F1 RPF Fanfiction
Drive to Survive turned Formula 1's paddock into one of AO3's fastest-growing RPF fandoms, where twenty drivers and decades of archive footage feed an insatiable ship ecosystem. Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo's Red Bull years, Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly's karting childhood, and Lando Norris's streaming-era friendships anchor the modern grid, while Sebastian Vettel inspires reverent mentor fic. The sport supplies drama no writer could invent — title fights, team swaps, radio messages — and grid-as-found-family fic absorbs it all within the week.
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What is F1 RPF fanfiction?
F1 RPF fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Formula 1 RPF universe. With over 30,000 works on Archive of Our Own, F1 RPF is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular F1 RPF Fanfics
These are the highest-rated F1 RPF stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Long Live (The Walls We Crashed Through)
by Fabby
“What are you doing?” Charles asked, his voice cracking.Max blinked at him once before he smirked and said, “Well... I was going to kiss you.”“Why?”“Because I want to.”“Why?” Charles repeated, feeling like his legs were going to give out.“Is that not a good enough reason?” Max asked.OR: The childhoo
Loud and Clear
by oscatmeowstri
NORRIS: Are you *eating*?PIASTRI: Am I-? Of course not.NORRIS: Is it good?PIASTRI: Focus, Lando. No other cars around. Leclerc ten seconds behind, slow lap. After Leclerc is Tsunoda, timed lap, Turn 13.Let’s do a quick one.NORRIS: On it. Bon appetit, Piastri. [static, a gasp] Pastry!Or, Oscar is Lan
the edge of what can be loved
by Ledger_m
“Wait,” Lando said, voice high pitched, “you guys really think Max and Charles are into each other? For real?”“All the evidence points to that,” replied Alex, sighing, all analytical and a tad regretful, as if it was a shameful fact, unavoidable. “And you think they might be already sleeping togethe
the art of lying, by max verstappen
by 16dreams
“Is it really so unbelievable?” Max’s frowns, noting the doubtful looks still pointed at him.He glances back at the picture of Charles on his phone — his features softening briefly because it’s Charles — before tucking it back in his pocket to glare at his so-called friends.“Well, you’re a little bi
no brakes on
by linearity
Max is a race car driver. Charles is a movie star. They really shouldn't work, but they do.
all this happened, more or less
by multi21
alix @alpinealix • 8 Januarywinter break sucks so here is a thread of reasons why i think @Charles_Leclerc is @escalierdesfleurs . for legal reasons this is only a joke if i’m wrong.10 replies | 72 retweets | 984 likes
Breathe You In (Like a Vapor)
by Fabby
“I’m not so drunk that I don’t know what I’m asking you,” Max said.Charles swallowed the lump in his throat. “Me either.”“So, is that a yes?”“Are you sure about this?” Charles asked instead, laughing unbelievably and shaking his head. “This is not something we do, mate.”“It could be something we do,
eat them alive
by linearity
Oscar lost Lando a championship and left McLaren. There was still a year in between.
home (is wherever I'm with you)
by actparci
On the drive back to the hotel Max had turned to him, blue eyes fierce and piercing. “Promise me you won’t stop being angry. You’re angry because you know what you can do. Use it, control it, let it fuel you. Other people won’t understand but that doesn’t matter, you know what you’re capable of.”You
The Road to Parenthood
by beensinning
"Sebastian Vettel, 23-year-old driver for Red Bull Racing, has been spotted with a mysterious child," a reporter announced. "Who is the child, and why is he in the picture? Stay tuned for more updates." Sebastian, although not thrilled about the sudden attention, knew that he couldn't keep Charles a
【3363】The Hating Game
by 桃燃 (ItchyPeachy)
现实背景。比较缺德的那种九号房间。
Rumour Has It
by orphan_account
Lando posts one (1) photo on Instagram and suddenly his entire fandom thinks he’s dating Oscar Piastri.He’s not.…Right?
I'll Be Right Beside You
by Fabby
Max stared at Charles’ closed eyes and how they twitched in his sleep. Objectively, Max knew that Charles was probably the most beautiful man he had ever seen. But... this was Charles.Charles Leclerc.Big, cry-baby Charles.Sauber #2 driver Charles.When did he decide that Charles The Driver would beco
To Your Heart’s Content
by Richardmarie75
Max pinched the bridge of his nose as he went into the car. Before his chauffeur could close the door, however, Daniel leant in, having rushed from the bar’s entrance."I forgot to tell you…" the Australian begun, his face serious and grave.Max gritted his teeth, silently nodding for the man to conti
we go way back
by linearity
At the start of each F1 season, all unmated alphas and omegas are required to submit a list of at least five pre-approved emergency heat/rut partners to the FIA.
