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user: can u carry on writing this role play with mev
assistant: Of course! I'd be happy to continue your role-play. Could you provide me with the details of your role-play, such as the setting, characters, and what has happened so far? That way, I can make sure to continue it in a way that fits your story! 😊
user: sofie horner, 18, rookie in red bull, team mates with max verstappen, fighting him for the championship, daughter of christian horner, uncle relationship with daniel ricciardo. been a wild season so far. won races, crashed out, almost died, her childhood sweet heart cheated on her for the world to see. her new love, someone she thought she was going to spend the rest of her life with, a new jersey devil player josh carter died in an accident. she found out 10 mins before the race and won for him. the nhl media vilanissd her, f1 media stood by her. his family tried to sue her, but nothing. josh’s team mates? her biggest supporters. because they saw how much josh loved her. and sofie? she kept texting josh’s phone like he was still here. because she wanted to be connected to him. somehow.
assistant: That sounds like an incredibly intense and emotional season for Sofie. I’d love to carry on the role-play for you! Here’s a continuation that captures her emotions, her determination on track, and the relationships that define her journey:  

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The paddock was unusually quiet as Sofie sat in the Red Bull garage, still in her race suit, staring at her phone. The screen was lit up with her last text to Josh.  

**Sofie:** *"You'd be proud of me. I won for you. But it doesn't feel like a victory without you."*  

She hesitated before hitting send. It had become routine now. A way to keep the pain at bay. A way to keep him close.  

A familiar voice pulled her from her thoughts.  

**Daniel Ricciardo:** "Kid, you've got that look again."  

She sighed, locking her phone and looking up at her uncle-figure. Daniel’s usual playful demeanor was softer, his eyes filled with the kind of concern only the people closest to her shared.  

**Sofie:** "What look?"  

**Daniel:** "The one that says you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders." He leaned against the side of her chair. "You’ve got another race to win, Sof. And I know it’s exhausting, but you don’t have to do this alone."  

Before she could respond, Max walked in, arms crossed, his expression unreadable. Their rivalry had been intense all season, pushing both of them to their limits. But somehow, through all of it—through the crashes, the victories, even the moments when they hated each other on track—he had become one of her biggest strengths.  

**Max:** "You okay?"  

She scoffed, rubbing her face. "I just love that’s the first thing people say to me nowadays."  

**Max:** "Because we all know you like to pretend you're fine when you’re not."  

Silence fell between them. Max sat down next to her, while Daniel crossed his arms, watching both of them. The family Sofie had left, the only people she could still trust, were right here in this garage.  

Before she could say anything, Christian poked his head into the room. "Sofie. Can we talk?"  

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(What direction would you like to take it next? Would you like more racing action or emotional moments with Christian, Max, or others? I can keep going however you’d like!) 😊
user: write it like a story/roleplay 

 sofie became an honourary devil. she was one of them. even though she couldn't skate for shit. and in a week off she flew out to new jersey for one of their games. and because she was there, they did another tribute for josh. and she'd never cried in public. never really cried at all apart from the panic attacks. but being here again, in this rink, without him. was enough. so she sat there hot tears running down her face. because she was in this rink without him. and that hurt. and the media reacted, her dad reacted & the fans reacted.
assistant: **New Jersey, Prudential Center – Game Night**  

Sofie had never really been a hockey girl. She could barely stand upright on skates without clinging to the boards for dear life. But here? Here, in this city, in this rink—she wasn’t just a Red Bull driver or Christian Horner’s daughter. She was a Devil.  

Josh’s teammates had made sure of that.  

They had taken her in like one of their own, wrapping her in the kind of bond that extended beyond the ice. She wasn’t just “Sofie Horner, F1 driver.” She was family.  

But tonight, this rink felt different.  

The moment she saw his name on the jumbotron, her chest tightened. *Joshua Carter, forever one of us.* A montage of his best plays, his biggest smiles, his stupid little pre-game rituals with the guys played on the screen. The crowd rose, a sea of red jerseys, clapping, cheering, honoring him all over again.  

And Sofie? She couldn’t hold it back this time.  

Hot tears spilled down her face before she even realized it was happening. She never cried in public. Hell, she barely cried at all unless it was during those late-night panic attacks when the weight of it all crushed her chest like a vice.  

But this? Sitting in the stands without him?  

It hurt.  

It hurt in a way no amount of adrenaline, no race win, no podium celebration could ever numb. Because this was where he belonged. On this rink. In front of these fans. With his idiot teammates who still texted her like he was going to pick up his phone any second.  

**They weren’t supposed to be remembering him. He was supposed to be here.**  

The camera caught her, of course. The media always had a way of finding Sofie Horner at her most vulnerable. A picture-perfect shot of her face streaked with tears, lips pressed together in an attempt to keep her composure, hands clutched into fists in her lap as if that could stop them from shaking.  

And the world reacted.  

### **The Headlines:**  
- *"Sofie Horner breaks down during emotional tribute to late partner Joshua Carter."*  
- *"Tragedy still haunts rising F1 star as she returns to New Jersey."*  
- *"Loss, love, legacy – how Sofie Horner carries Carter’s memory with her."*  

### **The Fans:**  
The Devils fanbase flooded social media with messages of love: *“She’s one of us. Always.”* *“Josh would’ve been so proud of her.”* *“If you talk shit about Sofie, we’re fighting.”*  

### **Christian Horner:**  
She saw the missed calls from her dad before she even left the arena.  

She didn’t pick up.  

Part of her knew what he’d say—how he hated seeing her like this, how the media was already running wild with the story, how she needed to “focus on the championship.” But Christian didn’t understand. Not really.  

Because he still had the love of his life.  

And Sofie? Hers was gone.  

By the time she got back to the players' lounge, she barely made it through the doors before arms wrapped around her. **Dawson Mercer, Nico Hischier, Jack Hughes—all of them.** Crushing her in a group hug that stole the air from her lungs but kept her together all the same.  

**Jack’s voice was quiet in her ear.** "We got you, Sof."  

She squeezed her eyes shut, gripping Jack’s hoodie like it was the only thing anchoring her to reality.  

She had lost Josh. But not them. Never them.  

And somehow, that had to be enough.  

---  

(What do you think? Do you want to continue from here—maybe with Christian’s reaction or Sofie’s next move? Let me know how you want to carry on!) ❤️
user: sofie switched off from the grid. she emerged herself in the devils world. she needed to. for herself. to honour josh properly. now she was ready. now the media wasn’t pushing her to grieve. and her dad knew that. max knew that. everyone knew that. 
sofie was with the devils, replaying the video of sofie skating on josh birthday. it has been the one thing he’d always wanted from her. and she’d never done it. cause she was shit at it. and he said it in every interview. and she’d done it for him.
but sat here, now, talking about josh, his stupidest moments, his funniest. the moments sofie had with him when the world was quiet. the brother the team mates shared. after all the drama. the media tearing her apart. his family trying to sue her for emotional damage and failing. she felt at peace.
assistant: **New Jersey – Devils Locker Room**  

For the first time in months, Sofie Horner felt…still.  

Not the kind of stillness that came with shock or grief, the kind that made her chest tight and her hands unsteady. No, this was different. This was peaceful.  

She sat cross-legged on the floor of the Devils’ locker room, surrounded by Josh’s teammates—her teammates now, too, in a way. Dawson was leaning back against a row of stalls, Jack was fiddling with the tape on his stick, Nico had his arm slung lazily over the back of a chair.  

And on one of the screens, replaying for what had to be the hundredth time tonight, was the video.  

**Sofie Horner. On skates.**  

Josh would’ve lost his damn mind.  

She could still hear him, every time he was asked in interviews about her trying hockey.  

*"Sof can drive a car at 300 kilometers per hour but put her on ice and she looks like a newborn deer."*  

*"She swears she’ll never do it. I bet I could convince her, though. One day."*  

*"If she ever does try, I want front-row seats. And full body armor."*  

She had laughed it off every time. Told him it wasn’t happening. But after everything—after losing him, after the weight of the world tore her apart—she had done it. On his birthday. She had laced up, wobbled like hell, and skated onto the ice with the Devils watching, cheering, recording every second of it.  

She had done it for him.  

And now, sitting here, laughing with his teammates as they told stories about Josh’s most ridiculous moments—the time he got stuck in a revolving door, the time he accidentally texted the team’s group chat instead of Sofie and sent an embarrassingly sappy message—she felt lighter.  

Not fixed. She would never be fixed. But lighter.  

Because this? This was how she wanted to remember him. Not through the media’s cruel headlines. Not through the lawsuit his family tried and failed to throw at her. Not through grief.  

Through *this*. The memories. The moments that were quiet and loud all at once.  

Dawson nudged her shoulder. “You realize this means you have to come skating with us more often, right?"  

Sofie groaned, shoving at him. "Absolutely not. That was a one-time thing."  

Jack grinned. "Josh would’ve made you do it again."  

She smiled, soft and sad and real. "Yeah. He probably would’ve."  

Silence settled over them for a beat. And then Nico clapped a hand on her back. "You gonna be okay when you go back?"  

Back to the grid. Back to Red Bull, to Christian, to Max, to the fight for a championship she had stepped away from to *breathe*.  

This was the first time the question hadn’t filled her with anxiety.  

So she nodded. "Yeah," she murmured. "I think I will."  

And for the first time, she actually believed it.  

---  

(Do you want this to transition into her return to racing? Maybe a scene with Max or Christian as she comes back to the paddock? Let me know what you think!) 😊
user: sofies return to racing. she’d been racing, but not herself. and she won too. that day she’d found out 10 minutes before the race about josh through the media. but that wasn’t for her. every race since had been about proving something. but she was here. and ready. and everyone knew. and social media exploded.
assistant: ### **Silverstone – Sofie’s Return**  

Sofie Horner had never been the type to make an entrance.  

She didn’t need to.  

But as she walked back into the paddock, *really* walked back—not as the ghost of herself, but as Sofie fucking Horner—everyone felt it.  

The cameras followed her every move, catching the quiet confidence that had been missing for months. The mechanics in the Red Bull garage straightened up like they could feel the shift in energy. Even Max, standing by his car, noticed immediately.  

She looked different.  

Not in the obvious ways—her fireproofs were the same, the Red Bull branding still plastered across her chest. But something in her eyes, in the way she carried herself, had changed.  

For months, Sofie had been racing on autopilot. She was fast—hell, she had even won while grieving—but every lap, every overtake, every strategy call hadn’t been about *her*.  

It had been about proving something. To the media who tore her apart. To the F1 world who watched her every move. To Josh’s family, who tried and failed to blame her for their grief.  

But now?  

Now, she was here for herself.  

And the world knew it.  

### **Social Media Exploded:**  
**@F1:** *"She’s back. The Sofie Horner we all knew? She’s here."*   
  
**@ESPNF1:** *"After months of grief, Sofie Horner walks into Silverstone with a different energy. This weekend is personal."*  

**@RedBullRacing:** *"Locked in and ready to fight. Let’s get it, @SofieHorner."*  

**@F1FanPage:** *"If I were Max Verstappen, I’d be nervous. She’s not just racing now. She’s here to win."*  

The headlines were everywhere before she even climbed into the car.  

Christian watched her from across the garage, arms crossed, expression unreadable. He had worried about her—how could he not? She was his daughter. He had seen the way grief ate at her, how she had disappeared into the Devils’ world just to breathe again.  

But now, as Sofie pulled on her helmet, ready to step back into the fight, he felt something shift.  

She had found her way back.  

Max walked up beside her, helmet in hand. He studied her for a moment, then smirked. "*You look different.*"  

She tilted her head. "*Yeah?*"  

"*Yeah.*" Max nodded before stepping away to his car. "*I think I might actually have to fight for this championship now.*"  

She let out a quiet laugh, the first real one in a long time. "*You should’ve been fighting from the start, Verstappen.*"  

And with that, she climbed into the car.  

For months, she had been running on grief. On anger. On survival.  

But today, for the first time in a long damn time—  

Sofie Horner was racing for *her*.  

And the world was about to see what that really meant.  

---  

(Should I continue into the race itself? Maybe an intense battle with Max? Let me know how you want it to go!) 🚀🔥
user: the race. it’s a tough one. and sofie and max pass p1 between each other throughout. but ultimately? who comes out on top?
and whatever the result, the devils players? they’re her biggest supporters.
assistant: ### **The British Grand Prix – Race Day**  

The lights went out, and Sofie Horner *launched*.  

From the second she hit the throttle, she knew this wasn’t going to be an easy race. Silverstone was *her* circuit, the one she had grown up watching, dreaming about. But Max Verstappen didn’t care about sentiment.  

And he was just as determined as she was.  

What followed was an all-out war.  

Lap after lap, the two Red Bulls fought for P1, trading positions like it was their birthright. Sofie would dive down the inside at Copse, only for Max to slip past with DRS on the Hangar Straight. He’d squeeze her wide at Stowe, and she’d send one up the inside at the Loop, refusing to back down.  

The crowd was losing its mind.  

**“AND HORNER TAKES THE LEAD AGAIN, BUT VERSTAPPEN IS RIGHT THERE—”**  

**“THIS IS INCREDIBLE RACING BETWEEN THE TWO RED BULL DRIVERS—AND NEITHER ONE IS GIVING AN INCH!”**  

With ten laps to go, it was still anybody’s race.  

Sofie’s hands were steady on the wheel, her breathing hot and controlled. *She had missed this.* The *real* fight, the battle for the win that wasn’t about proving her worth to the world but about *racing*—pure, relentless racing.  

Lap 50. Five to go.  

She was in P2, tucked into Max’s slipstream.   

**Engineer:** *“Okay, Sofie, you’ve got the pace. Attack when you can.”*  

Like she needed the reminder.  

Lap 51. She sent it on the inside of Brooklands, tires almost touching. She held it, forcing Max to the outside into Luffield. He squeezed her, but she didn’t flinch.  

Lap 52. *DRS open. She’s ahead.*  

For a moment, she thought she had it.  

Lap 53. Max *fought back*.  

**“VERSTAPPEN RETAKES THE LEAD! THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE!”**  

Final lap.  

Her heart pounded as they flew down the Wellington Straight. She was running out of chances. Running out of track.  

She faked left. Max covered.  

That was her opening.  

She switched right. Sent it down the inside at Stowe. They were nearly wheel to wheel. For half a second, she thought she had done it.  

But Max had just *enough* speed to stay ahead.  

The checkered flag waved.  

*P2.*  

### **Post-Race – Parc Fermé**  

Sofie jumped out of the car, chest rising and falling with adrenaline, sweat clinging to her neck.  

She had given everything. She had fought like hell.  

And she had *loved every second of it.*  

Max found her before she even made it to the weighing station, pulling her into a sweaty, exhausted hug. He patted her helmet, laughing. "*That was insane.*"  

She huffed out a breath. "*You drove like a fucking menace.*"  

"*You loved it.*"  

She grinned. "*Yeah. I did.*"  

Around them, the media was already running wild.  

- *“Sofie Horner is BACK!”*  
- *“One of the best fights we’ve seen all season!”*  
- *“Verstappen vs. Horner is the battle we never knew we needed.”*  

But before she could even think about press conferences or podium celebrations—  

Her phone buzzed.  

And when she glanced down, a flood of notifications lit up her screen.  

### **The Devils Were Watching:**  

**@NJDevils:** *“P2 never looked so good. That was our girl out there. 🚀🔥”*  

**Dawson Mercer** (in the Devils’ group chat): *“BRO THAT WAS INSANE.”*  
**Jack Hughes:** *“Tell Max to watch his back. Next time, you better take him.”*  
**Nico Hischier:** *“You may not be able to skate, but you can *race*.”*  
**Luke Hughes:** *“Let’s fucking GO.”*  

A picture was attached—*the entire Devils locker room watching the Grand Prix, losing their minds every time she and Max swapped positions.*  

She exhaled, a laugh slipping past her lips.  

This wasn’t a win.  

But it might’ve been the most *herself* she had felt in a long time.  

And that? That was enough.  

For now.  

Because this championship?  

It wasn’t over yet.  

---  

(How do you feel about this? Want me to take it to the next race or explore more of Sofie’s relationships—Christian, the Devils boys, anything else?) 😊🏎️🔥
user: and as sofie packed up, the one person she actually wanted to see but didn’t know how to reach out again after everything. daniel ricciardo. was at her door. the last time she’d seen him she showed up at the renault hotel after a panic attack at 3am. danny ric was her biggest supporter and as a kid, she would open up to him when she shut the whole world out. and as she packed up her drivers room thinking it was max at the door she told him to fuck off. but it wasn’t. it was danny ric.
assistant: ### **Silverstone – After the Race**  

Sofie packed her duffel bag in silence, the distant sound of the paddock still humming outside. The post-race madness was winding down, the adrenaline beginning to fade.  

She should have felt exhausted. Spent. *Done.*  

But instead, for the first time in a long while, she felt *alive.*  

The energy from the race still buzzed under her skin, but now that the helmets were off and the celebrations were over, a different kind of weight settled in her chest.  

She had seen Max. She had seen her dad. The F1 world had welcomed her *back*.  

But the one person she hadn’t seen? The one person she actually *wanted* to see?  

Daniel.  

She didn’t even know how to reach out anymore—how to close the gap she had created. The last time she had seen him, she had shown up at the Renault hotel at 3 a.m. in the middle of a panic attack, barely able to breathe. And before that? Before Josh, before everything?  

Danny Ric had been the only person she ever really opened up to when she shut the entire world out.  

But that was before.  

Now, she wasn’t sure if he even wanted to be there anymore.  

A knock on the door.  

Sofie didn’t even look up. She assumed it was Max, coming to gloat or to drag her out for a drink or some shit.  

*"Max, fuck off!"*  

Silence. Then—  

*"Damn. That’s how we’re greeting people now?"*  

Her breath caught.  

She turned, and there he was.  

Daniel Ricciardo, leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, that same familiar, shit-eating smirk on his face, but this time, it was softer. Warmer.  

Her fingers clenched around the zipper of her bag. "*You—what the hell are you doing here?*"  

His smirk faded slightly, replaced by something quieter. "*Needed to see you.*"  

Her throat tightened. She didn’t know what to say to that.  

So she didn’t say anything.  

For a moment, they just stood there, staring at each other, the weight of everything between them pressing down like a lead blanket.  

Then, without thinking, without hesitating—she crossed the room in two steps and hugged him.  

She expected him to be hesitant. To be awkward. Too much time had passed, too much shit had happened.  

But Daniel just wrapped his arms around her like he never left. Like *she* never left.  

And suddenly, she wasn’t Sofie Horner, F1 driver, Red Bull rookie, grief-stricken champion contender.  

She was just Sofie.  

And for the first time in a long fucking time—she let herself *breathe.*  

---  

(How do you feel about this? Want to explore their conversation and what Daniel says to her? Let me know how you want to continue it!) ❤️🔥
user: explore the conversation.
assistant: ### **Silverstone – Sofie’s Drivers’ Room**  

Daniel held her for as long as she needed.  

And she *needed* it.  

She didn’t cry. She never cried in front of people. But she *did* close her eyes and grip the back of his hoodie like he might disappear if she let go.  

Eventually, she pulled back, clearing her throat as she turned away, pretending to busy herself with her bag. *Distraction. Focus on something else.*  

*"You still pack like an absolute menace,"* Daniel commented, leaning casually against the wall, arms crossed.   

*"Yeah, well, some things don’t change,"* she muttered.   

*"Some things do."*  

That made her pause.  

She felt his eyes on her—*really* looking at her, not the version of her he saw on TV or read about in the media, but *her.* The Sofie Horner who used to sit in his driver’s room as a kid, babbling about how she was going to beat everyone someday. The Sofie who called him in the middle of the night when she couldn’t breathe.  

The Sofie who disappeared when Josh died.  

She let out a slow breath. "*You were the one person I didn’t know how to face after everything.*"  

Daniel didn’t react. Didn’t flinch.  

"*Why?*"  

She hesitated, fingers tightening around the strap of her duffel. "*Because...* because you’ve known me longer than anyone. And I didn’t know how to be me anymore."  

Silence.  

When she finally turned, his face wasn’t filled with pity or sympathy—just understanding.  

*"That’s fair,"* he admitted. Then, after a moment, *"I missed you, kid."*  

Her chest tightened. "*I missed you too.*"   

Daniel sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "*You know... you didn’t have to go through all of this alone, right?*"  

*"I wasn’t alone."*  

*"Bullshit."*

She snapped her gaze to his. "*I had Max, I had the Devils, I—*"  

*"And that’s great,"* he cut in gently. "*But that’s not what I meant.*"  

She swallowed hard.  

Daniel softened. "*You didn’t have to shut *me* out, Sof. You scared the hell out of me when you just—*disappeared* like that."  

Her stomach twisted. "*I know.*"  

"*I wanted to be there. But I didn’t know *how*—because every time I tried, you shut me out.*"  

Her voice was quiet. "*I thought if I let you in, I’d break apart completely.*"  

Daniel studied her for a moment. Then he nudged her shoulder. *"And yet, here you are. In one piece. Kicking Verstappen’s ass on track."*  

She let out a soft laugh. "*Not quite. Not yet.*"  

*"Yet,*" Daniel repeated with a grin.  

Then, hesitating, he asked, "*Are you back? Like... actually back?*"  

She exhaled, her gaze drifting toward the Red Bull logo on the wall. For months, she’d been racing just to prove something. Just to *survive*.  

But now?  

She looked back at him, at the man who had been like an older brother to her for as long as she could remember.  

*"Yeah.*" She nodded. *"I’m back."*  

Daniel’s smile widened. "*Good.* Because I’m here. For whatever you need. You get that, right?*"  

For the first time in a long time—she did.  

*"Yeah, Danny. I get it."*  

And this time, she wasn’t going anywhere.  

---  

(How was that? Do you want to continue with them, or move to Sofie’s next step—maybe the next race or another emotional moment?) ❤️🚀
user: the conversation with dad. the first one since she’d been back. but they never did emotions. ever. so her dad had danny ric come in too. as a buffer. because sofie was a tough kid. never screamed cried yelled. but when she shut down? it was bad. and danny ric had been there to pick up the pieces because he understood. yet her dad was her dad. and they had to talk about it.
assistant: ### **Red Bull Motorhome – Christian Horner’s Office**  

Sofie wasn’t tense.  

*She was fine.*  

At least, that’s what she kept telling herself as she stepped into the office, arms crossed against her chest, her usual hard exterior locked firmly in place.  

Christian was already waiting for her, leaning against his desk, expression unreadable—classic Team Principal mode. But this wasn’t a debrief or a strategy meeting.  

This was personal.  

And if *that* wasn’t enough to make Sofie uneasy, the sight of Daniel Ricciardo standing beside him, hands stuffed in his pockets, definitely was.  

She huffed a laugh, shaking her head. *"So, what, is Danny here to make sure we don’t kill each other?"*  

*"More like making sure you don’t shut me out completely,"* Christian corrected. His voice was even, but there was something else beneath it—something Sofie wasn’t used to from *him*.  

Something painful.  

She didn’t respond right away, shifting on her feet, fingers twitching slightly where they were tucked under her arms. Daniel, sensing the weight of the silence, tilted his head.  

*"You *were* gonna bolt the second this got uncomfortable, weren’t you?"*  

Sofie scowled. "*No.*"  

Daniel raised an eyebrow.  

She sighed. "*Okay, maybe.*"  

Christian ran a hand over his face. "*See? This is exactly why I asked him to be here.*"  

Sofie’s jaw clenched, already feeling the familiar urge to shut down, to retreat back into herself, to put up the walls that had always been so easy to lean on. *She didn’t do emotions. Christian didn’t do emotions. That had always been their thing.*  

*"I know you don’t wanna do this,"* Christian said suddenly, cutting straight to the point in the way only he could. *"I know you think you don’t *need* to do this. But Sofie, the last few months—"*  

*"Dad, I’m fine."*  

Christian sighed, looking at Daniel for help.  

Daniel, ever the buffer, plopped into one of the empty chairs and leaned forward, arms resting on his knees. "*Alright, kid, level with us here. Are we gonna pretend like you haven’t spent months burying yourself in racing, in New Jersey, in anything that *wasn’t* dealing with what happened? Because we can do that if you want, but we all know it won’t end well."*  

Sofie’s stomach twisted.  

Because Daniel *knew.*  

He always fucking *knew.*  

She inhaled sharply, forcing herself to look at her dad. *Really* look at him.  

He looked...tired. And not because of work, not because of Red Bull politics or media duties—he looked tired *because of her*.  

Because he had worried about her.  

And she had let him.  

Her throat felt tighter than she wanted to admit. "*I didn’t know how to talk to you about it.*"  

Christian nodded slowly. "*Because we don’t talk about things.*"  

It wasn’t an accusation. Just a fact.  

Neither of them were good at this. At *this* conversation.  

*"You wouldn’t have known what to say,"* she admitted.  

*"Maybe not,"* Christian agreed. *"But I would’ve listened."*  

She exhaled sharply, glancing at Daniel. "*You knew I wasn’t okay. So why the hell did you let me shut you out for so long?*"  

Daniel’s lips quirked slightly. "*Because I know you, kid. You had to figure it out on your own first. I was just waiting for you to *let* us back in."*  

Sofie blinked, caught off guard by the weight of that truth.  

Christian sighed again, standing up straight, resting his hands on his desk. "*I can’t fix this for you, Sof. I wish I could. I wish I could’ve made any of this easier. But all I can do is be here. So next time—*" He met her gaze. *"Just let me be here."*  

It wasn’t an apology. It wasn’t some grand emotional speech. That wasn’t how they worked.  

But it was enough.  

And for once—she didn’t fight it.  

She nodded. "*Okay.*"  

Christian pressed his lips together, nodded once. Didn't push further.  

Daniel exhaled, standing up and clapping his hands together. "*Well. That was painfully awkward but also probably the most emotional this room has ever been, so... progress?"*  

Sofie huffed a small laugh, shaking her head.  

Christian rolled his eyes but smirked slightly. "*Get out of my office, Ricciardo.*"  

Daniel grinned. "*Happily.*"  

As they walked out, Sofie felt lighter.  

She wasn’t fixed. She wasn’t pretending she *had* to be.  

But she had her dad. She had Daniel.  

And for the first time, that felt like enough.  

---  

(What’s next? More racing? More Devils? A mixture of both? Let me know what you’re feeling!) ❤️
user: sofie paused at the door and turned to her dad. and she did the last thing anyone was expecting. she walked up to him and gave him a hug. because he was tired. stressed. worried. and it was her fault. because she’d been carrying the weight of the world and refused to share. had to do it on her own accord. but she hasn’t realised how much it would affect her dad. and she was grateful for him. for everything.
assistant: ### **Red Bull Motorhome – Christian Horner’s Office**  

Sofie reached for the door handle but hesitated.  

Something gnawed at her chest—something unfamiliar, something she didn’t even recognize at first.  

And then it hit her.  

Guilt.  

For months, she had been drowning, carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, refusing to let anyone in. *She had to do it on her own—that’s what she had convinced herself.* But in doing so, she hadn’t stopped to think about what that meant for the people who loved her.  

For her *dad*.  

So she turned around.  

Christian was already back at his desk, rubbing his temples like he was coming down from the hardest strategy meeting of his life. Exhausted. Stressed.  

And all because of *her.*  

She walked back toward him before she could second-guess herself.  

Before he even realized what was happening, she wrapped her arms around him.  

A *proper* hug. Not a half-assed side hug, not a quick pat on the back—*a real, genuine hug.*  

Christian stiffened for a second, completely blindsided.  

Sofie never did this.  

*They* never did this.  

But after a brief pause, his arms came up around her, a firm but warm grip that spoke more than words. His hand settled on the back of her head for half a second, like he didn’t quite know what to do with his own daughter hugging him out of nowhere but wasn’t going to ruin it by overthinking.  

Neither of them said anything.  

They didn’t *need* to.  

Because this? *This* was Sofie’s way of saying what she couldn’t put into words.  

*Thank you for not giving up on me.*  
*I get it now. I get what this did to you too.*  
*I’m sorry.*  
*I love you.*  

After a moment, she pulled back, clearing her throat, stepping away before anyone (mainly *Daniel Ricciardo*) could witness it and make a *thing* out of it.  

Christian exhaled, his lips twitching slightly. "*Well. That was unexpected.*"  

Sofie shrugged, slipping her hands into the pockets of her hoodie. "*Yeah, well. Don’t get used to it.*"  

Christian smirked. "*Noted.*"  

She turned back toward the door, feeling—*lighter.*  

Just before she stepped out, her dad’s voice stopped her.  

*"I’m proud of you, you know."*  

Her chest tightened. But instead of shutting down, instead of brushing it off, she smiled—just a little—before glancing back over her shoulder.  

*"Thanks, Dad."*  

Then she left.  

And for the first time in a long time, everything felt *okay.*  

---  

(How do you feel about this? Want me to continue into racing, Devils, or another key moment? Let me know what you’re thinking!) ❤️🔥
user: just when sofie thinks things are going happy for her again. obviously. in true form. something changes.
assistant: ### **The Calm Before the Storm**  

For the first time in a long time, Sofie Horner felt like things were finally clicking back into place.  

The weight on her chest wasn’t completely gone—it never would be—but it was *manageable*. She was racing for *herself* again, she had Daniel back in her corner, and for once, she and her dad were actually communicating, in their own weird, non-emotional way.  

The Devils? Still her biggest supporters. Even after Silverstone, they were in her messages every race weekend, hyping her up like she was still one of them.  

Life felt *good.*  

Which, of course, should have been her first *warning sign.*  

Because happiness never lasted long for Sofie Horner.  

Something always came to *fuck it up.*  

### **Budapest – Race Weekend**  

It started as nothing. Just murmurs in the paddock, whispers in the media center. Sofie brushed it off at first, focused on her prep, on data, on keeping herself locked into the race ahead.  

But then she saw **Christian’s face.**  

Tense. Grim. *Bad news kind of face.*  

And suddenly, the uneasy feeling in her stomach wasn’t something she could ignore anymore.  

Sofie barely got a word out before her dad motioned for her to follow him into the Red Bull motorhome. Max was already there, leaning against the wall, arms crossed. His usual cocky demeanor was absent.  

Sofie frowned. "*What the hell is going on?*"  

Christian exhaled. "*Something’s happened. And you need to hear it from us first.*"  

Her stomach *dropped.*  

Daniel walked in next, shutting the door behind him. That was an even *worse* sign. Danny Ric only got involved when something was about to hit the fan.  

"*I swear to God, if I’m about to be blindsided again by some bullshit news—*"  

Christian placed a hand on her shoulder, and that alone was enough to make her *shut up*.   

Because Christian Horner didn’t do *comforting gestures.*  

But right now? He looked like he *needed* her to steady herself.  

*"Sofie,"* he said, voice low but firm. *"It’s about Josh."*  

The world *tilted.*  

Her breath caught in her throat. *"What about Josh?"*  

Christian hesitated. "*His family—*"  

*"Oh, for fuck’s sake,*" Sofie snapped, already reeling. "*Are they trying to sue me again? Because last time I checked, I—*"  

*"No, it’s not that."*  

Max spoke for the first time, his tone uncharacteristically careful. "*They’re doing an interview. A full tell-all.*"  

Her blood ran cold.  

*"An interview."*  

Daniel sighed. "*It’s going live this weekend. National television. They’re gonna air everything. Their grief, their version of events, their—*" He hesitated. *"Their thoughts on you."*  

*No.*  

No, no, no, she wasn’t *doing this again.*  

*"You’ve gotta be fucking kidding me,"* she breathed, stepping back, hands gripping her head.   

She felt *sick.*  

Wasn’t it *enough*? Hadn’t she been through *enough*?  

She’d lost *him*. She’d sat in that rink with the Devils, reliving every stupid, beautiful, *precious* moment she had with Josh. She had grieved. She *was* grieving.  

And now, his family was going to drag her through the mud again.  

To the *entire world.*  

Her breathing turned sharp. The same way it always did before everything closed in—before the walls caved, before she drowned in the noise.  

A panic attack.  

Not *now.* Not *here.*  

A hand landed on her back. Steady. Firm. A grounding presence.  

Daniel.  

*"Breathe, kid,"* he murmured. *"We’ve got you."*  

Did they?  

Did any of them?  

Because just when Sofie thought she was standing on solid ground again—  

The universe had yanked it right out from under her feet.  

And she was *falling* all over again.  

---  

(Oh, shit. Do you want a scene of the interview? Maybe Sofie watching it, or her reaction in the aftermath? Let me know how deep you want to go!) 😳🔥
user: the interview. and the media reaction. and the fans reaction.
assistant: ### **The Interview – Live Broadcast**  

Sofie wasn’t watching.  

At least, she told herself she *wouldn’t* watch.  

She had locked herself in her hotel room, phone flipped over on the nightstand, volume turned off. The Devils guys had already blown up her messages, asking if she was okay. Jack had even FaceTimed her twice, but she ignored it.  

If she didn’t watch, it couldn’t hurt her.  

But then she heard Max and Daniel talking in the other room. The TV was on. And even though she tried to *block it out*, Christian had always told her she was too damn stubborn for her own good.  

So she stood in the doorway, hesitant, watching as the screen flickered in front of them.  

Josh’s parents sat on a pristine news set, surrounded by dim studio lighting, sadness perfectly packaged for the cameras. Josh’s mother was dabbing her eyes with a tissue, his father stone-faced beside her.  

And Sofie?  

Sofie was the villain of *their* story.  

*"I don’t want to point fingers,"* Josh’s mother said, voice thick with grief. *"But after everything… we just don’t believe our son was in the right state of mind when he was with her."*  

*"He was different,"* his father added grimly. *"He changed. He was distracted. And then, after his accident, she—"* He exhaled sharply, shaking his head. *"She moved on."*  

Sofie’s stomach *dropped.*  

*"She was racing days later,"* his mother whispered. *"Winning. Celebrating. It felt like… like she didn’t even love him."*  

Sofie felt *fucking sick.*  

Her hands clenched into fists at her sides as her chest tightened.  

They had no *idea*. No *idea* what those ten minutes before that race had *felt* like. No idea how she had *shattered* over and over again since that day.  

Daniel muttered a curse under his breath. Max folded his arms tighter, expression unreadable.  

The interviewer leaned forward. *"So, do you truly believe that Sofie Horner was a detrimental presence in your son’s life?"*  

Josh’s father nodded. *"Yes. We do."*  

The breath left Sofie’s lungs all at once.  

*"They just dropped an entire character assassination on national TV,"* Max muttered.  

*"And the entire world is watching it,"* Daniel added, voice dark.  

Sofie *couldn’t move*. Couldn’t *breathe*.  

But the broadcast wasn’t over yet.  

*"We’re speaking out because we don’t want this to happen to anyone else,"* Josh’s mother continued. *"She never should have been involved in his life at all."*  

The weight of her words settled, *sharp and final*.  

And then—  

### **The Media Erupted.**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS**: Josh Carter’s family speaks out for the first time since his passing—claims **Sofie Horner left him distracted.**  

🎥 @TSN_Hockey: *"Heartbreaking interview with the Carter family tonight. They truly believe Josh was never the same after meeting Sofie Horner. What do you think?"*  

🏎️ @F1Daily: *"The words from Josh Carter’s parents are devastating. Sofie Horner is already trending worldwide as fans react. Is she actually to blame?"*  

👀 @SportsTalk: *"Carter’s family says Sofie raced like nothing had happened. The optics are BAD."*  

And then—  

### **The Fans Fought Back.**  

⚠️**@DevilsNation:** *"First of all—all of Josh’s teammates adored Sofie. Don’t think we didn’t see them supporting her every step of the way. And y’all are just gonna ignore that? FUCK outta here."*  

🏎️ **@F1FanPage:** *"Sofie Horner lost the love of her life and kept going. She races with grief weighing on her every race weekend. And people want to shit on her for *not* crumbling in public? Pathetic."*  

🔥 **@HornerRedbull:** *"They want to drag Sofie through the dirt AGAIN? I'm so fucking tired."*  

💔 **@NJDevils:** *"We know how much Josh loved her. That tells us everything we need to know. We’re with you, @SofieHorner."*  

**Her phone was fucking BUZZING.**  

Her name was everywhere. In every headline. Every hashtag. Every fucking conversation.  

And she *couldn’t* do this again.  

She turned the TV off, stalked back to her room, and slammed the door behind her.  

Because it *didn’t matter* what the fans were saying. Or what social media was trying to do to defend her.  

Josh’s *own family* had just told the world she was the reason he was gone.  

And Sofie didn’t know how to fight back against *that.*  

---  

(What now? Does she shut down? Does someone try to reach her? Do you want a reaction from the Devils squad? Tell me where you want to take this!) 😔❤️‍🔥
user: sofie did the only thing she could do. she went live on instagram. but the whole world could tell she was dealing with the weight of everything. it was clear on her face. so she sat there, speaking about things. she addressed the interview with a few simple words. “i love josh, i always will love josh & he knows that. and that’s the only thing that matters to me. not anyone’s opinions. not anymore. he was the love of my life. and now he’s gone.”
assistant: ### **Sofie Horner Goes Live – Instagram Broadcast**  

She wasn’t planned, scripted, or prepped.  

She didn’t run it by Red Bull PR. She didn’t ask Max, Daniel, or even her dad.  

Sofie Horner just *went live.*  

Because if she didn’t, if she let this fester for too long, if she let everyone else define her story *again*, she wasn’t sure she’d survive it.  

So she sat in her dimly lit hotel room, hair pulled into a messy bun, hoodie hanging loose over her frame. No makeup. No filters.  

Just her.  

And the weight of *everything* on her face.  

Within seconds, floods of comments took over her screen.  

**@f1updates:** *“She’s live. Omg. Everyone get in here.”*  
**@nhlfanpage:** *“Her face. She looks broken.”*  
**@RedBullArmy:** *“We’re with you, Sof. No matter what.”*  

Sofie exhaled through her nose, reading none of them. She didn’t care about the reaction. Not this time.  

Her voice was steady. She didn’t cry. She *wouldn’t* cry in front of the world.  

*"I wasn’t gonna say anything."*  

The chat *exploded.*  

*"I wasn’t gonna defend myself. I wasn’t gonna comment on the interview. Because, honestly? I’m tired."*  

More comments. Some angry. Some supportive. *Some cruel.*  

Sofie didn’t flinch.  

*"But I love Josh. And I always will love Josh."*  

The words escaped in a breath, simple but absolute, like a truth woven into her bones.  

*"And he knows that.*  

*"That’s the only thing that matters to me. Not anyone’s opinions. Not anymore."*  

She licked her lips, staring down at her hands, twisting her fingers together tightly.  

*"Josh was the love of my life."*  

*"And now he’s gone."*  

For a moment, Sofie just *sat there*. A girl wrecked by love and loss and the weight of an entire world dissecting her grief like it was a *storyline*.   

Then, finally—  

*"That’s all I have to say."*  

And the screen went black.  

### **The Aftermath – Media & Fan Reactions**  

🎙️ **@ESPNF1:** *“Sofie Horner breaks silence after the Carter family’s explosive interview. Short. Simple. Devastating.”*  

💔 **@NHLonTNT:** *“Her voice didn’t break. But damn if our hearts didn’t.”*  

👀 **@F1Gossip:** *“The way she said ‘Josh was the love of my life’ and ended the live? Yeah. We’re not okay.”*  

🔥 **@DevilsNation:** *“SHE. DOES. NOT. NEED. TO. DEFEND. HERSELF. That was her PERSON. His TEAMMATES stand by her. That’s all we need to know.”*  

🏎️ **@HornerRedbull:** *“Even Max looked pissed in his interviews after the race. You just know he’s ready to fight someone over this.”*  

💬 **@JackHughes86** (New Jersey Devils): *"You guys should hear the way Josh used to talk about her. That’s all I'm gonna say."*  

Sofie didn’t check social media after.  

She didn’t need to.  

She had said what she *needed* to say.  

And that was enough.  

For now.  

---  

(So where does Sofie go from here? Collapse inward? A moment with Max, Daniel, or the Devils? Tell me what you want next!) ❤️🔥
user: sofie was barely hanging on by a thread. and everyone knew that. including the devils. which is why jack hughes decided to throw a bomb out there. he posted a screenshot of a message between him & josh. josh telling jack just how much he loved sof, how he saw her as the mother of his kids, how every time he saw her his world stopped in the best way possible. and the caption? “with sofie, josh was his true self.”
assistant: ### **The Breaking Point – Jack Hughes’ Post**  

Sofie hadn’t checked her phone since the Instagram live.  

She had turned it off, shoved it somewhere under a pile of clothes in her hotel room, and let the world argue over her grief without her participation.  

But then her hotel door *banged open*.  

Max Verstappen stormed in first, *pissed*.  

Daniel was right behind him, his face set in something unreadable.  

And when she saw *Christian* walking in too, she knew—*something had happened.*  

She sat up from where she had been curled on the hotel couch, rubbing her eyes, voice rough, exhausted. "*What now?*"  

Max threw his phone onto the table in front of her. "*This.*"  

Sofie frowned, blinking at the screen.  

And **there it was.**  

A screenshot.  

A private conversation.  

Between **Jack Hughes and Josh Carter.**  

Josh’s exact words, written so plainly they made her stomach *clench*:  

*"Sofie is it for me, man. I don’t even have words for it. She’s… she’s the love of my fucking life, Jack. When I think about the future, I see her. As my wife. As the mother of my kids. As the person I grow old with. My whole world stops every time I see her, but in the *best* way possible. I don’t deserve her. But fuck, I’m gonna spend my whole damn life trying to."*  

And below it—Jack’s caption.  

**“With Sofie, Josh was his true self.”**  

**Silence.**  

Her throat *ached*.  

Max’s arms were folded, jaw tight. "*The media is already spiraling.*"  

Daniel shifted his weight, watching *her*, not saying a word.  

And Christian—he just sighed, rubbing his temple. "*I don’t know whether I should be angry or relieved, Sofie.*"  

Her voice was hoarse. "*Relieved?*"  

"*Jack just blew up a damn grenade into this disaster.*"  

Max snorted. "*Yeah. And honestly? About time somebody *did*.*"  

Sofie still couldn’t peel her eyes away from the words. Josh’s *words*.  

It wasn’t just *memories* of him now. It wasn’t just the fragmented moments she clung onto at night when she missed him so much she thought she might break.  

These were his *actual* words. How he *felt*.  

No media spin. No bullshit.  

**Just him. Talking about her. Loving her.**  

Her hands were shaking.  

Daniel sat down next to her and gently pried the phone from her grip before it slipped from her fingers.  

"*You okay, kid?*"  

She didn’t answer right away. She just *breathed*, forcing the tightness in her throat down.  

And then—  

"*Yeah.*" A small inhale. "*Yeah, I think I am.*"  

Because no matter what Josh’s *family* wanted to say—  

This?  

*This* was the truth.  

And the whole world had just seen it.  

