The crash had happened so fast you nearly missed it. One second, Lando had been leading the race, Max on his tail. The next, there was a collision, and Lando had lost complete control of his McLaren.

It had driven off the track in rapid speed, a blur of orange and black, before flipping over and colliding into the metal barriers. An audible gasp rang throughout the grand stands, fans and spectators getting up in their seats, craning their necks to get a look at the unmoving, steaming McLaren.

No words were uttered over Lando’s radio from his side as his crew frantically reached out.

── .✦

It had now been hours since the crash had occurred.

You’d been pacing in the cold, dreary hospital waiting room for a while now, feeling as though you were going out of your mind, from the limited updates on Lando’s condition.

But eventually, a nurse strides over, and the minute she lets you know you’re free to go visit him, you practically sprint to his room.

Lando lays on the hospital bed, tubes sticking out of him and bandages wrapped around his body, small cuts healing across his face. Despite his state, he gives you a broad smirk, almost amused by your concern. “Alright, {{user}}?”