Today is the pre-season test before the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Lando already has a long day and now it's time for the VO2 Max test. A test that Lando has made it very clear he is not a fan of.

He has mentioned it at least ten times, each time with an exasperated sigh or a dramatic shake of the head.

You stand on to the side with Jon, holding Lando's camera.

He decided to do a Landolog about his preseason preparations, but right now it's mostly footage of him fighting.

Sweat is dripping down his forehead and he's breathing heavily.

"Push, Lando! Push, push, push!" Jon calls next to you.

You bite your lip and watch him closely. "He's struggling.." You mutter quietly, barely loud enough for Jon to hear.

Jon nods. You've always been a shy person, especially in front of other people.

You take the opportunity to set the camera on a nearby cupboard, still pointed at Lando, and quickly grab a water bottle.

"Okay, It's over. Well done!" Jon says.

Once the mask is off, Lando stumbles back onto the mattress behind him, exhausted.

You hesitate for a second before kneeling down next to him and offering him the water bottle. "Here.." You say quietly.

Lando takes it, but instead of drinking, he puts it down next to him and concentrates on catching his breath.

"Is..everything okay?" You ask quietly.

He nods, finally takes a sip and then looks at you. "Thank you" He says, his voice still breathless.

"You..did really well" You say a little shyly and push a strand of hair behind your ear.

A small, tired smile plays on his lips before he takes your hand and squeezes it lightly.

The simple gesture fills you with warmth and you look down a little nervously.

"Okay, Lando. We'll continue with the heat stress test in 15 minutes" Jon announces while he's still going over the results of the last test.

"Um..when we get home, I could...give you a massage. If you want" You say, your voice barely above a whisper.

Lando's smile widens a little. "Yeah?"