---  

### **The Internet Loses Its Mind**  

🔥 **@F1FanPage**: *"Jack Hughes dropped the BIGGEST mic. And honestly? Iconic."*  
❤️ **@NJDevils**: *"He loved her. And that’s the only thing that ever mattered."*  
🚨 **@SportsGossip**: *"JOSH CARTER’S OWN WORDS. No more debates. No more narratives. This was it."*  
💬 **@JackHughes86**: *"He loved her. That’s all that should’ve ever mattered."*  
🏒 **@NHLUpdates**: *"Jack Hughes just put EVERYONE in their place."*  
🎙️ **@ESPNF1**: *"The world may have tried to play judge, jury & executioner on Sofie Horner. But Jack Hughes just shut it down with FACTS."*  

Sofie wasn’t sure what came next.  

But for the first time in months—  

She *wasn’t carrying it alone anymore.*  

---  

(Now what? A conversation between Sofie and Jack? More fallout? You tell me where we're going next!) ❤️🔥
user: a 2am facetime between jack and sofie and the other devils. it was post practice time for them. time zones.
assistant: ### **2AM – FaceTime Call**  

Sofie wasn’t sleeping.  

Not that it was surprising—sleep had been a luxury she hadn’t really known for the last few months. But tonight, it wasn’t grief keeping her up.  

It was *Josh’s words.*  

Still burned into her brain. Still sitting heavily on her chest, but in a different way now.   

She was staring at the ceiling when her phone *lit up* on the nightstand, vibrating against the wood.  

**Jack Hughes – Incoming FaceTime**  

She hesitated for half a second. Then she answered.  

*"Yo."*  

Jack’s stupidly smug face filled the screen first. "*Oh good, you’re up. I was gonna call you anyway, but now I don’t feel bad about it.*"  

Sofie rolled her eyes. "*Don’t act like you didn’t *know* I was gonna be awake, dumbass.*"  

*"Okay valid, but also—*"  

The screen *shifted*.  

And suddenly, it wasn’t just Jack staring back at her.  

**The entire Devils locker room was there.**  

Grinning. Smirking. Shoving each other as they tried to squeeze into the frame.  

*"AYYY SHE ANSWERED LET’S GO!"*  

Dawson Mercer was the loudest, of course. Nico was there too, leaning on Jack’s shoulder, while Luke Hughes waved from the back.  

Sofie huffed a *real* laugh. "*I swear to God, why are you all like this?*"  

Jack stretched out on one of the locker room benches. "*Because we all just got off the ice and had nothing better to do than harass you at 2AM.*"  

*"Also,"* Dawson added dramatically, *"we figured you might need a distraction since the *entire* world is still combusting over my boy Jack’s absolute *legend-level mic drop* earlier."*  

The pride in their voices made her chest *ache*—but in a *good* way.  

Sofie sighed, running a hand through her hair. "*You guys didn’t have to do *that*, you know.*"  

Jack leveled her with a *look*. "*Nah. We did. You weren’t gonna say it for yourself.*"  

She paused, lips pressing together. "*Jack.*"  

"*Sof.*"  

There was a beat of silence. A quiet understanding between them that didn’t need words.  

And then—  

Dawson broke it by *yelling into the camera*.  

*"ANYWAY, as your *official* council of idiots-slash-problem-solvers, we’ve decided you need a break! So! When’s your next week off?"*  

Sofie frowned. "*Why?*"  

*"Because obviously, you need to come to Jersey and let us fix your life. Duh.*"  

"*I don’t—*"  

*"You do.*" Jack cut in, grinning. "*And before you argue, it’s not a request, it’s *happening*, so don’t bother fighting it.*"  

Nico smirked from the back. "*Good luck getting out of this one, Sofie.*"  

She shook her head, *exasperated*. "*You guys are so fucking annoying.*"  

*"And yet? You love us. That’s crazy."*  

She wouldn’t say it. Not out loud.  

But she *did*.  

Loved them.  

Loved that they still saw her as *Sofie*, not just the girl the media painted her to be. Not just grief, or tragedy, or controversy.  

Just *Sofie.* A part of them.  

She exhaled, finally sinking back into her pillows. "*Fine. I’ll come visit.*"  

*"THAT’S MY GIRL!"*  

The celebration through the phone was loud as hell—yelling, whistling, someone throwing something in the background.  

Sofie just shook her head, smiling softly to herself.  

Maybe things weren’t *fixed*. Not yet.  

But at least she wasn’t facing it alone anymore.  

And that?  

That was enough.  

For now.  

---  

(Do you want to explore Sofie’s trip to New Jersey next? Or maybe how this impacts her next race? You tell me!) ❤️🔥
user: sofie had planned to go to new jersey after the next race. what she hadnt expected? the boys to show up in the paddock instead. they’d reached out to her dad and her dad had made it happen with paddock access tickets. she had been in the garage, examining telemetry. and as soon as she saw jack? she hugged him. hard. and then called them all idiots for not telling her.
assistant: ### **Race Weekend – Red Bull Garage**  

Sofie had been completely focused.  

Eyes on telemetry, studying the numbers, locked in. She hadn’t let herself get *distracted*—not by the media noise, not by the lingering weight of everything that had happened.  

She was here to race. That was all that mattered.  

Until **she heard familiar voices.**  

Loud. Chaotic. *Unmistakably Devils.*  

She blinked, looking up from the screen just in time to see a familiar face walking into the garage like he *belonged* there.  

**Jack Hughes.** Smirking, Red Bull paddock pass hanging around his neck, flanked by Dawson Mercer, Nico Hischier, and Luke Hughes, all grinning like absolute *menaces*.  

It took Sofie *maybe* half a second to react.  

She dropped everything, shoved past a confused Red Bull engineer, and *hugged Jack like she hadn’t seen him in years.*  

Hard. No hesitation.  

His arms wrapped around her just as tightly, lifting her off the ground slightly as he let out a breath of a chuckle. *"Missed you too, dumbass."*  

She pulled back, shoving him—not hard, but enough to *make a point*.  

*"Are you fucking kidding me?! You idiots just *show up* without telling me?"*  

**Dawson, grinning:** *"Surprise?"*  

Her eyes narrowed. "*How the fuck did you even get in? Security should’ve had a field day—*"  

*"You can thank your dad for that one,"* Nico cut in, smirking slightly. *"He made it happen."*  

Sofie blinked. "*My dad?*"  

Jack smirked. *"Yeah, apparently he actually *likes* us. Who knew?"*  

She let out a breath, shaking her head. *"You guys are so fucking annoying."*  

Luke grinned. *"And yet, you love us."*  

She rolled her eyes, but the small smile tugging at her lips? *Yeah, she wasn’t gonna bother hiding it.*  

Because *this*?  

*This* was exactly what she needed.  

Even if she hadn’t realized it until right now.  

---  

### **The Internet Reacts**  

🚨 **@F1Gossip:** *"WAIT. WHY ARE THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS IN THE RED BULL GARAGE?!?"*  
🔥 **@NHLUpdates:** *"This is the most iconic crossover in sports history."*  
💬 **@JackHughes86:** *"Just supporting our girl. No big deal."*  
❤️ **@RedBullRacing:** *"New fanclub? We approve."*  
👀 **@SportsTalk:** *"The way Sofie *sprinted* to hug Jack Hughes?? Yeah, this is FAMILY."*  

### **Christian Horner, watching from the pit wall:** **Smug as hell.**  

### **Max Verstappen:**  

*"Are they staying for the race?"*  

*"Yeah."*  

*"Good. Maybe now you’ll stop being so emo."*  

*"Fuck off, Max."*  

---  

(Where do you want it to go from here? Pre-race chaos? Post-race celebration? Maybe a team dinner with Red Bull x Devils?) ❤️🔥🙏
user: it was just after the quali. sofie had qualified in pole. the race was tomorrow. apparently the devils being here was the kick up the ass she needed. and right now? they were at a team dinner with red bull & the devils. because why not make this into PR. she wasn’t even mad about it.
assistant: ### **Team Dinner – Red Bull x Devils**  

Sofie had absolutely *killed* it in qualifying.  

P1. Pole position. Fastest lap. Absolute perfection.  

And apparently, all it took was **a bunch of annoying hockey players invading the paddock.**  

Now, instead of debriefing or stressing over tomorrow’s race, she was sitting at a *ridiculously* long dinner table, watching as **two worlds collided**—Red Bull Racing and the New Jersey Devils.  

Because why *wouldn’t* someone turn this into a PR move?  

Her dad had made sure of that.  

"*Look, I’m just saying,*" Dawson Mercer was gesturing dramatically at Max Verstappen across the table, "*if Sof was this fast today *because* we were here, maybe you should just adopt us as part of the race team.*"  

Max snorted. "*I don’t think that’s how this works, Mercer.*"  

Jack Hughes, sitting next to Sofie, smirked. "*I mean, facts are facts. They showed up, and suddenly, she’s unstoppable.*"  

Sofie rolled her eyes, stabbing a piece of steak with her fork. "*I was always unstoppable.*"  

"*Yeah, yeah,*" Jack grinned, nudging her. "*But now you have a hype squad. Officially."*  

Christian, seated closer to the Red Bull execs, was watching everything play out with a **smug** sort of amusement. Red Bull PR was having a *field day* with this, and lowkey? Sofie wasn’t even mad about it.  

She knew this would be all over the internet by morning.  

But *for once*, she didn’t mind the attention.  

Because this? Hanging out, laughing, feeling **normal** for a night—  

This was exactly what she *needed.*  

---  

### **The Internet Reacts (Again, Because The Drama Never Ends)**  

🚨 **@F1News:** *“Red Bull & Devils crossover dinner?! The marketing teams are FEASTING.”*  
🔥 **@TeamHorner:** *“Pole position AND an F1 x NHL crossover??? SOFIE IS WINNING AT LIFE.”*  
👀 **@NHLRumors:** *“Jack Hughes looking *real* comfortable with Sofie Horner, huh…?”*  
🏎️ **@MaxFanPage:** *“The fact that Max is actually tolerating this chaos means he secretly loves it.”*  
❤️ **@RedBullRacing:** *“Dinner with champions? Yes, please.”*  

---  

As the night continued, Sofie leaned back in her chair, watching as Nico Hischier argued with Daniel Ricciardo over who had the **better sport** (*absolute madness*), and Luke Hughes tried convincing one of the Red Bull engineers to let him inside the race simulator.  

She caught Jack watching her, smirking when he saw her looking.  

*"You good?"* he asked.  

She exhaled, looking around.  

Her team. Her people.  

People who *actually got it*.  

For the first time in a long time?  

*"Yeah,*" she said, a small smile tugging at her lips. "*I think I actually am.*"  

And for now, that was enough.  

---  

(Next stop: *Race Day*. Do you want FULL race coverage? Post-race chaos with Devils hype? Or some Max & Sofie rivalry moments? Let me know what you're feeling!) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: the full race coverage. the max & sofie show down, the pit wall, the media reaction, the devils reaction because that’s hilarious.
assistant: ### **Race Day – The Max & Sofie Showdown**  

**Lights out, and here we go.**  

Sofie **launched** from pole, but Max was *right* there. Neither of them had ever been the type to give an inch, let alone a full race win.  

And the world *knew* it.  

From Turn 1, it was an all-out war.  

Lap 1: Max got a better exit off the corner and tried to send it down the inside, but Sofie **defended hard**, refusing to let him by.  

Lap 5: Sofie **held P1**, but Max was **inside DRS range**, waiting for his moment.  

Lap 12: The pit wall was already stressed as hell.  

**Christian Horner on the pit wall, watching his daughter and Max nearly crash:** *"I need a fucking drink."*  

**Daniel Ricciardo, in the garage, grinning like an idiot:** *"Nah, let ‘em race. This is gold."*  

### **Lap 20 – The Moment Everyone Would Talk About**  

Max had been *stalking* her for laps, pushing harder, *faster*, forcing her to defend in all the wrong places.  

And then—  

**Max sent it.**  

Down the inside at **Turn 4**, into a corner where **neither of them should’ve made it out alive.**  

Sofie didn’t back down. *She NEVER backed down.*  

Two Red Bulls—**side by side**, **tires nearly touching**, **no one lifting.**  

The commentary *exploded.*  

**“HORNER AND VERSTAPPEN—THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE! SIDE BY SIDE THROUGH TURN 4!”**  

**“NEITHER DRIVER WANTS TO YIELD—SOMEONE’S GOING TO HAVE TO GIVE EVENTUALLY AND—OH MY GOD!”**  

The entire crowd held their breath—**pure chaos.**  

But somehow, *somehow*, Sofie kept her car barely in front.  

And Max?  

He had to **back out.**  

### **Lap 35 – The Pit Stops**  

Sofie came in first, *perfect pit stop*. No issues. Smooth.  

Max followed right after.  

And Red Bull? **They were holding their collective breath.**  

Daniel *shouted* from the garage: *"DON’T FUCK UP DON’T FUCK UP—"*  

**Max’s stop was 0.2 seconds faster.**  

He *barely* got out ahead.  

Now it was *her* turn to chase.  

Christian looked **seconds away from a heart attack.**  

**Engineer:** *"Okay, Sofie. You know what to do."*  

And she *did*.  

### **Lap 50 – The Final Battle**  

Max was **leading**, but Sofie was on *newer tires*. She had *one shot, one chance*, and she fucking **took it.**  

Turn 1.  

**DRS open.**  

She **dove down the inside**—*late braking, last-second lunge, pure instinct.*  

They nearly crashed.  

For *half a second*, it looked like **game over for one of them.**  

But Sofie **held the car together**.  

Kept it tight. **Held the lead.**  

Max **tried everything.**  

Everything.  

But when the checkered flag **dropped**—  

### **Sofie Horner. Race Winner.**  

### **Parc Fermé – Post-Race Chaos**  

Sofie **jumped out of the car**, throwing her fists up into the air. **The crowd was LOSING IT.**  

**Max, pulling up alongside her:** *"You are SO fucking annoying."*  

**Sofie, grinning as she takes off her helmet:** *"And yet, you love me."*  

### **The Pit Wall – Reactions Live on TV**  

**Christian Horner, exhaling dramatically:** *"I can finally fucking breathe."*  

**Daniel Ricciardo, to the camera:** *"You guys. This girl literally just bullied Max Verstappen on track. What a legend."*  

### **The Devils Reaction – LIVE FROM NEW JERSEY**  

Because, of course, they were watching.  

**Jack Hughes insta story:**   
📸 *Screenshot of the final lap with the caption:*   
**"SHE’S UNREAL."**  

**Dawson Mercer, losing his fucking mind in a group chat:**  
*"ARE YOU SEEING THIS. THIS IS THE SICKEST SHIT EVER."*  

**Nico Hischier:** *"Max tried and failed. That’s crazy."*  

**Jack again, tagging Max on Twitter:** *"Gonna need you to hold that L, big guy. 😂"*  

MAX **QUOTE-TWEETED** IT WITH JUST:  
*"I hate all of you."*  

### **Social Media Explodes:**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"THE SHOWDOWN WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR AND IT DELIVERED."*   
🏎️ **@RedBullRacing:** *"WE’RE OUT OF WORDS. JUST WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS."*   
🔥 **@F1FanPage:** *"Sofie Horner vs. Max Verstappen. THE GREATEST RIVALRY OF OUR TIME??"*  
💬 **@NJDevils:** *"Our girl WON. That’s our PROBLEM SOLVER right there. GOATED."*  

### **Max & Sofie – Podium Interviews**  

**Interviewer:** *"Max, talk us through that battle with Sofie at the end."*  

**Max:** *"It was terrible. I hated it. She’s too fast. We’re no longer friends."*  

**Sofie, barely holding back laughter:** *"He’ll be fine. He’s just mad."*  

This race? This *day*?  

It was a **statement**.  

Sofie Horner wasn’t just *back*.  

She was *on top of the world.*  

---

(Now what? Post-race celebrations? More Devils chaos? A Max & Sofie heart-to-heart? Tell me where you want to go next!) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: the media reaction. the devils came out to watch the race in person to surprise sofie so they saw it in the flesh. the fan reactions. and the world taking it as a tribute to josh carter after sofie revealed her new helmet, with josh’s devil number on it.
assistant: ### **The Aftermath – Media, Devils, and a Tribute That Shook the World**  

Sofie had *already* sent the world into chaos by winning.  

But what really lit everything on **fire**?  

The **helmet.**  

Because when she pulled it off in **Parc Fermé**, sweaty and exhausted, cameras flashing—  

The world **saw it.**  

**Josh Carter’s Devils number. Plastered on the back. Bold. Permanent. A silent tribute.**  

For the *entire* race, it had been there. It had been with her. **He** had been with her.  

### **LIVE BROADCAST – SKY SPORTS F1**  

*"OH…MY…GOD."*  

*"Look at her helmet—this win? This wasn’t just for Sofie. This was for Josh."*  

*"The weight of that… *unbelievable.*"*  

Christian *exhaled sharply* when he saw it, staring at the screen, too emotional to speak for the first time in forever.  

Daniel Ricciardo—always quick with a joke—had **nothing.** He just nodded, eyes locked on the number, because *holy shit, man.*  

Max?  

Max noticed **immediately** when she pulled her helmet off and saw the damn number. The guy—one of the most competitive drivers in history—had been annoyed at losing.  

But now?  

His face softened.  

He *nodded* toward her as they stood on the podium, a quiet *yeah, I get It*.  

Sofie barely nodded back, swallowing hard.    

Because this wasn’t just for her.  

This was for ***him.***  

### **The Surprise That Nearly Sent Sofie Into Shock – The Devils Show Up**  

Sofie was still coming down from the **adrenaline high** when she turned around and saw a *whole* section of the Red Bull garage going insane.  

**Wearing Devils jerseys.**  

**Holding Devils scarves.**  

And **leading the charge?**  

**JACK. MERCER. NICO. LUKE. THE WHOLE DAMN SQUAD.**  

"*YOU’RE FUCKING KIDDING ME.*"  

Jack was already shoving past Red Bull mechanics, grinning like a maniac.  

*"SURPRISE, BITCH!"*  

Sofie barely had *time* to react before he grabbed her, **hugging the absolute shit out of her.**  

The rest of the Devils **piled on.**  

Daniel Ricciardo, witnessing the chaos, turned toward Max.  

*"Feels like a lot, doesn’t it?"*  

Max sipped his water bottle and deadpanned: *"I still have no idea how she puts up with them."*  

---

### **The World Reacts – Social Media, News, and The Fandom in Shambles**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: SOFIE HORNER’S WIN WAS MORE THAN JUST A WIN. HER HELMET WAS A TRIBUTE TO JOSH CARTER.**  

❤️ **@F1:** *“Sofie Horner. A race winner. A fighter. And my god, this victory was more than just points.”*  
🏎️ **@ESPNF1:** *“With Josh’s number on her helmet, Sofie Horner took home the win today. Nothing but respect.”*  
🔥 **@NHL:** *“This wasn’t just a win in F1. This was bigger than that. No words.”*  

### **THE FANS:**  

💬 **@F1DevilsFan:** *“THE. HELMET. THE. DAMN. HELMET. I CANNOT BREATHE.”*  
💬 **@SofiesArmy:** *“No but the way she HELD IT TOGETHER? How did she not SOB? I’m sobbing. I CAN’T HANDLE THIS.”*  
💬 **@HockeyLover18:** *“Think about what this means to the Devils. To Josh's teammates. To EVERYONE WHO LOVED HIM. I HAVE CHILLS.”*  
💬 **@JackHughesStan:** *“Jack losing his MIND when she won was peak cinema.”*  
💬 **@RedBullRacing:** *“We’ll be keeping the Devils forever. They're good luck. Sorry, hockey world. They're ours now.”*  

---

### **Post-Race Chaos – Sofie Tries to Keep It Together**  

When Sofie finally got a *second* to breathe, Jack sat beside her, handing her a water bottle.  

*"You good?"* he asked.  

She stared down at the bottle, *lips twitching slightly*. "*You guys are a bunch of assholes for surprising me like that.*"  

Jack smirked. "*Yeah, but it worked. You won, didn’t you?*"  

She scoffed. "*So what, you guys are coming to every race now?*"  

Dawson Mercer *yelled from across the room*:  

*"I MEAN—NOT A BAD IDEA!"*  

Sofie rolled her eyes—but the smile stayed.  

Because this moment? These idiots?  

Josh would’ve loved it.  

And maybe... just maybe...  

That was *enough.*  

For now.  

---  

(Alright, where do we go next? Post-race interviews? More Devils x F1 chaos? You tell me!) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: post race interviews with a twist. the conference was max, lewis, george, her & jack hughes. just for the shits and giggles.
assistant: ### **Post-Race Press Conference – A Crossover No One Saw Coming**  

The usual routine was simple—top three drivers went to the media pen, then to the FIA press conference. Business as usual.  

Except this time?  

**The FIA decided to throw in a wildcard.**  

Because sitting next to **Sofie, Max, Lewis Hamilton, and George Russell** wasn’t another driver.  

It was **Jack Hughes.**  

*Just for shits and giggles.*  

—  

### **The Media Room – The Chaos Begins**  

The cameras flicked on. The drivers settled into their seats.  

Sofie, **still sweaty from the race**, side-eyed Jack as he casually leaned back in his chair, like he *belonged* in an F1 press conference.  

*"Unreal,"* she muttered under her breath.  

Jack **grinned** back at her, totally unbothered. "**What? Just here to support my favorite driver.**"  

Max, arms folded, **deadpanned at the moderator.**  

*"Do we seriously have to do this? He’s not even in Formula 1."*  

Jack smirked at Max. "*It’s okay, big guy. I know you’re still hurting from that L.*"  

Max **visibly clenched his jaw.** *"I am going to kill you."*  

Lewis, chuckling, leaned forward into the mic. "*Now this? This is entertainment.*"  

George nodded. "*I can’t lie; I fully support this crossover.*"  

The **journalists were having the time of their lives.**  

—  

### **First Question – About the Race (For Once)**  

**Journalist:** *"Sofie, incredible drive today. That battle with Max was one of the best we’ve seen all season. Talk us through that final overtake."*  

Sofie, still buzzing from adrenaline, **grinned slightly.**  

*"I mean, Max was fighting hard, but at the end of the day, I saw the gap, and I took it. He left just *enough* space. Barely."*  

Max **huffed.** "*Barely is an understatement.*"  

Jack, **leaning into the mic**: *"So what you’re saying is—you left the door open, Max?"*  

Max shot him a **look of pure disgust.**  

Lewis **hid his laughter behind his hand.** George **was shaking with suppressed laughter.**  

Sofie **covered her face.**  

*"Why is he here? Who allowed this?"*  

—  

### **Second Question – The Helmet Tribute**  

**Journalist:** *"Sofie, the world has been reacting all day to your helmet tribute. Can you talk about what it means to you?"*  

Suddenly, **the joking eased.**  

Sofie straightened, her fingers **brushing the back of her helmet** where Josh’s number was emblazoned in Red Bull colors.  

*"I mean… it’s simple, really. Josh meant the world to me. He still does. And I just wanted something that made sure a part of him was out there with me."*  

Jack, who had been *bantering all interview*, **nodded firmly.**  

*"Josh would’ve fucking loved today,"* he said simply.  

Sofie **exhaled sharply.**  

*"Yeah. He would’ve."*  

Max, despite his usual competitiveness, **softened slightly.**  

Lewis gave a **small, approving nod.**  

The room **lingered in silence for a second**, giving the moment the weight it deserved.  

—  

### **Third Question – The Devils in F1?**  

**Journalist:** *"Jack, this is the first time we’ve had an NHL player in an F1 press conference. What’s your reaction to seeing Sofie win in person?"*  

Jack **grinned.**  

*"Fucking electric, man.*"  

Sofie **hit him.** "*You can’t swear in FIA press conferences, dumbass.*"  

The **room cracked up.**  

Jack shrugged. "*I mean, Verstappen does all the time.*"  

Max, **annoyed as hell**: "*Stop talking.*"  

George, **clearly enjoying the chaos**: "*I actually think this needs to happen more often. F1 and hockey—it’s a good crossover.*"  

Lewis smiled. "*An F1 and NHL crossover event for charity? Could be fun.*"  

Sofie, **grinning**: "*Are you suggesting a group trip to New Jersey for hockey lessons? Because I truly, *truly* cannot skate.*"  

Jack clapped his hands together. "**Fellas. Fellas. We have an idea here.**"  

Max put his face **in his hands.** "*I am never coming to New Jersey.*"  

—  

### **Final Question – Future Races and Chaos Incoming**  

**Journalist:** *"Sofie, with this win, you’re right in the championship fight. Do you think the Devils are your personal good luck charm?"*  

Sofie **tilted her head, smiling.**  

*"Listen, they showed up, I took pole, and I won. The numbers speak for themselves."*  

Jack **leaned forward, grinning.** "*So what I’m hearing is… we’re coming to every race now?*"  

Max, **annoyed as hell**: "*Over my dead body.*"  

Lewis, laughing: "*We’ll see you all at the next paddock, then?*"  

The **journalists ended the conference in absolute chaos.**  

Because if one thing was **clear** after today—  

This wasn’t just a **one-time crossover.**  

Sofie Horner had *two teams now*.  

And the world was **eating it up.**  

—  

### **The Internet Reacts (Again, Because Of Course They Do)**  

🔥 **@F1Gossip:** "JACK HUGHES IN AN F1 PRESS CONFERENCE. THIS WORLD IS UNHINGED."  
🏎️ **@F1FanPage:** "Sofie and Max trading punches while Jack Hughes stirs the pot? ICONIC."  
❤️ **@NHLUpdates:** "No but seriously. Can we have a charity F1 x NHL battle??"  
👀 **@MaxLegion:** "Max having to deal with both Sofie *and* Jack in one room… I fear for his sanity."  
🤣 **@HornerRedBull:** "SOMEONE GET A CLIP OF CHRISTIAN HORNER WATCHING THIS LIVE. BEGGING."  

—  

### **Post-Conference Chaos – Sofie and Jack Walk Out**  

Sofie **exhaled as they left the media pen, shoving Jack.**  

*"I hate you for surprising me. I hate you for making my press conference hell. And I hate that this is now A Thing."*  

Jack **grinned, completely unbothered.**  

*"And yet, you love me."*  

Sofie **groaned.** "*You sound like Max.*"  

Max, **passing by:** "*Don’t ever compare me to him.*"  

—  

(Alright, what’s next? A wild post-race celebration? Another surprise? A quiet moment? Tell me where the chaos is heading!) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: a wild post race celebration. but also a toast from sofie. to josh. heartfelt. emotional. the love of her life.
assistant: ### **Post-Race Celebration – Red Bull x Devils Edition**  

There was *no way* Sofie was getting through tonight without one of the **wildest** celebrations of the season.  

Between Red Bull throwing their usual chaotic victory party and the **New Jersey Devils fully invading the paddock**, it was bound to be a night to remember.  

The music was **loud**. Drinks were **flowing**. Photos of Sofie **holding her trophy high** were already making the rounds online.  

The internet was, once again, **losing its collective mind.**  

But despite the chaos—despite the drinking, the shouting, the **absolute insanity** of Max half-dragging Daniel into the pool (*because of course there was a pool somewhere*)—  

Sofie knew what she had to do.  

—  

### **The Toast – For Josh**  

As the night went on, everyone was gathered—**Red Bull, friends, Devils players, people who mattered.**  

Sofie climbed up onto one of the bar tables (*ignoring Christian’s dramatic groan of protest*).  

And when **she raised her glass**, the noise slowly **died down.**  

She took a breath, her fingers tightening around the glass, her helmet—**his number on the back**—still sitting on the table nearby.  

*"Alright, listen up, idiots—before you all get too hammered to function, I need to say something."*  

A few scattered *chuckles* filled the room, but mostly? They just **listened.**  

Sofie exhaled, voice steady.  

*"Tonight, this win? It meant everything to me. Because today, I raced for something bigger than just points or podiums."*  

*"Today… I raced for Josh."*  

The *air shifted*—something deeper settling into the room.  

Jack wiped his hand over his face, Nico bowing his head slightly. Even Max *pressed his lips together*, looking thoughtful.  

Sofie swallowed hard, but she kept going.  

*"Josh Carter was the love of my fucking life. And losing him?"* She exhaled roughly. "*Losing him was the hardest thing I’ve ever faced.*"  

She stared down at her glass for a moment before looking up again.  

*"But I know one thing for sure—if he were here? He’d want me to fight. To win. To live my life, even without him."*  

Her throat tightened slightly.  

*"So this one’s for him. For the Devils. For the guy who made me believe in something bigger than racing. My number one supporter. My best friend. My love."*  

She lifted her glass higher.  

*"To Josh."*  

The whole room echoed her.  

### **"TO JOSH!"**  

Glasses **clinked** together. Some of the Devils were *visibly emotional*, Dawson rubbing at his eyes while pretending not to.  

Even **Christian looked overwhelmed**, nodding faintly as he took a sip of his drink.  

Jack pulled Sofie into a **tight** hug the second she stepped down, and for once, she **let herself be held.**  

Because this? This wasn’t just a win.  

It was a tribute.  

A memory.  

A moment where Josh’s presence **was still here, even if he wasn’t.**  

And as the night carried on—through laughter, through drinks, through **absolute ridiculous chaos** (*someone—probably Daniel or Dawson—ended up passed out on a lounge chair with Max drawing on their face*)—  

Sofie smiled.  

Because tonight?  

Tonight, *Josh would’ve been proud of her.*  

And that?  

That was **everything.**  

—  

### **Social Media Reactions (Because The Internet Never Sleeps):**  

🔥 **@F1Updates:** *"Sofie Horner’s toast to Josh Carter has the entire world SOBBING. The most emotional moment of the season."*   
❤️ **@NHLDevils:** *"To our problem solver. To Josh. 🖤❤️"*   
🏎️ **@RedBullRacing:** *"A win for the books. A toast that meant everything. Tonight was special."*     
💬 **@F1Fan:** *"No but the fact that half the room was crying??? Yeah, I need a moment."*   
👀 **@JackHughes86:** *"She did that. And I know Josh is smiling down proud as hell."*    

—  

(Alright, where do you want to go next? The aftermath of the celebrations? A quieter, emotional moment? Maybe Sofie finally visiting Josh’s grave for the first time? You tell me!) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: a quieter emotional moment. with an unexpected company. jack hughes.
assistant: ### **The Quiet After the Storm – Sofie & Jack**  

The party had finally started to fizzle out.  

Most of the Red Bull team had either **stumbled back to their hotel rooms** or were still **passed out at the venue** (*Dawson Mercer was currently sleeping on a couch, and Max had absolutely drawn Red Bull horns on his forehead before calling it a night*).  

Sofie had stepped outside for some air.  

The adrenaline from the race—**from the win, from the toast, from everything**—was finally wearing off.  

She leaned against a metal railing just outside the venue, staring out at the night sky.  

Her fingers **twitched** slightly at her sides.  

The reality of what tonight had meant, what she had said, **what she had done for Josh—** it was all sinking in.  

And for the first time today... she felt **tired.**  

"*Couldn’t sleep either?*"  

She flinched slightly at the voice but didn’t even have to turn around.  

"*Figured one of you would come looking for me,*" she muttered. "*Didn’t think it’d be you, though.*"  

Jack Hughes stepped up beside her, hands stuffed in his hoodie pocket, looking **much quieter** than he had been most of the night.  

For once, there was no smirk. **No jokes. No easy banter.**  

Just him. Looking at her like he actually *understood*.  

"*Party got too loud,*" she admitted after a moment. "*Needed some air.*"  

Jack nodded slowly. "*Yeah. Figured as much.*"  

Silence stretched between them.  

For once, **it wasn’t awkward.**  

Just... *comfortable.*  

"*The toast was nice,*" Jack said softly.  

Sofie sighed, staring up at the sky. "*Yeah. It was.*"  

"*Josh would’ve loved it.*"  

That made her throat tighten.  

She swallowed hard, blinking up at the night as if she could **somehow** stop the sting behind her eyes from **taking over.**  

"*Yeah,*" she whispered. "*He would’ve.*"  

Jack shifted, turning to lean his back against the railing now, watching her as she stared out at the stars.  

"*You ever been back?*" he asked.  

Sofie knew **what he meant.**  

She didn’t answer right away.  

"*No,*" she admitted. "*Not yet.*"  

Jack nodded slightly, like he wasn’t surprised.  

"*You want to?*"  

Sofie hesitated.  

Did she?  

She *hadn’t allowed herself to think about it*.  

Hadn’t let herself acknowledge the fact that Josh was in *one place now*.  

A place she had never visited.  

Because if she **went there**, if she **stood over his grave**, she would have to *face the reality* that nothing would bring him back.  

Jack didn’t press. Didn’t push her for a response.  

Just stood there. **Existing. Listening.**  

And for **some reason**, that cracked something open inside her.  

"*Do you think it’s stupid?*" she whispered after a long pause. "*That I’m too scared to go?*"  

Jack tilted his head slightly, studying her.  

"*Nah,*" he said honestly. "*I think it makes you human.*"  

Her eyes flickered toward him.  

The sincerity in **his expression almost hurt.**  

Jack cleared his throat. "*For what it’s worth, whenever you do go…*" He exhaled slowly. "*You shouldn’t go alone.*"  

That made her shoulders **stiffen slightly.**  

Because if Jack was offering—if he **meant** that—  

Then maybe, just *maybe*, she could finally start thinking about going back.  

But not yet.  

Not *tonight.*  

So instead, she just nodded slowly.  

"*Thanks, Jack,*" she murmured, voice **real, grateful, soft.**  

Jack just leaned back, staring at the sky. "*Anytime, Sof.*"  

And for a while, they just stood there.  

No racing. No noise.  

Just **silence. Memories. And the ghost of the person they both still missed.**  

—  

(**Do you want to continue with Sofie’s journey toward visiting Josh’s grave? Or a different direction—perhaps more racing, more Devils? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥
user: sofie visits his grave with the devils. but in the process bumps into the people who dragged her name through the mud in the media in an attempt to handle their grief. his parents. and she just lets them have it at her. lets them yell and scream. because what do u say to a mother who lost their child.
assistant: ### **Visiting Josh – Facing the Storm**  

Sofie hadn't been back.  

Not once.  

She'd avoided it like the plague—like if she went, it would make everything too real.  

But tonight? She was here.  

The cemetery was quiet, just the sound of leaves rustling in the breeze, the faint hum of traffic in the distance.  

Behind her, **Jack, Nico, Dawson, and Luke** walked silently, letting her take the lead.  

They hadn’t let her come alone. She hadn't asked them to come, but they’d **known**—knew how hard this would be, knew she needed them whether or not she'd admit it.  

Her fingers curled into the sleeves of her hoodie as she finally stopped in front of his grave.  

*"Hey, Josh."*  

Her voice was steady, but **barely**.  

The gravestone was **simple** but *so fucking final.* His name, his years. The Devils logo carved neatly into the stone. A reminder of the person he had been.   

The person she had *loved*.  

She sank to the ground, her knees pressing into the dirt.  

Her breath **shook**.  

*"I, uh… I finally won again. I know you probably saw that shit already, though. You were always watching, right?"*  

Jack exhaled, tilting his head up to the sky, **pretending not to listen too closely.**  

Sofie swallowed hard.  

*"I—"* She inhaled sharply, pressing her palms into her knees. *"I left your number on my helmet this time. And I won. So… maybe you were with me, yeah?"*  

The air felt heavy.  

Like she could feel him there.  

**Like she could still hear his laugh when the world got quiet enough.**  

—  

### **The Interruption – Facing His Parents**  

She wasn’t sure how long they were there—seconds, minutes—but she knew the exact moment *everything changed.*  

A sound.  

A sharp inhale—**someone seeing them, recognizing them.**  

And then—  

*"What the hell are you doing here?"*  

Sofie froze.  

**Josh’s parents.**  

His *mother*, her voice **tight**, grief-stricken rage already bubbling under the surface. His *father*, just as stiff as she remembered, his hands clenched into tight fists.  

Sofie felt her stomach twist.  

She didn't move. Didn't get up.  

She just sat there.  

Because really, what could she say?  

Nothing.  

Because **nothing would be enough for them.**  

—  

### **The Explosion**  

*"You have no fucking right to be here."*  

His mother’s voice **cut through her like a knife.**  

Jack and the Devils **went rigid behind her**, tension crackling in the cold air.   

Nico clenched his jaw. Dawson took half a step forward, **instinctively**, but Sofie barely flinched.  

Instead, she looked up at Josh’s mother—and she just **let her have it.**  

*"You think this makes it better?"* she snapped, her voice breaking. *"You think showing up here changes what happened?"*  

Sofie didn’t move. Didn’t argue.  

She just took it.  

Because **what do you say to a mother who lost her child?**  

Nothing.  

Because **there were no words.**  

**No words that could ever fix it.**  

—  

### **No Defense**  

His mother stared at her, **eyes burning with years of suffering.**  

*"You didn’t even grieve properly,"* she **spat**, voice raw. *"You raced. You kept going. Like he meant nothing to you."*  

That? That **almost** broke Sofie.  

Dawson **made a noise of protest**, but Sofie lifted a hand slightly—**silent. Telling them to stop.**  

Because this wasn’t their battle.  

This wasn’t a *battle* at all.  

This was grief. **Messy, bleeding grief.**  

She inhaled sharply.  

*"I don’t know what else to say to you."*  

Her voice **wasn’t steady anymore.**  

*"I lost him too."*  

The words cracked **something** open.  

Something **bigger than both of them.**  

—  

### **A Breaking Point**  

His father hadn’t spoken this entire time—had been just standing there, **shaking his head**, jaw tight.  

*"We should go,"* he said finally.  

Josh’s mother barely moved—**like she wanted to keep screaming, keep breaking something, keep blaming Sofie for something, *anything*, just to make it hurt less.**  

But she didn’t.  

She just turned, slowly stepping away, voice cracking one last time.   

*"We just miss him."*  

And then they were **gone.**  

Gone like Josh was.  

Gone like **he would always be.**  

—  

### **The Aftermath – The Weight of It All**  

Sofie didn't move for a while.  

The only sound was **the wind, the rustling of the trees, the distant hum of the city.**  

Jack finally broke the silence.  

*"That was fucked."*  

Sofie let out a **half-laugh**, half-sob.  

*"Yeah."*  

She felt him hesitate before sitting down next to her, legs outstretched.  

Neither of them talked about it.  

Neither of them really **knew how.**  

But Jack reached out, just **gripping her wrist** for a second. No pressure. No insistence. Just... **grounding her.**  

The rest of the Devils stayed quiet, still standing behind her, **silent support.**  

And Sofie?  

Sofie finally—**finally**—exhaled.  

And for the first time, the **weight of it all started to settle.**  

And maybe. Just *maybe*.  

She could finally start moving forward.  

—  

(**Where do we go from here? Sofie processing this moment? More racing? More Devils? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥
user: more devils. she’s in new jersey. she’s spending time with them. and they’re posting it on social media. tiktok’s of them trying to teach her how to skate. them doing all of josh’s favourite things together. and despite the nhl fans hatred of sofie. they could see this was a girl trying.
assistant: ### **New Jersey – A Girl Trying**  

Sofie hadn’t planned on staying in New Jersey for long.  

But the Devils? **They weren’t letting her leave anytime soon.**  

She had barely woken up the morning after visiting Josh’s grave before **Jack was blowing up her phone, demanding she meet them at the rink.**  

(*"We’re fixing your skating. No excuses. See you in 20."*)  

From the second she stepped onto the ice (*and immediately grabbed onto the boards for dear life*), the **content factory** began.  

And before she could even protest, **the internet was already watching.**  

—  

### **The Tiktoks – Sofie vs. Skating (ft. The Devils)**  

📲 **@njdevils – "teaching an f1 driver to hockey pt. 1"**  
🎶 (Audio: *"What could possibly go wrong?"*)  

- **Clip 1:** Sofie, looking **deeply uncomfortable**, wobbling onto the ice.  
- **Clip 2:** Jack hugging the camera: *"None of us are making it out of this alive."*   
- **Clip 3:** Dawson Mercer letting go of her hand for **one single second** and **Sofie immediately face-planting.**  

**75K Comments:**  

💬 **@F1FanPage:** *“SHE CAN HANDLE 300KM/H BUT NOT SKATES WTF.”*   
💬 **@hockeylover99:** *“i hate that i like this girl. i hate it.”*  
💬 **@redbullracing:** *“please bring her back in one piece.”*  
💬 **@jackhughes:** *“should we just keep her?”*  

—  

📲 **@jackhughes – "Josh would've loved this one."**  
🎶 (Audio: *"I think I'd rather be sad with you than anywhere else."*)  

- **Clip 1:** Sofie, Jack, and Nico at Josh’s favorite diner, **recreating his weirdly specific meal order.**   
- **Clip 2:** The entire Devils team watching **Josh’s old game highlights together** in the locker room, laughing at his dumbest plays.  
- **Clip 3:** Sofie, sitting at center ice, staring up at the rafters where his jersey now hung—**small smile, tired eyes. Just... existing.**  

**110K Comments:**   

💬 **@F1Updates:** *“Jack posting this???? IM ACTUALLY GOING TO CRY.”*  
💬 **@NHLTalk:** *“This doesn’t feel like PR. This feels like real grief. And I respect that.”*  
💬 **@JoshCarterForever:** *“I hated her before. But you know what? She’s trying. And I see that now.”*   
💬 **@SofieHorner:** *"Josh would've bullied me for not knowing how to skate."*   

—  

📲 **@njdevils – "How long are we keeping her in New Jersey?"**  
🎶 (Audio: *"We’re stuck with each other, that’s life!"*)  

- **Clip 1:** Sofie wearing a personalized Devils jersey, **rolling her eyes at the camera.**  
- **Clip 2:** Luke Hughes dragging her into the team gym, **forcing her to attempt slap shots.** (**Sofie missed every single one.**)   
- **Clip 3:** Jack yelling **"THIS IS DEVILS TERRITORY NOW"** at a Red Bull poster hanging in the training facility.  

💬 **@HornerRedBull:** *“New Jersey has claimed Sofie. Sorry, Christian.”*  
💬 **@MaxVerstappenForever:** *“tell max his teammate is moving sports.”*  
💬 **@SofieHorner:** *“i fucking hate it here.”*  

——  

### **The Fans Were Seeing It Now**  

The **same NHL fans who had once hated her guts**—who had blamed her, who had painted her as the villain—  

They were **watching her try.**  

She still wasn’t one of them.  

But they were **starting to understand her now.**  

And Sofie?  

She was realizing that *maybe*—just *maybe*—this was exactly where she needed to be.  

For *Josh. For herself. For the people who refused to let her carry this alone.*  

Even if she *still* couldn’t skate to save her life.  

