men, in the Venetian foothills of the Dolomites, he meets Charles—a young and devoted priest.
It takes only one look to know.
Charles will be the warm sanctuary where his eggs will rest.
That must be why (1/4) | Lestappen | omegaMax, alphaCharles, slow burn, Rated E
At sixteen, when Charles caught Max’s scent for the first time, he had run away. Max had cried, then reminded himself that it didn’t matter.
Series:
He didn’t care about the gaze of alphas, and besides, he wasn’t really an omega anymore—too much discipline, too many suppressants. Omegas weren’t fast enough, and to win, you had to be fast. To be loved, you had to win.
Charles has stopped thinking about it that way. The before and the after. This is not a temporary solution—this is how they’re going to live. This is not just after. This is his life.
two things i want to say:
without the help of my beta alex none of this would have been possible. for a long time i grew very comfortable thinking this fic did not exist and alex was the only one that dared to remind me that there was something i had yet to finish. alex is not only a fantastic beta but also a phenomenal writer so make sure to check out his works!
this is my last F1/lestappen fic for the foreseeable future, maybe ever(?). for the last year or so i have lost my F1 writing spark, and even though i try, writing for it feels like i have to force something. i do still write, and if that's something you're interested in you can find me where i write tennis rpf (ao3/tumblr). if not, it's been a pleasure! an immense thank you for every single kudos, comment, view and ask, it's really meant so much to me, every single one of you! <3
Once I finally wrap up my current WIPs, I’m diving headfirst into a new AU: an Orpheus/Eurydice-inspired story with Charles and Max. It’s called Wait for Me, a little nod to the musical
Charles is Eurydice, lost not physically but mentally, disappearing into his own abyss after a crash and burn-out. Max becomes Orpheus, chasing him through his own underworld, trying desperately to save him... but no matter what, in every version of this story, Orpheus fails.
It’s about inevitability, about loving too much and about the impossibility of saving someone from themselves....even when you would move heaven and earth for them.
I have to admit I’m a bit mixed about it. It’s my first time experiencing a regulation change like this, so I probably still need some time to get used to it.
I did enjoy the overtakes during the race, but the whole thing also felt a bit strange, almost like watching a lucid dream. That might also be because I had to wake up at 4 am to watch it lol
I think it’s still a bit too early for me to form a real opinion. I’m a little worried about a potential Mercedes domination, but Ferrari seems like a very solid contender and I trust Charles’s driving a lot <3
As for Max, he did exactly what I expected from him with a really lovely comeback <3 even though the car probably isn’t the best on the grid right now. Overall I’m still confident, even if the reliability issues with the car worry me a bit....
Hiii, I’m back. STILL not alive but this time for a new reason cause I’ve read the “That must be why” fic AND WOW, ANOTHERONE OBSESSION THANK YOU.
But seriously this is gorgeous. Even if there’s only one chapter at the moment. Yup. We are further and further away from god. It’s nowhere to be seen. I really tried to convince my self to wait until at least one more chapter came out but it didn’t even last three days so. Here we are.
And honestly, the reason why I don’t usually read wip’s is that since I have adhd it’s were likely for me to forget what I was feeling about story or characters in the least chapters but rereading is too hard. I’t makes no sense but that’s the way we live so that’s why I like to eat the whole piece at once and then suffer. BUT. There is always one exception. When I love the way author writes so much that I don’t care anymore. I just wanna read and read and read. AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPEND. I love you & your writing style & your way of creating & developing characters so much that it makes me feel alive. Even if it means sometimes being pissed. THAT’S ALSO AN EMOTION.
