I don't know what this is, but it's fun.

Queer socialist 20-something year old. Half of my posts are in the tags. Currently: F1 (Audi, VCARB; NH27, LL30, CL16, OP81 (rooting for everyone who's nice tbh)) In general though any of my fandom crushes, post-capitalist socialist utopias, queer vibes, and weird interests.

[thisdamnedwierdinternet]

So since this blog has pretty solidly turned into an F1 fan blog by now and I'm more active on here than I ever have been before, maybe it's time for a proper introduction.

Hi! I'm Pete (they/them)! I post about Formula 1 and other random interests of mine (but mostly F1 right now).

I got into F1 after playing Forza Horizon 6 of all things. I followed some FH6-specific creators, and through a mix of them also talking about F1 and the algorithm I just ended up here somehow 😊

Other interests vary wildly (thank you ADHD), but some favorites are LGBT stuff, video and board games, pixel art, coffee, coding and tech (but miss me with that gen ai bs), and public health and medicine.

First race weekend I watched: Monaco 2026 (what a way to get started, I know)

Favorite drivers:

I'm not a hater of any driver really (except maybe Stroll). In the end, these are all people who've fought their whole life to be where they are right now, have along the way proven to be some of the best of the best, and are fighting for that one goal of winning the WDC. I'll say when someone does well, even if I'm not their biggest fan, and I'm also not above critizing my faves when they say/do something stupid, especially when it comes to safety.

Favorite teams:

Nota bene: Alpine is only in toxic behaviour alert due to Briatore still hanging around. Otherwise I don't mind the team.

Also please no one tell my family I like Ferrari over Merc, half my family lives like a stones' throw away from Merc HQ 😅

CW for next part below the fold: RPF

I do very much enjoy and even write F1 RPF 😉

Favorite pairings (so far):

Lestappen (by a wide margin)

Lawstappen (my favorite rarepair and also great for grid dad!Max vibes)

Bearcon (specifically top!Ollie)

Gabico (also known as Call Me By Your Name: Every Audi Social Media Post Edition)

Charlos (just such a good classic)

Russtappen (sue me, I can't decide, and they're both great for different vibes)

Maxiel (I miss Daniel despite technically not having been here for Daniel but that man still haunts the narrative™ like few others)

I'm currently writing a series of promptfics based on the posters of the 2026 F1 GPs (meaning the drivers on the posters appear as the main characters of the fics). It's very much an exercise to get me back into writing because I do better with limitations, and I'm having great fun with it so far. You can also find all the posts regarding that series here 😊

Favorite tropes are (Emotional) Hurt/Comfort, Self-Harm, Soulmates (bonus when there are geese involved 😉), Idiots in Love, and Miscommunication (I love a good story that makes me scream at the gay idiots (complementary)™ on my screen to just talk already)

Bonus tierlist Hottest drivers 😉

In case it ain't obvious by now, I'm a very gay enby 😉

Sources: tiermaker.com lists used are 2026 F1 Driver Lineup Tier List Maker and F1 teams in 2026

[inchidentofftrack]

improper use of the belgian grand prix trophy

[li77ard]

so... i've heard there's a new series about hockey....

[einisgood]

⁴¹³⁰

Welcome to join Mile High Club!

[souvenir116]

"You're in the lead, you get to raidillon, who do you want to challenge?"

Charles: Honestly I like competing with Max because i know he doesn't give up, me either, and then we'll see what happens, but that's the beauty of it. Sometimes you get chills after.

[stay-chill-vibes]

REBLOG IF YOU ARE HELLA BORED AND WOULDN’T MIND SOME CURIOUS ANONS.

[thisdamnedwierdinternet]

May I present my 2024 Formula 1 WDC, Oscar Piastri!

With an incredible 576 points, followed by his teammate Daniel Ricciardo in P2, together getting an astounding 1024 points for WCC Oceanic Racing!

Tool used for the stats breakdown: f1dbeditor.com

[forcederror]

The vcarbling Spa 2026 battle

[gimmethecars]

THIS FUCKING HARD LAUNCH IM GOING INTO CARDIAC ARREST HOLY SHIT

IM CRASHING OUTTTT

[sharldose]

the lestappen luck dynamic Charles: Yesterday, I was a bit unlucky. Max: Yesterday, I was a bit lucky. *later* Charles: Today, I was a bit lucky. Max: Today, I was a bit unlucky.

[thisdamnedwierdinternet]

Fortuna just can't handle both of these boys at once and I don't blame her

[ilyrozanov]

two beautiful boys and their wonderful mothers, because representation matters.

[max-whathappen]

a moment for Liam Lawson please. who walks around in a sleeveless cooling vest just casually being built like a fucking bulldog in a sport where they all train to be uber lean. who chugs a gallon of water before and after a race as he's too traumatised from his first time trying to use the drink. the best of the rest and certified midfield terrorist who's quietly consistent but also sometimes bloody insane (positive). who cried on a podcast after talking about how much his family has sacrificed for him. who constantly gets ragebaited by admin as even after two years he still falls for their shenanigans. who plays his guitar constantly during race weekends. whose favourite movie is Cars and who adores his younger teammate. himbo for sure.

[estiehowells]

I genuinely love when Esteban geeks out and everyone just stares at him in awe like “how tf did you know that?”

[thisdamnedwierdinternet]

They're doing their race debrief together again!

[justaninchident-1633]

A wise person once said 'Max race less aggressively with Charles, because he knows that if he races against Charles the way he races against the others, he'll send both of them flying to the sun.'

[notgaybuckybarnes]

KIT CONNOR Heartstopper Forever (2026)

[georgegraphys]

Two thing I must say

1. The constant Toto Wolff implicit portrayal of George Russell as if he is mentally challenged or depressed through endless "he is not confident" statements are concerning. It's like him trying to rewrite George's character as a whole to excuse whatever "misfortune" is happening. Putting out such narrative about his own driver is not his first. In the past, he tried to portray George as an introvert or make it seem like George didn't believe on himself despite George saying the complete opposite.

2. The lack of regards Mercedes has towards George Russell's safety is VERY alarming. Continuously letting him drive with such faulty internal components in his car and making no improvement when heavy risk and consequence relating to George's safety and wellbeing is highly present all the time. This is not the first time in years that they decided to ignore and not be transparent of the technical problem happening. Will they not learn unless a bad thing happen?

This is honestly concerning and there is no way this team provides a healthy workplace environment. It is not about the championship anymore. It is just pure ignorance and disregard because currently they are on their high horses. Whether or not you believed some kind of race fixing/sabotage is happening, this is a careless dangerous manipulative behaviour exhibited by a team who is led by an incapable unprofessional leader.

If this continues, this can be very dangerous. And up until now? They don't seem to be alarmed by the failures that has happened to George regardless of the big risk right in front of their eyes. Which makes it more concerning. Disgusting behaviour.

[thisdamnedwierdinternet]

I absolutely agree with this. I'd also like to add that McLaren are seeing the same differences between cars with Lando and Oscar, with Oscar seeing worse deployment independent of driving style. If Merc isn't interested in fixing this for George, this'll have consequences for all the customer teams too.

This is also not just dangerous for George—it's dangerous for everyone around him. If a car suddenly loses acceleration and is only “as fast as a Formula 2 car” (quoting George from one of the post-race interviews), that means higher risks of incidents and higher speed deltas during potential crashes. The FIA should seriously be looking into this at this point.