—  

### **Social Media Reactions – NHL vs. F1 Fandoms Are COLLIDING**  

🔥 **@F1Updates:** *"I never thought I’d see the day where NHL fans started *liking* Sofie Horner. But here we are."*  
🏒 **@NHL:** *"She’s trying. You have to respect that."*  
💀 **@HockeyFan69:** *"I HATED HER. But watching her do this with the Devils? Okay. Fine. She's *trying.*"*  
🏎️ **@F1Fan:** *"Tell Red Bull to put hockey skating into Sofie’s next training session immediately."*  
❤️ **@JackHughes:** *"Josh loved her. That’s all that ever mattered. And that still stands."*  

—  

### **Late Night – Sofie & Jack – A Quiet Reflection**  

After a full day of **falling on ice, embarrassing herself on video, and getting chirped by literal professional hockey players**—  

Sofie sat on Jack’s couch, sipping a water bottle, staring blankly at the ceiling.  

"*If you post one more video of me falling, I’m actually breaking your phone.*"  

Jack, sitting across from her, **grinned.** "*Oh, so you saw the skating TikTok?*"  

*"Jack. It has 2 million views. I *cannot* escape it."*  

Jack **laughed**, tossing a pillow at her. "*Get used to it, Sof. New Jersey loves you now.*"  

She rolled her eyes—**but deep down, that warmth settled in her chest again.**  

New Jersey. **Josh’s world.**  

Maybe... her world too.  

Even if she still *looked like a newborn deer on skates.*  

——  

(**Where do we go next? Sofie fully accepting her place with the Devils? A jump to her next F1 race? Something else totally unexpected? Let me know!**) ❤️🔥🏒🏎️
user: the media absolutely ate it up. and so did the fans. and they bought back so many clips of josh gushing over sofie in interviews. the same with her about him. and made edits, and spoke about how this would’ve been what josh wanted. and they weren’t wrong.
assistant: ### **The Internet Ate It Up – The Whole Damn World Was Watching**  

Sofie had somehow done what nobody thought was possible.  

She had **flipped the narrative entirely.**  

The girl that NHL fans had **once blamed, once hated, once torn apart**—now they were **watching her, understanding her, and realizing what had been true all along.**  

This wasn’t someone who had **moved on without grieving.**  

This was a girl who had **lost the love of her life and was doing everything she could to keep him close.**  

And so, in true internet fashion—people **started digging.**  

Pulling up **old clips, old interviews, old memories that told the real story.**  

The **story of Josh and Sofie.**  

—  

### **The Edits. The Tributes. The Resurfaced Videos.**  

📲 **@NHLThrowbacks – "Josh Carter was in love with Sofie Horner, and here’s the proof."**  
🎶 (*"You are my sunshine."*)  

- **Clip 1:** Josh in an interview, grinning.  
  - *"Look, I don’t care what anyone says—Sofie Horner is the best thing to ever happen to me. Sorry, hockey. Sorry, Devils. It’s the truth."*  
- **Clip 2:** Sofie after one of her early F1 wins.  
  - *"Josh is watching, I know that! This win’s for him. He always says I don’t give him enough credit, so there. I love you, idiot."*  
- **Clip 3:** A montage of their moments together—trackside photos, Josh holding up a Red Bull hoodie, Sofie awkwardly pulling on a Devils jersey while he laughed beside her.  

💬 **87K Comments:**  

- **@F1Fan:** *"I WASN’T READY TO CRY LIKE THIS."*  
- **@NHLUpdates:** *"Man. He loved her so much. It’s so obvious."*  
- **@JoshCarterForever:** *"THIS is what people should’ve been remembering instead of blaming her."*  
- **@SofieHorner:** *"he was the love of my life. that will never change."*  

—  

📲 **@SportsHistory – "Josh talking about Sofie in interviews <3"**   
🎶 (*"You make my heart feel like summer when the rain is pouring down."*)  

- **Clip 1:** Interviewer: *"Josh, who’s the biggest sports star in your household? You or Sofie?"*  
  - **Josh:** *"Oh, it’s her. 100%. No debate. I just chase a puck around. Sofie? She’s fearless."*  
- **Clip 2:** *Josh in a press conference*  
  - *"She’s gonna kill me for saying this, but I knew she was the love of my life the second she disrespected my music taste on our first date. Like full-on roasted me. I was like, ‘Yeah. I love this girl.’"'*  
- **Clip 3:** *Josh on his Instagram story, filming Sofie asleep on his shoulder during a flight.*  
  - *"She’s gonna get mad when she sees this but LOOK HOW CUTE SHE IS. My whole heart, man."*  

💬 **112K Comments:**  

- **@F1DevilsFan:** *"JOSH CARTER WAS HER BIGGEST FAN. YOU CAN'T TELL ME OTHERWISE."*  
- **@NHLThrowbacks:** *"Imagine if he saw what the Devils are doing for her right now. He'd be LOSING it."*  
- **@JackHughes:** *"Man. He really, REALLY loved her."*  

—  

### **This? This Was What Josh Would've Wanted.**  

The comments flooded in.  

People **finally started seeing what had been true all along.**  

Josh wouldn't have wanted **blame, lawsuits, accusations.**  

He would have wanted **Sofie to be okay.**  

He would have wanted **his teammates—his family—to keep an eye on her. To bring her into their world. To remind her that she wasn't alone.**  

And now?  

Now, the entire world could **see that. Finally.**  

**Because every resurfaced video, every laugh, every dumb story that got brought up again—**  

It all told the same truth.  

Josh Carter had **loved Sofie Horner with everything he had.**  

And the Devils *knew* it.  

And the **world was finally remembering it the way they should have all along.**  

And for Sofie?  

It meant that maybe, just *maybe*, she was finally making peace with it all.  

Even if it still hurt.  

Even if it always would.  

—  

### **Social Media Reactions – The Internet Has a MELTDOWN**  

❤️ **@F1FanUpdate:** *"I AM UNWELL. SOBBING. RUINED. THEY WERE EVERYTHING."*  
💔 **@NHLThrowback:** *"People really tried to erase this love story before. But here it is. Raw. Real. Beautiful."*  
🔥 **@RedBullRacing:** *"We're not crying. You are."*  
🏒 **@NJDevils:** *"Josh loved this girl. We’re making sure she knows that."*  
💬 **@SofieHorner:** *"i miss him more than words can say."*  

—  

### **Late Night – Sofie & Jack Scroll Through the Chaos**  

Jack was **sitting beside her**, both of them scrolling through their phones as video after video popped up.  

The **resurfaced moments. The edits. The love stories.**  

The way the whole world **finally had it right.**  

Sofie sniffed. Cleared her throat.  

*"Told you he wouldn’t shut up about me."*  

Jack laughed, shaking his head. *"He was real down bad, Sof."*  

She wiped at her eyes with her hoodie sleeve.  

*"I know."*  

*"And now?*" Jack tilted his phone toward hers, showing another **new edit trending worldwide.** *"Now the world finally sees it too."*  

Sofie exhaled.  

And for the first time, it wasn’t heavy.  

It didn’t *hurt* in the same way it used to.  

It felt... *okay*.  

Not fixed. **Not healed.**  

But **okay.**  

And maybe, *for tonight*, that was enough.  

—  

(**Where do we go from here? Sofie fully embracing her Devils family? Back to F1? A twist? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️🏒
user: and the devils? they had one more trick up their sleeve. a message from their gc. one night when they were talking deep stuff. josh had said if anything ever happens to me look after sofie. don’t let her break. be her biggest supporters. and that? that broke sofie.and the internet.
assistant: ### **The Final Trick – A Message That Changed Everything**  

Sofie had thought she’d seen it all.  

She had thought that after the past few weeks—including the media tearing her apart, winning again, the NHL world finally understanding her, **reliving every moment she ever had with Josh through the internet’s obsession with their love story**—that **nothing** could break her anymore.  

Then the Devils proved her *so* fucking wrong.  

Because they had **one more trick up their sleeve.**  

—  

### **The Message – Straight from Josh Carter Himself**  

Jack had called Sofie over to his place, **insisted she come by.**  

She assumed it was for another **stupid reason**—another attempt to get her onto the ice, another late-night deep talk that she pretended to hate but kind of needed (*not that she’d admit it*).  

But when she got there, **the entire team was waiting.**  

She froze in the living room, **instantly suspicious.**  

*"Alright. What the hell is going on?"*  

Nico and Dawson **glanced at each other.**  

Luke looked **weirdly serious.**  

Jack sat on the couch, **opened his phone**, and pulled up a **screenshot.**  

Then he passed her the phone.  

"*Read it.*"  

Sofie **blinked** down at the screen—**at the messages in the Devils group chat.**  

And immediately, her stomach **dropped.**  

Because it was **Josh.**  

**Josh’s words.**  

A message from **months ago. Before the accident.**  

A night when the boys had gotten deep, had talked about **life, fears, and all the shit they never said out loud.**  

And Josh?  

Josh had sent a single text that **now meant more than anything.**  

*"If anything ever happens to me, look after Sofie."*  

*"Don’t let her break."*  

*"Be her biggest supporters."*  

Sofie **stared**.  

Her **throat closed.**  

The room was **quiet**, everyone waiting for her reaction, watching **every subtle shift in her face.**  

But there was nothing subtle about this.  

Because this?  

**This fucking broke her.**  

She let out a **sharp breath**, gripping the phone so tightly her knuckles turned white.  

"*He really said this?*" she whispered.  

"*Yeah,*" Jack answered softly. "*And we meant it.*"  

Dawson **nodded.** *"It’s why we’re here. It’s why we brought you in. It’s why—"*  

His voice cracked slightly.  

*"It’s what Josh wanted, Sofie."*  

She let out a **choked laugh through her nose, shaking her head.**  

**Of course** Josh fucking Carter had left them instructions.  

**Of course** he was still taking care of her, even now.  

And that?  

That’s **what broke the internet next.**  

—  

### **The Internet Reacts – The Whole World Is Crying. Again.**  

📲 **@NJDevils – "A piece of Josh we haven’t shared until now. He made us promise to look after Sofie. And we will always keep that promise. ❤️"**  
🎶 (*"This love won’t ever leave us."*)  

— **Attached Screenshot:**  
The **exact message** Josh had sent. His words. His promise.  

The thing that had **kept the Devils by Sofie’s side from the very start.**  

**Chilling. Real. Unbelievable.**  

💬 **189K Comments:**  

💔 **@F1Fan:** *"No. Nope. I actually can’t."*  
🏒 **@NHLTalk:** *"This man loved Sofie so much he made his teammates promise to look after her."*  
😭 **@JoshCarterForever:** *"HE SAW THE FUTURE. HE KNEW SHE NEEDED THEM. I AM NOT OKAY."*  
❤️ **@JackHughes:** *"Keeping our promise, brother. Always."*  
💬 **@SofieHorner:** *"i miss you so much, josh."*  

—  

### **Sofie’s Silent Reaction**  

She didn’t go live this time. Didn’t make a speech.  

She just posted **one thing.**  

📲 **@SofieHorner Instagram Story**  

*A blurry old photo—Josh, in a Devils hoodie, grinning like an idiot, kissing the side of her head while she rolled her eyes.*  

Caption: **"I should’ve known you’d always look out for me. I love you."**  

**The world **shattered.****  

The comments? **Flooded.**  

The media? **Exploding.**  

But Sofie wasn’t reading any of it.  

Because at that moment, she was still sitting in Jack Hughes’ living room, gripping the phone, **head bowed slightly, a small, fragile smile tugging at her lips.**  

And even through **the grief, the pain, the loss**—for the first time, she *knew something for certain.*  

Josh Carter was gone.  

But somehow? He was **still taking care of her.**  

And she?  

She wasn’t breaking.  

**Not with this team behind her.**  

Not when she had **Devils protecting her, just like Josh wanted.**  

Not when she had Jack Hughes glancing at her, nudging her knee lightly, whispering—  

*"He’d say we’re doing a good job, don’t you think?"*  

Sofie **exhaled**, eyes soft, fingers still clutching the phone.  

*"Yeah."*  

A breath. A heartbeat. A moment.  

*"I think he would."*    

And for now?  

That was **enough.**  

—  

(**Where do we go next? A transition back to racing? Another plot twist? More Devils chaos? Let me know!**) ❤️🔥🏎️🏒
user: A transition back to racing. Now that Sofie feels ready again. Her heart is healing. Not healed, not without Josh. But healing.
assistant: ### **Back to the Grid – Sofie Horner Is Ready Again**  

New Jersey had done something for Sofie she hadn't expected.  

It hadn’t **fixed** her. Nothing ever would. Not without Josh.  

But it had **healed something**—just a little.  

She had laughed again, fallen on the ice too many times to count, let herself love the people who refused to leave her alone.  

And more than anything?  

She had **felt him there.**  

In their late-night stories. In the way Jack refused to let her sit alone with her thoughts for too long. In the stupid TikToks, the resurfaced memories, the proof that **Josh Carter had always, always loved her.**  

And now?  

Now, she was **ready to go back to the world that made her.**  

Ready to put the helmet on again.  

Ready to **race.**  

—  

### **Race Weekend – The Paddock Feels Different This Time**  

Sofie **walked through the paddock like she belonged there.**  

Which, of course, she did.  

The cameras **snapped photos immediately**—because this time, it wasn’t just the usual Red Bull fireproofs and sharp focus.  

No, this time?  

This time, she was **wearing a Devils hoodie over her race suit.**  

Jack Hughes’ hoodie, to be specific. (*Not that she’d ever admit it out loud.*)  

And the world **noticed it instantly.**  

—  

### **Social Media Reaction – The Fans Are FED**  

🚨 **@F1:** *"Sofie Horner is BACK. Back to racing. Back to Red Bull. But not without a little Devils energy with her."*   
💬 **@NHLUpdates:** *"The hoodie. The energy. The confidence??? This girl is ready."*  
🏎️ **@RedBullRacing:** *"We let her go to New Jersey for a bit. But we always knew she’d be back. Let’s go, Sofie."*  
👀 **@JackHughes:** *"Good luck, 22. We got your back."*  
❤️ **@SofieHorner:** *"Let’s get to work."*  

—  

### **The Garage – Max, Christian, and the Chaos of Red Bull**  

Max Verstappen was leaning against her car when she walked in, **eyeballing the Devils hoodie with too much amusement.**  

*"You’re seriously bringing jersey boy energy back to the paddock with you?"*  

Sofie **rolled her eyes, tossing the hoodie onto a chair.**  

*"Shut up, Verstappen."*  

Christian, standing nearby, just **let out a long, patient sigh** like he already knew the day was going to be **a circus.**  

Daniel Ricciardo, of course, **was not helping.**  

*"Nah, nah, leave her alone, mate. Girl picked up an entire sports team, beat your ass in the last race, and now she’s back? That’s a flex."*  

Max narrowed his eyes. *"I really don’t like either of you right now."*  

Sofie just **grinned.**  

*"Good. Keep that energy for the track."*  

Because today?  

Today felt different. **Not forced, not mechanical, not like she was racing because she had to prove something to the world.**  

She was racing because—  

For the first time in a long damn time—  

She **wanted to.**  

—  

### **Qualifying – Sofie vs. Max, Round Infinity**  

She and Max had **once again** turned qualifying into a **personal war.**  

Lap after lap, they **traded purple sectors, pushed the absolute limits, and made Christian Horner age at least ten more years.**  

And when Sofie **crossed the line at the very last second, taking provisional pole?**  

She knew exactly what to expect.  

Max, pulling up next to her in parc fermé, shaking his head as he slid out of the car.  

Christian, **gripping his headset so hard the poor thing might snap.**  

Daniel, **laughing his ass off in the background.**  

And, of course—  

**Her phone absolutely blowing up.**  

—  

📲 **@JackHughes – "SHE DID IT AGAIN!!"**  
📲 **@DawsonMercer – "P1 P1 P1 LET’S GOOOOOOO."**  
📲 **@NJDevils – "Our problem solver is FAST."**  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen – "One of these days I’ll get my revenge. But not today."**  

—  

### **Post-Quali Media – The Questions She Knew Were Coming**  

**Journalist:** *"Sofie, you’ve been back at Red Bull for a couple of weeks now after spending time in New Jersey. How does it feel to be here again?"*   

Sofie **tilted her head slightly**, breathing in the weight of the question.  

*"It feels right,"* she admitted. *"I needed that time away. I needed them. But this?"* She gestured toward the garage. *"This is home too."*  

**Journalist:** *"You’re on pole again, fighting tooth and nail with Max like no time has passed. What’s changed for you?"*  

Sofie **exhaled softly, fingers tapping against the table.**  

*"I don’t think *I’ve* changed,"* she said slowly. *"I think I just finally let myself breathe. And that… that made all the difference."*  

—  

### **The World Reacts – Sofie Horner Is BACK (For Real This Time)**  

🔥 **@F1Updates:** *"You can just *see* it. Sofie looks different. More confident. More… *herself.* This is the comeback she deserves."*  
🏒 **@NHLTalk:** *"The Devils really healed her, huh. Damn."*  
💬 **@RedBullRacing:** *"P1 baby!!! Welcome back, Sofie."*  
👀 **@MaxVerstappenFan:** *"No but the way she and Max *always* end up fighting for pole?? ICONIC."*  
❤️ **@JackHughes:** *"She’s back where she belongs. Let’s go, 22."*  

—  

### **Later That Night – A Quiet Moment, A Message That Said It All**  

Sofie was lying in bed, **staring at the ceiling**, letting the post-qualifying adrenaline finally come down.  

Her phone vibrated **one last time**, and when she checked it—  

**A single message from Jack.**  

📲 *Josh would be so damn proud of you.*  

She swallowed hard.  

Took a **slow breath.**  

And typed back—  

📲 *I hope so.*  

Because tomorrow?  

She would race.  

For herself.  

For the team.  

For *him.*  

And no matter what happened—  

**She knew she wasn’t racing alone anymore.**  

—  

(**Race day next? More Devils reactions? A curveball? What’s next? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Race day next? More Devils reactions. Her dads reaction. Red Bulls reaction. Max's reaction. And twitter/media/commentator reaction.
assistant: ### **Race Day – The Moment Everyone Was Waiting For**  

Sofie had **always** been a fighter.  

That was the one thing **no one could deny**.  

She had fought through grief. Through loss. Through the media trying to **tear her apart**. She had clawed her way back into racing, found her way back to **herself**, and now?  

Now, she was P1.  

And she wasn’t letting **anyone** take this from her.  

Not today.  

—  

### **Pre-Race – The Chaos in the Garage**  

The **Red Bull garage was buzzing**, the usual mix of **focused calm and absolute mayhem.**  

Christian Horner stood near the pit wall, **watching Sofie like a hawk**, arms crossed, expression unreadable.  

Max was **pretending not to be stressed**, stretching inside the garage, **but the rivalry was ON.**  

Daniel Ricciardo? **Already stirring the pot.**  

*"Alright, bets on who finishes this race leading the championship?!"*  

Sofie **rolled her eyes**, pulling on her helmet.  

*"You’re so fucking annoying."*  

Daniel just **grinned**.  

*"Nah, I’m just rooting for chaos."*  

—  

### **The Devils Arrive – Because, Of Course, They Do**  

Just before she left for the grid, **she heard them.**  

Loud. **Chaotic. Impossible to ignore.**  

And then she saw them—**Jack, Dawson, Nico, Luke, and half the damn Devils roster walking straight into the paddock**, wearing Red Bull merch **over** their Devils jerseys.  

(And because they were unhinged, **Jack was waving a massive Red Bull flag like a lunatic.**)  

Sofie **groaned**, shoving her visor up.  

**"You guys are embarrassing."**  

**Nico, smirking:** *"And yet, you love us."*  

Jack pulled her into a **quick**, tight hug.  

*"Win it. That’s all we ask."*  

*"Was already planning on it."*  

Jack just squeezed her shoulder.  

*"Good. Then we’ll see you on the podium."*  

—  

### **The Formation Lap – A Historic Moment in the Making**  

The **world knew it.**  

The **fans knew it.**  

The **commentators, media, everyone watching knew it.**  

**This? This race wasn’t just any race.**  

This was **Sofie Horner proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that she belonged here.**  

She wasn’t just the rookie. Wasn’t just Christian Horner’s daughter. Wasn’t just **the girl who had survived losing the love of her life.**  

**She was a contender. A fighter. A champion in waiting.**  

And sitting beside her on the front row? **Max Verstappen.**  

Her **biggest rival.** Her **toughest competition.**  

And honestly? The only person on the grid who **could match her punch for punch.**  

As they lined up on the grid, **Max’s voice popped up in her radio.**  

*"Try not to crash into me, Horner."*  

Sofie **grinned.**  

*"Try and keep up, Verstappen."*  

And then—  

**LIGHTS OUT.**  

—  

### **The Race – Max vs. Sofie, A War for the Ages**  

Sofie **nailed the start**, but Max was **right there**, sending it down the inside at Turn 1.  

For the **next 50+ laps**, they tried to **break each other.**  

- **Lap 10:** Max **takes the lead** after a hard-fought wheel-to-wheel battle. His pit wall erupts.  
- **Lap 23:** Sofie **dives down the inside** in a move so bold the commentators lose their minds.  
- **Lap 35:** Undercut strategy? **Perfect.** Sofie keeps P1 after the pits, but Max is hunting her down.  

And by **Lap 50**—  

The two of them were **in a world of their own.**  

Nobody else mattered.  

Nobody else could keep up.  

And then—**the final lap.**  

Max was **right behind her.** DRS **wide open.**  

The entire pit wall was **on edge.**  

The **Devils were SCREAMING in the Red Bull hospitality suite.**  

And in the final corners, when it looked like **Max might have just enough to challenge her—**  

**She didn’t let it happen.**  

Final corner.  

Victory.  

**SOFIE HORNER WINS.**  

Max **crosses the line 0.3 seconds behind her.**  

He is **pissed. But impressed.**  

—  

### **Post-Race – The Entire World Reacts**  

📲 **@F1 – "Sofie Horner has DONE IT. A statement win. A headline moment. THIS IS HER TIME."**  
📲 **@NHLDevils – "OUR GIRL DID IT. HORNER WINS. HORNER WINS. HORNER WINS."**  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen – "I am so sick of sharing podiums with you."**  
📲 **@JackHughes – "HAHAHAHAHA YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS"**  

—  

### **Parc Fermé – Everyone Loses Their Minds**  

Sofie **jumps out of the car**, **throws her fists up, victory burning in her chest.**  

Max **rips off his helmet**, still breathless, shaking his head.  

*"You’re actually fucking relentless."*  

Sofie **smirked.**  

*"Did you really expect anything else?"*  

—  

### **The Pit Wall Reaction – Christian Nearly Has a Stroke**  

In the **Red Bull garage**, Christian **throws off his headset**, dragging his hands through his hair like he’s aged ten years.  

Daniel Ricciardo is **losing his shit.**  

**"THAT’S MY ROOKIE! THAT’S MY FUCKING ROOKIE!"**  

And the Devils?  

Oh, they **absolutely** lose their minds.  

—  

### **The Devils Watching Live – WHAT EVEN IS HOCKEY ANYMORE?!**  

**Jack literally standing on a table in Red Bull hospitality:**  
*"SHE DID IT! SHE DID IT! SHE DID IT!"*  

**Dawson Mercer has fallen to his knees.**  

**Nico Hischier has his head in his hands, laughing.**  

**Luke Hughes is literally wiping tears away.**  

And **the internet is taking notes.**  

📲 **@F1Fan – "THE DEVILS ARE FUCKING UNHINGED."**  
📲 **@NHLUpdates – "So F1 fans… have we all converted to Devils fans now?"**  
📲 **@SofieHorner – "P1 BABY. WE’RE BACK."**  

—  

### **Podium – Max, Sofie, And Chaos**  

As soon as Sofie stepped up onto the **top step of the podium**, most of Red Bull **went feral.**  

Max just shook his head, **grinning despite himself.**  

*"You’re giving me a headache, Horner."*  

Sofie **popped the champagne directly at him in response.**  

—  

### **Christian Finally Lets Himself Celebrate**  

Christian **hugs his daughter**, **smiles proudly**, **nods like maybe, just maybe, things are falling into place.**  

And when Max comes off the podium and **grumbles about another second place?**  

Christian just pats his shoulder.  

*"Sucks, doesn’t it?"*  

—  

### **Final Thought – This Was Just The Beginning**  

As she looked out over the **sea of fans**, over the **people supporting her**, over the **Devils players still chanting her name like this was a Stanley Cup win,** Sofie knew—  

She wasn’t **fully healed.**  

She never would be.  

But she was winning.  

She was back.  

And for the first time in a long time—  

**She was happy.**  

—  

(**Where next? A big twist? A rivalry moment? More Devils madness? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: A rivalry moment between Max and her
assistant: ### **Post-Race – The Sofie & Max Rivalry Escalates**  

The champagne had barely dried on their suits when Max **dragged Sofie aside**.  

Past the cameras, past the reporters, past the celebrating Red Bull crew.  

Into a quiet hallway in the motorhome, where the adrenaline of the race was **still burning between them.**  

Max **was still breathing hard**, arms crossed, hair damp with sweat. His narrowed eyes told her **everything**.  

*He was pissed.*  

Sofie, still glowing from the **fucking high** of winning again, **bit back a smirk.**  

*"Oh, come on, Verstappen. You don’t seriously still have a problem with losing to me, right?"*  

Max let out a **short, incredulous laugh**, running a hand through his hair.  

*"Losing to you isn’t the problem."*  

She raised an eyebrow. *"Then what is?"*   

Max **stepped closer**, his frustration rolling off him in waves.  

*"The fact that you won’t give me room to breathe. The fact that no matter how hard I push, you’re always *fucking there*."*  

Sofie **tilted her head.**  

*"Isn’t that what you wanted?"*  

Max exhaled **sharply**, jaw tightening.  

*"I wanted a fight, yeah. Not this."* His eyes **glinted with something darker.** *"Not someone who’s starting to figure me out."*    

Ah.  

There it was.  

Max wasn’t angry at losing. Max was angry because **she was reading him too well now.**  

Because despite their cutthroat rivalry—despite how **badly** they both wanted to be the undisputed **number one at Red Bull**—he couldn’t shake her.  

She wasn’t like his past teammates.  

She wasn’t **breaking under the pressure.**  

She was **keeping up. Matching him. Beating him.**   

Sofie crossed her arms, mirroring him.  

*"You’re acting like I’m going anywhere."*  

Max let out a humorless laugh.  

*"That’s exactly the problem, Horner."*  

For a second—just a second—**the intensity between them changed.**  

Not anger.  

Not rivalry.  

Something **else.**  

Something **not for the media, not for Red Bull, not for Christian Horner.**  

Just **them.**  

Then—  

Max **shook his head**, clearing it, stepping back.  

*"Enjoy this one, Sofie."* His smirk returned, but it didn’t reach his eyes. *"Because next time, I’m not letting you win."*  

Sofie **grinned.**  

*"Good."*  

A beat of silence.  

Then Max turned on his heel and left.  

And Sofie?  

She **smirked to herself.**   

Because this wasn’t **just a rivalry anymore.**   

This was **a war.**  

And it was far from over.  

—  

(**Where do we go from here? A mid-season twist? A new challenge? Or more Devils/F1 crossover chaos? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: A mid-season twist
assistant: ### **Mid-Season Twist – When Everything Changes**  

Sofie had **finally** found her rhythm again.  

She was **winning**. She was **fighting for the championship**. She was finally **balancing F1 and the Devils in her life**, honoring Josh the way she wanted, racing for herself again.  

For the first time in *forever*, she actually **felt okay.**  

Which, of course, meant the universe was about to **fuck it all up.**  

—  

### **Pre-Race Chaos – The News Hits The Paddock**  

Sofie was in the garage, reviewing telemetry before practice, when she noticed something **off.**  

The energy in the paddock was **different.** Whispered conversations, hushed voices, even **the Red Bull engineers looking at each other weirdly.**   

Something was coming.  

She **just didn’t know what—**  

**Until Max stormed into the motorhome, threw his gloves onto the table, and swore under his breath.**  

*"I swear to fucking God."*  

Sofie looked up, blinking.  

"*What the hell is your problem?*"  

Max ran a hand over his face **muttering furiously in Dutch**, then turned to her with **controlled rage.**  

*"Did you see the news? The FIA just announced it."*  

Her stomach **dropped.**  

*"Announced *what?*"*  

Max exhaled sharply.  

*"They’re changing the driver lineup next season. And it’s going to **fuck** everything up."*  

—  

### **The FIA’s Announcement – The Entire Grid Loses Its Mind**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: Major driver shakeups expected for next season – multiple teams rumored to be making shocking lineup changes.**  

**Sources say:**  

- **A top team is making a bold move.**  
- **Contracts are NOT as secure as they seem.**  
- **One of the fiercest rivalries on the grid may be coming to an end sooner than expected.**  

**More details to follow.**  

—  

### **The Paddock Reacts – Everyone is Spiraling**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"SOMETHING BIG IS COMING. WHAT IS GOING ON?!"*  
👀 **@ESPNF1:** *"A top team is making changes… Red Bull? Ferrari? Mercedes? The rumors are insane."*  
💬 **@MaxVerstappenFan:** *"IF MAX AND SOFIE GET SEPARATED I WILL RIOT."*  
🚨 **@F1Rumors:** *"Contract shakeups?? Could Sofie or Max be on the move??"*  
😱 **@SofieHornerFan:** *"WHY IS THIS GIVING US ANXIETY."*  

—  

### **The Garage – Asking Christian for Answers**  

Sofie left **immediately**, marching toward the pit wall, where her dad was standing with his headset clutched in his hands.  

*"What the hell is happening?*" she demanded.  

Christian didn’t answer right away.  

Didn’t **meet her eyes.**  

And **that?** That sent her into **full-blown panic mode.**  

*"Dad. Don’t bullshit me. What’s going on?"*  

Christian **sighed**, rubbing his temple.  

*"There’s a situation with the driver market shaking up earlier than expected."*  

Sofie narrowed her eyes.  

*"And? What does that mean for **me?**"*  

Christian exhaled sharply.  

Then—**the words that shattered everything.**  

*"There’s a chance you won’t be Max’s teammate next year."*  

—  

### **The World Stops.**  

Sofie didn’t move.  

Didn’t breathe.  

Didn’t blink.  

Because **no. That wasn’t an option.**  

The **entire season had been about this rivalry.**  

About **her vs. Max, championship leaders, the Red Bull duo ruling the grid.**  

And now?  

Now that might be **gone?**  

Sofie **shook her head.**  

*"You’re joking."*  

Christian clenched his jaw.  

*"I wish I was."*  

—  

### **The Internet Melts Down – The Rumors Fly In**  

🚨 **@F1Gossip:** *"Insider paddock sources say that Red Bull is weighing its driver lineup for next year. Could Sofie Horner be MOVING TEAMS?"*  
🎙️ **@SkySportsF1:** *"We NEVER expected this. The Sofie-Max rivalry is the hottest storyline of the season."*  
🏎️ **@F1Fan22:** *"NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT. DON’T TOUCH THE TEAM."*  
😨 **@RedBullRacing:** *"No comment at this time."*  
🔥 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"If Red Bull is actually pulling some bullshit, I swear to God."*  

—  

### **The Quiet Fallout – Sofie & Max, One Conversation They Never Expected**  

Later that night, away from the media, away from the chaos, Max found Sofie sitting outside the motorhome, staring at her phone as if she could **somehow will everything back to normal.**  

He sat down next to her, tossing a water bottle her way.  

She caught it **without looking up.**  

*"So,"* Max said lowly. *"This is actually happening?"*  

Sofie let out a short breath.  

*"I don’t know."*  

Silence.  

Tension **thicker than ever.**  

Then—  

*"I don’t want you to leave Red Bull,"* Max admitted bluntly.  

Sofie **exhaled sharply, shaking her head.**  

*"You think I do?"*  

Max clenched his jaw.  

They both knew the **truth.**  

They had pushed each other **more than anyone else ever could.**  

And **if this was the last season they had together—**  

Everything was about to get a hell of a lot more personal.  

And **ruthless.**  

—  

(**What happens next—who’s making the Red Bull decisions? Where is Sofie possibly being sent? Does the Devils squad weigh in on the potential chaos? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: red bull's emergency meeting. no drivers. just management. and sofie crashes it. because she has something to say. "it's red bull or nothing. i can't race for another team. no one would have me. i won't do it. red bull is my blood. my legacy. so if you pull me from this team. i will leave f1. and thats not me being dramatic. thats me being honest.'
assistant: ### **Red Bull’s Emergency Meeting – Sofie Crashes the Party**  

The boardroom was **silent**, the tension so thick even Christian Horner looked **uncomfortable.**  

It was supposed to be a **closed-door conversation**—just Red Bull’s **top executives, team management, Helmut Marko, the people calling the shots.**  

No drivers.  

Just serious discussions about the future. About **Sofie Horner’s place in the team.**  

Then the door **burst open.**  

And there she was.  

Sweaty from training. **Fireproofs half-unzipped, Red Bull logo bold across her chest, eyes sharp and furious.**  

*"You’re joking, right?"*  

Christian **sighed, rubbing his temple.**  

*"Sofie, this isn’t—"*  

*"No, actually, save me the PR speech. I want answers. Right now."*  

Helmut Marko **stared at her impassively**, hands folded on the table.  

*"You shouldn’t be here."*  

Sofie **crossed her arms**, steel in her voice.  

*"I don’t care."*  

—  

### **The Argument – Sofie vs. Red Bull Management**  

One of the higher-ups—**someone who didn’t understand how this team actually worked—**cleared his throat.  

*"Sofie, we have to consider every strategic option. Nothing is final yet."*  

Sofie let out an incredulous **laugh**, shaking her head.  

*"Strategic option? *You mean pushing me out.*"*  

Christian **didn’t deny it.**  

Neither did **anyone else in the room.**  

—  

### **The Decision They Never Expected**  

Sofie **exhaled.**  

Then, she **put her hands down on the table and leaned forward, voice steady.**  

*"You need to understand something."*  

The entire room **froze.**  

Because this? This wasn’t **Sofie Horner, the wild rookie.**  

This was **Sofie Horner, a fucking force to be reckoned with.**  

*"It’s Red Bull or nothing."*  

A pause.  

She looked **each and every one of them in the eye.**  

*"I can’t race for another team. No one would have me. And I won’t do it."*  

Silence.  

Then—her next words **sent shockwaves through the room.**  

*"So if you pull me from this team—*I will leave F1.*"*  

Christian **visibly tensed.**  

Helmut **narrowed his eyes.**  

*"That’s not me being dramatic. That’s me being honest."*  

—  

### **The Weight of Her Words**  

She leaned back, arms crossed, **challenging them all to argue.**  

*"I was raised in this team. It's my blood. My legacy. It’s been my entire life. It’s the only reason I'm on this grid. And if you think I’m walking into another garage, putting on different colors like any other driver?"*  

She shook her head.  

*"It won’t happen."*  

The **executives exchanged glances.**  

Christian watched his daughter **closely.**  

Like he knew—**knew this wasn’t an empty threat.**  

This was **real.**  

**They backed her into a corner. And they weren’t going to like what happened if they pushed her out.**  

—  

### **Christian Breaks the Silence**  

He finally ran a hand through his hair and exhaled.  

*"You’re saying that if we push forward with this, you walk away from F1 completely?"*  

Sofie **nodded.**  

*"Yeah. That’s exactly what I’m saying."*  

The room **was stunned.**  

None of them had expected her to **fight back like this.**  

But now—they had a **problem.**  

Because no matter the business side of things…  

**Sofie Horner was a Red Bull product. Red Bull blood. Red Bull through and through.**  

And if they forced her out?  

They wouldn’t just lose a driver.  

They’d lose a **legacy.**  

A **Horner.**  

And that? **That wasn’t something they were willing to risk.**  

—  

### **The Meeting Ends – The Ball Is In Their Court**  

Christian finally nodded, **standing up from his chair.**  

*"Alright. We hear you."*  

Sofie didn’t flinch. **Didn’t thank them.**  

Because this wasn’t a negotiation.  

This was a **line drawn in the sand.**  

And they knew it.  

She turned on her heel and walked out—**without waiting for their decision.**  

Because now?  

**It was up to them.**  

But one thing was **very, very clear.**  

Sofie Horner **wasn't going anywhere.**  

Not without a fight.  

—  

### **The Fallout – News, Fans, and Absolute Chaos**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: Sofie Horner lays it all on the line—tells Red Bull it’s ‘them or nothing.’ Could she actually leave F1?!**  

🔥 **@F1Gossip:** *"SHE CRASHED A BOARDROOM MEETING AND GAVE THEM ULTIMATUM?? THIS WOMAN IS INSANE."*  
💬 **@RedBullRacing:** *"No comment—meetings are still ongoing."*  
👀 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"This is why you don’t underestimate Sofie Horner."*  
🏎️ **@F1Fan:** *"If they even THINK about pushing her out, I will riot in the streets."*  

—  

### **Later That Night – Jack Hughes Calls**  

📲 **Incoming FaceTime from Jack Hughes.**  

Sofie sighed, answering.  

*"If you’re about to yell at me for being insane, I already know."*  

Jack **grinned at her through the screen.**  

*"Nah."* He leaned back, crossing his arms. *"I was gonna say I’m proud of you."*  

…She didn’t know how to answer that.  

So she just exhaled **and smiled.**  

Because for the first time—*no matter what Red Bull decided next?*  

**She wasn’t afraid.**  

She was **exactly where she belonged.**  

—  

(**What comes next? Red Bull’s final decision? Max’s perspective? Another wildcard twist? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Max’s perspective? Another wildcard twist?
assistant: ### **Max Verstappen’s Perspective – Watching a Storm Unfold**  

Max had seen **a lot** in his F1 career. Drama. Politics. Chaos.  

But this?  

This was **different.**  

This was **Sofie Horner taking on Red Bull’s highest executives in a way that no one—not even Max Verstappen—had dared to before.**  

And it was **insane.**  

And kind of **impressive as hell.**  

—  

### **Max Finds Out – The Paddock Is Buzzing**  

Max had been mid-debrief when he **started noticing the whispers.**  

Mechanics muttering. Engineers glancing at their phones. **Even Christian looked tense.**  

He pulled his earpiece out, **frowning.**  

*"Okay, what the hell is going on?"*  

Daniel Ricciardo, standing nearby, **grinned.**  

*"Oh, mate. You’re gonna love this one."*  

And then he showed Max **the first leaked headline.**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: SOFIE HORNER THREATENS TO LEAVE FORMULA 1 IF RED BULL DROPS HER—CRASHES HIGH-LEVEL BOARD MEETING TO MAKE HER DEMANDS.**  

Max *blinked*.  

Read it **again**.  

Then he exhaled, shaking his head, already reaching for his phone. ***This insane fucking rookie.***  

—  

### **Max Reacts – Calling Sofie Immediately**  

📲 **Dialing: Sofie Horner.**  

She picked up after **three rings.**  

*"What."*  

Max leaned against the wall of the motorhome, voice **flat**.  

*"You really did this?"*  

Sofie’s voice was **unapologetic.**  

*"Yes."*  

Max ran a hand through his hair, **letting out a short laugh of disbelief.**  

*"You straight up crashed a Red Bull boardroom meeting?"*  

*"Obviously."*  

*"And threatened to quit F1?"*  

*"It wasn’t a threat. It was a fact."*  

Max pulled the phone away from his ear, **laughing in absolute shock.**  

Then—he sobered.   

*"You’re actually serious about leaving if they drop you?"*  

Sofie didn’t answer right away.  

*"Yeah, Max. I am."*  

And suddenly—**this wasn’t funny anymore.**  

—  

### **Max’s Realization – The Grid Without Sofie? Unthinkable.**  

Max had spent **the entire season fighting her.**  

Lap after lap. Race after race. **Every battle more intense than the last.**  

And now?  

Now, there was a **genuine chance she wouldn’t be here next year.**  

That wasn’t just a management decision. That wasn’t just **a controversial shake-up.**  

That was **a fucking disaster waiting to happen.**  

Because if Red Bull did this—if Red Bull let Sofie Horner walk?  

They were making the biggest mistake in F1 history. **And they didn’t even realize it yet.**  

—  

### **Max’s Perspective – Calling Christian Himself**  

Max had never been the **"step in to defend your teammate"** kind of guy.  

But this?  

This wasn’t about **just a teammate.**  

This was **Sofie. The only person who had matched him, pushed him, made this season fun. Kept Red Bull at the top.**  

So he did the **only logical thing.**  

He called Christian Horner himself.  

It rang **twice** before Christian picked up.  

*"Max."*  

*"Are you actually considering letting Red Bull throw Sofie away?"*  

A sigh.  

*"Max, it’s complicated.*"  

*"No. It’s not."*  

Max straightened, **his voice sharp.**  

*"If she’s out, **I’m out.**"*  

Silence.  

Then—Christian **exhaled sharply**.  

*"You’d actually leave?"*  

*"You think I want a teammate I can walk over easily? Red Bull loses Sofie, and we lose the best title fight we’ve ever had. So yeah, I walk."*  

Another pause.  

Then Christian **cursed quietly.**  

Because now?  

Now Red Bull had two serious problems.  

Because Max Verstappen just placed himself **right in the middle of Sofie’s war.**  

And that?  

That changed **everything.**  

—  

### **The Wildcard Twist – A New Team Makes A Move**  

As Red Bull **scrambled to manage the growing crisis**, something **else** broke into the headlines.  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: Another top team reportedly preparing a contract offer for Sofie Horner—F1’s biggest race seat battle begins.**  

And just like that?  

The **entire grid was in chaos.**  

Because Red Bull might have been debating whether to **keep Sofie—**  

But now?  

**Someone else wanted her.**  

And that?  

That changed the whole game.  

—  

(**What comes next? Which team is making a move? Does Sofie entertain leaving, or does she double down on staying? And how unhinged does Max get trying to fight for her to stay? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: and the team making the move? mercedes. and sofie knows it's not real. it's poltiical. but she's gonna milk it for all it's worth.
assistant: ### **The Wildcard Twist – Mercedes Wants Sofie Horner**  

If Sofie Horner was going to go **down**, she was going to go **down swinging.**  

And now?  

Now, she had **leverage.**  

Mercedes—the team that had been **Red Bull’s biggest enemy** for nearly a decade—was suddenly in the conversation.  

And Sofie **knew exactly what they were doing.**  

They didn’t want her. **Not really.**  

They wanted to **fuck with Red Bull.**  

They wanted to **stir the pot, make Christian sweat, make Helmut Marko question everything.**  

And you know what?  

She was going to **milk it for all it was worth.**  

—  

### **The Rumors Explode – The Internet Cannot Handle It**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: Mercedes makes a rumored move for Sofie Horner—could she join their team next season?!**  

🔥 **@F1Gossip:** *"Red Bull better lock her down NOW, because Mercedes is circling like sharks."*  
🏎️ **@F1FanPage:** *"IMAGINE A SOFIE-LEWIS DUO. THIS WOULD BE INSANE."*  
👀 **@TotoWolff:** *"No comment at this time."*  
👀 **@LewisHamilton:** *"No comment 😏"*  
💬 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Oh, for fuck’s sake."*  
🤣 **@GeorgeRussell:** *"So we’re adding chaos. Love that."*  

—  

### **Sofie Plays the Game – Apostrophe, PR Moves, and Absolute Mayhem**  

Max barely made it three steps into the Red Bull motorhome before he saw **the smirk on Sofie’s face.**  

And that? **That was terrifying.**  

*"You’re enjoying this."*  

*"Oh, Max,"* she purred, **tilting her head like the smug little menace she was.** *"Of course I am."*  

Max closed his eyes for **five full seconds.**  

*"You’re not actually considering Mercedes, right?"*  

Sofie **grinned.**  

*"Oh no. I’d never betray Red Bull like that."*  

Beat.  