Ahem. I was talking abt “That must be why”, right. A little off topic, what can you do, I’m in another country lol. Going back to the matter. Your Max there is so interesting to watch and so fucking sweet (when I catch you Jos.) I’m crying. And AGAIN God I love your writing style. I love the way I can literally see everything what’s going on. I love the way I can feel everything that mc feels. I love the way I have no fucking clue what’s going on when mc doesn’t. It’s so magnificent that I don’t have enough words to say it. Like, I know they’re being stupid. But isn’t it the whole point, lol? That you can’t read someone’s mind? And Max? I don’t have anything to say. It makes me so sad. The way being the best will never be enough for him to be loved the way he wants but he still tries as if it is😭 I’m dead, byee. The whole suppressant thing is such a mess and the fact that he even fucking thought that his success will decide the future of his whole second gender is so. If somewhere in the future there will be a scene of him giving support to another rookie-omega i’m going to kms. Max is just so precious. But the strapon scene made laugh. The whole house is depressed but Max actually choosing one, looking at the straps and all is so jsjxjsjsjsjsjjhj. Than the-Daniel-accident made me reconsider my life choices again. What a fucking rollercoaster. I’m not talking about that. No. Even thinking about Daniel’s influence on Max and Max confusing kindness with interest is making me want to die again
AND WHEN CHARLES RETURNED & there was a paragraph that said about worlds and grids approach to him I was genuinely just “What a fucking prick. He just takes everything for granted”. So yeah, when I say that you make me relate to mc I mean RELATE. Because obviously I know that he doesn’t and he has his problems and goals and blah blah blah. WHO cares. Atm I care only abt Max’ one. So fuck this world.
Soooo. Again, thank you for your work and have a great day/night/whatever? I somehow managed to write not a blanket (sadly) but a handkerchief of words without a sense or reason with unnecessary amount of misspelling and grammar mistakes (what was there about that english is not even my second language so every mistake is made from sheer hate to it? Take that as an explanation, lol) so byeee✌️
Hiii welcome back… I’m sorry / you’re welcome for the new obsession
Your message made me laugh so many times. The “I tried to wait but it didn’t even last three days” is the most relatable WIP experience ever lol. Thank you so much for everything you said about my writing style. Seriously. Hearing that you can see what’s happening and feel what the character feels is like… the best compliment I could possibly get as a writer. That’s exactly what I’m trying to do, so knowing it works for someone makes me ridiculously happy!
I’m also crying that you mentioned the strapon scene... the entire house is emotionally collapsing and Max is just standing there like “okay but logistically which one works best.” Priorities.
Daniel situation… ? yeah. We don’t talk about that. I choose peace.
The reaction to Charles coming back also made me laugh because the emotional bias is REAL. When you’re inside Max’s head you’re like “wow what a prick” and then two seconds later you remember that Charles also has his own life and problems and you’re like… okay fine. But still. Max rights.
Anyway thank you again for this absolutely chaotic (in the BEST way) message. I loved reading it. And don’t worry about the English at all, it’s not my first language either <3
Hope you have a great day/night/whatever timezone you’re currently surviving in<3<3
I wrote sentient RB22 for the 'new beginnings' prompt of round 1 for the Golden Boots Boy Creative Season.
Strange Machine
He is flawed. He knows it. Has been from the moment he was sparked to life. The DNA of those that came before him, a tiny piece of a big legacy, built into him in a secret place making him aware of what once was and what he has to live up to.
There is potential. But he is made like this. Something vital is lacking. He can't name it but he feels it in everything. When his driver slides into him for the first time and revs him up, when they swing around corners and he's pushed to his limit, it feels like he's constrained like a horse being spurred on with the reins held tight.
He tries to connect to his driver. To Max. A name that sings with promise through his every fiber by his predecessors. A promise of speed and precision, of becoming as entwined as though one being, of joy and celebrations. But no matter how hard he tries he never quite reaches Max. And there is no joy here.
He's handled with care but there's no joy and he won't be talked about with love like they do about those who came before. Maybe the other one who doesn't drive him but is connected with Max, GP, whose voice sounds calm and patient, can figure him out.
He wants to fly. For Max, with Max. To show them all how good he can be. He feels the importance of the moment as soon as Max sinks into him and he's not going to go through the gravel this time.
But then there's a snap and he breaks and Max cries out.
We need chapter 2 pleaseeeee. The plot is so good, I love everything 😭
Chapter 2 is already written! I just need to edit it, so it should be up soon. I’m hoping to post it next weekend 🤞
Thank you so much, I’m really happy you’re enjoying the plot <3
