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.
What is Lestappen?
Lestappen is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen from Formula 1 RPF. With over 9,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Lestappen
Rivals since the karting track at age eight — the sport wrote the childhood-friends-to-enemies-to-something arc itself.
Most Popular Lestappen Fanfics
The highest-rated Lestappen stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Long Live (The Walls We Crashed Through)
Completeby 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
the edge of what can be loved
Completeby 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
Completeby 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
Completeby 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
Completeby 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)
Completeby 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,
home (is wherever I'm with you)
Completeby 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
I'll Be Right Beside You
Completeby 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
Completeby 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
Completeby 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
Completeby 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)?
Completeby 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)
Completeby 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
mr. invisible and the thing
Completeby Cazio
Charles met his soulmate when he was four years old. His parents assumed they must have met at one of Lorenzo’s karting races. Supposedly, Charles had felt weightlessness, warmth, and utter happiness when he looked in his soulmate’s eyes for the first time.He wishes he remembered it.
(i love you) it's ruining my life
Completeby NicoleDilona
“Let’s recap then- You admit that you and Charles Leclerc have been involved in a sexual relationship for the past two years. You describe this as a ‘long-term, exclusive, friends with benefits’ arrangement, in which you estimate you usually sleep with him at least twice a week. Oh, and in your own
all to play for
Completeby linearity
Charles Leclerc is not at Red Bull to win races. He is here to win championships.
the clauses of commitment
Completeby sixteenthirtythree (kireinayuta)
“I don’t know,” He finds himself staring at another picture. Max is laughing brightly, to the point where his eyes are crinkled, and his mother is smiling too. There is a navy cap on her head: it is a Red Bull cap. Max’s Red Bull cap. “It’s just hard to imagine, I think.”Pascale looks at him. For a
Something New (Let's Not Get Complicated)
Completeby Fabby
Max smiled at him, his expression soft despite how hard he was against Charles’ hip. “Pretty boy,” Max mused, brushing Charles’ hair out of his eyes. “Shut up,” Charles huffed, flushing bright red. It only made Max smile harder. “You’re even prettier when you tell me to shut up.” “Shut the hell up,
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What does Lestappen mean?
Lestappen is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
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