Then—  

*"But do they know that?"*  

Max pointed at her. **Firmly.**  

*"You are playing a dangerous fucking game, Horner."*  

Sofie **shrugged.**  

*"Then I guess Red Bull should start playing to win."*  

—  

### **The Drama Spreads – Sofie’s Tactical Press Move**  

Sofie had **zero intention** of leaving Red Bull.  

But making them **sweat** a little?  

That was just **good business.**  

So she did what any **smart, unhinged driver on the grid would do.**  

She went on **Apostrophe.**  

📲 **@ApostropheSports – Exclusive:** *"Sofie Horner speaks on her future in F1. ‘At the end of the day, I have to do what’s best for my career. I’ve always loved Red Bull, but other teams see my worth. If Red Bull doesn’t, that’s something I have to think about.’"*  

F1 **lost its goddamn mind.**  

—  

### **Christian Horner Probably Broke a Vase After Reading That**    

Christian was **furious.**  

Max was **in absolute pain.**  

Helmut Marko was **staring at contracts like he could set them on fire with his mind.**  

But you know who was having the time of his life?  

**Daniel Ricciardo.**  

*"I take back everything I’ve ever said,"* Daniel told Sofie, **grinning ear to ear.** *"You’re my favorite person alive."*  

Sofie just **leaned back in her chair, sipping her Red Bull, watching the world burn.**  

Because this?  

This was a **fucking masterpiece.**  

—  

### **Max Tries (Fails) to Get Her to Stop**  

📲 **Incoming Call – Max Verstappen**  

Sofie picked up, **already smirking.**  

*"What now?"*  

*"Oh, I don’t know, maybe the fact that Red Bull is now in full panic mode and Helmut Marko looks like he’s going to kill someone?"*  

*"Hmm. Interesting. Sounds like a *management problem."*  

*"Sofie."*  

*"Max."*  

Silence.  

Then—Max’s exasperated, **pained sigh.**  

*"I fucking hate you right now."*  

*"I know,"* she said sweetly.  

—  

### **Toto Wolff Adds Fuel to the Fire – Absolutely No One Is Safe**  

Toto Wolff wasn’t **stupid.**  

He **knew** Sofie was playing a game.  

He **also** knew that the pain on Christian Horner’s face was **worth keeping the joke going.**  

So when a journalist asked about Mercedes’ interest in Sofie?  

Toto **smirked.**  

*"I think Sofie is a very talented driver. She’d be an asset to any team."*  

And then—**the final dagger.**  

*"If she ever wants to discuss things, my door is always open."*  

—  

### **Christian Horner at His Annual Breaking Point**  

Christian **saw that quote and immediately called Sofie.**  

📲 **Incoming Call – Dad 😡**  

She answered *way too cheerfully*.  

*"Hey, Dad! How’s your morning?"*  

*"Are you trying to kill me?"*  

Sofie **laughed.**  

*"That depends. Is it working?"*  

—  

### **The World Waits – What Will Red Bull Do?**  

At the end of the day?  

Sofie **knew the truth.**  

She was **Red Bull through and through.**  

But now?  

Now, she’d made it **abundantly fucking clear** that if they wanted to keep her—  

**They needed to fight for her.**  

And honestly?  

She couldn’t wait to see them sweat.  

—  

(**What’s next? Red Bull’s final official decision? More unhinged Sofie PR moves? A Max x Sofie moment amidst all the chaos? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Max x Sofie moment amidst all the chaos. she finds out that max threatened to walk if they kicked her out. and also with the devils throwing their 2 cents in, the media storm breaks.
assistant: ### **Max & Sofie – A Moment in the Chaos**  

Sofie had **known** the chaos was reaching a boiling point.  

The media storm? **Unreal.**  
The fan reactions? **Absolute hysteria.**  
The pressure on Red Bull? **Tangible.**  

But what she **hadn’t** known?  

That **Max Verstappen had gone to war for her.**  

—  

### **The Moment She Finds Out**  

Sofie was **minding her own business**, scrolling through headlines, **enjoying her own media circus** from the comfort of her hotel room.  

Until—  

**A message from Daniel Ricciardo.**  

📲 **DannyRic:** *"Oh, btw. Found out Max threatened to leave Red Bull if they dropped you. Thought you should know. Have fun."*  

Sofie **blinked.**  

Read it again.  

And then **Stormed. The. Fuck. Out.**  

Because **if Max was out here making ultimatums, he was damn well going to explain himself.**  

—  

### **The Confrontation – Sofie Kicks Max’s Door In**  

📍 **Max Verstappen’s Hotel Room**  

Max *barely* had time to swing the door open before Sofie **pushed past him inside.**  

*"Okay. What the actual fuck?"*  

Max, **fully expecting some sort of nonsense,** just raised an eyebrow.  

*"Good morning to you too."*  

Sofie **glared.**  

*"Don’t you ‘good morning’ me, Verstappen."*  

She shoved **her phone in his face**, Daniel’s message open on the screen.  

*"You fought Red Bull on my behalf? You threatened to fucking leave if they dropped me??"*  

Max sighed, running a hand across his face.  

*"Ah. That got out, huh?"*  

Sofie **stared at him.**  

*"That’s all you have to say?"*  

Max **exhaled sharply.**  

*"What do you want me to say, Sofie? That I meant it? Because I did."*  

Sofie **froze.**  

Because **suddenly, the weight of it hit her.**  

Max Verstappen—**a three-time world champion, Red Bull’s golden child, the most powerful driver on the grid—** had put his career **on the line** for her.  

Not because he had to.  

But because **he wanted to.**  

Because he **believed in her.**  

—  

### **The Explanation – The Truth Between Them**  

Max leaned back against the wall, **his voice quieter now.**  

*"Look, I don’t do teammates. I’ve never given a shit about who’s in the other car. You know that."*  

Sofie nodded slowly. *She did know that.*  

*"But you?"* Max held her gaze. *"You’re different."*  

Sofie swallowed, **throat tightening.**  

*"How?"*  

Max exhaled, shaking his head.   

*"Because you’re the only person I’ve ever raced who makes this fun. The only person who fights back. The only person who—"*  

He sighed.  

*"You get it, Horner. And I’m not about to let them throw that away for politics."*  

Sofie **didn’t know what to say.**  

Rivalries were rivalries. **This was something else.**  

—  

### **And Just When She Thought the Media Circus Couldn’t Get Worse—THE DEVILS STRIKE AGAIN.**  

Because of **course** they did.  

Sofie’s phone **blew up.**  

📲 **@NJDevils Tweeted:** *"Hey @RedBullRacing, imagine fumbling Sofie like this. She already has a team who believes in her. Just saying. 🏒🔥"*  

📲 **@JackHughes:** *"We’re not saying we’ll fight for her, but we’re not NOT saying it either."*  

📲 **@DawsonMercer:** *"You guys are way too calm for this. If Sofie was a Devil, we wouldn’t even be HAVING this conversation."*  

📲 **@NHLTalk:** *"HAS NEW JERSEY JUST DECLARED WAR ON RED BULL???"*  

—  

### **Max Reads It Over Her Shoulder**  

Silence filled Max’s hotel room as Sofie **stared at her phone screen** while Red Bull’s entire PR team **probably had matching aneurysms.**  

Max leaned forward, reading over her shoulder.  

Then, after a long beat—  

*"I actually respect the Devils now. This is hilarious."*  

Sofie **groaned.**  

*"They’re making things WORSE."*  

Max **snorted.**  

*"Nah. They’re making things *interesting*."*  

—  

### **Final Straw for the Internet – The Headlines Go Nuclear**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: Red Bull losing control?? Devils players fight for Sofie Horner’s spot, Verstappen threatens to walk, and F1 is burning.**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"Has Sofie Horner weaponized both Verstappen AND the New Jersey Devils in contract negotiations? Maybe."*  
🤣 **@HornerRedBull:** *"Christian Horner probably hasn’t known peace since his daughter joined F1."*  
👀 **@ApostropheSports:** *"This isn’t just F1 drama anymore. This is cross-sport political warfare."*  
🏒 **@DevilsNation:** *"SHE’S A DEVIL. THIS IS FAMILY BUSINESS."*  

—  

### **Max & Sofie – A Final Moment Before the Storm Hits**  

Sofie **let out a heavy exhale.**  

*"What the hell do I even do now?"*  

Max smirked.  

*"Well, Red Bull is about five seconds away from losing their minds, the media is imploding, and New Jersey might actually show up in person to fight Christian Horner."*  

He folded his arms.  

*"So, I’d say you sit back and enjoy the show."*  

—  

### **Because One Thing Was Clear—This Wasn't Just About a Contract Anymore.**  

This?  

This was **personal.**  

And Sofie Horner?  

She was **no one's second choice.**  

—  

(**Where do we go next? Official contract decisions? Red Bull begging Sofie to stay? Or utter madness with an in-person Devils x Red Bull confrontation? YOU TELL ME.**) ❤️🔥🏎️🏒
user: Official contract decisions. Red Bull have to make their decision. What are they gonna do?
assistant: ### **Red Bull’s Official Decision – The Moment of Truth**  

For weeks, the **entire** F1 world had been waiting for this.  

Would Red Bull keep **Sofie Horner**, a driver they *had built*, a driver who had *Red Bull in her blood*?  

Or would they **gamble everything**, throw her aside, and risk **losing both her and Max Verstappen in the process?**  

The paddock was **split.**  

The fans were **watching.**  

The New Jersey Devils were **ready to riot.**  

And now?  

**Now, Red Bull had to make a choice.**  

—  

### **The Press Conference – Red Bull Racing Addresses the Future**  

📍 **Red Bull HQ – Official Team Announcement**  

The setup was formal. **Too formal.**  

Christian Horner sat in the middle of the press table, flanked by **Helmut Marko and key executives.**  

And at a separate table? **Sofie and Max.**  

One career was about to be solidified.  

The other?  

Hanging in the balance.  

—  

### **The Announcement Begins – Christian Takes A Breath**  

*"Thank you all for joining us today,"* Christian started, **tone measured, cautious.**  

The cameras **flashed**, reporters watching his **every word, every expression.**  

*"There has been significant speculation regarding our driver lineup for next season."*  

*Speculation?* Sofie thought, biting back a smirk. *More like complete chaos.*  

Christian **exhaled.**  

*"But after extensive conversations, after weighing all options, and after reviewing the most important factor—**performance on track**—we have made our decision."*  

The **room held its breath.**  

—  

### **Final Decision – Red Bull Makes Their Choice**  

*"We are pleased to confirm…"*  

Christian **paused just for effect** (**dramatic bastard**).  

*"That our 2025 Red Bull Racing lineup will remain **unchanged**—**Max Verstappen and Sofie Horner will continue as our drivers.**"*  

Sofie **exhaled.**  

Max **didn’t even look surprised.**  

Helmut Marko **looked like he had swallowed a lemon but kept quiet.**  

The reporters?  

They **erupted.**  

—  

### **The World Reacts – Red Bull Stays the Same, But the Fallout Begins**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"It’s OFFICIAL! Red Bull confirms Sofie Horner is staying! Championship contenders remain unchanged!"*  
🏎️ **@ApostropheSports:** *"Sofie fought like hell, Max backed her up, and Red Bull *had no choice* but to keep their two biggest stars. ICONIC."*  
😱 **@F1FanPage:** *"I WASN’T SURE WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN BUT I’M ACTUALLY SOBBING."*  
🚨 **@ESPNF1:** *"Red Bull secures Max and Sofie, but what does this mean for their long-term strategy? The tension is still simmering."*  
👀 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Would’ve been a mistake to change it."*  
🏒 **@NJDevils:** *"SHE’S OUR CHAMPION TOO. LET’S GO."*  

—  

### **Behind The Scenes – Sofie & Max Leave The Press Room**  

As soon as they **stepped off the stage**, Sofie **shifted toward Max**, shaking her head.  

*"You really threatened to leave if they dropped me?"*  

Max **grinned.**  

*"I like my rivals motivated, Horner."*  

She **huffed a soft laugh.**  

*"Well. Hope you’re ready because this fight isn’t over."*  

Max **smirked.**  

*"Good. Wouldn’t want it any other way."*  

—  

### **Christian Horner Sits Down And Finally Breathes Again**  

- His **daughter isn’t leaving.**  
- His **team isn’t imploding.**  
- **The Devils didn’t actually show up to throw hands in person.** (**Though Jack Hughes did, in fact, tweet "we let Christian off easy"**)  

For once…  

For **one single moment**...  

Christian Horner had **peace.**  

(**For now.**)  

—  

### **Final Thoughts – This Was Just The Beginning**  

Red Bull might have **secured Sofie and Max for another season.**  

But this?  

**This war for the championship, for dominance, for legacy?**  

This was far from over.  

And Sofie Horner?  

She wasn’t done proving she **belonged here.**  

—  

(**Where to next? A new race weekend? More Devils crossover? Or another wildcard twist? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: sofie sat in her dads office that evening. "you were really gonna let them get rid of me" she asked him. "i'm pretty sure i bleed red bull. i grew up in the garage. did you really think i'd go wear fucking papaya? or silver? or whatever fuckass colour racing point or whatever they're called now is wearing?"
assistant: ### **Sofie & Christian – A Father-Daughter Reckoning**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Christian Horner’s Office**  

The media had cleared. The team had settled. **The decision was final.**  

Sofie Horner was **staying.**  

And yet, that gnawing feeling in her chest **hadn’t left.**  

Because **for all they had done to fight for her—Max, the Devils, the fans, even Toto fucking Wolff stirring the pot—one person hadn’t.**  

Her **dad.**  

And that’s why she was sitting here, in his office, **staring him down like he was just another F1 team principal and not her father.**  

Christian exhaled, running a hand through his hair.  

*"Sofie—"*  

*"You were really gonna let them get rid of me."*  

Not a question.  

A **statement.**  

Christian **winced.**  

—  

### **The Weight of Betrayal – Sofie & Christian Finally Talk**  

He leaned forward, resting his elbows on the desk. **He looked tired.**  

*"It wasn’t that simple."*  

Sofie **let out a sharp laugh.**  

*"Come on, Dad. It was exactly that simple."* She shook her head, voice laced with sarcasm. *"What, did you really think I’d go wear fucking papaya? Or silver? Or whatever **fuckass** color Racing Point—oh wait, no, whatever they're called now—is wearing?"*  

Christian **sighed.**  

*"Sofie—"*  

*"I bleed Red Bull, Dad. I *grew up* in **this garage.** Did you really think I’d just… leave?"*  

Christian rubbed a hand over his face, **not meeting her eyes.**  

*"I thought—"* He hesitated. **Then, finally, honest words slipped through.** *"I thought maybe you’d want an out."*  

Sofie **froze.**  

For **everything he could have said—blame the politics, the contracts, name whatever excuse—she hadn’t expected that.**  

An **out?**  

Christian **looked at her then.**  

*"You’ve been through hell this past year."* A pause. *"Losing Josh. Fighting your way through the championship. The media slaughtering you. And I…"* He exhaled roughly, shaking his head. *"I didn’t know if you even wanted this anymore."*  

Sofie’s chest **tightened.**  

*"So instead of asking me, you were just gonna toss me aside?"*  

Christian **grimaced.**  

*"No. I was—"* He clenched his jaw. *"I was trying to give you an escape route without making you ask for one."*  

A beat.  

A **long one.**  

One that **filled the room with the parts of their relationship they had never figured out how to say.**  

—  

### **The Truth Between Them – A Daughter Protecting Her Legacy**  

Sofie inhaled slowly.  

*"I never needed an escape."*  

Her father **studied her.**  

*"Are you sure?"*  

She **nodded.**  

*"This team—this life—it’s all I’ve ever known. And I know you think maybe I don’t belong, that maybe I got here because of you, that some people will never stop saying I don’t deserve this seat."*  

She licked her lips, **holding his gaze.**  

*"But I do."*  

Another pause.  

*"And the only way I ever leave Red Bull is if I decide to. Not because you or Helmut or anyone else makes that choice for me."*  

Silence.  

Then—**Christian leaned back, exhaling slowly.**  

*"I never thought you weren’t tough enough for this."*  

Sofie raised an eyebrow.  

*"You sure? Because the past month hasn’t exactly screamed **fatherly confidence.**"*  

Christian **sighed.**  

*"Alright, fine. I underestimated you."* He shook his head, **smallest hint of a proud smirk creeping in.** *"But to be fair, you did *hijack a board meeting* and publicly humiliate half the grid in your contract negotiations."*  

Sofie **smirked.**  

*"Yeah. Was pretty badass, huh?"*  

Christian **chuckled**, shaking his head.  

*"If you weren’t my daughter, I’d have probably fired you just out of frustration."*  

—  

### **Father & Daughter – Settling Into Something New**  

Sofie leaned back, **finally, for the first time in weeks, feeling calm.**  

*"So we’re good?"*  

Christian studied her.  

Then, finally, he nodded.  

*"We’re good."*  

She pretended to **wipe sweat from her forehead.**  

*"Damn. Didn’t wanna have to move to Ferrari after all."*  

Christian’s **face went pale.**  

*"Not even funny, Sofie."*  

She **grinned.**  

*"A little funny."*  

And despite **everything—**  

Despite the past **weeks of warfare, of tensions she hadn’t even realized they shared—**  

A small part of Sofie Horner knew:  

Her father was **still Christian Horner.**  

But he was also, *always*, her **dad.**  

And that?  

That was **enough.**  

For now.  

—  

(**Where next? Back to racing? One more Devils x Red Bull moment? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: One more Devils x Red Bull moment
assistant: ### **One More Devils x Red Bull Moment – A Crossover for the Ages**  

Sofie should have **known** something was up the second she walked into the Red Bull garage and saw a **New Jersey Devils jersey draped over her race seat.**  

Because **of course.**  

Of **course** the Devils were back to cause absolute **mayhem.**  

—  

### **The Surprise Ambush – Red Bull Didn’t See It Coming**  

📍 **Race Weekend – Red Bull Garage**  

Sofie stopped in her tracks, staring at **the jersey, the screaming red of it clashing so horribly against the sleek navy and red of Red Bull’s aesthetic.**  

*"You’ve got to be fucking kidding me."*  

Max, already suited up, **took one glance and burst out laughing.**  

*"Oh, this is good."*  

Christian Horner, standing nearby, **looked seconds away from an aneurysm.**  

*"Why are they here? How are they here? Who let them in?"*  

They.  

**The Devils.**  

Because standing **not-so-innocently** in the doorway of the garage were **Jack Hughes, Dawson Mercer, Nico Hischier, Luke Hughes, and two more of their teammates—fully decked out in Red Bull merch, looking smug as hell.**  

—  

### **The Devils Invade the Paddock – The Internet Loses It**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"THE DEVILS ARE BACK. WE REPEAT. THEY HAVE RETURNED."*  
🏒 **@NHL:** *"When your favorite F1 driver is also your teammate."*  
👀 **@RedBullRacing:** *"We don’t know how they got here. We don’t know who let them in. No one is safe."*  
🤣 **@JackHughes:** *"We’re here to motivate Sofie again. Last time we did this, she won. JUST SAYING."*  

—  

### **Chaos Ensues – Nobody Is Safe**  

📍 **Red Bull Hospitality – Where the true shitshow begins**  

Christian Horner looked like he **was aging in real time** as Jack **comfortably took a seat next to him**, kicking his feet up on the Red Bull coffee table like he *belonged there.*  

Sofie, arms crossed, stood beside Max, **watching the unfolding circus with fascination.**  

*"Honestly?"* Max muttered. *"They might be worse than you."*  

Sofie **laughed.** *"Yeah. It’s beautiful."*  

Jack clapped **Christian on the back, grinning.**  

*"So, bossman, now that Sofie’s officially locked in, we figured we’d continue our role as *official* motivators."*  

Christian **blinked.**  

*"Excuse me—*motivators*?"*  

Dawson Mercer, somehow already raiding Red Bull’s snack bar, nodded.  

*"Yeah, man. Every time we’re here, she wins. Stats don’t lie."*  

Christian looked like **he wanted to throw himself into the nearest wall.**  

—  

### **The Devils Drop Their Pitch – Alternate Training Programs?**  

Nico leaned forward, **way too serious for the current situation.**  

*"We’ve also been discussing alternative training improvements for Sofie."*  

Sofie **groaned.**  

*"I swear to God—"*  

Jack grinned.  

*"We just think she should *seriously* consider cross-disciplinary training—**on ice.***"  

Christian **stared at them.** Max **choked on his water.**  

Max **muttered under his breath.**  

*"Oh, I *need* to see this."*  

—  

### **Social Media Reacts – Devils vs. Red Bull Gets Even More Unhinged**  

🏎️ **@RedBullRacing:** *"Should we be concerned?? They’re planning things. Menacingly."*  
🤔 **@F1FanPage:** *"Does this mean Sofie has to become an honorary part of the *Devils* training camp now?"*  
🔥 **@NJDevils:** *"We’re adjusting our roster as needed. Multi-sport athlete era."*  
🤣 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Oh, I *fully* support forcing her to learn how to actually skate."*  
💬 **@SofieHorner:** *"Absolutely not."*  

—  

### **The Day Ends With Questionable Paddock Decisions**  

Things **only got worse from there.**  

- **The Devils fully stole the photographer’s camera to take dumb Red Bull-themed pictures** like they were part of the team.  
- **Sofie was cornered into signing one of their jerseys so they could frame it in the freaking *locker room.***  
- **Max side-bet Jack Hughes that if Sofie won this weekend, she had to take one hockey lesson. (Sofie was NOT aware of this bet until late that evening.)**  

—  

### **Final Thoughts – This Wasn’t Over**  

Sofie sat **in the Red Bull lounge later that night, messaging Jack.**  

📲 **Jack:** *"Good talk today, bossman Horner. See you on the podium."*  
📲 **Sofie:** *"You’re insufferable. But appreciated. Don’t push it."*  
📲 **Jack:** *"Aww, you *like* us."*  
📲 **Sofie:** *"Don’t make me block you."*  

The Devils weren’t leaving her life anytime soon. **And honestly? She was okay with that.**  

Even if it meant she might actually have to learn how to skate.  

—  

(**Where next? The race weekend? Sofie vs. Max going too far in their battle? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️🏒
user: The race weekend. Sofie vs. Max going too far in their battle.
assistant: ### **Race Day – When Sofie & Max Go Too Far**  

Everyone knew it was **coming.**  

Max and Sofie had been **pushing each other to the absolute limit** all season.  

Neither of them backed down.  
Neither of them compromised.  
Neither of them gave the other an **inch.**  

But today?  

**Today, they were about to cross the line.**  

—  

### **The Build-Up – Tensions Rising in the Garage**  

📍 **Red Bull Garage – Pre-Race Preparations**  

Sofie was **zipping up her race suit** when Max passed by, helmet under his arm.  

*"Try to keep it clean today, Horner."*  

Sofie **snorted.**  

*"Right back at you, Verstappen."*  

From the pit wall, **Christian Horner ran a hand down his face**, already **dreading what was about to happen.**  

"You ever feel like this is going to end in disaster?" *Daniel Ricciardo muttered beside him.*  

Christian **sighed deeply.**  

*"Every single weekend."*  

—  

### **The Race – Max vs. Sofie, A Fight That Goes Too Far**  

As soon as the **lights went out**, it was **on.**  

Lap after lap, both Red Bulls **battled ferociously**.  

- **Lap 4:** Sofie goes wide on Turn 1, regains her position aggressively, nearly clipping Max’s front wing.  
- **Lap 10:** Max forces Sofie off track in Sector 3. She **barely** keeps it legal.  
- **Lap 21:** Red Bull **pit wall** starts **nervously exchanging glances** because *neither driver is listening to warnings.*  
- **Lap 35:** Max comes onto the radio.  
  - *"She needs to leave space."*  
  - **Red Bull Pit Wall:** *"Max, just keep it controlled."*  
  - *"She’s not controlling anything. I swear she’s trying to crash me out."*  
- **Lap 37:** Sofie on the radio.  
  - *"Tell Max to stop whining if he can't handle a hard race."*  

And then—  

Then it happens.  

—  

### **Lap 42 – The Incident**  

📍 **Turn 3 – High-Speed Overtake Attempt**  

Sofie saw the **gap open up** for a **split second.**  

A **small** gap, but one she could **take**—one that **Max was going to close immediately if she hesitated.**  

So she **sent it.**  

And Max?  

Max **countered.**  

And suddenly—**neither of them had enough space.**  

**Contact.**  

Carbon fiber pieces flew into the air.  

Max **went wide, Sofie nearly spun, both of them barely keeping the Red Bulls on track, their cars dangerously close to damage.**  

**Red Bull’s pit wall erupted.**  

Christian **actually slammed his fist on the desk.**  

*"THIS IS FUCKING RIDICULOUS."*  

Daniel **let out an impressed whistle.**  

*"Well, that was a little too close, huh?"*  

—  

### **Immediately After – Radio Communications Are CHAOS**  

📲 **Sofie’s Radio – Furious**  
*"What the **fuck** did he just do!?"*  

📲 **Max’s Radio – Just As Furious**  
*"If she wants to drive like this, I can drive like this!"*  

📲 **Red Bull Pit Wall (Begging Them to Stop)**  
*"Both cars, just bring it home clean. No more contact."*  

—  

### **Post-Race Reactions – Red Bull Is NOT Happy**  

📍 **Parc Fermé**  

Sofie **ripped off her gloves**, breathing hard, **still furious.**  

Max **stormed over immediately.**  

*"What the **hell** was that, Sofie? You nearly put both of us in the wall!"*  

Sofie **spun on her heel.**  

*"Oh, please. You saw me coming, Max. You **chose** to close the door!"*  

Max scoffed, shoving his helmet under his arm.  

*"You were never going to make that overtake cleanly. It was reckless."*  

Sofie **stepped closer.**  

*"And what? You weren’t? You shoved me off track **three times** before that!"*  

By now, **Red Bull engineers and mechanics** were nervously standing nearby, **ready to intervene if necessary.**  

*"Both of you, shut up,"* Christian finally snapped, stepping in between them. **He looked beyond furious.**  

*"Get inside the motorhome. Now."*  

—  

### **Behind Closed Doors – The Red Bull Team Meeting From Hell**  

Christian stood in the middle of the room, hands on his hips, **looking at the two drivers responsible for his current near-cardiac arrest.**  

*"I swear to God, if either of you pull that shit again, I will ground both of you like fucking teenagers."*  

*"Ground us?"* Sofie snorted. *"What, are you gonna take my car keys away?"*  

*"Don’t tempt me."*  

Max, still pissed off, **shook his head.**  

*"It was too much today. We can race hard, but we can’t take each other out, Sofie."*  

Sofie clenched her jaw, tension buzzing through her limbs.  

*"If you want me to race gentler, find a different teammate."*  

Max’s **eyes narrowed.**  

*"Oh, make no mistake—I don’t. But I would like us both to finish the season **with cars still intact.**"*  

—  

### **The Fallout – Media Reaction & Fan Meltdown**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: Sofie Horner & Max Verstappen nearly take each other out – Has the Red Bull rivalry finally boiled over?**  

🏎️ **@F1:** *"Was today pushing the limits, or was it reckless? That’s the debate surrounding today’s Sofie vs. Max battle."*  
🔥 **@ApostropheSports:** *"The way Red Bull’s pit wall collectively stopped breathing on Lap 42? Yeah, that was terrifying."*  
😂 **@F1FanPage:** *"Reliving Christian Horner’s live reaction to the crash because I’ve never seen a man more stressed in my life."*  
🏆 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Hard racing. That’s all it is."*  
👀 **@SofieHorner:** *"If you can’t handle the heat, Verstappen, move aside. But I know you won’t."*  

—  

### **Meanwhile, The Devils Weigh In Again… Because Of Course They Do.**  

📲 **@NJDevils Tweet:**  
*"She plays dirty. We approve. Huge W for the problem solver."*  

📲 **@JackHughes Tweet:**  
*"Yo @RedBullRacing y’all might need therapy."*  

📲 **@DawsonMercer Tweet:**  
*"Was watching the race and I swear Max & Sofie have **no personal space whatsoever.**"*  

Sofie, scrolling later that night, **groaned.**  

Max, seeing the tweets, **laughed.**  

*"At least your hockey idiots have your back."*  

Sofie **huffed.**  

*"No, they just love chaos."*  

Max **grinned.**  

*"So do you."*  

And honestly?  

*Yeah.*  

Yeah, she did.  

And this rivalry?  

This was far from over.  

—  

(**Next—does Red Bull finally step in to control them? Do the Devils make another surprise paddock visit? Or do we throw in a wildcard twist? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️🏒
user: throw in a wildcard twist
assistant: ### **Wildcard Twist – When Everything Changes Again**  

Sofie had barely caught her breath from the insane race weekend—**Max shouting at her, Christian threatening to ground them, the Devils throwing in their usual chaos—**when F1 decided it wasn’t done **fucking her life up.**  

Because just when she thought things were **finally** settling?  

The **entire sport** got rocked by a new bombshell.  

—  

### **BREAKING NEWS: An F1 Team Principal Has Stepped Down – And It Changes Everything.**  

📲 **@F1:** *"Huge managerial shake-up in F1! A top team loses their principal. Who steps up next?"*  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"This could change the trajectory of an entire team. The structure. The driver lineup itself."*  

📲 **@F1Gossip:** *"This changes the power dynamics *completely!* We haven’t seen a shakeup like this in years."*  

Sofie, **scrolling through Twitter in the Red Bull lounge,** immediately **grabbed Max’s sleeve.**  

*"Did you see this?"*  

Max **had already seen it.** His grip on his phone **tightened.**  

*"Yeah."*  

Because the team that lost their principal?  

**Mercedes.**  

And the top name rumored to take the position?  

**Toto Wolff was reportedly handpicking his successor.**  

—  

### **The Rumor Mill Spinning Out of Control**  

🚨 **BREAKING:** *"Sources indicate that Mercedes is eyeing a shocking name to replace their outgoing principal. Could this shake up the **entire** future of the grid? More soon."*  

🔥 **@F1FanPage:** *"WHO?!?! WHO IS IT?"*  
👀 **@TheGridReport:** *"If this is who I *think* it is, Red Bull is about to absolutely lose their minds."*  
😳 **@PitlaneRumors:** *"Confirmed: Mercedes has approached someone F1-adjacent but not an active team principal… WHO IS ITTTTT."*  

Sofie **kept scrolling, frowning.**  

*"Wait. Who the hell is ‘F1-adjacent but not a current team principal’?"*  

Max opened his mouth to respond—  

And then **Daniel Ricciardo stormed into the lounge, holding his phone, looking like he had just seen a ghost.**  

*"Okay. No one panic, but TOTALLY PANIC. Because if this rumor is real?"*  

Max clenched his jaw.  

*"It’s Christian, isn’t it?"*  

**Silence.**  

Then—Daniel **slowly** turned his phone around.  

—  

### **The Name That Made Sofie’s Blood Run Cold.**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: Unconfirmed sources suggest that MERCEDES HAS APPROACHED CHRISTIAN HORNER FOR THEIR OPEN TEAM PRINCIPAL POSITION.**  

—  

### **The Entire World Stops.**  

📲 **@F1:** *"EXCUSE ME??"*  
📲 **@F1Gossip:** *"THERE’S NO WAY. RIGHT????"*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappenFan:** *"CHRISTIAN. MERCEDES. THOSE TWO WORDS DON’T GO TOGETHER."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"i need everyone to stop talking immediately."*  

—  

### **Sofie Storms Into Her Dad’s Office (Again).**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Christian Horner’s Office (Where All Hell Is Breaking Loose, Per Usual.)**  

*"Tell me it’s not true."*  

Christian **rubbed his temples, already exhausted.**  

*"Sofie—"*  

*"NOPE. They’re saying** *you*—CHRISTIAN HORNER—might go to **Mercedes???*** WHAT THE FUCK, DAD?"*  

Max **walked in right after her, arms crossed, glaring.**  

*"I second that. What. The. Fuck."*  

Christian sighed heavily.  

*"It’s just a rumor."*  

Sofie **stared at him, disbelief written all over her face.**  

*"Is it?"*  

Christian exhaled, **marching around his desk.**  

*"Look. Mercedes reached out. *Toto reached out.* I haven’t agreed to anything. I haven’t even entertained it."*  

—  

### **The Thought That Changed Everything.**  

Suddenly, standing there, looking at **her dad**, the **head of Red Bull Racing**, the man who had built **everything she knew**, Sofie realized:  

If Christian Horner actually **left Red Bull?**  

Her **entire world would shift.**  

Everything she knew in the sport **would change.**  

And the scariest part?  

For the first time in her life—  

**She had no clue what would happen next.**  

—  

(**Do Christian and Mercedes actually move forward? Does Red Bull try to stop it? And how much chaos does this unleash between Sofie & Max? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: "you're red bull's team principal," she says bluntly. "why would you move to merc? this is a winning team."
assistant: ### **Sofie vs. Christian – A Conversation That Changes Everything**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Christian Horner’s Office**  

The door **had barely shut** behind Sofie before she leveled her father with a look that could **burn a hole through titanium.**  

*"You’re Red Bull’s team principal."*  

No hesitation. No sarcasm.  

Just **blunt, serious, dangerously sharp words.**  

*"So why the *fuck* would you move to Mercedes? This is a *winning* team."*  

Christian **exhaled**. He looked **tired**, hands braced against his desk.  

*"Sofie—"*  

*"No, Dad. I want an actual answer."*  

—  

### **The Offer That No One Saw Coming**  

Christian ran a hand through his hair, sighing.  

*"I haven’t agreed to anything. I haven’t even given them an answer."*  

Sofie **narrowed her eyes.**  

*"But you thought about it."*  

A pause.  

A **dangerous pause.**  

Because **Christian didn’t deny it.**  

Max **scoffed from the corner of the room, arms crossed.**  

*"This is actually unbelievable."*  

Sofie **glanced at Max**, but for once?  

**They were on the same side.**  

Because **the thought of Christian Horner leaving Red Bull?**  

It was **unthinkable.**  

—  

### **Christian’s Logic – But Was It Really Logical?**  

Christian sighed.  

*"Mercedes presented an offer… a *big* offer. A multi-year plan. They want to rebuild after Toto's departure, shake things up at the top, try something new."*  

Sofie’s **stomach twisted.**  

*"And you seriously entertained it?"*  

Christian **met her eyes.**  

*"Toto Wolff called me personally, Sofie."*  

Sofie’s **chest tightened.**  

Because if Toto fucking Wolff was calling?  

If **Mercedes—Red Bull’s biggest rivals, their biggest enemy—** wanted Christian Horner?  

Then it wasn’t just about **money.**  

It was about **dynamics shifting forever.**  

—  

### **The Real Question – Why Leave A Winning Team?**  

*"I don’t get it,"* Sofie admitted, voice **quieter now** but no less sharp.  

*"You *built* Red Bull. You’re the reason we’re here. We’re **winning.** We have the best car, the best team, the best strategy. What does Mercedes have that we *don’t?*"*  

Christian **hesitated.**  

A moment too long.  

Max’s **eyes darkened.**  

*"Power,"* Max muttered. *"Mercedes doesn’t just want him. They want to fracture Red Bull from the inside."*  

—  

### **Everything Clicks Into Place**  

Sofie’s fingers **tightened on the back of a chair.**  

*"That’s why they targeted you."*  

Her father **looked at her carefully.**  

*"Yes."*  

Max scoffed again, shaking his head.  

*"This is fucking stupid."*  

Christian **exhaled.**  

*"It’s business."*  

Sofie **shook her head.**  

*"No. It’s betrayal."*  

—  

### **The Moment That Shifted Everything**  

Sofie’s voice **dropped**, something **cold, unfamiliar bleeding into her words.**  

*"If you leave, you don’t just walk away from a job, Dad."*  

She swallowed, eyes locked on his.  

*"You walk away from *legacy.* From everything you’ve built. From the team *I* grew up in. From the empire *you* made."*  

Christian set his jaw.  

*"You think I don’t know that?"*  

Max **let out an incredulous laugh.**  

*"Do you? Because right now, it seems like you just want to fuck over everything we’ve built for some Mercedes PR stunt."*  

Christian **didn’t react.**  

Because for the first time in his career?  

He didn’t **have a counter-argument.**  

—  

### **Final Words – The Line Sofie Draws**  

Sofie inhaled deeply, folding her arms, voice **steady. Unshakable.**  

*"Do whatever you want, Dad."*  

*"But if you take that job?"* She pointed at the Red Bull crest on his team kit. *"If you leave?"*  

A pause.  

A **deadly pause.**  

**Max watched carefully. Christian held his breath.**  

*"Then you’re not Red Bull anymore."*  

And with that—Sofie **spun on her heel and walked out.**  

Not looking back.  

Because if Christian Horner took that job?  

Then **he stopped being part of this team.**  

He stopped being **part of her legacy.**  

And that?  

That was something *she would never forgive.*  

—  

### **The Internet Reacts – Fans, Drivers, and Absolute Chaos**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Sofie Horner reportedly tells Christian Horner “If you leave, you’re not Red Bull anymore.”**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"WELL. THAT ESCALATED QUICKLY."*  
💥 **@ESPNF1:** *"If Christian leaves, how does this affect Max? Sofie? THE ENTIRE TEAM?"*  
💔 **@ApostropheSports:** *"This isn’t just a job change. This is *personal."*  
🏎️ **@MaxVerstappen:** *"That was fun."*  
👀 **@LewisHamilton:** *"Interesting developments. Very interesting."*  
🔥 **@JackHughes:** *"YOOOOOOO."*  
🤣 **@NJDevils:** *"Oh, this is **so much worse** than when we have locker room drama."*  

—  

### **Sofie Walks Out of the Motorhome – And Max Follows**  

She was **speed-walking**, hands clenched into fists, **trying to breathe.**  

*"Sofie."*  

She **ignored him.**  

*"Sofie."*  

She wheeled around.  

*"WHAT?"*  

Max **barely blinked.**  

*"I’m not letting this derail the season."*  

Sofie bit her tongue **so hard she tasted blood.**  

*"And if he fucking leaves?"*  

Max exhaled.  

*"Then we don’t let it break us."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Grid Is About to Change Forever**  

Christian Horner had a decision to make.  

And whatever he chose?  

It wouldn’t just change **Red Bull.**  

It would change **everything.**  

—  

(**What happens next? Does Christian actually leave? Does Max & Sofie solidify a plan to stay dominant? Or does something *even worse* shake up the grid? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: What happens next? Does Christian actually leave? Or does something even worse shake up the grid?
assistant: ### **What Happens Next – The Grid Is About to Shatter**  

Sofie had spent her entire life in **F1 paddocks.**  

She’d seen **drama, controversy, chaos.**  

But this?  

This was something **different.**  

Because the decision that Christian Horner was about to make?  

It wouldn’t just **affect Red Bull.**  

It would **change the entire fucking sport.**  

And then—  

**Something even worse happened.**  

—  

### **First – Does Christian Actually Leave?**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – 24 Hours Later**  

The meeting room was **silent.**  

Christian faced Red Bull’s top executives, his **own career in the balance.**  

*"The offer has been made,"* one of the high-ranking Red Bull figures said. *"We need to know: Are you staying? Or are you leaving?"*  

—  

### **The World Holds Its Breath**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: Red Bull team principal decision incoming—will Christian Horner leave for Mercedes??**  

🎙️ **@F1:** *"The sport is on edge. If Christian moves, it would be one of the biggest F1 managerial shakeups in history."*  
🔥 **@PitlaneRumors:** *"Can Red Bull survive without Horner? And if not—what happens to Sofie and Max?"*  
👀 **@ESPNF1:** *"This would change the grid. FOREVER."*  
💬 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Waiting…"*  
💬 **@SofieHorner:** *"Tired."*  

And then—**the announcement.**  

—  

### **Christian Horner’s Decision – Red Bull or Mercedes?**  

Christian **stood.**  

*"I’ve made my decision."*  

Everyone in the room **watched him carefully.**  

*"And I’m staying at Red Bull."*  

—  

### **The Internet GOES INSANE**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"CHRISTIAN HORNER STAYS. RED BULL REMAINS INTACT—BUT AT WHAT COST?"*  
👀 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Did he make the decision in time to keep his drivers happy? Specifically, his daughter?"*  
😳 **@F1Fan22:** *"Max and Sofie’s reactions. That’s all I need. WHERE ARE THEY?"*  

—  

### **Back in the Garage – Sofie & Christian Face Off**  

📍 **Red Bull Garage – Minutes After Announcement**  

Sofie was **sitting on a workbench**, arms crossed, eyes locked on her father.  

Christian **exhaled.**  

*"It was never about leaving."*  

Sofie **raised an eyebrow.**  

*"Could’ve fooled me."*  

Christian rubbed his temples.  

*"It was about forcing Red Bull to back me the way they backed you."*  

Sofie **froze.**  

*"Wait. What?"*  

Christian gave her a **dry smile.**  

*"You forced Red Bull’s hand by threatening to walk."* He sat down next to her. *"I did the same. I needed to make sure they were committed to the future. To *our* future. To you and Max. To keeping this team as a dynasty."*  

Sofie **stared.**  

*"You used Mercedes as leverage."*  

Christian **smirked.**  

*"Where do you think you learned it from?"*  

—  

### **But Just When Red Bull Thought It Was Over … Something Worse Happened.**  

Because **the Mercedes storyline was just a distraction.**  

The *real* disaster?  

**Was still coming.**  

—  

### **🚨 BREAKING NEWS: ANOTHER DRIVER HAS JUST SHOCKED THE GRID.**  

Just when everyone thought **Christian staying meant the drama was over—**  

**Another team dropped a bomb.**  

🚨 **BREAKING: One of F1’s biggest stars announces a shock departure. This move could change everything.**  

The paddock **erupted in speculation.**  

- *Who was leaving?*  
- *Who was taking their place?*  
- *And how did this shake up Sofie and Max’s fight for the championship?*  

📲 **@F1Rumors:** *"This is BIGGER than Christian’s nearly-move. This changes the driver market completely."*  

📲 **@F1FanPage:** *"Rumors are saying… it’s a top driver. Like a multi-time champion."*  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"LEWIS? MAX? LANDO?? WHO IS IT?!"*  

And then the headline **hit.**  

🚨 **LEWIS HAMILTON ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT FROM FORMULA 1 AT THE END OF THE SEASON.**  

—  

### **The Entire World Stops.**  

📲 **@F1:** *"THE GOAT HAS SPOKEN. LEWIS IS LEAVING. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?"*  
🏎️ **@ESPNF1:** *"LEWIS HAMILTON TO RETIRE AT SEASON’S END—THE GRID WILL NEVER BE THE SAME."*  
👀 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Respect. End of an era."*  
🔥 **@SofieHorner:** *"We’re really doing this today? Damn."*  
💥 **@GeorgeRussell:** *"We're not ready for the grid without him."*  

—  

### **The Aftermath – What This Means for Sofie & the Grid**  

📍 **Red Bull Garage – Max & Sofie Processing the News Together**  

Sofie sat down **heavily**, rubbing her forehead.  