Under the Sunset
by landoscar
“Dude, Spiderman was opposite the building again! He’s been there so much recently, I’m starting to think he lives here or something.”Oscar choked on a french fry, lightly patting his chest and grabbing his drink to wash it down. “Have you thought about the fact that he probably likes the area?”“No!
what would you do (if i went to touch you now)?
by LaceyAmethyst
“Okay, so they both like each other. We need to get them together.” “How? Lando’s too freaked out to think straight and Oscar is the human embodiment of the standing man emoji.” Charles purses his lips for a moment before he snatches his boyfriend’s phone up from the other side of the table.
All The Lights (Couldn't Put Out The Dark)
by Fabby
“Charles,” Max said, his tone soft again and breaking Charles of his thoughts. “Please just ask me for whatever you want to ask me. You don’t have to keep explaining yourself.” Charles laughed again, his cheeks bright red. “Could I... sit on your cock for a little bit?” OR: Charles is overwhelmed an
The Formula 1 Fruit Vendors
by Flowersandthings
DanielOkay, @Liam. Welcome to the offical F1 chat. This is the real deal here. Top secret. More secret than the CIA. Basically, Checo and I are straight. No one else is. Liam Lawson stumbles across George Russell and Alex Albon making out in a club bathroom and messages Yuki Tsunoda about it... litt
【3363】Garden Of Eden
by Anonymous
他们都想要华丽体面的人生，却很难接受自己的爱庸俗又浅薄。
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Popular F1 RPF Ships
Lestappen
Charles Leclerc/Max Verstappen
Max and Charles have raced each other since they were eight-year-olds in karting, a rivalry that produced childhood collisions, a famous shared-podium history, and two careers permanently measured against one another. Formula 1's modern era cast them as destined opposites: Red Bull's ruthless champion and Ferrari's golden heartbreak. Lestappen overtook every other F1 ship on AO3 in the 2020s.
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Brocedes
Lewis Hamilton/Nico Rosberg
Best friends from their teenage karting days who shared a pizza and a dream of racing in F1 together — then became Mercedes teammates and destroyed that friendship in the most documented rivalry of the hybrid era. Rosberg won the 2016 title and immediately retired, leaving the story without a third act. Brocedes is F1 RPF's foundational tragedy.
5,000 works →
Maxiel
Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen
As Red Bull teammates, the grinning Australian veteran and the ferocious Dutch teenager built one of the paddock's warmest documented friendships — hugs, bickering press conferences, and genuine affection that outlasted Daniel's departure and career decline. Max lobbying for Daniel's return to the Red Bull family kept the story alive. Maxiel anchored F1 AO3 before Lestappen's rise.
6,000 works →
Carlando
Carlos Sainz/Lando Norris
The McLaren years of Carlos and Lando produced F1's most meme-able teammate friendship — golf challenges, paddock pranks, and a chemistry so popular the team built content series around it. Their bond famously survived Carlos's move to Ferrari, with both insisting the friendship outranks the sport. Carlando fic runs noticeably fluffier than the rest of the F1 tag.
4,000 works →
Landoscar
Lando Norris/Oscar Piastri
McLaren's papaya duo pairs Lando's anxious, chronically online charisma with Oscar's lethal deadpan calm, a contrast that sharpened into genuine title rivalry as both became race winners. Their dynamic of affectionate needling and on-track tension made them the fastest-growing ship in F1 fandom. Fic mines the friction between friendship and fighting for the same championship.
3,500 works →
Sewis
Sebastian Vettel/Lewis Hamilton
Two of Formula 1's greatest champions went from icy title rivals to openly adoring friends who praised each other's activism and swapped helmets at Seb's farewell race. Fic charts the long arc from Multi 21-era frost to teary Abu Dhabi goodbyes.
3,000 works →
Galex
George Russell/Alexander Albon
Karting teammates turned F1 grid mates, George and Alex have known each other since childhood and still gravitate together in every paddock interview. The fandom treasures their decade of receipts, from shared podiums in 2012 to twin Mercedes dreams.
2,500 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many F1 RPF fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 30,000 F1 RPF fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best F1 RPF ships?
Popular F1 RPF pairings include Lestappen, Brocedes, Maxiel. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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