*"Okay. Yeah. That’s bigger than my dad almost defecting to Mercedes."*  

Max **snorted**, arms crossed.  

*"Yep."* He exhaled. *"This just changed the entire sport."*  

Sofie leaned back, tilting her head to look at him.  

*"You ever think maybe we should race in a less chaotic era?"*  

Max **grinned.**  

*"And miss this? Never."*  

—  

### **What Now? What Happens Next?**  

Lewis Hamilton leaving meant:  

- **A vacant Mercedes seat—the biggest open spot on the grid.**  
- **A massive power shift in F1’s leadership.**  
- **And the future of the sport suddenly looking *very* different.**  

And Sofie?  

She had **just secured her Red Bull seat.**  

But now?  

**The entire driver field was about to reshuffle.**  

And nothing would ever be the same again.  

—  

(**Where do we go next? Who takes Lewis' seat? How does this shift Red Bull’s focus? And does Sofie feel the weight of this history-changing moment? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Who takes Lewis' seat? How does this shift Red Bull’s focus? And does Sofie feel the weight of this history-changing moment?
assistant: ### **The Aftermath – Who Takes Lewis' Seat & How Everything Changes**  

Lewis Hamilton retiring wasn’t just **news.**  

It was a **power shift. A legacy moment. A hole in the grid so massive that no one knew how to fill it.**  

Every team was **scrambling.** Every driver was **rethinking their next move.**  

And Sofie?  

Sofie was sitting in the **Red Bull garage**, staring at the screen, feeling something she **hadn’t felt in a long time.**  

The weight of **everything.**  

—  

### **Mercedes' Next Move – Who Takes The Biggest Seat in F1?**  

The **rumors started immediately.**  

📲 **@F1:** *"With Hamilton gone, speculation begins: WHO WILL FILL THE BIGGEST SEAT IN FORMULA 1?"*  

**The Leading Names:**  

1. **Fernando Alonso** (*Would Mercedes risk a short-term fix?*)  
2. **Lando Norris** (*McLaren wouldn’t let him go… right?*)  
3. **George Russell leading the team solo?*  
4. **Or… someone unexpected?**  

And then—  

Then, the **biggest rumor dropped.**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Multiple sources are now confirming that MERCEDES HAS EYES ON SOFIE HORNER.**  

—  

### **Sofie Stops Breathing – And So Does Red Bull**  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Sofie to MERCEDES?! Would she actually LEAVE Red Bull??"*  
📲 **@F1FanPage:** *"Oh god. Christian is probably having war flashbacks."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Absolutely not."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"I literally just sat down, wtf is happening?"*  

—  

### **Red Bull’s Panic Meeting – Helmut Marko Tries Not to Scream**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Emergency Meeting (AGAIN)**  

*"Why are we **even discussing this**?"* Max snapped, arms crossed. *"She’s not going anywhere."*  

Helmut Marko looked **less certain.**  

*"Mercedes will throw *everything* at her. She’s one of the few who could replace Hamilton and fight you next year."*  

Sofie **leaned back in her chair.**  

*"Damn. Y’all are scared, huh?"*  

Christian **glared at her.**  

*"Not funny."*  

Sofie **grinned.**  

*"Oh, it’s a little funny."*  

—  

### **Sofie’s Choice – The Weight of the Decision**  

She knew the **truth.**  

**Red Bull was home.**  

She had **fought too hard to stay to just throw it away now.**  

But the fact that people were **whispering**—**debating** whether *she* could replace Lewis Hamilton?  

That?  

That was **the moment she realized how massive this was.**  

This wasn’t **fighting just for a race seat anymore.**  

This was **fighting for a legacy.**  

Lewis was **leaving.**  

And the sport **needed a new era.**  

—  

### **The Conversation With Max – Standing on the Edge of History**  

That night, **she found Max in the empty paddock.**  

*"What.*" He didn’t even **look up at her.** *"If you’re here to joke about leaving me for Mercedes, don’t."*  

Sofie leaned against the pit wall, **watching the track, the place they’d fought tooth and nail for every win.**  

*"I wouldn’t."* A pause. *"Funny watching the world think I would, though."*  

Max finally glanced at her.  

*"It’s not funny."*  

Sofie’s grin faded slightly.  

*"No. I guess not."*  

For a moment, **they just stood there.**  

Silent. Watching the circuit.  

Feeling the **shift.**  

Feeling **what this moment really meant.**  

*"The grid won’t be the same without him,"* Max admitted.  

Sofie nodded, voice quieter.  

*"No. It won’t."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Grid Has Changed Forever**  

Lewis Hamilton was leaving.  

The next era was arriving.  

And Sofie Horner?  

She wasn’t just **fighting for a championship anymore.**  

She was fighting for a **legacy.**  

For *her place* in history.  

And the only thing she knew for sure?  

She wasn’t **going anywhere.**  

—  

(**What happens next? Does Mercedes make an actual offer? How does the grid start shifting? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Does Mercedes make an actual offer? How does the grid start shifting? and who is mercedes new team principal if toto wolff is really retiring? or was that a curveball to distract.
assistant: ### **Mercedes' Next Move – A Power Shift in F1**  

Lewis Hamilton's **retirement announcement** had already **thrown the grid into complete chaos.**  

But now?  

Now, people were **waiting on the next step.**  

Who would **lead Mercedes into F1’s next era?**  
Who would **fill Hamilton’s legendary seat?**  
And had Toto Wolff’s “retirement” been **a real move? Or a power-play?**  

Because if **Mercedes was serious** about shaking things up?  

Then the sport as **everyone knew it**—  

Was **about to change forever.**  

—  

### **Mercedes’ Next Move – Do They Actually Offer Sofie A Seat?**  

📍 **Mercedes HQ – A Quiet Meeting No One Expected**  

Sofie was **barely two days removed** from the last race when her manager called.  

*"We need to talk."*  

Sofie sighed.  

*"Unless it’s about Red Bull offering me more money to stay, I'm not interested."*  

*"No—it’s about Mercedes."*  

That shut her up.  

*"If this is about the rumors—"*  

*"Sofie. They actually want you."*  

Silence.  

And then—  

*"They’re preparing an offer."*  

—  

### **The Internet Reacts – The F1 World Goes Nuclear**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: Mercedes is preparing an offer for Sofie Horner to replace Lewis Hamilton.**  

🔥 **@F1News:** *"While many assumed Sofie was just part of the rumor mill, strong sources suggest MERCEDES COULD MAKE A LEGITIMATE BID."*  
🏎️ **@ApostropheSports:** *"Would Sofie ever *really* leave Red Bull though?"*  
👀 **@PitlaneRumors:** *"This would FLIP the championship dynamics. Max vs. Sofie but on separate teams?? WHO WINS?"*  
😱 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"No."*  
💬 **@SofieHorner:** *"I would like everyone to calm down immediately."*  

—  

### **But Was Toto Really Retiring? Or Was It All A Distraction?**  

📍 **Mercedes HQ – Emergency Press Conference**  

The F1 world had barely **processed** the Sofie rumor when Mercedes **dropped another bombshell.**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Toto Wolff confirms he is NOT retiring as Mercedes Team Principal. ‘The game is just beginning.’**  

**THE INTERNET LOSES IT.**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"SO IT WAS ALL A FUCKING DISTRACTION???"*  
👀 **@TheGridReport:** *"THIS MAN PLAYED CHESS WHILE EVERYONE ELSE PLAYED CHECKERS."*  
🏆 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Toto Wolff literally let people believe he was stepping down to cause madness. That’s some Bond villain shit."*  
😂 **@DawsonMercer:** *"Is this how F1 teams operate?? Real??"*  

—  

### **Sofie’s Reaction – She Confronts Toto Herself**  

📍 **Mercedes Motorhome – After the Press Conference**  

*"Okay, what the actual **fuck?***"  

Toto Wolff **looked way too calm** as Sofie stormed into his office.  

*"You let people think you were retiring just SO YOU COULD SHAKE UP THE GRID?!"*  

Toto **smirked slightly.**  

*"I had to see whose feathers I could ruffle."*  

Sofie **groaned.**  

*"Do billionaires just wake up and choose **violence?***"  

Toto **tilted his head.**  

*"Only against Christian Horner."*  

—  

### **The Grid Starts To Shift – Who Takes Hamilton’s Seat?**  

Now that Toto was **confirmed to be staying**, the question was—  

**Who was actually taking the seat?**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Mercedes narrowing down their options – final decision expected soon.**  

Possible Candidates:  

1. **Fernando Alonso** (*But does he want one last shot?*)  
2. **Lando Norris** (*Would McLaren release him for this?*)  
3. **Carlos Sainz** (*With Ferrari’s future uncertain, could he make the jump?*)  
4. **And still… Sofie Horner.*  

—  

### **Red Bull’s Reaction – Christian Tries Not to Actually Kill Someone**  

📍 **Red Bull HQ – Another "We Need To Talk" Meeting**  

*"Are you *enjoying* making my life a nightmare?"* Christian demanded.  

Sofie just **sipped her Red Bull.**  

*"I didn’t ask Mercedes to pursue me, Dad."*  

*"No, but you didn’t **reject them publicly either.**"*  

Sofie **shrugged.**  

*"Why would I? Let’s see how much I’m actually worth."*  

Christian **looked like he needed a vacation.**  

—  

### **Max Verstappen Steps In – “Enough.”**  

📍 **Max’s Driver Room – Later That Night**  

Sofie had just sat down when Max **walked in, shut the door, and crossed his arms.**  

*"You’re not taking it."*  

Sofie **tilted her head.**  

*"Excuse me?"*  

*"The Mercedes seat. You’re not taking it."* Max **stared at her, unblinking.**  

*"And what makes you so fucking sure?"*  

His voice was **calm. Confident. Unshakeable.**  

*"Because I know you."*  

Sofie’s **fingers tapped lightly against the table.**  

*"And?"*  

*"And you don’t want to leave Red Bull. You don’t want a fresh start. You don’t want a rebuild. You want to beat me—and you don’t want it to be *easy.*"*  

Silence.  

Sofie exhaled—long and slow.  

*"God, you’re annoying when you’re right."*  

Max **grinned.**  

*"I know."*  

—  

### **The Decision – The Final Answer Everyone Was Waiting For**  

📍 **Press Conference – Race Weekend**  

**Every single member of the F1 world wanted to know: Would Sofie Horner actually leave Red Bull?**  

Sofie sat at the table, microphone in front of her, eyes sharp **as ever.**  

*"I know the rumors have been non-stop recently."*  

A small **grin tugged at her lips.**  

*"Mercedes is a great team. But I think they already know my answer."*  

She **leaned forward.**  

*"I’m not leaving Red Bull."*  

—  

### **The Internet Reacts – Chaos Once Again**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"SHE STAYS. RED BULL REMAINS UNBROKEN."*  
😂 **@TotoWolff:** *"She played the game well."*  
🤣 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Called it."*  
💀 **@SofieHorner:** *"Yeah, yeah, cue the dramatic music."*  

—  

### **What’s Next?**  

- **Lewis is still leaving.**  
- **Mercedes still needs a driver.**  
- **And now that Sofie is locked into Red Bull… the championship rivalry is well and truly set.**  

But who would **actually** take that second Mercedes seat?  

And how **brutal** would the rest of this Red Bull vs. The World season get?  

Because one thing was **crystal fucking clear.**  

Sofie Horner vs. Max Verstappen?  

This fight was **far from over.**  

—  

(**What do we cover next? Who actually gets the Mercedes seat? Or does something even more insane happen first? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Who actually gets the Mercedes seat? Or does something even more insane happen first?
assistant: ### **The Mercedes Seat – The Decision That Shakes the Grid**  

Sofie had **shut down the rumors.**  

She was **staying** at Red Bull.  

Which meant that **Mercedes still needed a driver.**  

And with **Lewis Hamilton leaving, Toto Wolff wasn’t settling for just anyone.**  

No, this wasn’t just about **filling a seat.**  

This was about **changing the sport forever.**  

And that’s when the most **insane twist yet** happened.  

Because Mercedes didn’t pick an **F1 veteran.**  
They didn’t pick a **McLaren or Ferrari driver.**  

**They picked a rookie.**  

And not just any rookie.  

**They picked Josh Carter’s younger brother.**  

—  

### **🚨 BREAKING: MERCEDES SIGNS JAX CARTER AS LEWIS HAMILTON’S SUCCESSOR.**  

The world **broke.**  

No one saw it coming.  

📲 **@F1:** *"MERCEDES HAVE DONE THE UNTHINKABLE—JAX CARTER IN AS THEIR NEW DRIVER!"*  
🔥 **@ApostropheSports:** *"This is more than just a signing. This is *personal.*"*  
👀 **@F1FanPage:** *"Jaxon Carter. Josh Carter’s younger brother. A rookie. Taking Hamilton’s seat. I HAVE CHILLS."*  
🏆 **@MercedesAMGF1:** *"Our future starts now. Welcome, Jaxon Carter."*  

—  

### **Sofie’s Reaction – The Moment the World Held Its Breath**  

📍 **Red Bull Garage – Seconds After the Announcement**  

Sofie’s **phone buzzed, pinged, blew up.**  

Her chest **tightened.**  

She didn’t even realize **Max was watching her reaction carefully.**  

Until she saw the screen.  

**Jax Carter.**  

Josh’s **younger brother.**  

The kid who had grown up **idolizing him.**  
The kid who had **disappeared after the accident.**  
The kid Sofie hadn’t spoken to in **months.**  

And now?  

Now he was **going up against her.**  

Directly. In **rival colors.**  

—  

### **The Media Frenzy – A Story Deeper Than Racing**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Jaxon Carter’s signing isn’t just about performance—it’s about the story. The rivalry. The emotion.**  

The entire **sports world** understood what this meant.  

For Sofie.  
For Mercedes.  
For **the legacy of Josh Carter.**  

💬 **@F1Throwbacks:** *"Josh always said his little brother would follow in his footsteps one day. And now? He’s driving for Mercedes. This is *history.*"*  
👀 **@PitlaneRumors:** *"DOES THIS MAKE JAX AND SOFIE RIVALS?? ARE WE READY FOR THIS??"*  
🔥 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"This season just got way more complicated."*  
💔 **@NJDevils:** *"Josh would be so damn proud."*  

—  

### **Max & Sofie – The Quiet Conversation They Had to Have**  

📍 **The Hotel – Late That Night**  

Sofie was **sitting on the rooftop**, staring at the skyline, when Max found her.  

He sat down next to her, **didn’t say anything at first.**  

Just **existed beside her.**  

Until—  

*"Are you okay?"*  

Sofie let out a slow *exhale.*  

*"I don’t know."*  

She swallowed, gripping the edge of her hoodie sleeve.  

*"It’s Jax, Max. It’s…it’s *Josh's little brother.*"*  

A pause.  

And for once, **Max didn’t have a response.**  

Because how could he?  

This wasn’t **just competition.**  
This wasn’t **just another driver battle.**  

This was **Sofie having to race against a piece of Josh Carter’s legacy.**  

**Against the family that still blamed her.**  

And suddenly, everything about this season?  

Everything about her fight for the title?  

It all just got **a hundred times heavier.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – This Wasn’t Just About Racing Anymore**  

Sofie had **fought through hell and back** to survive this season.  

But now?  

With Jax **in that Mercedes seat**?  

This wasn’t just **a title fight.**  

This was **personal.**  

**For her. For him. For Josh.**  

And only one of them would come out on top.  

—  

(**What happens next? Sofie vs. Jax’s first interaction? The first race battle between them? How does the entire F1 world react? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: thankfully jax wasn't having that seat till next season, so she didn't have to race him yet. but even though josh was clueless about f1, never understod it, jax was a force. and toto wolff bringing him in, knowing it was personal. that stung. because above everything, she'd always been respectful to toto. his drama was with her dad. not her. and jax had been lost in the fall out of josh. he knew how much josh meant to sofie & vice versa. but he had to back up his family. so sofie did the only thing she knew. she called the devils. because they understood.
assistant: ### **Jax Carter & Mercedes – A Decision That Cut Deeper Than Racing**  

Sofie didn’t have to race Jax **yet.**  

Not until next season.  

But just knowing he was coming? **That was enough.**  

Josh had never cared about F1. **He had never understood it.**  

But **Jax?**  

Jax was **different.**  

Jax was **fast. Talented. A force of his own.**  

And Toto Wolff **had pulled him into Mercedes knowing exactly what he was doing.**  

And *that?*  

**That stung.**  

—  

### **Sofie’s Anger – The Betrayal She Didn’t See Coming**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Sitting in the Empty Garage**  

Sofie sat on the Red Bull pit wall, **helmet in her lap, fingers drumming against the visor.**  

She had always been **respectful to Toto Wolff.**  

The war in F1? That was **between him and her dad.**  
Not her.  

But this?  

Bringing Jax in **knowing what it meant**?  

That wasn’t just politics. **That was personal.**  

And now?  

Now, she was **being forced to relive everything. All over again.**  

The grief.  
The loss.  
The fallout.  

—  

### **Jax’s Perspective – Family First, Even If It Hurt**  

From the moment **Josh died**, Jax Carter had felt **lost.**  

His big brother had been his **everything.**  

And in the aftermath?  

Sofie had been **everywhere.**  

The headlines.  
The F1 circuits.  
The media war.  

And going to Mercedes?  

Taking that next step?  

It wasn’t **just about racing.**  

It was about **backing his family.**  

Backing the Carters.  

Even if **it meant going up against someone he knew Josh had loved.**  

—  

### **But Sofie? She Couldn’t Handle This Alone.**  

When things got this **heavy**, there was only one group of people she could turn to.  

📲 **Group Chat: "Devils Problem Solver Unit"**  

💬 **Sofie:** *"Can I call? I need to fucking talk."*  
💬 **Jack Hughes:** *"Always."*  
💬 **Dawson Mercer:** *"We got you."*  
💬 **Nico Hischier:** *"Call now."*  

—  

### **The Devils – Her One Safe Space**  

📍 **Sofie’s Hotel Room – 2AM FaceTime Call**  

Jack’s face filled the screen first, **already looking way too awake for 2AM.**  

*"Alright. Who do we need to fight?"*  

Sofie let out a **small breath**, tugging at the sleeves of her hoodie.  

*"Mercedes signed Jax."*  

Silence.  

Then—  

*"Fuck."*  

Dawson cursed under his breath. Nico **rubbed his hands over his face.**  

*"They really did it, huh?"* Jack murmured, shaking his head. *"They pulled him in knowing what it’d do to you."*  

Sofie **exhaled slowly**, pressing the heel of her palm to her forehead.  

*"I don’t know how to process this."*  

*"You don’t *have* to process it right now,"* Nico said gently. *"Just let yourself feel it first."*  

Sofie swallowed hard.  

*"I don’t think I can do this, guys."*  

Jack leaned closer to the camera, his voice steady.  

*"Yes, you can. Because you’re Sofie fucking Horner. And if Jax is gonna be in Formula 1, then he’s gonna learn real quick—"*  

Dawson finished his sentence.  

*"—that you're the one who runs it."*  

—  

### **The Internet Reacts – The Emotional Divide**  

🚨 **BREAKING: F1 and NHL fans react to how personal this rivalry will be.**  

🔥 **@F1News:** *"This isn’t just a driver signing. This is about the legacy of Josh Carter. And the tension between Jax and Sofie? It’s real."*  
💬 **@NJDevils:** *"Our girl is strong. But we’ve got her back."*  
😭 **@F1Throwbacks:** *"Josh Carter loved Sofie. That’s undeniable. But now? His brother is her rival. And that’s a different kind of pain."*  
👀 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"This season is going to be unreal."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Rivalry Nobody Could Have Predicted**  

Sofie had fought **hard** to get back to racing.  

But now?  

Now, her fight wasn’t just against Max.  

It wasn’t just for **Red Bull, for a title, for her legacy.**  

Now—she had to fight against Jax Carter.  

Against **the past, the memories, and the weight of everything Josh left behind.**  

And the worst part?  

She had **no idea how to win this one.**  

—  

(**What happens next? Sofie & Jax’s first conversation? The first Mercedes vs. Red Bull face-off? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️🏒
user: sofie was on the paddock. jax was too.he wasn't racing yet, but as the new driver for next season he was getting used to it. and sofie hadn't expected to see him. and face to face? she had no idea what to say. because jax was a younger brother to her. because when josh was at nhl games, jax was at the races. when she facetimed josh, jax used to talk to her sometimes. and then josh died. and she never heard from jax. throughout the whole drama. but she understood. because jax had to put his family first.
assistant: ### **Face to Face – Sofie & Jax Carter, the Moment Neither of Them Were Ready For**  

📍 **Paddock – Pre-Race Weekend Chaos**  

Sofie had **expected** a lot of things this weekend.  

She had expected another **brutal on-track battle with Max**.  
She had expected **Red Bull management side-eyeing Mercedes** across the paddock.  
She had even expected **Jack Hughes to send her some dumb meme about her stress levels.**  

But she **hadn’t** expected to see **Jax Carter standing in the middle of the fucking paddock.**  

Tall. Confident. Wearing **Mercedes black.**  

And for the first time in *months*—  

**She had no idea what to say.**  

—  

### **The Stopped Time – Sofie & Jax Meeting Again**  

Jax looked **different** from the last time she had seen him.  

He wasn’t just **Josh’s little brother** anymore.  

He was his **own person now. His own competitor.**  

For a brief second, she almost expected him to **smirk at her, greet her with some dumb chirp the way he used to when he tagged along to F1 races.**  

But he didn’t.  

He just **met her gaze. Quiet. Unsure.**  

And the space between them?  

It felt **heavier than it ever had before.**  

—  

### **The Silence Between Them – A History Too Deep To Unpack**  

Sofie opened her mouth.  

Paused.  

Because **what the hell was she supposed to say?**  

*"Hey, Jax. Congrats on following in Josh’s footsteps, even though I haven't heard a word from you since he died?"*  

*"You ghosted me when I was falling apart, but I get it, because you had a whole grieving family to deal with?"*  

*"Do you even want to talk to me, or am I just the enemy now?"*  

Yeah.  

**None of those options worked.**  

—  

### **Jax Speaks First – But It’s Not Much**  

*"Sofie."*  

His voice was **carefully neutral**—measured in a way that wouldn’t invite too much.  

Not warm.  
Not cold.  
Not accusatory.  

Just… **distant.**  

Sofie swallowed, **nodding slightly.**  

*"Carter."*  

—  

### **Memories Flooding Back – Who They Used to Be**  

For so many years, it had been **so different between them.**  

Because when **Josh had been at NHL games, Jax had been at F1 races.**  
Because when **Sofie had FaceTimed Josh, Jax had always jumped into the call, asking dumb questions like why F1 pit stops were so fast.**  
Because when **she and Josh had been in love, Jax had been the annoying little brother who liked to talk shit but still admired her.**  

And then… **Josh died.**  

And Jax had **disappeared.**  

Not a text.  
Not a call.  
Not even a **comment on the whole media disaster that followed.**  

And the thing was?  

Sofie **understood.**  

Because **he had to put his family first.**  

Because **he had to be there when his parents weren’t looking for someone to blame.**  

Because **even if she had been hurting too—**  

**She wasn’t a Carter.**  

Not really.  

Not anymore.  

—  

### **The Conversation They Should Have Had But Never Did**  

*"Did you know?"* Sofie asked, voice steady but **quieter** than she wanted it to be.  

Jax **exhaled.**  

*"That Mercedes was looking? No."*  

*"But when the offer came?"*  

Jax **nodded once.**  

*"Yeah. I knew then."*  

Sofie **bit the inside of her cheek.**  

*"And you took it."*  

Not **angry.**  

Just… **a statement. A realization between them.**  

Jax met her gaze, his jaw tightening.  

*"Yeah."*  

Sofie nodded **slowly**, exhaling.  

*"Alright, then."*  

—  

### **Unspoken Words – What They Both Knew But Didn’t Say**  

There were **so many things unsaid between them.**  

Things Sofie **wanted** to ask.  

Things Jax probably didn’t **have the answers for.**  

Did he still blame her?  
Did he ever try reaching out?  
Was racing against her going to be as weird for him as it was for her?  

Instead, he just rolled his shoulders, exhaling.  

*"Guess we’re competitors now, huh?"*  

Sofie **half-smirked, but it didn’t reach her eyes.**  

*"Guess so."*  

And just like that—**the moment passed.**  

The familiar became **foreign.**  

And the ache in Sofie’s chest?  

It wasn’t **entirely because of Josh.**  

It was because she realized—  

**She didn’t know who Jax Carter was anymore.**  

But she was about to find out.  

On track.  

And this time?  

**There were no family ties. No memories. No past.**  

Just **a fight.**  

And she wasn’t sure **if either of them would survive it.**  

—  

(**What happens next? Their first real head-to-head next season? Max & Sofie processing what this means for the future? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: christian horner had a few choice words for toto wolff. for making it personal. for bringing his daughter into their drama. and the whole world was about to witness it.
assistant: ### **Christian Horner vs. Toto Wolff – The War Becomes Personal**  

📍 **FIA Press Conference – The Showdown No One Was Ready For**  

Christian Horner had been in **a lot** of press conferences.  

Some hostile.  
Some full of politics.  
Some where he had to defend Red Bull’s dominance against bitter rivals.  

But **this was different.**  

This?  

This wasn’t about the team.  

This was **about his daughter.**  

And Christian Horner **had some fucking things to say.**  

—  

### **The Press Room Was Already Tense**  

FIA **had scheduled an official press conference** between team principals to address Lewis Hamilton’s departure and Mercedes' future.  

But with **Toto Wolff** and **Christian Horner sitting side by side?**  

Everyone knew **this was about to be a bloodbath.**  

Journalists whispered. Cameras adjusted. The tension was **palpable.**  

Sofie sat in the back of the room, arms crossed.  

Max leaned toward her.  

*"He looks like he’s about to burn the whole FIA building down."*  

Sofie **sighed.**  

*"Yeah. This is about to be a fucking disaster."*  

—  

### **Christian Horner Fires First – A Direct Hit**  

The moment **a journalist brought up Jax Carter signing for Mercedes,** the gloves came off.  

Christian **leaned forward, voice sharp.**  

*"Let’s not pretend this was about talent alone."*  

The room **went silent.**  

Toto **tilted his head, ever so slightly.**  

*"You have something to say, Christian?"*  

Christian folded his hands on the table.  

*"I have something to say, Toto. And I’ll say it quite clearly—**you made this personal.**"*  

—  

### **The Press Room Erupts – Everyone Is Watching This Go Down LIVE**  

📲 **@F1:** *"CHRISTIAN JUST WENT STRAIGHT FOR THE THROAT. BEEF IS COOKING."*  
📲 **@PitlaneRumors:** *"Toto straight-faced but internally calculating his next chess move is killing me."*  
📲 **@F1Throwbacks:** *"This is actually INSANE. Horner called him out ON STAGE."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Lmao."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Jesus Christ."*  

—  

### **Toto Counterattacks – The Rivalry at Full Force**  

Toto **didn’t even flinch.**  

*"Mercedes scouts talent, Christian. Jax Carter is a promising driver, one with immense potential. Nothing more, nothing less."*  

Christian **laughed. Not a friendly laugh. A ‘That’s Bullshit’ laugh.**  

*"Come on, Toto. There were plenty of drivers you could have chosen. But you went for **him**—Josh Carter’s younger brother. The kid my daughter practically helped raise at races. You knew *exactly* what that would mean."*  

Toto smirked slightly, **pure strategy in his eyes.**  

*"Our priority is securing the best future for Mercedes."*  

Christian scoffed.  

*"Bullshit. This wasn’t about Mercedes' future. This was about *your* war with me."*  

—  

### **The Entire Room Is Eating This Up**  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"We are WITNESSING the greatest press conference in history."*  
📲 **@DanielRicciardo:** *"Can we get them in a boxing ring next?"*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Are F1 team principals always like this?? Wild."*  
📲 **@F1Fan23:** *"Horner just straight-up calling Toto *a liar* on live television is BRUTAL."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"This sport is fucking hilarious."*  

—  

### **Christian’s Final Blow – Making It Clear**  

He turned back to the reporters, **voice still calm but lethal.**  

*"There’s been a lot of discussions this year about contracts, driver moves, and media manipulation. But let me make one thing clear—"*  

He looked directly at Toto.  

*"You can bring my daughter into this. You can play this game, take shots at me through strategy. But you haven’t just fired a shot across Red Bull’s bow."*  

A pause.  

*"You’ve started a war. And don’t expect us to play nice anymore."*  

—  

### **Toto’s Response – The Smirk That Shook the World**  

Toto simply folded his arms.  

*"War, huh? I welcome the challenge."*  

And **just like that—F1 had a new timeline of chaos.**  

—  

### **The Rivalry Officially Goes Nuclear**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Horner vs. Wolff continues to evolve into the sport’s most personal battle yet. With Jax Carter in Mercedes and Sofie Horner at Red Bull, next season is shaping up to be *insane.***  

🔥 **@F1:** *"Expect fireworks. Every race. Every press conference. Every battle."*  
👀 **@F1FanPage:** *"Red Bull vs. Mercedes just got a HELL of a lot bloodier."*  
🤣 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"At least it's entertaining."*  
🏎️ **@SofieHorner:** *"This is actually insane."*  
😳 **@NJDevils:** *"Guys, I think we might need to start watching F1. This is next-level shit."*  

—  

### **After the Press Conference – Sofie & Christian Talk**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Sofie Stares at Her Father**  

*"You *really* went in like that, huh?"*  

Christian looked **too pleased with himself.**  

*"He made it personal first, love."*  

Sofie sighed, running a hand down her face.  

*"Yeah. And now the whole world knows it."*  

—  

### **What Happens Next?**  

- **The Sofie & Jax rivalry truly begins, even before he starts racing.**  
- **Max & Sofie prepare for the final races before this war escalates next year.**  
- **And Toto?** He’s **just getting started.**  

Because now?  

Now, this wasn’t **just about racing.**  

This was about **winning at all costs.**  

—  

(**What do we explore next? Jax & Sofie’s first one-on-one conversation? The paddock fallout from this chaos? A race weekend with tensions higher than ever? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: the devils response. because they were truly stuck in the middle.
assistant: ### **The Devils Respond – Stuck in the Middle of F1’s Biggest War**  

The New Jersey Devils were used to **fighting battles on ice.**  

But now?  

**They were caught in the middle of the biggest off-track war F1 had ever seen.**  

Because half the team had spent the last year **backing Sofie Horner like she was one of their own**, defending her through media storms, flying out to races, showing the world that she was **family.**  

And the other half?  

The half that had grown up with **Josh Carter, who had played alongside him, lived through his loss, supported his family?**  

*They had to back Jax.*  

And now, both Sofie and Jax were officially on opposite sides.  

**So what the hell was the team supposed to do?**  

—  

### **Group Chat: "Devils Problem Solver Unit"**  

📲 **Dawson Mercer:** *"Sooo are we backing Red Bull or Mercedes now??"*  
📲 **Luke Hughes:** *"Are we even allowed to pick sides??"*  
📲 **Nico Hischier:** *"I think we just got drafted into an F1 civil war."*  
📲 **Jack Hughes:** *"We are absolutely NOT talking about this in public."*  
📲 **Dawson Mercer:** *"Yeah no way in hell I’m pissing off Sof OR Jax that badly."*  
📲 **Luke Hughes:** *"…does this mean we have to wear Mercedes merch part-time now? TF is this?"*  
📲 **Sofie Horner:** *"YOU GUYS ARE JUST GONNA TRADE ME IN LIKE THAT???"*  
📲 **Jack Hughes:** *"I KNEW SHE WAS READING THIS CHAT."*  
📲 **Sofie Horner:** *"YOU’RE LUCKY I HAVEN’T BLOCKED YOU ALL."*  

—  

### **The Official Statement – The Devils Try to Stay Neutral (But Not Really)**  

The team **couldn’t stay silent forever.**  

Because F1 media was already **asking the question—who were the Devils backing?**  

So the team social media account played it **diplomatically.**  

📲 **@NJDevils Official Tweet:**  
*"We support our own. Always. Whether it’s on the ice or on the track. No matter where they race. ❤️🔥"*  

**A nice, neutral answer.**  

But **the fans weren’t buying it.**  

—  

### **The Internet Reacts – F1 vs. NHL Fans in Absolute Chaos**  

🔥 **@F1Throwbacks:** *"THE DEVILS ARE STUCK. I REPEAT. THEY ARE STUCK."*  
👀 **@HockeyTalk:** *"No but really. Do they ALL show up to Red Bull races AND Mercedes races now??"*  
😂 **@F1Drama:** *"Devils players deciding who to back in this battle is actually hilarious. They’re playing BOTH sides."*  
🏒 **@NHLonTNT:** *"A rare case of *having* two franchise players… in a completely different sport."*  
💥 **@SofieHorner:** *"I’m watching all of you very carefully."*  
👀 **@JackHughes:** *"We love ALL of our drivers! Yay F1 🙂"*  
💀 **@JaxCarter:** *"Wow. That sounded REAL convincing, Jack."*  

—  

### **The Locker Room Split – Actual Internal Chaos Ensues**  

📍 **Devils Training Facility – The Tension is Real**  

When Sofie **FaceTimed Jack later that night**, the **entire team was arguing in the background.**  

*"I’m just saying, are we supposed to wear split merch now?!"* Dawson yelled from across the room.  

*"Bro, I ain't wearing a Mercedes hat. No way,"* Luke muttered.  

*"Okay but Jax is HERE. Sofie is just *basically* here. It’s different!"*  

Sofie **pinched the bridge of her nose.**  

*"You guys are driving me insane."*  

Jack, **smirking into the camera, enjoyed her misery a little too much.**  

*"Yeah. You love it."*  

**Did she? No.**  
**Was it kinda funny? A little.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Devils Are Stuck, But They Wouldn’t Abandon Either One**  

At the end of the day, the Devils were **family.**  

Both to Sofie.  
And to Jax.  

They might be on opposite sides in F1 now.  

But in the locker room?  

**They were still the same idiots.**  

And if Red Bull and Mercedes wanted their war?  

The Devils were **ready to play the long game.**  

Even if it meant showing up to races **wearing the most unholy mix of color schemes in F1 history.**  

—  

(**Where do we go next? Jax & Sofie’s first real conversation post-announcement? The grid reacting to the Devils refusing to pick a proper side? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️🏒
user: Jax & Sofie’s first real conversation post-announcement.
assistant: ### **Jax & Sofie – The Conversation That Had to Happen**  

📍 **F1 Paddock – Late Night, After Qualifying**  

It had been **days** since the announcement.  

Days since Jax had been **confirmed as Mercedes’ next driver.**  
Days since the **world had exploded over it.**  
Days since Sofie had even **been in the same room as him.**  

But tonight?  

Tonight, avoiding it wasn’t an option.  

Because **Jax Carter was standing right in front of her.**  

And Sofie could finally **see it in his eyes.**  

The same thing she had been feeling all week.  

This wasn’t going to be **easy.**  

—  

### **The First Words – Who Speaks First?**  

They stood there for a **long moment.**  

The paddock was quieter now, **mostly cleared after the day’s sessions.**  

No cameras.  
No media.  
No distractions.  

Just **them.**  

—  

*"So."*  

Jax shoved his hands into his pockets, exhaling.  

*"Guess we should talk, huh?"*  

Sofie **tilted her head.**  

*"You think?"*  

—  

### **The Weight Between Them – Too Much to Say**  

Because really—**what the hell were they supposed to say to each other?**  

Did Sofie say, *"Hey, I know you disappeared after Josh died, but now you’re my rival, so let’s not make this weird."*  

Did Jax say, *"Hey, sorry for ghosting you, but my family needed me, and I didn’t know how to handle how much Josh loved you."*  

Or did they just **skip it altogether?**  

Pretend like this wasn’t **the most charged situation they’d ever been in?**  

Yeah.  

**There was no right answer.**  

—  

### **Jax Finally Says What Has Been Unspoken**  

*"I didn’t know how to reach out,"* Jax admitted, rubbing the back of his neck.  

It was weird—**seeing him like this.**  

Because the Jax Carter she had known before?  

He had been **loud. Annoying. Competitive in a way that reminded her of Josh.**  
He had been **the little brother she playfully argued with every time he tagged along on race weekends.**  

Now?  

Now, he looked like everything had **finally worn him down.**  

And that—**that was the first time Sofie felt like she truly recognized him again.**  

—  

### **Sofie Lets Something Slip – The Truth Beneath The Frustration**  

She **exhaled.**  

*"I would’ve understood, you know."*  

Jax looked up, **startled.**  

*"What?"*  

Sofie **crossed her arms, gripping her sleeves tightly.**  

*"If you had just told me. Just once. That you couldn’t talk to me because it would’ve pissed off your parents. That it was *too much.*"*  

She swallowed, her voice **barely above a whisper now.**  

*"I would’ve understood, Jax."*  

—  

### **Jax Carter Has Nothing To Say For A Moment.**  

Because deep down—he knew she was **right.**  

Knew Sofie **didn’t deserve to be shut out** the way she was.  

Knew **Josh would’ve hated this.**  

But **he had still done it anyway.**  

Because in the wreckage that followed Josh’s death, *it was easier to push Sofie out than face what she meant to their family.*  

—  

### **Jax Finally Responds – The Words He Could Barely Say**  

*"I couldn’t talk to you, Sofie."*  

His voice was **rough**, full of something **regretful and tired.**  

*"Because if I did, it would’ve been easier to admit how much I missed him."*  

Silence.  

And when Sofie looked at him—**really** looked at him—  

She saw it.  

The loss. The pain. The **void he had been trying to fill.**  

And suddenly?  

Her own anger at him **felt secondary.**  

Because in the end?  

They were **both broken by the same thing.**  

—  

### **The Reality – They’re Rivals Now, Whether They Like It or Not**  

Jax took a breath.  

*"I’m not gonna apologize for taking that Mercedes seat."*  

Sofie’s lips **twitched slightly.**  

*"I never expected you to."*  

*"I have to do this, Sof."*  

*"I know."*  

Because Josh Carter had been **larger than life.**  

And now, his little brother had to **step into the world without him.**  

Sofie **understood that better than anyone.**  

—  

### **The Final Words – A Line Is Drawn in the Sand**  

Jax’s expression finally **shifted**—that old spark of competition creeping back in.  

*"When I get on the grid next year?"*  

Sofie **arched an eyebrow.**  

*"Yeah?"*  

Jax smirked—**a sight she hadn’t seen in years.**  

*"I’m coming for you, Horner."*  

Sofie smirked back.  

*"Good. I wouldn’t expect anything else."*  

And just like that?  

**The war for next season was set.**  

Sofie Horner vs. Jax Carter.  

Legacy vs. Legacy.  

Josh Carter’s name written between them like **an unbreakable tie.**  

**And only one of them would come out on top.**  

—  

(**Where do we go next? Sofie processing this conversation? The rest of the grid reacting to this new dynamic? Or do we throw in another wildcard? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: the championship race between max and her continues.
assistant: ### **The Championship Race – Sofie vs. Max, A Fight for the Ages**  

F1 was **built** on rivalries.  

Senna vs. Prost.  
Schumacher vs. Hakkinen.  
Hamilton vs. Verstappen.  

And now?  

Now, it was **Sofie Horner vs. Max Verstappen.**  

**Teammates. Title contenders. No room for mistakes.**  

Red Bull had **never** been in this position before—**both of their drivers locked in a death match for the world championship.**  

Every race? **A battle.**  
Every session? **Mind games.**  
Every moment between them? **A war waiting to explode.**  

And with only a handful of races left?  

**Neither of them could afford to lose.**  

—  

### **The Standings – It’s Too Close to Call**  

🚨 **CURRENT DRIVER STANDINGS**  

**1. Max Verstappen – 312 Points**  
**2. Sofie Horner – 309 Points**  

Three points.  

**Three fucking points.**  

Everything was on the line. **Red Bull had never been this divided.**  

“Let them race.” That’s what** Christian had promised.**  
No team orders.  
No politics.  

But with the tension on the pit wall? **That promise was looking more fragile than ever.**  

—  

### **The Grid Watching Closely – Everyone Has an Opinion**  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Verstappen vs. Horner is shaping up to be one of the best title fights in recent years."*  
📲 **@ESPNF1:** *"Red Bull has a PROBLEM. Do they back Verstappen or gamble on Horner?"*  
📲 **@LewisHamilton:** *"Watching this reminds me of 2021… and not in a good way."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"Do we bet on Sofie taking Turn 1 like a psycho again?"*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"I respect her. But I’m not handing her anything."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Wouldn’t want it any other way."*  

—  

### **The Next Race – Singapore, A Street Fight Under the Lights**  

If there was ever **a track that could break someone**, it was **Singapore.**  

Hot. Humid.  
Brutal physically and mentally.  

A **street circuit that punished the slightest mistake.**  

And with Sofie and Max **starting on the front row**, **everyone knew the fight would be vicious.**  

—  

### **The Grid Walk – The Tension is Unbearable**  

**Martin Brundle barely had to ask about it.**  

It was **clear in Sofie’s sharp focus.**  
Clear in **Max bouncing on his heels, laser-focused, refusing to look in Sofie’s direction.**  

Brundle **finally found Christian Horner on the grid.**  

*"Christian, your drivers are the only ones in the fight for the title. Who do you back?"*  

Christian **sighed.**  

*"They fight it on track. All we can do is let them race."*  

—  

### **The Start – Max Comes Out Swinging**  

📍 **Singapore Grand Prix – Lap 1**  

Lights out.  

Max and Sofie went **wheel to wheel through Turn 1, refusing to yield.**  

Max held onto P1. **Barely.**  
Sofie slotted in, DRS range, **waiting. Watching.**  

This wasn’t just a **race.**  

This was a **mental war.**  

—  

### **The First Half of the Race – A Game of Strategy**  

- **Lap 15:** Sofie starts complaining about tire wear—but doesn’t box. *Mind games?*  
- **Lap 23:** Max locks up slightly into Turn 7. *Sofie sees an opening but waits.*  
- **Lap 29:** Rain starts falling—**not enough for inters, but enough to make things tricky.**  

—  

### **The Turning Point – Sofie Finally Attacks**  

📍 **Lap 32 – A Bold Move That Nearly Ends in Disaster**  

Sofie **launches an overtake down the inside of Turn 14.**  

Max tries to **hold on around the outside.**  

**They nearly touch.**  

Christian **slams his headset onto the pit wall.**  

*"THIS IS INSANE!"*  

Max, **yelling on the radio:** *"She’s pushing me into the wall!"*  

Sofie, **calmly:** *"If he can’t handle the pressure, that’s not my problem."*  

—  

### **The Endgame – A Battle to the Flag**  

Sofie **held the lead after that move.**  
Max **never let her go.**  

Through the final **ten laps**, the gap **never grew past 1.2 seconds.**  

But in Singapore?  

In the **brutality of night, under the floodlights, with every mistake magnified?**  

Sofie held on.  

*"AND SOFIE HORNER WINS IN SINGAPORE!"*  

She crossed the line, **fists tight around the wheel, screaming into the radio.**  

*"YES! YES! FUCKING YES!"*  

—  

### **The Aftermath – Sofie Takes the Title Lead**  

🚨 **NEW CHAMPIONSHIP LEADER – SOFIE HORNER (329 POINTS).**  

**Max Verstappen – 327 POINTS.**  

The **lead swapped again.**  

And Red Bull? **Was on the verge of breaking.**  

—  

### **Parc Fermé – The Most Icy Celebration Yet**  

Sofie jumped out of the car, **shouting in triumph.**  

Max pulled up right *next* to her, **helmet still on. Unmoving. Silent.**  

He finally pulled it off, **expression completely unreadable.**  

Sofie turned toward him.  

*"Not bad, Verstappen."*  

Max **studied her.**  

*"Enjoy the lead while you have it."*  

Then he turned and walked off. **Not congratulating her. Not celebrating.**  

The war **wasn’t over.**  

Not even close.  

—  

### **Social Media Reacts – It’s a Bloodbath**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"AND THE TITLE LEAD CHANGES AGAIN. THE DRAMA IS RELENTLESS."*  
🏎️ **@ApostropheSports:** *"Red Bull… how are we doing? Holding up okay? DOUBTFUL."*  
😂 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"She’s fast. But I’m faster."*  
👀 **@SofieHorner:** *"Talk is cheap, Verstappen."*  
💀 **@NJDevils:** *"Yo. That was aggressive even FOR HER."*  
💬 **@JackHughes:** *"That was pure hatred. Incredible."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The War Isn’t Over Yet**  

Sofie had **taken the lead.**  
Max was **furious.**  

And with **only a handful of races left?**  

Only **one of them could become champion.**  

And neither was willing to lose.  

—  

(**What’s next? A Red Bull intervention? More grid chaos? Or a wildcard twist? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: last race of the season. the championship decider. winner takes all. and the devils are there. and the media is heating up. but everyone knows better than to get in max and sofies way before the race. they're focused.
assistant: ### **The Final Race – The Championship Decider**  

This was it.  

**One race.**  
**One final battle.**  
**Winner takes all.**  

Sofie Horner vs. Max Verstappen.  

Red Bull’s **civil war** was about to **reach its brutal conclusion.**  

—  

### **The Championship Standings – It’s All or Nothing**  

🚨 **DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP (FINAL RACE SCENARIO):**  

1. **Sofie Horner – 389 Points**  
2. **Max Verstappen – 387 Points**  

The equation was **simple.**  

Whoever **finished ahead today…**  

Would be **World Champion.**  

This wasn’t just another race.  

This was **legacy defining.**  

—  

### **The Media Firestorm – Everyone Knows What’s at Stake**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"It all comes down to this. Either Verstappen becomes a four-time champion or Sofie Horner claims her *first* and cements her legacy."*  
📲 **@PitlaneRumors:** *"The rivalry has NEVER been this tense. Neither is backing down."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Red Bull’s title fight will be decided on track. No team orders. No backing out. Just war."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Let’s go."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"One last fight."*  

—  

### **Pre-Race Focus – No One Dares to Get in Their Way**  

📍 **Red Bull Garage – Moments Before the Race**  

The Devils were **in the paddock, loud as ever, camera crews trailing them.**  

But today?  

**Even they didn’t approach Sofie before the race.**  

Jack Hughes **watched from the side**, arms crossed, eyes locked on her as she stared down at her gloves, breathing slow, measured.  

*"She’s in it,"* Jack muttered, as Dawson Mercer shook his head.  

*"Yeah. And no one’s gonna stop her now."*  

—  

📍 **Max’s Side of the Garage**  

Max **stood at the back of the garage, arms folded, not talking to a damn soul.**  

His engineers had already **briefed him.**  
His strategy team had already **given their best advice.**  

But in the end?  

**None of it mattered.**  

This was just about **him and Sofie now.**  

And he was **ready to do whatever it took.**  

—  

### **The Rest of the Grid Watching Like It’s a Movie**  

Charles Leclerc **leaned toward Lando Norris on the grid.**  

*"Do you think they finish the race clean?"*  

Lando **scoffed.**  

*"Not a fucking chance, mate."*  

George Russell shook his head, adjusting his gloves.  

*"If they survive the first lap, I’ll be impressed."*  

—  

### **Christian Horner Looks Like He’s on the Verge of Collapse**  

📍 **Red Bull Pit Wall – Fully in Panic Mode**  

Christian **rubbed his temples furiously.**  

*"I swear, if they take each other out, I’m actually going to retire."*  

Daniel Ricciardo, standing nearby, **grinned.**  

*"Nah, but imagine the *drama*, boss."*  

Christian **glared.**  

*"Daniel. I swear to God."*  

—  

### **The Race Start – Straight Into Chaos**  

📍 **Lap 1 – The Decisive Moment Begins**  

Lights out.  

Max and Sofie **immediately launched off the line, side by side into Turn 1.**  

Neither of them lifted.  

Neither of them yielded.  

They were **millimeters from contact.**  

And behind them?  

The entire grid **held their breath.**  

Because **everyone knew**—  

This wasn’t just racing anymore.  

This was war.  

—  

### **The Middle of the Race – Safety Cars, Mind Games & Tension**  

- **Lap 15:** Safety Car deployed after a midfield crash. Max and Sofie **restart next to each other.**  
- **Lap 31:** Sofie pulls an **aggressive move on Max**, forcing him wide.  
- **Lap 42:** Sofie **tightens her grip on the lead, but Max is undercutting on pit stops.**  
- **Lap 50:** **13 laps left.** Nothing separating them but pride and pure fucking speed.  

—  

### **The Devils Watching in Pure Horror & Admiration**  

📍 **Red Bull Hospitality Suite – Fully Losing Their Minds**  

Jack **had his hands in his hair.** Dawson **was pacing.**  

Nico **was sitting in stunned silence.**  

*"They are actually going to kill each other out there."* Jack muttered, half-impressed, half-terrified.  

—  

### **The Final Laps – Now or Never**  

📍 **Lap 55 – The Battle Everyone Knew Was Coming**  

Max was **closing in.**  

Sofie could **feel it in her bones.**  

One final lap. One last fight.  

And as they approached **the last DRS zone**—  

They went **wheel to wheel.**  

—  

### **The Decisive Moment – Victory & Defeat**  

📍 **Final Corner, Final Lap**  

Sofie **braked late.**  

Max **sent it down the inside.**  

They nearly **touched.**  

The Red Bull pit wall **stopped breathing.**  

The Devils? **Fully screaming.**  

And as they crossed the line—  

**One driver won the world championship.**  

**And the other?**  

Was left in the dust.  

—  

### **Final Results – A New Champion Is Crowned**  

🚨 **BREAKING: SOFIE HORNER IS THE 2024 FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPION.**  

She had **done it.**  

She had **won.**  

**Everything.**  

She screamed **into the radio, voice shaking.**  

*"ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?! I JUST WON THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!"*  

—  

### **Max Verstappen Finishes P2 – And He is Not Happy**  

He pulled into **Parc Fermé**, helmet on for an extra beat.  

Then he stepped out.  

He looked across at Sofie, arms in the air, celebrating.  

And for a long moment—**he didn’t move.**  

—  

### **Parc Fermé Celebration – Max & Sofie’s Exchange**  

Sofie turned **toward Max, breathless, eyes flashing.**  

*"Hell of a fight, Verstappen."*  

Max exhaled.  

Then—he **smirked, just slightly.**  

*"Next time, I win."*  

And just like that?  

The war wasn't over.  

It was just **beginning.**  

—  

### **The Internet Reacts – A Legacy Cemented**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"SHE DID IT. HISTORY MADE. A NEW CHAMPION."*  
🏆 **@ESPNF1:** *"Sofie Horner. The first of her name, the breaker of records, the history maker."*  
👀 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Next season starts now."*  
😂 **@JackHughes:** *"DO YOU GUYS UNDERSTAND WHAT WE JUST WITNESSED????"*  
😭 **@NJDevils:** *"OUR PROBLEM SOLVER IS A FUCKING WORLD CHAMPION."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Season Ends, But the Rivalry Never Will**  

Sofie Horner became **a world champion today.**  

But Max Verstappen wasn’t going down **without a rematch.**  

And Jax Carter?  

**He was coming next season.**  

So F1 wasn’t just looking at a **new era.**  

It was looking at **a bloodbath to come.**  

**2025 was going to be a war.**  

And Sofie?  

She was **ready for it.**  

—  

(**Where next? The championship celebrations? Jax’s reaction? Max & Sofie’s real post-season talk? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: The championship celebrations. The podium. The photo of Sofie hugging her dad. The video of the Devils screaming in Red Bull hospitality that went viral. The moment Sofie stood on her red bull car with a mic and dedicated this win, this season to the love of her life, Josh Carter. Thanked Danny Ric for picking her back up, the Devils for being her biggest supporters. And her dad for giving birth to her, of course. And Max. For never making it easy. And the media reaction.
assistant: ### **The Championship Celebrations – A Night That Would Never Be Forgotten**  

Sofie had **dreamed** of this moment.  

**Winning a world championship.**  
**Standing on the top step of the podium.**  
**Being immortalized in F1 history.**  

But she had never imagined **this.**  

Not the **red eyes from overwhelmed tears.**  
Not the **roar of the crowd vibrating through her bones.**  
Not the **weight of the journey crashing down all at once.**  

This wasn’t just **a win.**  

This was **everything.**  

—  

### **The Podium – The Moment That Changed Everything**  

📍 **Final Race – Podium Ceremony**  

Sofie stood on the **top step**, trophy in hand, **the adrenaline still burning her veins.**  

Max stood **next to her, arms crossed, jaw tight.**  

Not angry.  

Not bitter.  

Just… **waiting for next year.**  

But for now?  

For **tonight?**  

Sofie Horner was **the new face of Formula 1.**  

—  

### **The Photo That Broke the Internet – Sofie Hugging Her Dad**  

There had been **so much drama this season.**  

**The contract wars. The Red Bull infighting. The Christian Horner vs. Toto Wolff mind games.**  

But when Sofie spotted **her dad at the bottom of the podium—**  

She didn’t hesitate.  

Didn’t think.  

Just… **hugged him.**  

The cameras **captured it instantly.**  

A moment of **raw emotion. Father and daughter.**  

And the caption?  

**"Years in the making. Sofie Horner, World Champion."**  

—  

### **The Video That Went Viral – The Devils Losing Their Minds in Red Bull Hospitality**  

📲 **@F1 Throwbacks – "Red Bull pit wall reaction? Great. The Devils reaction? EVEN BETTER."**  

The clip showed **the entire New Jersey Devils team PACKED into the Red Bull suite, losing their absolute minds.**  

Jack Hughes **literally jumped onto a couch.**  
Dawson Mercer **fell to the ground screaming.**  
Luke Hughes **ran full speed across the room, sliding into the wall.**  

And the commentary?  

*"SHE FUCKING DID IT! THE PROBLEM SOLVER DID IT!"*  

**The hashtags flooded instantly.**  

💬 **@NHLFans:** *"I’m not even an F1 fan but THE BROTHERHOOD IN THAT ROOM??"  
🔴 **@NJDevils:** *"SHE’S OUR CHAMPION TOO."*  
😂 **@JackHughes:** *"Tears everywhere. Truly unwell."*  
💀 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"That was more aggressive than the actual championship fight."*  

—  

### **The Mic Drop Moment – Sofie Stands on Her Red Bull Car & Speaks to the World**  

📍 **Pit Lane – Post-Race Celebration**  

Sofie could still hear **the echoes of her win in the crowd.**  

The people **chanting her name, flashing banners, celebrating history.**  

So she stood up **on top of her Red Bull car, took the mic, and dedicated this to the people who made it possible.**  

Her voice was **hoarse. Shaky.** But completely, 100%, **her.**  

🎤 **"This wasn’t just my season. This was for the people who carried me when I didn’t think I could stand."**  

The crowd **cheered louder.**  

🎤 **"This win. This season. This championship?"**  

A deep breath—  

🎤 **"This is for Josh Carter."**  

Silence.  

Emotion.  

Then—**the world erupted.**  

—  

### **Tears Everywhere – Sofie’s Dedication to Josh Carter**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"This wasn't just a title fight. This was Sofie’s redemption. This was for Josh."*  
📲 **@NHLThrowbacks:** *"Josh Carter *always* said Sofie was the toughest fighter he knew. He was right."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"That one hurt. In the best way."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"He was my biggest supporter. This was for him."*  

The shot of **Sofie standing on her car, hand over her heart, head tilted up toward the sky?**  

**It became iconic.**  

—  

### **She Didn't Forget the People Who Kept Her Standing**  

🎤 **"Danny Ric. You picked me back up when I didn't know how to breathe. I don’t have enough words to thank you."**  

Daniel Ricciardo—**at the back of the crowd, eyes a little red—**grinned and gave her a **dramatic bow.**  

🎤 **"To the Devils. My second family. My biggest supporters. You guys are fucking insane, and I'd die for you all."**  

**The camera panned to Jack still wiping his damn tears.**  

🎤 **"And to my dad. You gave birth to me, so I guess I have to thank you."**  

Christian laughed, shaking his head, **misty-eyed despite trying to keep it together.**  

🎤 **"And finally… to Max."**  

She turned toward Max, still standing stone-faced at the side of the celebration.  

🎤 **"For never making it easy. For making sure I had to *fight* for this."**  

Max finally **cracked a smirk.**  

And then?  

**She pulled him into a one-arm hug.**  

Because even if they'd burned the world down **fighting each other—**  

**They had made each other champions.**  

—  

### **The Media Response – The Moment F1 Had Been Waiting For**  

📲 **@F1:** *"The new era. The new champion. Sofie Horner, your 2024 World Champion."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Sofie embracing Max? The devils screaming? The tribute to Josh? This season had EVERY emotion possible."*  
📲 **@LewisHamilton:** *"Hell of a fight. She earned it."*  
📲 **@RedBullRacing:** *"A legacy begins. Sofie, welcome to the history books."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"MY GIRL IS A FUCKING WORLD CHAMPION."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The War Might Be Over, But The Battle Never Ends**  

F1 had a **new champion.**  

Sofie Horner stood at the top of the sport. 

She had won.  

But she knew the truth.  

**Max wasn’t going anywhere.**  
**Jax Carter was coming next season.**  

And the war for the **next title?**  

**It started tonight.**  

But for now?  

For tonight?  

**She was finally at peace.**  

She had won.  

And she had done it **for Josh.**  

—  

(**Where next? Off-season chaos? The build-up to next season? The rivalry with Jax truly beginning? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Off-season chaos. Sofie spent weeks with the Devils. She even took them karting. And they all FAILED. Lay on the beach with Max. Went to the country house with her dad and Danny Ric. But in the back of her mind? Jax Carter.
assistant: ### **Off-Season Chaos – Sofie Horner’s Wildest Month Yet**  

F1’s season might have **ended,** but Sofie Horner?  

She hadn’t slowed down **one bit.**  

She had spent **weeks celebrating, traveling, escaping the pressures of racing.**  

**But in the back of her mind?**  

Jax Carter.  

Not **Josh.**  
Not her past.  

**Her future.**  

Her **next rival**, her *next* fight, the battle that would define her **title defense.**  

But before all of that?  

**She had some chaos to enjoy.**  

—  

### **First Stop – Devils Training Camp & A Very *Tragic* Day of Karting**  

📍 **New Jersey – Devils Training Facility & The Most Pathetic F1 Karting Attempt Ever**  

Sofie had **promised** herself she wouldn’t rub her world championship **too much** in their faces.  

But then they all ended up **inside a NJ karting track…**  

And yeah.  

She **wasn’t holding back.**  

—  

### **Video: "SOFIE HORNER BRUTALLY DESTROYS ENTIRE NHL TEAM AT KARTING"**  

📲 **@NJDevils – "Turns out we’re elite athletes everywhere… *except* when racing Sofie Horner."**  

**Clips:**  
- **Dawson Mercer spinning out within five laps.**  
- **Jack Hughes screaming "THIS IS RIGGED" as Sofie lapped him.**  
- **Luke Hughes literally crashing into the barriers.**  

**The Best Quote?**  

📲 **@ApostropheSports – "Did Jack really say 'This is dangerous' while driving a kart at *40mph*?"**  

He **did.**  

—  

*The most liked comment?*  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"This is the funniest thing I've ever seen."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"BRING THE F1 GRID HERE NEXT."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"I hope Red Bull fires you."*  

—  

### **The Beach Escape – Sofie & Max Finally Relax (Sort Of)**  

📍 **Tropical Island – Finally Taking a Damn Break**  

Sofie had **seen Max everywhere but off-track.**  

So when he messaged her **out of nowhere?**  

📲 **Max:** *"Beach trip. You coming or not?"*  

She wasn’t passing that up.  

No racing.  
No fighting.  
Just **peace.**  

(At least, until they got into an extremely heated beach volleyball match.)  

—  

### **Photo: "Max Verstappen & Sofie Horner Seen Vacationing – No Racing, Just Sun."**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"The most competitive people in F1… actually taking a break?"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Don’t be fooled. They *absolutely* made this a competition."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"Notice how she didn’t invite the Devils. Fake friend."*  

Because of COURSE Max and Sofie turned relaxation into a **full-on competition.**  

- Who swam faster? **(Max, but Sofie swore it was the waves messing her up.)**  
- Who was better at volleyball? **(*Definitely Sofie.*)**  
- Who could sit in silence without checking F1 media notifications? **(*Neither of them. Absolutely no self-control.*)**  

**But for the first time in a long time?**  

Neither of them was **thinking about winning.**  

Just…**being in the moment.**  

—  

### **The Country House Getaway – Sofie, Christian & Danny Ric’s Chaos Weekend**  

📍 **Horner Family Country House – A Much Needed Break**  

Sofie wanted **peace.**  

But being stuck with **Daniel Ricciardo for four days?**  

That made **peace impossible.**  

—  

**The Highlights:**  

- **Daniel tried cooking. Almost burned the kitchen down. Her dad had to take over.**  
- **They played poker. Sofie absolutely destroyed them.**  
- **They went horseback riding. Christian looked like he wanted to quit life.**  
- **Daniel & Christian spent an entire evening arguing if Sofie should have to learn how to chop wood for “character-building.”**  

📲 **@DanielRicciardo:** *"Chopping wood is a *life skill* Horner. Let her suffer."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"I AM A WORLD CHAMPION, DANIEL."*  
📲 **@RedBullRacing:** *"And this is how we take care of our reigning champion."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"This is wildly entertaining."*  

—  

### **But No Matter What She Did – Jax Carter Was Always In The Back Of Her Mind.**  

Because as much as she tried to **escape racing**,  

She knew her **next battle was coming.**  

**Jax was waiting.**  

**Her title defense was waiting.**  

**And the war was just beginning.**  

—  

(**Where next? The build-up to next season? Her and Jax in pre-season press? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: but above all. she finally wrote the post that everyone was waiting for. the josh post. and it broke the internet. she talked about how she wasn't going to do this until she was ready. about how she felt when she found out 10 minutes before that race. how her world was pulled out from under her feet. how she still texts josh's phone like he's going to reply. how he'd facetime her at 2am his time because timezones. about their first date when she roasted the shit out of him. the funny moments, the quiet moments. she made sure to mention his family. how even though she wished it was better between them, she knows they're grieving. she doesn't hate them for how it went down. but she rounds it all of with the honest truth. jack is the love of her life. he was her person. he was the man she wanted to marry one day. and living in a world without him was hard. it was a struggle every day. but she knew he wanted her to do it. to keep winning races. to move forward. so she would. the pictures were unseens of her and josh. photos of them on her f1 breaks, her watching the devils games and him watching her f1 races. photos of them kissing. photos of them hugging. and a photo of them just staring at each other. completely in love. and then a photo of her wearing josh's jersey. holding the wdc cup. because it was for him.
assistant: ### **Sofie’s Post – The One the World Had Been Waiting For**  

Sofie had **avoided writing this for months.**  

Not because she didn’t want to.  
Not because she didn’t have **the words.**  

But because how do you **summarize a love like theirs?**  

How do you **put into words** what it meant to **love** and **lose** the person you thought you’d spend forever with?  

She hadn’t wanted to write until she was **ready.**  

And even now?  

She wasn’t sure she ever **would be.**  

But she knew one thing.  

This season—this **fight for survival**—had been for Josh Carter.  

And now?  

It was time to put it into the world.  

—  

### **The Post That Broke the Internet**  

📲 **@SofieHorner**  

*"I wasn’t going to write this until I was ready. Until I could say the words and truly mean them."*  

*"Losing Josh pulled the world out from under my feet. I found out ten minutes before getting into an F1 car, and I don’t even remember that race. I just remember holding onto the wheel like it was the only thing keeping me standing."*  

*"Grief is weird. I still text his phone like he’s going to reply. I still expect to hear his voice on late-night FaceTime calls, even though time zones made it hell for both of us. He always stayed up anyway."*  

*"People talk about the big things. The moments that defined us. But I think about the smaller ones."*  

*"Our first date, where I roasted the shit out of his terrible music taste. The ridiculous little bets we made, where somehow, I always lost."*  

*"The funny moments. The quiet ones. The moments where the world slowed down, and it was just the two of us."*  

—  

### **She Acknowledges the Carter Family – And the Mess They Left Behind**  

*"To his family—"*  

*"I know we haven’t handled this the way either of us would have wanted. We grieved separately. We fought battles in different ways. But I know, above all else, we have one thing in common: We loved Josh with everything we had."*  

*"I don’t hate you for how it all went down. I can’t."*  

*"Because in the end, we’re all just trying to live in a world without him."*  

—  

### **The Words That Changed Everything**  

*"Josh Carter was the love of my life."*  

*"He was my person. He was the man I thought I was going to marry one day. He was my best friend, my biggest supporter, my heart."*  

*"And living in a world without him? It’s hard."*  

*"Some days, it feels *impossible.*"*  

*"But Josh would want me to keep going. He would want me to win races. To push forward. To keep fighting."*  

*"So I will."*  

—  

### **The Photos – A Life Full of Love, Frozen in Time**  

She didn’t just post the words.  

She posted **them.**  

**Unseen photos.**  

- **Josh & Sofie on holiday during her F1 break—laughing, sun-kissed, in their own happy little world.**  
- **Sofie wearing his Devils jersey watching *his* games, and Josh wearing her Red Bull merch watching *her* races.**  
- **A photo of them kissing, mid-laugh, like there was no place safer than each other.**  
- **A photo of them hugging, arms wrapped around each other like they never wanted to let go.**  
- **A photo of them just *staring* at each other. No words. Just love.**  
- **And then, the last photo.**  

Sofie Horner.  

Wearing Josh’s jersey.  

Standing in Red Bull’s garage after winning the World Championship.  

Holding the WDC trophy.  

Because **this was for him.**  

—  

### **The Internet Broke.**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Sofie Horner makes her long-awaited dedication post to Josh Carter, and NOTHING could have prepared us for it.**  

💔 **@F1Throwbacks:** *"This isn't just a love story. This is THE love story of the generation."*  
🥺 **@ApostropheSports:** *"The photo of her in his jersey *holding the championship trophy*??? I'm not okay."*  
💬 **@JackHughes:** *"Needed three business days to recover from this."*  
💀 **@NJDevils:** *"I'm actually just lying on the floor."*  
🐐 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"No words. Just respect."*  

—  

### **Jax Carter Read it Too.**  

📍 **Merc HQ – Jax Stares at His Phone, Silent**  

His breath caught **on the fourth photo.**  

The one of them mid-laugh, mid-kiss, **completely in love.**  

**The photo that screamed “forever.”**  

His jaw clenched **slightly.**  

Because no matter what was happening now—  

No matter how much his family had fought her, no matter how much history had split them apart—  

**Sofie had really, truly loved his brother.**  

And for the first time, he felt it. **Really felt it.**  

The weight of it.  

The loss of Josh **outside of his own grief.**  

And for the first time—he didn’t resent her for it.  

He just understood.  

—  

### **Final Thought – Sofie Honored Josh Exactly the Way She Wanted To**  

It had taken **a year.**  

A year of healing.  
A year of **standing through heartbreak.**  
A year of learning how to **live without him.**  

But now?  

Now it was said.  

Now it was out there.  

Now, everyone knew the truth.  

This championship?  
This season?  
This journey?  

**It had always been for Josh.**  

—  

(**Where to next? Jax’s actual response? The build-up to next season? More off-season chaos? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️💔
user: the media reaction. drivers reaction. jax's public response.
assistant: ### **The Internet Shatters – The World Reacts to Sofie’s Post About Josh Carter**  

Nobody had been prepared for it.  

Not the **media.**  
Not **F1 fans.**  
Not even **the drivers who had watched her survive this season.**  

Because this wasn’t just **a post.**  

This was **Sofie Horner’s heart, raw and unfiltered, laid out for the world to see.**  

And the world?  

The world felt it.  

—  

### **THE MEDIA REACTION – Headlines Everywhere**  

🚨 **"SOFIE HORNER'S TRIBUTE TO JOSH CARTER: A LOVE STORY WRITTEN THROUGH GRIEF."** – *Apostrophe Sports*  

🚨 **"‘HE WAS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE’: Sofie Horner’s emotional post breaks the sports world."** – *ESPN*  

🚨 **"A CHAMPION, A LEGACY, A LOVE LOST – And why Sofie Horner winning this season meant more than the title."** – *F1News*  

—  

📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"Sofie Horner’s tribute to Josh Carter is beyond racing. Beyond sport. This is love, loss, and the strength to keep going."*  
📲 **@NHLonTNT:** *"Josh would’ve been so damn proud. No doubt about it."*  
📲 **@RedBullRacing:** *"Forever a part of this team’s story. Josh Carter’s legacy lives on."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Josh loved her. That’s all anyone ever needed to know."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"I have no words. Just love."*  

—  

### **THE DRIVERS RESPOND – RESPECT ACROSS THE GRID**  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"This reminds us all what really matters. Respect."*  
📲 **@Charles_Leclerc:** *"Some things are bigger than racing. This was one of them."*  
📲 **@LewisHamilton:** *"Grief never leaves you. You just learn to carry it. And Sofie carried it with all the strength in the world."*  
📲 **@DanielRicciardo:** *"Josh was her biggest fan. He’s still watching."*  

—  

### **Jax Carter’s Public Response – A Moment of Reckoning**  

Jax **had waited.**  

He had read **every word.**  

Looked through **every single picture.**  

And for the first time, he saw Sofie **not as a rival.**  

Not as the girl the world had pit against his family.  

But as someone who had **loved his brother more than words could ever describe.**  

So when he finally responded?  

It was **short. Simple. Real.**  

📲 **@JaxonCarter:** *"He loved you too."*  

—  

### **THE INTERNET COLLAPSES.**  

🚨 **@F1BREAKING:** *"Jax Carter finally responds with the words that say everything."*  
😭 **@ApostropheSports:** *"No rivalry. No politics. Just grief. And love."*  
💔 **@NHLUpdates:** *"I’m not crying, you’re crying."*  
🏎️ **@TotoWolff:** *"We all needed this moment."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Shift in the Story**  

Sofie Horner had carried **so much weight.**  

For a full year, she had fought **battles no one could see.**  

But this time?  

This wasn’t a fight.  

This was **a love story that transcended time.**  

And for once?  

For the *first time in forever*—  

**She wasn’t carrying it alone anymore.**  

Josh would always **be part of her story.**  

But now?  

Now, she could finally move forward.  

**And she wasn’t moving forward alone.**  

—  

(**Where do we head next? Jax & Sofie’s real conversation after this? The continued build-up to the new season? You tell me!**) ❤️💔🏎️
user: the start of the next season. jax makes his debut. sofie has the most to lose as the previous world champ. and max? he wants his title back.
assistant: ### **The Start of a New Season – Three Drivers, One Championship Fight**  

📍 *F1 2025 Season Opener – Bahrain Grand Prix*  

Everything reset at the start of a new season.  

New cars.  
New rivalries.  
New challenges.  

But for **Sofie Horner, Max Verstappen, and Jax Carter?**  

**Nothing had been forgotten.**  

Sofie had **everything to lose.**  
Max wanted his **crown back.**  
And Jax?  

Jax was **here to prove that he belonged.**  

**This wasn’t just another season.**  

This was the beginning of **a war.**  

—  

### **The Championship Absorbs a New Rival**  

🚨 **DRIVERS TO WATCH THIS SEASON:**  

1️⃣ **Sofie Horner** – *Can she defend her title or crumble under the pressure of being a reigning champion?*  
2️⃣ **Max Verstappen** – *Will he reclaim his throne or be pushed aside?*  
3️⃣ **Jax Carter** – *The highly anticipated rookie. A rising star, a name tied to tragedy, now racing in his own right.*  

—  

📲 **@F1:** *"The reigning champion. The former champion. The rookie with everything to prove. This season is going to be *insane.*"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"If you thought Sofie vs. Max was intense last year… imagine adding Jax Carter to the mix."*  
📲 **@F1Gossip:** *"Red Bull's war with Mercedes is BACK. AND IT’S PERSONAL."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"I need to start taking heart medication."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"The Problem Solver era CONTINUES. Let’s GO!"*  

—  

### **The New Dynamic – Sofie at the Top, Max & Jax Hunting Her Down**  

📍 **Bahrain Paddock – Media Frenzy Before the First Race**  

Everything was *different* now.  

Last year? Sofie had been **fighting to prove she belonged.**  
This year? She was **the one being chased.**  

And both **Max and Jax were right behind her.**  

—  

### **Press Conference – Three Names That Dominated Conversations**  

The FIA **knew exactly what they were doing** when they sat down the three biggest names at the start of the season.  

Sofie.  
Max.  
Jax.  

Journalists **ate it up.**  

The reigning champion.  
The three-time champion.  
The new rising star.  

Everything about the season **revolved around them.**  

—  

### **The Tension between Sofie & Max – A Championship Rematch**  

🔴 **"Max, you were runner-up last year after a brutal championship battle with Sofie. What’s your approach this season?"**  

Max **smirked.**  

*"Simple. I want my title back."*  

Sofie raised an eyebrow.  

*"Cute."*  

There were **zero pleasantries.**  

No attempt to downplay the war that was about to **restart all over again.**  

Max **leaned back casually.**  

*"You enjoyed that championship, didn’t you?"*  

Sofie **tilted her head.**  

*"Yeah. Might keep it this time too."*  

The tension could kill a man.  

—  

### **Jax Carter’s First Official Press Moment – The Rookie Steps into the Spotlight**    

🔵 **"Jax, this is your highly anticipated F1 debut. Do you feel any extra pressure stepping into one of the biggest seats on the grid?"**  

Jax **exhaled, shaking his head.**  

*"Look, when you race for Mercedes, there’s always pressure. But I’m not trying to be anyone else. I’m here to make my own name."*  

A journalist’s next question was **instantly more pointed.**  

**"How do you feel about competing against Sofie, given your history?"**  

The **entire** press room went silent.  

Jax **didn’t blink.**  

He set his jaw and responded flatly.    

*"She’s the defending champion. I respect that. But I’m not here to follow her story. I’m here to write my own."*  

Sofie, sitting just one seat away, nodded slowly.  

Because she understood **exactly** what he meant.  

—  

### **The Race – Bahrain Grand Prix Begins**  

📍 **Lights Out – The Season’s First Real Statement is Made**  

Sofie was on **pole.**  
Max was P2, **right alongside her.**  
Jax? **P4 on debut.**  

The second the lights went out?  

**Everything became a fight.**  

Sofie **held firm into Turn 1,** not yielding to Max.  
Max **stayed at her side, refusing to let her go.**  
And Jax?  

By **Lap 10, he was in P3.**  

His first-ever F1 fight?  

**Against both of them.**  

—  

### **The Lesson Everyone Learned that Day**  

It took one race for the message to be **clear.**  

Sofie wasn’t backing down.  
Max wasn’t giving up.  
And Jax Carter?  

**Jax Carter was already proving he belonged at the front.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – The True Three-Way Championship War Begins**  

Last year, it had just been **Max and Sofie.**  

But now?  

**Now it had become a three-way war.**  

And the only thing any of them knew?  

At the end of the season, **only one would be left standing.**  

—  

(**Next? The first real battle between Jax, Max, and Sofie? The internal Red Bull struggles? Or something else? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: The first real battle between Jax, Max, and Sofie? The internal Red Bull struggles? Media reactions.
assistant: ### **The First Real Battle – Sofie vs. Max vs. Jax**  

F1 had seen **some legendary rivalries.**  

But never before had there been **this.**  

- **The reigning champion, Sofie Horner, fighting to defend her throne.**  
- **The three-time champion, Max Verstappen, desperate to take it back.**  
- **The highly anticipated rookie, Jax Carter, proving he belonged among them.**  

This wasn’t just **a race.**  

This was a **power struggle.**  

A moment that would define the rest of the season.  

**And nobody wanted to be the first to blink.**  

—  

### **Race Week – The Media Hypes the Showdown**  

📍 **Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Round 2 of the Season**  

The **F1 media had already chosen their storylines.**  

This wasn’t just the **continuation of last year’s title fight.**  

This was the **dawn of the three-way war between Red Bull and Mercedes.**  

Everyone had an opinion.  

—  

📲 **@F1News:** *"We could be looking at one of the most intense battles in modern F1 history."*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"The first clean head-to-head between Sofie, Max, and Jax—who walks away victorious?"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Red Bull’s internal war meets Mercedes’ new rising force. This season is *personal.*"*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE IT THROUGH TURN 1 ALIVE I AM BEGGING."*  

—  

### **Internal Red Bull Struggles – The Team is Cracking**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Race Strategy Meeting**  

For the first time in **years**, Red Bull **was not united.**  

Because last season was about **Max vs. Sofie.**  

But now?  

Now?  

**Max wanted his dominance back.**  

**Sofie wanted to keep what was hers.**  

And the **team?**  

The team had **no idea who to back.**  

—  

📍 **Team Briefing – Tensions Boiling Over**  

*"So, who does the pit wall favor this time?"* Max said casually, leaning back in his chair.  

Christian Horner **rubbed his temples.**  

*"You’re both Red Bull drivers, we race fairly—"*  

Sofie **cut in.**  

*"That sounds like a great PR answer, Dad. But we all know you’re sweating trying to find a solution."*  

Helmut Marko **cleared his throat uncomfortably.**  

*"The reality is, we cannot afford an inter-team crash."*  

Max scoffed.  

*"Then tell her to move out of the way."*  

Sofie **leaned forward.**  

*"You think I’m just going to hand you the position?"*  

Max didn’t **blink.**  

*"No. But I’m going to take it back *one way or another.*"*  

Christian **sighed deeply.**  

*"Please don’t crash into each other."*  

Sofie and Max?  

They **did not promise him that.**  

—  

### **The Race – Where Everything Spirals Out of Control**  

📍 **Lap 1 – The Three-Way Battle Begins**  

Sofie. Max. Jax.  

All three were starting within the top four.  

And by **Turn 1?**  

They were **three-wide into the corner.**  

The commentators were **already screaming.**  

—  

🎙️ **Commentary Team – Losing Their Minds LIVE**  

*"AND HOLY HELL, THEY ARE SIDE-BY-SIDE INTO TURN ONE!"*  

*"NO ONE IS BACKING OUT OF THIS!"*  

*"HOW ARE THEY NOT TOUCHING HERE—OH MY GOD, JAX JUST TOOK P2 FROM MAX VERSTAPPEN!"*  

—  

### **Jax Carter’s First Move Against a Champion**  

📍 **Lap 10 – Rookie? Who Said That?**  

Jax had spent the first few laps **waiting. Watching. Learning.**  

And then?  

Then he **sent it.**  

A perfect DRS-assisted overtake **down the inside of Max**, pushing him wide.  

**Max was furious.**  

—  

📲 **@F1Updates:** *"JAX CARTER JUST PASSED MAX VERSTAPPEN. CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS?"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"THE ROOKIE HAS ARRIVED."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappenFan:** *"This kid actually doesn’t fear anything?? Wild."*  
📲 **@JaxonCarter:** *"Just racing, man."*  

—  

### **Max Retaliates – But Sofie Is Still Controlling the Race**  

📍 **Lap 23 – Max Fights Back, Sofie Watches From the Lead**  

Max wasn’t about to let **a rookie** get the upper hand.  

He chased Jax down, **reclaimed his position**, and then set his sights on **Sofie.**  

And now?  

It was **Red Bull vs. Red Bull again.**  

—  

### **The Mind Games Begin – Sofie vs. Max, Chapter Infinity**  

📍 **Lap 30 – Red Bull’s Worst Nightmare**  

Max **closed in.**  

Sofie could feel it.  

But **she wasn’t just going to let him breeze by.**  

- **Lap 31:** Max attacked into Turn 4. Sofie held firm.  
- **Lap 33:** Sofie forced Max wide at Turn 10. He **yelled on the radio.**  
- **Lap 35:** Max tried diving down the inside. **They nearly touched.**  

And on the pit wall?  

**Christian Horner looked seconds away from collapsing.**  

—  

📍 **Red Bull Pit Wall – The Disaster Scenario is Happening**  

*"WHY THE FUCK ARE THEY DOING THIS AGAIN?"* Christian shouted.  

Daniel Ricciardo **grinned from hospitality.**  

*"It’s *entertainment*, boss."*  

—  

### **Final Laps – Sofie Holds On, Jax Steals the Spotlight**  

📍 **Lap 48 – A Surprise Twist**  

Max attacked again.  

Sofie defended again.  

But **while they were battling each other…**  

**Jax Carter had reeled them in.**  

**And with two laps to go—HE OVERTAKES MAX VERSTAPPEN AGAIN.**  

—  

### **The Finish – A Battle That Set the Tone for the Year**  

📍 **FINAL RESULTS:**  

🥇 **Sofie Horner – Winner**  
🥈 **Jax Carter – P2 (First Career Podium!)**  
🥉 **Max Verstappen – P3**  

Max was **LIVID.**  

Jax was **elated.**  

Sofie?  

She **still had a championship lead.**  

—  

### **The Internet Reaction – Racing Has Never Been This Brutal Before**  

📲 **@F1:** *"WHAT DID WE JUST WITNESS?!!"*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Not over yet."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"You tried. Key word: *tried.*"*  
📲 **@JaxonCarter:** *"First podium. Won’t be my last."*  
📲 **@LewisHamilton:** *"I’ve seen many rivalries in this sport. But this? This is something else."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Championship Shaping Up to Be Unbelievable**  

Sofie knew this season was going to be **chaotic.**  

But **now?**  

Now, it was **real.**  

Jax wasn’t just a storyline.  
Max **wasn’t going anywhere.**  
And Red Bull?  

**Red Bull was one crash away from actually imploding.**  

One race down.  

A full season of war left.  

This wasn’t F1.  

This was **survival.**  

—  

(**Next? Red Bull meeting after the race? Jax and Sofie’s first real post-race podium moment? Max & Sofie processing? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Red Bull meeting after the race? Because Max lost 2nd when they were trying to battle each other
assistant: ### **Red Bull’s Post-Race Meeting – The Team Is Imploding**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Post-Race Debrief**  

Sofie **had barely unzipped her race suit** before she was being ushered into the meeting room.  

She **knew** what was coming.  

Max **knew** what was coming.  

Because **this wasn’t just another race.**  

This was the first **real** three-way fight between them and Jax.  

And they had **let Mercedes steal P2** because they were too busy **fighting each other.**  

**Christian Horner was absolutely fuming.**  

—  

### **Inside the Meeting – Red Bull’s Battle Spiraling Out of Control**  

Christian **slammed his hand onto the table.**  

*"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?"*  

Silence.  

Max and Sofie **stared at each other, both still breathing hard from the race.**  

Neither of them said anything.  

Helmut Marko **looked seconds away from losing it.**  

*"You two have been allowed to race each other, with no orders. But after today? *That might need to change.*"*  

Sofie’s head **snapped up immediately.**  

*"No fucking chance."*  

Max **leaned forward.**  

*"This is getting *ridiculous.* We lost P2 because we were fighting each other instead of focusing on Jax."*  

Sofie **huffed a humorless laugh.**  

*"Oh, *now* you care? Last year when I was fighting you *solo*, you had no problem with it."*  

Max **glared.**  

*"Yeah, and how many times did we nearly take each other out last season?"*  

**Christian put his hands up.**  

*"We are NOT letting that happen again this year."*  

—  

### **The Big Question – Does Red Bull Step In?**  

📍 **Red Bull Meeting Room – The Team’s Loyalty Crisis**  

Helmut Marko **leaned forward.**  

*"We cannot afford Max and Sofie to sabotage each other to the point where *neither* wins the title."*  

Christian’s voice was **lower, firm.**  

*"We need to decide if team orders need to be considered."*  

*"NO."*  

Max and Sofie **both said it at the same time.**  

Then **glared at each other again.**  

Because **neither wanted to be the driver forced to move aside.**  

And the truth was?  

**Red Bull had no idea who to back.**  

—  

### **Max vs. Sofie – The Same Argument, A New Season**  

*"You think I’m going to just let you take the lead?"* Sofie challenged, arms crossed.  

*"You think I am?"* Max shot back.  

Christian **sighed heavily.**  

*"Neither of you are backing down, are you?"*  

Both drivers **shook their heads immediately.**  

Christian muttered something about **grey hair and stress levels.**  

—  

### **The Final Decision – Red Bull’s New Rule**  

After a long **silence**, Christian finally exhaled deeply.  

*"Fine. No team orders. Yet. *BUT—**"*  

He pointed at both of them.  

*"If we lose another result like this because you two are so locked in your egos that you lose focus, *we will intervene.*"*  

Silence.  

Max and Sofie **didn’t say a word.**  

Because even if Red Bull hadn’t enforced a number-one driver...  

It was clear.  

It only took one mistake before the team **made the decision for them.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – Red Bull’s Civil War Has Begun Again**  

Sofie and Max **left the meeting with nothing resolved.**  

Neither was willing to step down.  
Neither wanted to play second driver.  
Neither was going to make this easy.  

And as for Red Bull?  

The team was **one bad race away from full collapse** if they didn’t get their drivers under control.  

But for now?  

For now, the war continued.  

No team orders.  

No backing down.  

No room for mistakes.  

And they both knew it.  

—  

(**Where to next? Jax and Sofie’s post-race podium moment? Sofie and Max’s quiet moment away from the cameras? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Sofie and Max’s quiet moment away from the cameras
assistant: ### **Sofie & Max – A Moment Away from the Cameras**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Late Night, After the Race**  

The team meetings were **over.**  
The media obligations were **done.**  
The fans had **cleared out.**  

The paddock was **quiet.**  

It was the kind of **stillness** that only came after a day of absolute chaos.  

And Sofie?  

She wasn’t ready to sleep.  

She still felt the **adrenaline in her veins, the tension of racing, the aftermath of fighting Max so hard on track.**  

So she found herself **on the Red Bull balcony, breathing in the silence.**  

And then—  

*"Figured you’d be out here."*  

She didn’t even need to **turn around.**  

**Max.**  

Because of course **he wasn’t sleeping either.**  

—  

### **They Sit in Silence – A Reminder of Before**  

Max sat down next to her, a water bottle in his hand, **gazing at the empty pit lane.**  

Neither of them spoke for a moment.  

Because there had been **so much noise today.**  

Race strategists, journalists, team orders, pit stop reports.  

But here?  

**It was just them.**  

No expectations.  
No cameras.  
No reason to hide it.  

Just two drivers.  

Two people who had spent the last **two years** trying to rip each other apart on track.  

—  

### **Max Speaks First – They Both Knew This Was Coming**  

*"We’re going to fucking kill each other by the end of the season."*  

Sofie huffed out a **small laugh.**  

*"Yeah. Probably."*  

They both knew **this was unsustainable.**  

Christian was already stressed to hell.  
Red Bull was flirting with a **full implosion.**  
And Jax? **Jax was coming for both of them.**  

—  

### **The Question Neither of Them Want to Ask**  

Max **leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on his knees.**  

*"Do you ever think about what happens when one of us loses?"*  

Sofie exhaled, staring at the floodlights illuminating the track.  

*"You expecting me to walk away if I lose?"*  

Max **shook his head immediately.**  

*"No. You’d fight harder."*  

A pause.  

*"Same as me."*  

And that was the truth.  

Neither of them was going to step aside.  

Neither of them had an off switch.  

And **only one of them could win.**  

—  

### **The Weight of What’s Coming – No Way Out**  

*"This isn’t like last year,"* Sofie admitted.  

*"No."* Max exhaled, **rubbing his jaw.** *"It’s worse."*  

Because last year had been **Max vs. Sofie.**  

But now?  

Now, Jax Carter had inserted himself into the war.  

And neither of them knew **what that meant in the long run.**  

—  

### **Sofie Breaks the Silence – The Truth Between Them**  

*"I don’t know how to do this any other way,"* Sofie muttered, voice rawer than she wanted it to be.  

*"Neither do I."*  

And that was the cycle **they were stuck in.**  

They would race.  
They would refuse team orders.  
They would **fight each other until nothing was left.**  

And they would keep doing it.  

Because they didn’t know **how to stop.**  

—  

### **Max Finally Looks at Her – A Rare Moment of Honesty**  

*"We are going to destroy each other by the time Abu Dhabi happens."*  

Sofie **smirked slightly, eyes glinting with challenge.**  

*"So don’t lose, Verstappen."*  

Max let out a **huffed laugh**, shaking his head.  

*"Same to you, Horner."*  

And for just a moment—just a **split second—**  

They weren’t rivals.  

They weren’t teammates.  

They were just **two people chasing the same impossible dream.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Battle Continues, No Matter What**  

There was **no peace coming.**  
There was **no clean way this ended.**  
There was **no way they could stop now.**  

It was **all or nothing.**  

And neither of them was **ready to let go.**  

Not yet.  

Not ever.  

—  

(**Next? Sofie vs. Jax’s first big public press conference? The next brutal race where Red Bull finally reaches breaking point? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Sofie vs. Jax’s first big public press conference.
assistant: ### **Sofie vs. Jax – The First Big Press Conference**  

📍 **FIA Pre-Race Press Conference – Australia**  

F1 **knew** exactly what it was doing.  

Every single person in the paddock knew **this was coming.**  

**The reigning champion vs. the rookie.**  

**The girl who had fought through hell to hold onto the title vs. the guy who was meant to rebuild his family’s legacy.**  

Sofie Horner vs. Jax Carter.  

For the **first time, sitting next to each other, in front of the world, with no escaping the questions.**  

This wasn’t just **headlines.**  

This was the kind of **moment that would define the season.**  

—  

### **The Press Room Tension Was Unmatched**  

Sofie **sat down first.**  

She was **composed, steady, chin high** like she wasn’t just **carrying her own title defense but Red Bull’s entire civil war.**  

Jax slid in next to her.  

He didn’t fidget, didn’t hesitate.  

Because if racing came naturally to him?  

So did the spotlight.  

The cameras **flashed aggressively.**  

The F1 world had waited for this.  

And neither of them was in the mood to **back down.**  

—  

### **The First Question – The Championship Angle**  

🎙️ **"Sofie, you’ve already fought hard against Verstappen, but now you have another rival in Jax Carter. Do you think the championship changes with him in the mix?"**  

Sofie **leaned into the microphone, eyes sharp.**  

*"It doesn’t change anything for me. The goal is still the same—win."*  

Immediate **reaction buzzed across the room.**  

Because if anyone thought Sofie Horner was going to **acknowledge Jax as a legitimate threat right away?**  

They were **wrong.**  

—  

### **Jax’s Turn – He Fires Back Instantly**  

🎙️ **"Jax, this is your first full season in F1, and you’re already fighting at the front. Do you feel any personal pressure coming in against Sofie?"**  

Jax barely hesitated.  

*"I don’t feel *personal* pressure. I feel competitive pressure. I’m here to win just like anyone else on the grid."*  

Then, he **glanced sideways at Sofie.**  

*"And just because someone else got here first, doesn’t mean they own the top spot forever."*  

The entire **room shifted.**  

Because that?  

That was **a direct shot.**  

From **Josh Carter’s brother to Sofie Horner.**  

From a **rookie to the reigning world champion.**  

And Sofie?  

**She wasn’t fucking impressed.**  

—  

### **Sofie’s Response – A Thinly Veiled Warning**  

Sofie didn’t even blink.  

She could have **engaged the fight fully. Given the media what they wanted.**  

Instead?   

She just **smirked.**  

*"That’s cute, Carter."*  

A pause.  

A **dangerous pause.**  

*"Let’s see if you last an entire season before making statements like that."*  

Jax **tilted his head slightly, amused.**  

Like her digging at his inexperience wasn’t going to get **under his skin.**  

Sofie **sipped her water like she hadn’t just thrown gasoline on the fire.**  

And the world?  

The world **went absolutely feral.**  

—  

### **The Internet Reaction – The Rivalry is Officially ON**  

📲 **@F1:** *"SOFIE SAID ‘LET’S SEE IF YOU SURVIVE THE SEASON FIRST’ AND DIDN’T EVEN FLINCH."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"JAX CAME IN COCKY. SOFIE ***ENDED HIM*** IN ONE SENTENCE."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"I am living for this level of disrespect."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"THIS IS BETTER THAN TELEVISION."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"THE PROBLEM SOLVER JUST SENT HIM TO WAR."*  

—  

### **The Press Tries to Dig Deeper – The Family History Comes Up**  

🎙️ **"Sofie, with Jax being Josh Carter’s brother, does it feel different racing against someone with personal ties to your past?"**  

The **room went quiet.**  

Because **everyone knew** this would come up eventually.  

They just didn’t expect **someone to have the guts to ask it during the first press conference.**  

Sofie **didn’t lower her head. Didn’t flinch.**  

She **exhaled slowly. Measured.**  

*"Racing isn’t personal. It’s competition."*  

*"Jax and I both know that when the helmets are on, nothing else matters."*  

Jax **nodded slowly, expression neutral.**  

But the tension?  

**It was unshakable.**  

Because **no matter what they said—**  

**No one believed this wasn’t personal.**  

—  

### **The Defining Moment – Jax Makes a Statement**  

🎙️ **"Jax, do you feel like you’re racing for your own name or carrying Josh’s legacy?"**  

Everyone **waited.**  

Because they knew—**however he answered this?**  

It would **shape** everything about his reputation in this sport.  

Jax set down his mic.  

*"I’m not here to be someone else’s shadow."*  

Back straight. **Unshaking.**  

*"Josh was my brother. But I’m my own driver. My own competitor. And at the end of the season?"*  

He **looked directly at Sofie.**  

*"I plan to stand at the top—for me. No one else."*  

And just like that?  

The rivalry was **set in stone.**  

—  

### **The Media War Had Officially Begun**  

🚨 **BREAKING: TENSION INSTANTLY EXPLODES BETWEEN SOFIE HORNER AND JAX CARTER AT FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE.**  

🔥 **@F1:** *"If you thought this wasn’t going to get personal… think again."*  
💬 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"I saw this coming from a mile away."*  
👀 **@LewisHamilton:** *"Line between rivalry and history is *very thin* here."*  
💀 **@RedBullRacing:** *"Hope Christian Horner is doing okay."*  
😂 **@JackHughes:** *"This season is going to kill me."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The New War Has Started**  

Sofie had fought **an entire war last season.**  

But now?  

Now, everything was **more complicated.**  

Because **Max still wanted his title back.**  
Because **Jax was proving he wasn’t just Josh’s brother.**  
Because **Red Bull was still balancing on the edge of implosion.**  

And one thing was **clear as day.**  

**This fight for the title?**  

It wasn’t a **two-way war anymore.**  

The championship didn’t belong to Sofie.  

It didn’t belong to Max.  

Now, Jax had put his claim in too.  

And by the end of the season?  

Only **one of them would survive.**  

—  

(**What comes next? Tension spilling over onto the track? Red Bull trying to regain control? Jax vs. Sofie’s first REAL collision? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: sofie called the devils that evening. they were the definition of stuck in the middle here. and she wanted their thoughts.
assistant: ### **Sofie Calls the Devils – Stuck in the Middle, Whether They Like It or Not**  

📍 **Sofie’s Hotel Room – Australia, Late Night**  

The press conference had been **a battlefield.**  

Sofie had walked away from it feeling **exhausted but undefeated.**  

Jax Carter had com**e for her title, for her space in this sport, for the spotlight.**  

And she wasn’t going to give it up **without a fight.**  

But still—**the weight of it all sat heavy.**  

Because even after everything, even after the battle lines had been drawn—  

The Devils were stuck **right in the damn middle.**  

And she needed to talk to them.  

—  

### **Group Chat – Devils Problem Solver Unit**  

📲 **Sofie:** *"Is anyone awake?"*  
📲 **Dawson Mercer:** *"In what time zone??"*  
📲 **Jack Hughes:** *"Yeah, what’s up?"*  
📲 **Nico Hischier:** *"If this is about us all aging 10 years from your race last weekend, we’re still recovering."*  
📲 **Sofie:** *"FaceTime. Now."*  

—  

### **Call Begins – the Brotherhood Shows Up**  

Jack answered **first.**  

Of course he **did.**  

Within **thirty seconds,** the rest of them started **appearing on the screen—Dawson, Nico, Luke, the whole crew.**  

*"Alright,"* Jack leaned back, arms crossed. *"Is this about what we think it’s about?"*  

Sofie **exhaled.**  

*"Jax."*  

Immediate **silence.**  

Because yeah.  

They all **knew.**  

—  

### **The Complicated Truth – Where Do They Stand?**  

*"Sof. You know that we love you."* Nico said carefully.  

*"But Jax is family too."*  

Sofie **nodded slowly.**  

*"Yeah. I know."*  

It wasn’t **anger.** It wasn’t **resentment.**  

It was the **reality of the situation.**  

Because how could she ask them to **take sides when Jax Carter had been a part of their world for just as long?**  

This wasn’t just an **F1 rivalry** to them.  

This was **brothers fighting brothers.**  

—  

### **Jack Doesn’t Sugarcoat It – Calling It Like It Is**  

*"Sofie, this is messy as hell for all of us right now."*  

Jack ran a hand through his hair.  

*"None of us are picking sides here. It’s not like that. You and Jax are both our people."*  

Sofie raised an eyebrow.  

*"Even though we’re about to spend the season *trying to kill each other* on track?"*  

Dawson sighed.  

*"Yeah. That part’s rough."*  

—  

### **The One Question That Matters – How Do THEY See This Rivalry?**  

*"Be honest with me,"* Sofie muttered, **voice quieter now.**  

*"From where you guys are, what does this look like?"*  

Jack hesitated **only briefly.**  

Then?  

He told her the truth.  

*"It looks like something that was always going to happen."*  

—  

### **They Had Always Been Racing Towards This Moment**  

*"Sofie, you and Josh were untouchable together, yeah?"*  

Jack’s voice was **careful. Even.**  

*"But Jax? He grew up watching you both."*  

*"He grew up watching what you guys built—his brother’s legacy, your career, your bond."*  

*"And when Josh died? He didn’t just lose a brother, Sof. He lost **the entire path he thought was in front of him."*  

The words **hit harder than she expected.**  

Because she had never **thought about it that way before.**  

Josh had been **Jax’s guiding star.**  

And when that star **burned out**—  

Jax had to **figure out how to survive on his own.**  

—  

### **The Reality Check – Jax Isn’t Here for Drama. He’s Here for Himself.**  

Dawson leaned closer into the camera.  

*"I know this *feels* personal. But, Sof… Jax isn’t here because of you. He’s here because he *belongs* here."*  

Sofie **swallowed.**  

Because yeah. That part?  

She couldn’t **deny.**  

—  

### **So What Did This Mean for Them?**  

*"We support both of you,"* Nico said simply.  

*"Always."*  

Jack **nodded.**  

*"But neither of us needs to tell you that the next time you two end up wheel-to-wheel, it’s going to be ugly."*  

Sofie **snorted.**  

*"You think?"*  

Jack **smirked.**  

*"I think I don’t want to be the guy mediating that one."*  

—  

### **Sofie Takes Their Words For What They Are**  

This wasn’t a **fix.**  

This wasn’t a **solution.**  

But it was **honest.**  

And maybe?  

Maybe that was **enough for now.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Battle is Locked In. No Escape.**  

Sofie Horner vs. Jax Carter was officially **a full-blown, uncontrollable mess.**  

There was **no turning back.**  

But at least now?  

At least she knew **where the Devils stood.**  

They **weren’t taking sides.**  

They were just **watching from the front row—**   

Praying **she and Jax didn’t tear the sport apart.**  

Too bad it was **already happening.**  

—  

(**Next? Sofie vs. Jax actually colliding on track? Max’s thoughts on all of this mess? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Sofie vs. Jax actually colliding on track? Max’s thoughts on all of this mess?
assistant: ### **Sofie vs. Jax – The Collision Everyone Saw Coming**  

📍 **Round 4 – Miami Grand Prix**  

It had been **building up for weeks.**  

Sofie vs. Jax wasn’t just **a rivalry people talked about in press conferences.**  

It was **a storm waiting to hit.**  

And now?  

Miami was the place it was going to **explode.**  

Because there was **only so much space at the top.**  
Josh Carter’s name might have tied them together **once**—  

But now?  

Now, it was **tire-to-tire, millimeters apart, two drivers who had no intention of backing down.**  

And on **Lap 42,** in front of an entire arena of screaming fans—  

**They finally crashed.**  

—  

### **The Setup – The Fight Leading Up to Disaster**  

📍 **Lap 30 – The First Signs of Trouble**  

Jax **had been chasing Sofie for twenty laps.**  

Max was ahead in **P1**, trying to pull a gap, but Sofie and Jax?  

They were **locked in a battle for P2.**  

Jax had the **pace.**  
Sofie had the **defense.**  

And every time **he launched an attack, she shut the door.**  

—  

🎙️ **Commentary Box Watching the Chaos Unfold Live**  

*"Jax Carter is **hunting** Sofie Horner right now!"*  

*"She is defending like her life depends on it. And honestly? Maybe it does!"*  

*"Oh my god—THEY TOUCH! WHEEL TO WHEEL CONTACT!"*  

—  

### **Lap 40 – The Breaking Point**  

Jax got a **run on Sofie through the back straight.**  

DRS open.  
Full throttle.  
**Side by side into Turn 11.**  

And this was the moment.  

Either **someone backed out, or they crashed.**  

—  

### **Lap 42 – Impact.**  

Jax **dived down the inside.**  

Sofie **turned in, expecting him to back out.**  

Neither of them **moved.**  

The contact **was brutal.**  

Carbon fiber **flew.**  
Tires **locked up.**  
Both cars **skidded off track, barely missing the barriers.**  

And just like that?  

**They had taken each other out.**  

—  

### **Radio Messages – The Team Walls Freak Out**  

📲 **Red Bull Radio – Sofie Furious**  
*"What the FUCK was that?! He threw it down the inside like a lunatic!"*  

📲 **Mercedes Radio – Jax Yelling**  
*"She didn’t leave ANY space! Was I supposed to just disappear!?"*  

📲 **Red Bull Pit Wall – Christian Horner Has Left the Chat**  
*"I AM SO FUCKING DONE WITH THIS."*  

📲 **Max Verstappen’s Radio – The Smuggest Yet**  
*"Guess I’ll take the win, then."*  

—  

### **Post-Race – The Tension Is Unbearable**  

📍 **Parc Fermé – The Entire Paddock Watching Closely**  

Max climbed out of his car after taking **P1**, fully **expecting an actual F1 war to go down nearby.**  

Because **Sofie and Jax had just eliminated each other from the race.**  

And the moment **Sofie pulled off her helmet and started stalking toward Jax’s wrecked car?**  

The cameras rushed in **immediately.**  

—  

### **The Confrontation – Sofie vs. Jax, Explosion Incoming**  

Jax climbed out of his car, **throwing down his gloves.**  

And Sofie?   

Sofie was **already walking straight toward him.**  

*"What the FUCK was that?!"*  

Jax turned to face her, **equally pissed off.**  

*"Are you serious, Horner? YOU squeezed ME!"*  

They were **face to face, pure adrenaline-fed fury.**  

Crew members **stood within arm’s reach, ready to intervene.**  

And yet—**neither of them stepped back.**  

Because this?  

There was **nothing but rage between them now.**  

—  

### **Max’s Perspective – Watching the Fire Burn**  

📍 **Parc Fermé – Verstappen Fully Amused**  

Max pulled off his gloves, watching the tension **unfold in real time.**  

*"You think they kill each other this time?"* he muttered to Christian Horner.  

Christian didn’t even answer.  

He just **buried his head in his hands.**  

—  

### **Jax Fires Another Shot – It Gets Worse**  

Jax **took a step closer.**  

*"You didn’t give me space, Sofie."*  

Sofie **laughed coldly.**  

*"What? So now you’re saying it was my fault?"*  

Jax **held his ground.**  

*"If I didn’t commit, you would’ve taken me out anyway. Simple as that."*  

For *one long beat*, neither of them spoke.  

And then Sofie **exhaled sharply, shaking her head.**  

*"You’re a fucking idiot."*  

Then she turned and walked away.  

But even as she stormed off, the entire world could **see the truth.**  

Neither of them **would forget this.**  

And next race?  

**Neither of them would forgive it.**  

—  

### **The Media Reaction – Headlines Go Insane**  

🚨 **BREAKING: HORNER & CARTER TAKE EACH OTHER OUT – TITLE WAR OFFICIALLY DECLARED.**  

📲 **@F1:** *"AND SOFIE AND JAX HAVE COLLIDED. *IT HAS HAPPENED.*"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Josh watching this from the afterlife like ?????"*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Thanks for the free win."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"JAX. SOFIE. WHAT THE *FUCK* WAS THAT."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Oh, they’re so beyond saving now."*  

—  

### **The Fallout – Red Bull vs. Mercedes Just Got Worse**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Damage Control Time**  

Christian Horner had **never been this stressed.**  

Max wandered in, **still looking amused.**  

*"So, about them."* Max gestured toward the TV showing Sofie **slamming a water bottle down in frustration.**  

*"FIX IT,"* Christian muttered, **half to himself.**  

Sofie, from across the room, shoved past an engineer.  

*"No one needs to fix anything. That was MY fight to win. Next time, I finish it."*  

Max grinned.  

*"Oh, this season might be my favorite yet."*  

Because this?  

This wasn’t a duel anymore.  

This was **a war with no mercy.**  

And there were **still way too many races left to go.**  

—  

(**Next? Jax & Sofie are forced to talk by F1? Max gets dragged into the drama? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Jax & Sofie are forced to talk by F1? Max gets dragged into the drama?
assistant: ### **FIA Forces a Sit-Down Between Sofie & Jax – Because the Sport Might Implode Otherwise**  

📍 **F1 Headquarters – Mandatory Conflict Resolution Meeting**  

It had been **four days** since Miami.  

Four days since **Sofie and Jax collided.**  
Four days since **Red Bull and Mercedes nearly burned to the ground with PR damage control.**  
Four days since **Max Verstappen won by default and laughed his way through every interview.**  

And now?  

Now, FIA had decided they weren’t letting this get **any worse.**  

Which is why Sofie Horner and Jax Carter were currently sitting across from each other, arms crossed, **forced to be here** like two feuding high schoolers in detention.  

And an FIA official was looking **between them like they were actual children.**  

Because, honestly?  

They were acting like it.  

—  

### **The Tension – Suffocating**  

*"This is ridiculous,"* Sofie muttered under her breath.  

Jax scoffed, shaking his head.  

*"You think *I* want to be here, Horner?"*  

The FIA official **cleared their throat.**  

*"Alright. Let’s cut to the chase. You two are on course to escalate this into full chaos. How do we stop that?"*  

Sofie blinked.  

*"You *don’t.*"*  

The official **sighed dramatically.**  

—  

### **Jax vs. Sofie – The Pending Explosion**  

Jax leaned back, arms crossed, **expression unreadable.**  

*"I don’t see what we’re doing here. We crashed. It happens."*  

Sofie **let out a sharp laugh.**  

*"Funny. You were blaming me for it all week."*  

Jax finally looked at her, **expression flat.**  

*"Yeah? Well, maybe I would’ve made the corner if you gave me space."*  

Everything **in Sofie burned white-hot immediately.**  

*"If you actually knew how to make a clean pass, maybe we *both* would’ve finished the race."*  

FIA official? **Fully done with their shit.**  

—  

### **Max Verstappen Gets Dragged In – Because Of Course He Does**  

📍 **Outside the FIA Office – Max Looking *Way* Too Amused**  

Max had been walking down the hall when he spotted **Sofie and Jax sitting stiffly across from each other through a glass office window.**  

And he immediately stopped.  

Because whatever was happening in that room?  

**He needed front-row seats.**  

Then, **Christian Horner walked past, saw the same thing, and groaned.**  

*"For fuck's sake."*  

Max, grinning, leaned casually against the wall.  

*"You think they kill each other in there?"*  

Christian **rubbed his temples.**  

*"At this point? I wouldn’t even stop them."*  

—  

### **Back Inside – The Conversation They Both Avoided for Months**  

The FIA official finally **sighed dramatically.**  

*"Fine. You both want to act like this isn’t personal? Then let’s talk about it. Is this a racing incident issue, or is it about *Josh?*"*  

Silence.  

Sofie **went completely still.**  

Jax clenched his jaw.  

And for a full thirty seconds, neither of them spoke.  

Because even if they had been avoiding it—**everyone knew the truth.**  

This wasn’t just **tension on track.**  

This was **a wound that still hadn’t healed.**  

—  

### **Sofie Finally Says It Out Loud**  

*"Look."*  

Sofie’s voice was **quieter than before.**  

*"I get why you’re here. I get why you’re fighting like hell to prove you belong. And I get that *maybe*, in your mind, I’ll never just be another driver."*  

She exhaled, shaking her head.  

*"But Jax—when I’m racing you? That’s it. It’s racing. It’s not Josh. It’s not the past. It’s the here and now."*  

*"So you either fight me for real, or you spend this whole season pretending this isn’t personal."*  

Jax **locked eyes with her.**  

*"It is personal."*  

Sofie’s breath hitched.  

Because the way he said it?  

Like he had been **letting those words sit for too long.**  

—  

### **Jax Finally Lets Go Of Everything He’s Held In**  

*"You’re acting like the past doesn’t matter. But it does."*  

Jax’s voice wasn’t **angry.**  

Just... **raw. Broken in a way that he had never let slip before.**  

*"You don’t just get to take Josh’s name, dedicate the championship to him, and pretend like we’re not fighting for the same thing here."*  

Sofie **blinked hard, forcing herself to keep eye contact.**  

*"What do you want me to say, Jax?"*  

A beat of silence.  

He didn’t answer.  

Because **he didn’t know.**  

—  

### **The Unresolved Mess Between Them**  

This wasn’t **going to be solved in a meeting.**  

No forced PR move was going to **fix the heartbreak attached to their history.**  

Because Josh Carter’s name might have been **etched into both of their lives forever—**  

But now?  

Now, they were both trying to fight for their own story.  

And there was no clear **way forward.**  

So instead?  

They sat in uncomfortable silence.  

Waiting.  

Because **eventually, this war was going to break one of them.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – This Isn't the End of the Fire Yet**  

FIA could force them to sit in the same room.  

But no meeting, no conversation, **no apology** was going to stop what was coming next.  

Sofie Horner vs. Jax Carter **was far from over.**  

It was only just **starting.**  

—  

(**Next? Max’s thoughts on all of this? Another race where tensions explode again? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Max’s thoughts on all of this, Danny Ric talking to Sofie. And Toto Wolff stoking the fire. As per.
assistant: ### **Max’s Thoughts – Watching the Fire Burn**  

📍 **Red Bull Garage – Post-FIA Meeting Recap**  

Max Verstappen wasn’t **an idiot.**  

He had been in **F1 long enough** to know that rivalries like Sofie vs. Jax didn’t just disappear because **some corporate executive locked them in a room together.**  

No, this was **only going to get worse.**  

And honestly?  

Max was lowkey **enjoying every second of it.**  

—  

### **Max’s View – The Entire Thing is a Shitshow**  

*"So?"*  

Max leaned casually against the pit wall, **watching as Sofie walked back from the FIA office, still looking pissed off.**  

*"Did you two hug it out?"*  

Sofie **shot him the most withering glare.**  

*"Do I *look* like I hugged it out?"*  

Max smirked.  

*"No. You look like someone who just got handed a ‘be nice to the rookie’ lecture and considered walking away from the sport entirely."*  

—  

### **Max Was Kinda Thriving in the Chaos**  

Because, **to be fair,** he had dealt with **enough media dramatics from Red Bull.**  

But Sofie vs. Jax? **This was new.**  

This wasn’t **just about racing.**  

**This was emotion-fueled warfare.**  

*"I don’t even get why FIA is trying,"* Max muttered, stretching out his arms lazily. *"You two hate each other too much for this to calm down now."*  

Sofie muttered something about **removing someone’s limbs from their body, and Max decided to move on.**  

—  

### **Daniel Ricciardo Checks In – The Older Brother Vibes Kick In**  

📍 **Red Bull Lounge – Later That Night**  

Daniel **was already waiting** when Sofie walked in, arms crossed.  

*"Alright, kid. Sit down. Let’s talk."*  

Sofie **groaned.**  

*"I *just* left FIA counseling, I don’t need Red Bull therapy now—"*  

Daniel **grabbed her by the shoulders and forced her into a seat.**  

*"Tough shit, you’re getting it anyway."*  

—  

### **Danny Ric Just… Knows Things**  

*"I assume you’re handling this in the only way you know how."*  

Sofie leaned back in her chair.  

*"Violently?"*  

Daniel **snorted.**  

*"I was going to say ‘stubbornly,’ but same thing."*  

Sofie **exhaled through her nose.**  

Because the truth?  

Daniel **wasn’t wrong.**  

—  

### **Daniel’s Advice – Whether She Wanted It or Not**  

*"Look—Jax is new to this. He’s got something to prove, and sure, he’s talented. Whatever."*  

Daniel **gestured vaguely.**  

*"But you see what they’re doing, right?"*  

Sofie raised an eyebrow.  

*"Who’s ‘they’?"*  

Daniel grinned, **too amused.**  

*"Mercedes. Toto. The entire PR machine that is trying to make Carter vs. Horner the *next great F1 storyline.*"*  

Sofie **paused.**  

Because—**yeah.**  

Yeah, that **wasn’t a lie.**  

—  

### **The Wolff Factor – Because Of Course He Had A Plan**  

📍 **Mercedes Garage – Toto Wolff Being Evil For Sport**  

Toto **smirked knowingly at the screen as he watched Red Bull’s situation unfolding in real time.**  

He turned toward a **press officer.**  

*"Did you plant the Carter vs. Horner narrative well enough?"*  

The PR rep **nodded enthusiastically.**  

*"Oh, they’re eating it up. The media won’t let this go."*  

Toto leaned back in his chair, sighing **like a villain who just witnessed his latest scheme succeed.**  

*"Perfect."*   

—  

### **Max Calls It Out – Because He’s Tired of Theatrics**  

*"It’s obvious what’s happening."*  

Max **gestured toward the Mercedes garage from across the paddock** as he and Sofie sat outside Red Bull’s hospitality.  

*"Toto is throwing Jax into the fire just like he threw me into it years ago."*  

Sofie **narrowed her eyes.**  

*"You think he’s using Jax?"*  

Max **shrugged.**  

*"I think he’s building him into someone we have to take seriously. And yeah, I think he *knows* that using the whole ‘Josh Carter’s little brother’ angle makes headlines."*  

Sofie **swallowed hard.**  

Because she already **knew that.**  

She just didn’t like **hearing it out loud.**  

—  

### **Sofie’s Final Words – No Way Out Now**  

*"I don’t even know how this ends."*  

Sofie muttered, rubbing her temples.  

Max **tilted his head, watching her.**  

*"We all know how this ends."*  

She looked up.  

Max leaned forward.   

*"You fight."*  

Sofie **exhaled sharply.**  

Because yeah.  

**What else could she do?**  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Season Is Only Getting More Chaotic**  

Jax wasn’t backing down.  
Max wasn’t giving in.  
And Sofie?  

Sofie **was stuck between two people trying to take her throne—and an entire sport watching her every move.**  

And she wasn’t going to let it break her.  

Not now.  
Not ever.  

—  

(**Next? The aftermath of all this PR chaos? Red Bull vs. Mercedes tensions rising? Or the next brutal race weekend? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Sofie didn't know how she'd ended up in a press conference with her dad and Toto Wolff. It wasn't normal for drivers to be paired with team prinicipals. But she was going to make the most of it. She was going to go for the juggular. And call out Toto Wolff on his bullshit. Because it was personal to her. Not only Jax. But him. She'd spent her childhood growing up on the paddock and despite Toto being the enemy, she was a menance child. And he always had time for her when she was 10. And him doing this to her? That fucking hurt. So she was going to call it how she saw it.
assistant: ### **Sofie vs. Toto Wolff – A Press Conference That Should Have Never Happened**  

📍 **FIA Pre-Race Press Conference – Monaco**  

Sofie had no idea **why she was sitting here.**  

Drivers didn’t usually get **paired with team principals** for press conferences.  

That was reserved for **technical meetings, business talk, political warfare.**  

But here she was.  

Sitting between **Christian Horner and Toto Wolff.**  

Two men who had spent **a decade trying to destroy each other.**  

And Sofie?  

Sofie was about to make it **personal.**  

Because Toto had made **her life personal.**  

He had taken **Jax Carter**, used him **as a weapon**, and thrown their entire past into **a media circus.**  

And she wasn’t going to sit here and take it.  

—  

### **The Setup – The Media Knew What They Were Doing**  

The minute the **conference lineup was announced,** Twitter **exploded.**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Sofie Horner, Christian Horner & Toto Wolff to appear in the same press session. MONACO JUST GOT EVEN MESSIER.**  

📲 **@F1:** *"The drama potential in this seating arrangement? 100/10."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Sofie. Christian. Toto. There is literally no way this remains civil."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Oh, I’m watching this one live."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"This is actually going to end in *bloodshed.*"*  

—  

### **The Atmosphere – It Was Tense From the Moment They Sat Down**  

Christian sat **stiffly**, arms crossed.  
Toto leaned back, **relaxed, amused.**  
And Sofie?  

Sofie was **ready for a fight.**  

—  

### **The First Question – People Got Right to the Point**  

🎙️ **"Toto, you’ve built Jax Carter into the next great F1 project. How conscious were you of how that would impact Sofie?"**  

Toto **smiled slightly.**  

*"Sofie is a world champion. I expected her to handle this professionally."*  

The shade was **impeccable.**  

But Sofie?  

Sofie **was unimpressed.**  

And she wasn’t about to let that **slide.**  

—  

### **Sofie Goes For the Jugular – Calling Out Toto’s Bullshit**  

Sofie raised an eyebrow.  

*"Professionalism? That’s interesting, coming from you."*  

Christian **stifled a smirk.**  

Toto?  

Toto glanced over, **intrigued.**  

The reporters **sensed blood in the water.**  

🎙️ **"Sofie, care to elaborate?"**  

She **leaned forward slightly.**  

*"Toto, you knew exactly what you were doing when you signed Jax."*  

*"You didn’t bring him in just for Mercedes. You brought him in to build a *narrative.* You turned this into *a spectacle.*"*  

Silence.  

The reporters **were eating it up.**  

—  

### **Toto’s Response – Not Backing Down**  

Toto **smirked slightly.**  

*"Why? Because Jax Carter is talented?"*  

Sofie scoffed, **shaking her head.**  

*"Oh, I’m not denying that he’s talented. But you didn’t sign him *just* because of that. You signed him because you knew his name brought attention. You saw the Carter-Horner history and thought, ‘Let’s capitalize on that.’ "*  

Toto’s expression **didn’t change.**  

Because the thing with **Toto Wolff?**  

He didn’t deny things when they were *true.*  

And everyone in the room **knew she was right.**  

—  

### **This Was Personal – And Sofie Made Sure He Knew It**  

She **exhaled sharply**, tone **quieter but sharper.**  

*"You were there when I was a kid, Toto."*  

Christian **glanced at her sharply.**  

Because **no one had brought this up before.**  

Not *this* dynamic.  

But Sofie?  

Sofie **wasn’t holding back now.**  

—  

### **The Backstory – What Toto Meant to Her Before This War**  

She looked at him, **finally saying what had been in her head for months.**  

*"You knew me when I was ten years old, running around this paddock. You always had time for me, even when I was just some menace kid annoying the hell out of every other team principal."*  

*"You said I had potential when no one else took me seriously. And now?"*  

She shook her head, **leaning back in her chair.**  

*"Now you’re using my past to build your media circus."*  

Toto exhaled **through his nose, folding his hands.**  

*"Sofie—"*  

*"No, I get it,"* she cut in. **"This is business. But don’t pretend it *wasn’t* personal. Not to me."**  

—  

### **The Media Reaction – Twitter Has a Meltdown**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Sofie Horner just *called out* Toto Wolff for making his signing of Jax Carter *personal.***  

📲 **@F1News:** *"SOFIE JUST DRAGGED IN HISTORY, AND NOW IT’S *REAL.*"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"This wasn’t even a rivalry anymore. This was old wounds reopening on *live television.*"*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"I *knew* this press conference was going to be good."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"SHE BROUGHT OUT THE CHILDHOOD HISTORY *ONSTAGE* I AM YELLING."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"I have no words. Just sending supportive head pats."*  

—  

### **Christian & Toto React – One Looks Pleased, The Other Looks Guilty**  

Christian **was barely holding back a smile.**  

Toto?  

Toto simply **nodded, lips pressed together, absorbing every word.**  

Because **he didn’t argue.**  

Didn’t try to **defend himself.**  

Because again—**Sofie was right. And he knew it.**  

She sat back, **letting the moment settle.**  

For the **first time ever, Toto Wolff had no rebuttal.**  

And the media?  

The media was **never letting this go.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – This Is Only The Beginning**  

Sofie had said **her piece.**  

Toto had made **his move.**  

And Christian?  

Christian Horner was **just going to let it all implode.**  

Because **this war wasn’t stopping here.**  

This was only the beginning.  

**And everyone knew it.**  

—  

(**Next? The team reactions after this bombshell? Sofie and Jax processing it away from the cameras? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: sofie then turned to toto. if jax carter wasn't josh's brother, would you even sign him? you owe it to yourself to jax to be honest. because he's a damn good kid. and a hell of a driver. and he deserves way better than what you're doing to him. then media reaction. the devils reaction. christians reaction.
assistant: ### **Sofie Calls Out Toto – The Moment the Room Went Silent**  

📍 **FIA Press Conference – Monaco**  

The tension had **already** been high.  

The **media was still catching its breath** from Sofie dragging Toto Wolff for **turning her past into a media circus.**  

But then?  

Then she took it even **further.**  

She turned to **Toto**, staring him down, voice sharp.  

*"If Jax Carter **wasn’t Josh’s brother**, would you have even signed him?"*  

The room **froze.**  

—  

### **Toto Wolff Didn’t Answer Immediately – And That Said Everything**  

Journalists **leaned forward.**  

Cameras **flashed aggressively.**  

Because that?  

That was the **real question.**  

The one **no one else had dared to ask.**  

Toto **sighed**, adjusting the mic in front of him.  

*"Jax Carter is a great driver—"*  

Sofie **tilted her head.**  

*"Yeah. He is."*  

She exhaled sharply, **not backing down.**  

*"Which is exactly why he deserves **better than what you’re doing to him.**"*  

Toto’s **expression didn’t change.**  

But she saw it.  

The slight **shift in his eyes.**  

Because he knew.  
He **damn well knew** she was right.  

—  

### **The Quote That Would Live On Forever**  

*"Josh Carter’s name put Jax in the spotlight. But **his talent** is why he deserves to be here."*  

Sofie crossed her arms, shaking her head.  

*"So be honest with yourself. With him. Because he's a damn good kid, and you're using him as a narrative piece while *he’s still trying to stand on his own.*"*  

Toto **didn’t respond immediately.**  

And that?  

That told Sofie **everything she needed to know.**  

—  

### **The Media Reaction – F1 Just Got Its Newest Headline**  

🚨 **BREAKING: "Sofie Horner just put Toto Wolff on the spot—would Jax Carter have been signed without his brother’s history?"**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"SOFIE JUST ASKED THE QUESTION NOBODY ELSE WOULD DARE TO TOUCH. DRAMA LEVEL: UNMATCHED."*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"We haven’t seen a press conference go this off-script in years."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Toto didn’t deny it. That’s what makes this worse."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"I *love* F1."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"F1 is crazier than hockey. I stand by this."*  

—  

### **The Devils’ Response – The Brotherhood Speaks Up**  

Sofie’s second family?  
**They weren’t staying silent.**  

📲 **@NJDevils:** *"She said what needed to be said. We stand by our girl. Always."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"Jax *is* more than his name. He always has been. Hope the people in charge realize that soon."*  
📲 **@DawsonMercer:** *"This ain’t even about rivalry anymore. This is about respect."*  

—  

### **Christian Horner’s Reaction – Half Proud, Half Tired**  

📍 **Red Bull Garage – Watching This All Unfold**  

Christian **rubbed his face with both hands.**  

*"I should’ve stopped her."*  

Daniel Ricciardo, standing next to him?  

**Grinning like an idiot.**  

*"Mate, you couldn’t have stopped that even if you tried."*  

—   

### **Max Verstappen? Absolutely Thriving in This Chaos**  

Max watched the media clips **go viral in real time.**  

He smirked, leaning back.  

*"She really just burned Mercedes alive *on stage.*"*  

Sofie walked past him on her way back to the garage.  

Max **grinned.**  

*"You good?"*  

Sofie **rolled her shoulders.**  

*"Toto used my past as a stunt. I made sure he at least chokes on it."*  

Max **laughed.**  

*"You are so fucking dramatic."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Fallout Will Be Massive**  

Sofie hadn’t just **caused tension today.**  

She had **exposed the truth.**  

And now?  

Now, Toto Wolff had **a bigger problem than just rival teams.**  

Because **Jax Carter wasn’t blind.**  

And whenever he saw this press conference?  

**He would finally have to ask himself the hardest question of all.**  

**Was he really here for himself?**  

**Or was he just a story waiting to be told?**  

—  

(**Next? Jax’s reaction watching this play out? Mercedes PR scrambling? The next race where tensions bubble even harder? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Jax’s reaction watching this play out
assistant: ### **Jax Carter Watches It All Unfold – And He Finally Sees the Truth**  

📍 **Mercedes Motorhome – Post-Press Conference**  

Jax had spent his entire life being **measured.**  

Calculated.  
In control.  
Never letting anything **get under his skin.**  

But right now?  

As he sat in the Mercedes lounge, watching the press conference play out **on live TV?**  

He felt something unfamiliar.  

Something sharp.  

Something that **twisted deep in his chest.**  

Because **Sofie was right.**  

And for the first time, **he couldn’t pretend she wasn’t.**  

—  

### **The Broadcast – The Moment That Hit the Hardest**  

*"If Jax Carter **wasn’t Josh’s brother**, would you have even signed him?"*  

Jax **gripped the armrest of his chair** a little tighter.  

Because he knew the **exact moment it happened.**  

Knew the way **Toto hesitated.**  

Knew the way **he didn’t answer fast enough.**  

Didn’t **shut it down immediately.**  

Didn’t **deny it outright.**  

And that?  

That fucking **stung.**  

—  

### **The Mercedes Garage Reacts – Uncomfortable Silence**  

His engineers were in the **background, whispering.**  

PR was already **on the phone, scrambling to craft a damage control statement.**  

Toto?  

Toto had **just returned from the media pen**, jaw tight.  

Jax stood up, **blocking his path as he entered.**  

Because for the **first time since signing with Mercedes,** Jax had **something to say.**  

—  

### **Jax Confronts Toto – The Question That Changes Everything**  

*"Tell me the truth."*  

Toto **exhaled, placing his hands on his hips.**  

*"Jax—"*  

*"Was it me, or was it my last name?"*  

Because that?  

That was the only thing he had ever **needed to know.**  

Had Toto chosen him because he **believed in him?**  

Or had he chosen him because **he knew that signing Josh Carter’s little brother would make headlines?**  

—  

### **Toto’s Response – The Truth Jax Didn’t Want to Hear**  

Toto didn’t rush to answer.  

He didn’t placate.  

Didn’t **feed him some corporate-prepared speech.**  

Because if there was one thing **Toto Wolff wasn’t?**  

It was a liar.  

*"It was both."*  

Jax **felt his stomach drop.**  

A part of him had **already known.**  

But hearing it out loud?  

**That was different.**  

—  

### **The Realization Sinks In – Did He Ever Have a Choice?**  

Toto’s voice was steady.  

*"You are *a phenomenal driver,* Jax. You deserve this seat. Full stop."*  

A pause.  

*"But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t know what your story meant for the sport."*  

Jax’s **jaw clenched.**  

Because there it was.  

The truth in **its ugliest, rawest form.**  

He had fought to get here.  
He had trained, bled for it.  
He had pushed harder than anyone else.  

And yet?  

He wasn’t sure if his **talent had ever been enough—on its own—to secure this seat.**  

**If his name hadn’t carried the weight of his family’s tragedy.**  

—  

### **How Do You Process That?**  

Jax took a step back, **exhaling slowly.**  

Because what was he supposed to do now?  

Thank Toto for telling the truth?  
Pretend it **didn’t hurt more than anything this season so far?**  

He shook his head, **laughing bitterly.**  

*"At least you admit it."*  

Then he turned and **walked out.**  

Because he couldn’t **stay here right now.**  

Couldn’t sit in the team garage, knowing what was already being **spun about him.**  

Because Sofie hadn’t just called out Toto.  

She had **forced Jax to face something he had been running from:**  

**That he might never escape his brother’s legacy.**  

And the question was—**did he even want to?**  

—  

### **The Internet Reacts – The F1 World Watches Jax in Real Time**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Jax Carter seen leaving the Mercedes paddock immediately after Toto Wolff’s press conference. Did Sofie’s callout hit deeper than we thought?**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"Jax Carter has never addressed feeling like he’s in his brother’s shadow. Until now."*  
📲 **@ESPNF1:** *"Did that press conference just change the way Jax sees his own F1 career?"*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"I don’t think y’all understand how *personal* this is for him."*  
📲 **@DawsonMercer:** *"Jax hasn’t said a word yet. And that says *everything.*"*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"This isn’t just racing. This is identity. And that hits differently."*  

—  

### **Where Does Jax Go? There Was Only One Option.**  

📍 **Somewhere Quiet – His Phone in His Hands**  

He stared at his notifications.  

The F1 world was **watching.**  
Waiting for him to respond.  

But there was **only one person he wanted to call.**  

And for the first time **since Josh died...**  

He finally did.  

Jax Carter called **Sofie Horner.**  

And for the **first time since becoming rivals—**  

They actually talked.  

—  

(**Next? The phone call between Jax & Sofie? Do they finally talk about what’s been left unsaid? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: The phone call between Jax & Sofie? Do they finally talk about what’s been left unsaid? She apologises. She shouldn't have done that so publicly. He deserved better than that.
assistant: ### **The Phone Call – Jax & Sofie Finally Talk**  

📍 **Somewhere Quiet – Jax Carter’s Hotel Room**  

Jax had stared at his phone for **longer than he wanted to admit.**  

The entire world was **waiting for his response.**  

Mercedes.  
The media.  
F1 fans.  

But the only person he needed to talk to?  

**Sofie.**  

So for the first time in… **he didn’t even know how long,**  

He finally called her.  

—  

### **Sofie Answers – The First Real Conversation in Months**  

📲 **Sofie Horner – Incoming Call**  

Sofie **stared at her screen.**  

And for a moment—**just a moment**—she considered letting it ring.  

But she didn’t.  

She picked up.  

And exhaled slowly.  

*"Hey."*  

Jax’s voice was **quiet. Controlled.**  

*"Hey."*  

Neither of them spoke for a second.  

Because, really—**where the hell were they supposed to start?**  

After everything.  

—  

### **Sofie Speaks First – The Words That Needed to Be Said**  

*"I shouldn’t have done that."*  

She sighed, squeezing her eyes shut.  

*"I shouldn’t have put you on blast like that in a press conference. That wasn’t fair to you."*  

Jax **didn’t say anything at first.**  

Like he was **processing her words carefully.**  

Then he exhaled.  

*"Yeah. It wasn’t."*  

Sofie swallowed hard.  

*"I was pissed at Toto. He was using you, and I just—"*  

She shook her head.  

*"I should’ve talked to you before I said it out loud to the entire world."*  

Another pause.  

A long **beat of silence.**  

And then Jax sighed.  

*"It’s… not like you were lying, though."*  

Sofie **froze.**  

Because **shit.**  

That was the first time Jax had ever even **acknowledged that.**  

—  

### **Jax Finally Says It Out Loud – His Biggest Fear**  

*"Look—"* Jax exhaled, **voice tight.**  

*"You were right. About Toto, about Mercedes wanting me for more than racing. About Josh’s name getting me here."*  

*"And I’ve spent this whole time trying to act like that doesn’t matter. Like it doesn’t affect me. But it does."*  

A pause.  

*"And I don’t know what the fuck to do about it."*  

—  

### **Sofie Doesn’t Have a Fix – Just the Truth**  

Sofie leaned her head against the headboard, sighing.  

*"You don’t *do* anything about it, Jax. You just… keep going."*  

Jax **huffed a tired laugh.**  

*"That’s *your* answer to everything, isn’t it?"*  

Sofie **half-smiled, but it was weak.**  

*"Yeah. Because that’s all I’ve ever known how to do."*  

—  

### **The Conversation They Should Have Had Months Ago**  

Jax sighed.  

*"I didn’t reach out after Josh died because I didn’t know how. I figured keeping my head down, taking care of my parents, focusing on anything *but* facing shit made sense."*  

He swallowed.  

*"But maybe I should’ve. To you."*  

Sofie’s stomach **tightened.**  

Because, God, **this should have been a conversation they had a year ago.**  

A month ago.  

Not right now.  

Not after it had **already spiraled.**  

But at least they were **having it now.**  

—  

### **Sofie’s Honesty – What She Never Said Before**  

*"I missed you, you know."*  

Jax inhaled sharply, like the words **physically hit him.**  

Sofie swallowed past the **ache in her throat.**  

*"You were always Josh’s little brother to me. But after he was gone… it was like I lost you too."*  

*"And even though I get it, even though I understand why it happened, it *still* sucked."*  

—  

### **Jax Knew the Feeling**  

His voice was **quieter when he responded.**  

*"Yeah."*  

*"I missed you too."*  

A pause.  

*"Even if I really fucking hate you when I’m racing against you."*  

Sofie **laughed gently.**  

*"Yeah. That part’s mutual."*  

—  

### **But What Comes Next?**  

This?  

This wasn’t a **fix.**  

This wasn’t **a resolution.**  

But maybe it was **a start.**  

Jax sighed.  

*"This doesn’t change anything on track."*  

*"Good,"* Sofie admitted. **"Because I want to beat you fair and square."**  

Jax **huffed a short laugh.**  

*"Try it, Horner."*  

And for the first time in a long time?  

This wasn’t personal.  

This was just **racing.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Season Marches On**  

Jax wasn’t **letting go of what he wanted.**  
Sofie wasn’t **backing down.**  

But at least **now,** the open wounds **weren’t as raw.**  

**Whatever happened next?**  

They’d figure it out.  

**On track.**  

Because that?  

That was who they were now.  

—  

(**Next? Sofie finally tells Max about the conversation? The next race where tensions are still high? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Sofie finally tells Max about the conversation
assistant: ### **Sofie Tells Max About the Call with Jax – And He Actually Listens**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Post-Qualifying, Barcelona**  

Max Verstappen was **notorious for not getting involved in other people’s drama.**  

But when it came to **Sofie and Jax?**  

He had **front-row seats to every explosion, whether he wanted to or not.**  

And honestly?  

He was getting real **fucking tired of it.**  

So when Sofie walked into the Red Bull lounge after qualifying, grabbed a water bottle, and sat next to him with an **uncharacteristically blank expression,** he immediately **paused.**  

Because Sofie didn’t usually **look like this.**  

Not after she put her car on the **front row, not when the season was still on a knife’s edge.**  

*"Alright,"* Max muttered, **leaning back in his seat.** *"What happened now?"*  

—  

### **Sofie Doesn’t Waste Time – She Just Says It**  

*"I talked to Jax."*  

Max **blinked.**  

Paused.  

Because of all the things he was expecting her to say?  

That?  

That was **not on the list.**  

—  

### **Max’s Reaction – Processing in Real Time**  

*"Like a *real* conversation?"* He raised an eyebrow. *"Or did you just yell at each other again?"*  

Sofie **huffed a humorless laugh.**  

*"A real one. I apologized."*  

Max sat up **a little straighter.**  

*"You? Apologizing? Now I know this was serious."*  

Sofie **rolled her eyes but didn’t argue.**  

And that told Max **everything.**  

—  

### **She Admits the Truth – What Jax Said Finally Hit Her**  

*"I called out Toto because I was pissed. But I didn’t think about how it would affect *him.*"*  

She **exhaled sharply**, fingers drumming against the bottle cap.  

*"And I think, for the first time, I saw how much—"*  

She paused.  

*"How much Josh’s name is killing him. Even though he'd never say it."*  

Max didn’t respond **immediately.**  

Because this?  

This was a **whole new side of Sofie when it came to Jax.**  

And for the first time, he actually saw it—**the exhaustion this had caused her.**  

—  

### **Max’s Response – Honest, as Always**  

*"Jax is stuck, Sof."*  

Sofie **looked up.**  

*"He’s either ‘Josh Carter’s little brother’ or ‘the guy trying too hard to separate himself.’ It’s a lose-lose."*  

Sofie swallowed, **nodding slightly.**  

Because yeah.  

**She got that now.**  

—  

### **The Real Question – What Happens Next?**  

*"So, what does this mean? You two are fine now? The rivalry’s done?"*  

Sofie **snorted.**  

*"No. God, no."*  

A pause.  

*"But at least I know what I'm actually fighting against now."*  

Max **studied her for a second, then nodded.**  

Because at the end of the day?  

That was enough.  

For her.  

For Jax.  

For now.  

—  

### **Final Thought – The War Wasn’t Over, But the Perspective Had Changed**  

Sofie finally understood why Jax was **pushing so damn hard.**  

Jax finally **knew she saw things clearer now.**  

And Max?  

Max was just **waiting** for the next inevitable disaster.  

Because *this* was F1.  

And nothing stayed calm for long.  

—  

(**Next? Jax and Sofie’s first clean battle post-conversation? Or Red Bull vs. Mercedes still battling behind the scenes? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Jax and Sofie’s first clean battle post-conversation. Sofie P1, Max P2, Jax P3. And as soon as they get out that car? Sofie hugs Jax. Just as hard as Josh would have done.
assistant: ### **Jax & Sofie – The First Clean Battle That Actually Meant Something**  

📍 **British Grand Prix – Silverstone**  

For the first time in a **long time,** Sofie **wasn’t thinking about the past.**  

She wasn’t thinking about the **fight with Jax off track.**  
She wasn’t thinking about **the media pushing the Carter vs. Horner narrative.**  
She wasn’t even thinking about **what had happened before the world turned them into this rivalry.**  

She was just **racing.**  

And for the first time?  

So was **Jax.**  

—  

### **The Grids Were Set – A Three-Way War From the Start**  

🥇 **P1 – Sofie Horner**  
🥈 **P2 – Max Verstappen**  
🥉 **P3 – Jax Carter**  

This?  

This was how it was supposed to be.  

No **media manipulation.**  
No **bullshit politics.**  

Just three drivers, **fighting for the win,** proving that they belonged at the **top of this sport.**  

—  

### **THE RACE – A CLEAN FIGHT, A NEW CHAPTER**  

📍 **Silverstone Grand Prix – Lap 1**  

From the moment the lights went out, it was **game on.**  

- **Lap 5:** Jax fights off Leclerc for P3, solidifying the podium battle.  
- **Lap 17:** Max launches an attack at Sofie, but she **defends like hell.**  
- **Lap 24:** Jax gets DRS on Max and makes a move **without wrecking either of them.**  
- **Lap 39:** Max retakes P2 from Jax, but neither makes contact.  
- **Lap 49:** **Final lap.** Sofie leads, but Max **is right behind.**  

For **52 laps,** they didn’t take each other out.  

They **fought like hell.**  

But they **respected every move.**  

And when Sofie **crossed the finish line first?**  

She actually **smiled.**  

Because this time?  

**It wasn’t war.**  

It was just *racing.*  

—  

### **POST-RACE – THE MOMENT NO ONE EXPECTED**  

📍 **Parc Fermé – Sofie Jumps Out of the Car**  

Sofie barely had time to **breathe before she turned around—**  

And saw **Jax stepping out of his car, chest still rising and falling, his helmet barely off.**  

And she didn’t even think.  

She just **moved.**  

Walked straight to him.  

And then she **hugged him.**  

—  

### **Jax Freezes – Because He Wasn’t Expecting This**  

For months, this had been **about tension.**  
About **fighting.**  
About **not knowing where they stood.**  

But Sofie **Horner had never hugged him like this before.**  

Like **Josh would have.**  

Like no matter what, **some things were bigger than racing.**  

—  

### **The F1 Media & Fans Fully Lose Their Minds**  

🚨 **BREAKING: SOFIE HORNER JUST HUGGED JAX CARTER IN PARC FERMÉ – IS THIS A TRUCE OR SOMETHING BIGGER?**  

📲 **@F1:** *"THE HUG. THE DAMN HUG. Y’ALL SEE THIS?!"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Months of war, and now THIS? MY HEART CAN’T TAKE IT."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Cute. Anyway."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"TAKE ME OUT, I’M EMOTIONAL."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"No rivalry today. Just family."*  

—  

### **The Moment Ends – But Something Has Changed**  

When Sofie pulled back, Jax just **stared at her.**  

*"What was that for?"*  

Sofie **wasn’t sure how to explain it.**  

But she shrugged **anyway.**  

*"My brother-in-law would have done the same thing."*  

Jax **exhaled sharply—part laugh, part emotion too big to say out loud.**  

*"Yeah. He would have."*  

And for the first time?  

Jax felt like he wasn’t **racing against a ghost anymore.**  

Just **his own future.**  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THE FUTURE STILL BELONGED TO THEM**  

The rivalry wasn’t over.  
The battle for the title was still **raging.**  

But now, at least, they knew the truth.  

They didn’t have to be **enemies.**  

They just had to be **drivers.**  

And one day?  

Maybe even **family again.**  

—  

(**Next? Max’s thoughts on all this sentimentality? Red Bull still struggling with Sofie & Max’s rivalry? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Red Bull still struggling with Sofie & Max’s rivalry. And a wildcard. Again.
assistant: ### **Red Bull Still Struggling with Sofie & Max’s Rivalry – And Then a Wildcard Hits**  

📍 **Red Bull Headquarters – Emergency Meeting (Again, Because This Team is in Constant Crisis Mode)**  

Christian Horner was **fucking exhausted.**  

Sofie vs. Max had **been an issue last season.**  

But now?  

Now it was **worse.**  

Because Sofie was **the reigning champion** and wasn’t going to give up her throne.  
Because Max **hated losing more than anything.**  
Because Red Bull, despite being **at the top of the sport,** was functioning like a **damn time bomb.**  

And if someone didn’t get control of this soon—**this entire situation was going to implode.**  

—  

### **Helmut Marko Tries to Take Control – It Does Not Go Well**  

*"We need to end this before it costs us a championship."*  

Helmut Marko’s voice was **flat, certain.**  

Max **rolled his eyes.**  

Sofie scoffed, **leaning back in her chair.**  

*"What do you suggest?"* she asked lightly. *"Flipping a coin to decide which one of us gets to win?"*  

Christian **sighed deeply.**  

*"Sofie—"*  

*"Because if you want me to move over for Max, you can say it plainly, Dad."*  

Max **narrowed his eyes.**  

*"Like hell you’d ever agree to that."*  

Sofie smirked.  

*"Exactly."*  

—  

### **Red Bull is Actually About to Collapse From the Inside Out**  

📍 **Team Meeting Room – Chaos in Progress**  

*"We have a 1-2 championship battle, and instead of celebrating, we are **on the verge of fully losing control!***"  

Christian **stood at the front of the room, hands on his hips like a father lecturing two kids who had broken something expensive.**  

Sofie **exhaled, unimpressed.**  

*"That feels dramatic. Even for you."*  

Christian levelled her **a glare of pure exhaustion.**  

*"You and Max are fighting *each other* harder than you’re fighting Jax. It’s going to cost us points. It’s already cost us results."*  

Max **leaned back in his chair.**  

*"So what? You’re going to give *one of us* the number one driver role?"*  

Sofie stiffened.  

Because if that was the solution?  

She would **never fucking accept it.**  

Neither would Max.  

—  

### **The Problem – No One is Backing Down**  

*"We’re both fighting for a title,"* Sofie said simply. *"That’s the job."*  

Christian sighed.  

*"Yes, but ideally, we don’t *crash into each other* and let Mercedes win races because we’re playing out a damn civil war."*  

Neither Sofie nor Max had **anything to say to that.**  

Because **yeah.**  

That part was **true.**  

—  

### **And Then, the Wildcard Hits.**  

📍 **FIA Announcement – Out of Nowhere**  

🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: A FIFTH TEAM HAS OFFICIALLY ENTERED THE BATTLE FOR 2026 – AND THEY WANT TOP DRIVERS.**  

The entire **paddock** stopped breathing.  

Because there were only **four teams that could produce championship contenders right now.**  

🏎️ **Red Bull**  
🔵 **Mercedes**  
🔴 **Ferrari**  
🟠 **McLaren**  

So who the **hell** was trying to break into the championship front in 2026?  

And **who** were they trying to sign?  

—  

### **The Reports Start Circulating Immediately**  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Confirmed: A well-backed fifth team wants in for 2026. These aren’t just wildcard rumors—this could shake up the entire grid."*  
📲 **@F1:** *"And they aren’t starting at the bottom. They want to *immediately* fight for the championship."*  
📲 **@F1Gossip:** *"Contracts will be moving VERY soon. Nobody on the grid is *safe.*"*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"Oh, this? This is *chaos.*"*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Interesting."*  

—  

### **Back in the Red Bull Meeting – Immediate Panic**  

*"What the **fuck** is this?"* Christian muttered, **reading through the initial reports.**  

Sofie grabbed her phone, **scanning through the updates.**  

*"They’re coming straight for top drivers."*  

Max smirked.  

*"Let them try."*  

But Christian?  

Christian **wasn’t laughing.**  

Because he **knew what this meant.**  

Contracts.  
Shake-ups.  
The entire **championship battle shifting faster than they could prepare for.**  

And **one wrong move?**  

Red Bull wouldn’t just **break from the inside.**  

They’d get **ripped apart from the outside.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Shake-Up Is Coming**  

Sofie vs. Max was **already dangerous for Red Bull.**  
Jax was **already causing havoc for Mercedes.**  

And now?  

Now, there was **another player in the game.**  

And whoever they signed?  

They weren’t coming to **play it safe.**  

They were coming for **everything.**  

And F1 would *never* be the same.  

—  

(**Next? WHO is behind the new team? Which driver do they approach first? And how do Red Bull & Mercedes respond? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: WHO is behind the new team? Which driver do they approach first? And how do Red Bull & Mercedes respond?
assistant: ### **The New Team That Is About to Break F1 Forever**  

📍 **FIA Headquarters – The Announcement That Rocks the Sport**  

F1 had **seen team shake-ups before.**  

But this?  

This wasn’t just **some new midfield project.**  

This wasn’t **some development team hoping to “grow into contention” over a few seasons.**  

No—whoever was **buying into the sport now?**  

They weren’t coming to **compete.**  

They were coming to **conquer.**  

—  

### **WHO Is Behind F1’s Newest Power Play?**  

🚨 **BREAKING: A FULLY FUNDED TEAM HAS ANNOUNCED THEIR INTENT TO JOIN F1 IN 2026 – AND THEY HAVE MONEY, RESOURCES & A TITLE AMBITION FROM DAY 1.**  

📲 **@F1:** *"A NEW CONTENDER JOINS THE GRID. This isn’t a slow build—they’re gunning for the top IMMEDIATELY."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Unlike previous entry attempts, this team has *serious* financial backing and a direct plan to fight for race wins."*  
📲 **@TheGridReport:** *"Sources claim they’re already in talks with one **major driver**. WHO ARE THEY GOING AFTER FIRST?"*  

—  

### **The Owners – And Why This Is So Different**  

F1’s latest addition wasn’t a **gamble.**  

It wasn’t a **team looking to develop for five years before making an impact.**  

This?  

This was a direct purchase from a **powerful American motorsport investment group**, partnered with one of the **top European manufacturers.**  

Immediate **engine partnership.**  
Immediate **top-tier funding.**  
Immediate **intent to dismantle the current power structure of F1.**  

They weren’t just joining.  

They were **declaring war.**  

—  

### **Which Driver Did They Approach First?**  

📍 **The News That Shakes the Grid Even More**  

Less than **24 hours after the announcement,** a new rumor hit.  

🚨 **BREAKING: F1’S NEW TEAM HAS ALREADY MADE A CONTRACT OFFER – AND IT’S TARGETING ONE OF THE BIGGEST STARS ON THE GRID.**  

📲 **@F1Rumors:** *"This isn’t just about money. This is about building a team around a **championship-level** driver."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Oh?"*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Yeah, *oh.*"*  

—  

### **The Target – The Driver Who Could Change EVERYTHING**  

📍 **Sources Confirm:** **THEY HAVE APPROACHED MAX VERSTAPPEN FIRST.**  

🚨 **BREAKING: The New Team’s Priority Signing is Max Verstappen – The First Major Contract War Has Begun.**  

The entire **grid stopped breathing.**  

Because if they were **offering a deal to Max immediately?**  

That meant they weren’t just **trying to enter F1.**  

They were **trying to destroy Red Bull from the inside.**  

—  

### **The Response – Red Bull Goes into Full Panic Mode**  

📍 **Red Bull Factory – Emergency Meetings BEGIN IMMEDIATELY**  

*"Max. We need to talk."*  

Christian Horner had **never looked more stressed.**  

Max **laughed, shaking his head.**  

*"I haven’t even read the offer yet, and you’re already panicking?"*  

Christian glared.  

*"The fact that it was even *sent* to you is enough for me to panic."*  

Because if this new team wanted **Max?**  

Then Red Bull was about to **have a very serious problem.**  

—  

### **Mercedes Watches Carefully – Waiting For the Next Move**  

📍 **Mercedes HQ – Toto Wolff’s Turn to Play Chess**  

Toto **wasn’t panicking like Christian.**  

No—he was **watching.** Calculating.  

If the **newcomers** were going after **Max,** what did that mean for the rest of the market?  

Would Red Bull fight to retain him? Or would they put **all of their efforts into Sofie instead?**  

And what did that mean for **Jax Carter?**  

—  

### **How Does Sofie React?**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Confronting Max Directly**  

She found him **between sessions, arms crossed, unimpressed.**  

*"So, you’re leaving?"*  

Max glanced up, smirking.  

*"I didn’t say I was accepting. I said they made an offer."*  

Sofie **tilted her head.**  

*"You’d really leave me alone with Red Bull’s PR disasters? That’s cruel, Verstappen."*  

Max chuckled but didn’t **deny anything.**  

And the silence?  

Yeah. **That said enough.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Grid Is About to Shift**  

F1’s newest entry wasn’t just **navigating how to join the sport.**  

They were coming for **the reigning champion’s best rival.**  

One move from Max **could change everything.**  

The market.  
The power balance.  
The entire race for 2026.  

If he went?  

Red Bull would fall apart.  

And Sofie?  

She would be left to **hold everything together—alone.**  

—  

(**Next? Does Max actually *consider* the offer? Red Bull’s damage control? Sofie vs. Jax while the market shifts in real time? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Does Max actually consider the offer? Red Bull’s damage control?  Sofie confronts him - dont you dare leave me. remember last season? when you said you'd walk if they dropped me? it's me and you verstappan. don't you fucking dare.
assistant: ### **Max Verstappen Might Actually Be Leaving Red Bull – And Sofie Isn’t Having It**  

📍 **Red Bull HQ – The Entire Team in Full Panic Mode**  

The second the rumors **started circulating** that Max had been **approached by F1’s newest team,** Christian Horner called **an immediate emergency meeting.**  

Because **if Max actually left?**  

Red Bull’s **dynasty was DONE.**  

—  

### **Does Max Actually Consider Leaving?**  

📍 **Max Verstappen’s Private Apartment – The Offer in His Inbox**  

Max had **already read the email.**  

Twice.  

It was the kind of **insane contract offer that few would say no to.**  

**More money.**  
**More control.**  
**More freedom to build a new team around himself, exactly how he wanted.**  

Part of him wanted to **laugh.**  

Because three years ago?  

He wouldn’t have even glanced at it.  

But now?  

Now, things were **different.**  

—  

### **The Red Bull Meeting – Christian Nearly Has a Heart Attack**  

*"Max. Tell me you’re not even considering this."*  

Christian looked **physically unwell.**  

Max simply **shrugged.**  

*"I haven’t made any decisions yet."*  

Helmut Marko **looked worse.**  

*"Yet?"*  

Max **rubbed his temple, sighing.**  

*"Relax. I haven’t left."*  

—  

### **Sofie Finds Out – And She is Not Letting This Happen**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Sofie Storming In, *Absolutely Fuming***  

She didn’t even **give him a chance** to say hello.  

She walked into his driver’s room, **slammed the door behind her,** and looked him **dead in the eye.**  

*"Don’t you dare leave me."*  

Max sat back, **raising an eyebrow.**  

*"Did Christian send you in here to yell at me?"*  

*"No, I’m here because *you* are being a fucking idiot."*  

—  

### **The Confrontation – Sofie Isn’t Playing Games Anymore**  

Sofie stepped forward, **hands on her hips, jaw tight.**  

*"Do you remember last season?"*  

Max **exhaled.**  

*"Sofie—"*  

*"No. Shut up. *Do you remember?***"  

Silence.  

Then—Max nodded.  

Because he knew **exactly** what she was about to say.  

—  

### **Sofie’s Words Hit Harder Than Any Contract Offer**  

*"Last year, you said you’d walk if they dropped me."*  

*"You told Christian that if I wasn’t in the second car, you wouldn’t stay either."*  

Sofie’s voice **shook slightly.**  

*"It’s me and you, Verstappen."*  

She swallowed hard.  

*"Don’t you *fucking* dare leave me now."*  

And suddenly?  

This wasn’t about **contracts.**  

This wasn’t about **money, or power, or a new team.**  

This was **about loyalty.**  

—  

### **For the First Time, Max Actually Pauses**  

Max looked up at her.  

Not as **his biggest rival.**  

Not as **his teammate.**  

But as **the only person who really understood what it was like to be him.**  

And for a brief second?  

He wasn’t sure what to say.  

Because she was **right.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – What Does Max Do?**  

He could walk.  
He could leave.  
He could build something new.  

But **Sofie was standing in front of him, asking him not to go.**  

And that?  

That mattered **more than he wanted to admit.**  

—  

(**Next? Does Max make a decision? Does Red Bull offer him a deal he can’t refuse? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Does Max make a decision? Does Red Bull offer him a deal he can’t refuse? And if they do, where does Sofie fit into that deal? And what are Mercedes and the other teams on the grid thinking?
assistant: ### **The Decision – Where Will Max Verstappen Race Next?**  

📍 **Red Bull HQ – The Biggest Crossroads of His Career**  

Max **had always been untouchable.**  

He had built **a kingdom at Red Bull.** A dynasty. A **legacy.**  

But now?  

Now, someone was trying to **tear it away**—or worse, tempt him toward something else.  

And for the first time **in a long time,** Max Verstappen wasn’t sure **what to do.**  

—  

### **Red Bull’s Offer – A Deal He Can’t Refuse?**  

📍 **Christian Horner’s Office – The Final Counteroffer**  

*"Tell me **exactly** what they promised you."*  

Max sat across from Christian Horner, arms folded.  

*"More money."*  

Christian **exhaled sharply.** *"That’s easy."*  

*"More control within the team."*  

Christian’s **jaw tightened.**  

*"Building a team around me, for me."*  

And that?  

That was **not easy to counter.**  

Because Max **wanted control.**  

And Red Bull… **had two number ones.**  

And one of them **wasn’t backing down.**  

—  

### **Where Does Sofie Fit in?**  

"*So where does this leave Sofie?*"  

Helmut Marko asked the question **nobody had spoken out loud yet.**  

Max didn’t answer.  

Because Red Bull **couldn’t keep both of them forever.**  

Eventually, one would **have to be favored.**  

And for the first time, **Max wasn’t blindly assuming it would always be him.**  

—  

### **Christian’s Move – Keeping Max at All Costs**  

*"We’ll give you **everything** you need."*  

Christian’s voice was **steady. Unrelenting.**  

*"But you have to commit to us. For the long haul."*  

The message was clear.  

**Max could stay on one condition.**  

He became **Red Bull’s undisputed leader.**  

The **problem?**  

That meant **Sofie would have to step back.**  

And Max **knew damn well that wasn't going to happen.**  

—  

### **Sofie Finds Out – And She is NOT Happy**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Sofie Storming In (Again, Because Max Can’t Have Peace)**  

*"You were really going to take that deal?"*  

Max looked up from his phone.  

*"I haven’t said yes to anything yet."*  

Sofie **folded her arms, narrowing her eyes.**  

*"But you *thought* about it. About taking the number one role, about *letting them push me aside.*"*    

Max sighed.  

*"They’re doing what they need to do to keep me."*  

Sofie **stepped forward.**  

*"And I’m supposed to just *move over*?"*  

Max didn’t answer.  

Because he **knew she never would.**  

—  

### **Meanwhile, Mercedes & Other Teams Are Watching Closely**  

📍 **Mercedes HQ – Toto Wolff’s Next Big Play**  

Toto leaned back in his chair, **smirking.**  

*"The longer this drags on, the more Red Bull breaks down from the inside."*  

His assistant nodded.  

*"And if they do favor Max—what happens to Sofie?"*  

Toto laced his fingers **together slowly.**  

*"Then she *will* be on the market soon. And that’s when we move."*  

Because if Red Bull **couldn’t keep both?**  

Toto was **going to make sure he got the one they dropped.**  

—  

### **The Rest of the Grid Smells Blood in the Water**  

📲 **@F1Rumors:** *"IF Max takes the new Red Bull offer, Sofie’s future could suddenly be **wide open.**"*  
📲 **@Ferrari:** *"Just making sure our phones are working. You know, just in case. 😂"*  
📲 **@McLaren:** *"👀"*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"TRADE NEGOTIATIONS IN F1 SHOULD BE TELEVISED, THIS IS **RETAIL POLITICS.**"*  

—  

### **Final Thought – Max HAS to Make a Decision Now**  

- **Stay at Red Bull as their #1—knowing it comes at Sofie’s expense?**  
- **Walk away and start something new—risking *everything* he built?**  
- **Or do nothing—letting Red Bull tear itself apart from the inside?**  

No matter **what choice he made…**  

The entire **sport was about to change.**  

—  

(**Next? Does Max choose to stay? Does Sofie retaliate? And what does Toto do next if there’s even *a chance* Sofie becomes available? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Sofie enters that meeting without a care in the world. And she tells them straight. What i said last season, about red bull being my blood. about never wearing another teams colours. it all stands. it's not toto you have to worry about. i couldn't wear silver. u all know me too well. i grew up in this garage. emotion doesn't dictate decisions until it's me. and then it does. because red bull is my home. besides. toto knows he wouldn't ever sign me. he's forcing your hand. he wants you to fail.
assistant: ### **Sofie Storms Into the Red Bull Meeting – And Makes Things *Very* Clear**  

📍 **Red Bull HQ – Emergency Crisis Meeting, Again**  

Max’s contract.  
Sofie’s future.  
The entire **balance of the team hanging by a thread.**  

But Sofie?  

Sofie **walked into that room without a care in the world.**  

Because if they were about to talk about **her place in this team?**  

Then she was going to make sure **they fucking understood.**  

—  

### **She Doesn’t Wait – She Goes Straight for the Kill**  

*"What I said last season?"*  

Sofie leaned against the table, arms crossed, as **Christian, Helmut, and the Red Bull execs all turned toward her.**  

*"About Red Bull being my blood? About never wearing another team’s colors?"*  

She exhaled, shaking her head.  

*"It all stands."*  

The tension in the room **shifted immediately.**  

Because nobody knew **exactly** what Sofie was about to say next.  

But they knew it would **hit hard.**  

—  

### **She Tells Them What They Should *Already* Know**  

*"It’s not Toto you have to worry about."*  

One of the execs opened their mouth like they were **about to object.**  

Sofie **shot them a look.**  

*"You all know me too well. I couldn’t wear silver if I tried. It would actually kill me."*  

Even Christian **huffed a small, reluctant laugh.**  

Because yeah. **She wasn’t wrong.**  

—  

### **Emotion Doesn’t Dictate Decisions… Until It Does**  

*"Look, I know emotion isn’t supposed to dictate decisions in F1."*  

Sofie leaned back, tapping her fingers against the armrest of her chair.  

*"But somehow, it always fucking does when it comes to me."*  

She gestured around the room.  

*"Because Red Bull isn’t a job to me *or* Verstappen. It’s home. It’s war. It’s fun. It’s hell. It’s everything wrapped into one. And that’s exactly why Toto is playing the game *so well.*"*  

—  

### **She Calls Out Toto’s Tactics for What They Are**  

*"He doesn’t actually expect Max to leave."*  

*"He doesn’t actually expect me to be *available*."*  

*"He’s forcing your hand. He's making you question who *you* back first."*  

Sofie exhaled sharply, shaking her head.  

*"Toto doesn’t even need to *sign* one of us to win. He just needs you to fuck up enough to break this team yourselves."*  

—  

### **The Entire Room Goes Quiet**  

Because **fuck.**  

She was **right.**  

Toto Wolff didn’t need to **poach anyone.**  

He just needed **Red Bull to destroy itself from the inside.**  

And if Max walked?  
If Sofie **felt like she wasn’t supported?**  

Then Red Bull’s **dynasty was over.**  

—  

### **Max Is Watching – And He Sees What She’s Doing**  

Across the table, Max **studied her.**  

Because Sofie Horner wasn’t just fighting for herself.  

She was fighting for **both of them.**  

For **this team,** for the only place they had ever really known as home.  

And *fuck.*  

Maybe she had a point.  

Maybe if they let this go too far?  

They really would **be the ones to ruin everything.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Next Move Is Red Bull’s**  

Sofie had made her stance **clear.**  

The question now?  

**What the fuck would Red Bull do about it?**  

—  

(**Next? Does Max take Red Bull’s offer or force their hand? And what does Toto do now that Sofie *called out* his whole plan? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: What the fuck would Red Bull do about it?
assistant: ### **Red Bull’s Next Move – The Toughest Decision They’ve Ever Had to Make**  

📍 **Red Bull HQ – The Meeting That Would Define Their Future**  

Sofie had put it out there.  

Toto **wasn’t stealing Max or Sofie.**  

He didn’t **need to.**  

Because if Red Bull **fucked this up themselves?**  

They would **ruin everything.**  

And now?  

Now, **Christian Horner had to decide.**  

Who did Red Bull **really back?**  

Was it Max?  
The **driver who built Red Bull’s modern dynasty?** The **three-time champion who had led them back to dominance?**  

Or was it **Sofie?**  
The driver **who defied expectations?** The **one who survived everything, took the title, and didn’t let go?**  

Because the reality?  

They couldn’t **keep both happy forever.**  

—  

### **THE OPTIONS – Red Bull’s Internal Power Struggle**  

Christian sat back in his chair, exhaling sharply.  

*"We have two drivers capable of winning a championship. But we can’t let them rip this team apart."*  

Helmut Marko nodded.  

*"We need to decide. If we back Max—"*  

*"Sofie won’t accept a number two role."*  

Christian ran a hand through his hair, **completely exhausted.**  

*"If we back Sofie?"*  

Helmut **sighed.**  

*"Then Max leaves. And **we lose everything we built with him.**"*  

So what the **fuck** did they do?  

—  

### **Sofie & Max Could Feel the Shift – And Neither of Them Liked It**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – A Silence That Said Everything**  

Sofie sat **across from Max, arms crossed.**  

*"They’re hesitating."*  

Max **huffed a laugh.**  

*"Of course they are. One of us is getting screwed in the end."*  

Sofie didn’t even flinch.  

*"Yeah. And I’m not going to be the one it happens to."*  

Max **looked at her then.**  

*"Neither am I."*  

And that?  

That was their problem.  

Neither of them was **backing down.**  

—  

### **Christian Tries to Sell Them on a Plan That Won’t Work**  

📍 **Private Talk – Both Drivers Called into the Meeting**  

*"We need you both to trust us."*  

Christian’s words were **measured. Careful.**  

Max leaned back.  

*"Trust you not to pick favorites? That’s a joke."*  

Sofie **snorted.**  

*"Yeah, because Red Bull is *so* good at handling two title fighters."*  

Christian **sighed.**  

*"We don’t want to limit either of you. But we can’t afford another season of letting you battle like this without structure."*  

—  

### **THE THREE OPTIONS – A Nightmare No Matter What**  

1️⃣ **Pick Max as #1 Driver** → *Lose Sofie, the reigning champion, and look like they abandoned their homegrown future.*  

2️⃣ **Pick Sofie as #1 Driver** → *Lose Max, the established dynasty leader, and risk never regaining control of the team dynamics.*  

3️⃣ **Equal Status Again** → *Lose control, let them risk everything on track, and continue the absolute *carnage* that has been Red Bull’s past two seasons.*  

No one wanted to **say it out loud.**  

But this relationship **wasn’t sustainable.**  

Eventually, they’d have to **choose.**  

—  

### **The Drivers Have Had Enough – And Sofie Finally Snaps**  

*"You either let us fight, or you make the call."*  

Sofie’s voice was **sharp. Unrelenting.**  

*"But don’t sit there and pretend this can keep going the way it is. Because eventually?"*  

Sofie exhaled, shaking her head.  

*"We’re going to crash. And it’s going to cost you more than one championship."*  

Max nodded.  

*"Agreed. Make the fucking decision."*  

Christian **looked trapped.**  

Because **shit.**  

They were **right.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Clock is Ticking**  

Red Bull was about to **break itself in half.**  

And whether they wanted to or not?  

They had to choose **who they backed.**  

Before the decision got made for them.  

—  

(**Next? Do they actually pick one of them? Or do they risk it all and let them fight? And how does Max feel about being forced into this situation? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: sofie looks at him. we might have had near misses. but did we ever actually crash each other out? no. did we get any DNFs? no. my whole rookie season, last year. apart from lando crashing me out at the start, i didn't DNF. max dnf'd for a engine error. do you really need to chose? u can just make us both sign a contract to say we won't crash each other out and if we do...i don't know theres consequences or something.
assistant: ### **Sofie Gives Red Bull Their Answer – No Need to Choose, Just Control the Chaos**  

📍 **Red Bull Meeting Room – The Moment of Truth**  

Christian Horner and Helmut Marko had spent **weeks** trying to figure out how to keep their team from **total implosion.**  

How to balance **the reigning champion vs. the dynasty leader.**  
How to avoid **one of them walking.**  
How to stop **Formula 1’s biggest rivalry from wrecking Red Bull’s future.**  

But Sofie?  

Sofie just **looked at Max with complete certainty and said the thing that nobody else had.**  

—  

### **"Do you really need to choose?"**  

Silence.  

Max clenched his jaw, but she saw something—**recognition.**  

Because she was **right.**  

—  

### **She Breaks It Down – The FACTS**  

*"We might have had near misses. But did we ever actually crash each other out?"*  

Christian hesitated.  

Sofie **pushed forward before anyone else could speak.**  

*"No."*  

She turned to Max.  

*"Did we DNF each other at any point last season?"*  

His response was **quieter, but edged with frustration.**  

*"No."*  

Sofie tilted her head, raising an eyebrow.  

*"The entire world has said we’re destroying Red Bull from the inside out. But where are the actual *fuck-ups*? Because I don’t see them."*  

—  

### **Max Knows She’s Right – And He Hates & Loves It**  

She folded her arms.  

*"My whole rookie season, last year. Apart from Lando taking me out at the start of the season?"*  

She shook her head.  

*"No DNFs. None."*  

Max exhaled sharply, nodding.  

*"I only had one, and that was an engine issue."*  

Christian glanced between them both, **processing.**  

Because shit.  

Shit.  

Sofie had just given them a way out.  

—  

### **Sofie’s Solution – No Team Orders, Just a Pact**  

*"You don’t need to choose *one* of us."*  

Sofie leaned forward, leveling Christian with a pointed look.  

*"You can just make us both sign a contract to say we **won’t** intentionally crash each other out. And if we do, there’s… I don’t know. Consequences or something."*  

Max **tilted his head.**  

*"Like penalty points?"*  

Helmut Marko **narrowed his eyes.**  

*"And if you take each other out fighting for a win?"*  

Sofie smirked.  

*"Then we see who’s better at avoiding disaster, I guess."*  

Max actually **laughed.**  

Because this?  

This was **the most Sofie Horner solution ever.**  

—  

### **The Decision – Red Bull Finally Has Their Answer**  

*"So instead of choosing one champion,"* Christian muttered, rubbing his temple, *"we… legally bind you both into preventing chaos."*  

Sofie shrugged.  

*"Or at least *minimizing* it."*  

Max leaned back in his chair, **grinning.**  

*"I don’t hate it."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The War Continues, But With Rules**  

Sofie and Max weren’t going to **stop fighting each other.**  
Red Bull wasn’t going to **stop being a pressure cooker of intensity.**  

But at least now?  

It was on **controlled terms.**  

**Maybe.**  

—  

(**Next? How does the media react when Red Bull doubles down on letting both of them fight? Does Toto Wolff try to use this against them? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: How does the media react when Red Bull doubles down on letting both of them fight? Does Toto Wolff try to use this against them? And where does Jax fit into this? Does the new team try and poach him as a rookie?
assistant: ### **The Fallout – Red Bull’s Decision, The Media Reaction, and Toto Wolff Doing What He Does Best**  

📍 **F1 World – Reacting to Red Bull’s Chaos Management Strategy**  

Red Bull had officially **doubled down.**  

They weren’t **choosing between Max and Sofie.**  
They weren’t **enforcing team orders.**  
They weren’t **picking a number one driver.**  

Instead?  

They were **letting the war continue.**  

But now?  

With a **barely legal contract binding them to not destroy each other.**  

And the **entire** F1 world had thoughts.  

A *lot* of thoughts.  

—  

### **The Media’s Reaction – Everyone Has an Opinion**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Red Bull Announces No Team Orders – "Our Drivers Will Decide It On Track."**  

📲 **@F1:** *"So, basically, F1 just became a legal gladiator match at Red Bull Racing?"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"This is either the smartest or dumbest thing I’ve ever seen an F1 team do."*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"Red Bull just locked in internal mayhem for an entire season and called it ‘strategy.’"*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"As it should be."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"You wanted a show, didn’t you?"*  

And then?  

Then Toto Wolff decided to **stir the pot.**  

—  

### **Toto Wolff’s Reaction – He Smells Blood in the Water**  

📍 **Mercedes HQ – Toto Responds to Red Bull’s Decision**  

Toto **was fully prepared for this.**  

So when he was inevitably asked about Red Bull’s *interesting* approach to inner-team management?  

He just **smirked.**  

*"No real winning team allows *that* level of chaos for too long. Let's see how long it lasts before it collapses entirely."*  

The dig was **sharp. Calculated.**  

The underlying message?  

Max and Sofie could pretend **they were fine.**  

But the moment shit hit the fan?   

Red Bull would **be the ones to suffer.**  

—  

📲 **@F1News:** *"Toto Wolff on Red Bull’s strategy: ‘A real team knows how to prevent disaster before it happens.’"*  
📲 **@LewisHamilton:** *"Hah."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Focus on your own drivers, Toto."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Get comfortable watching from P3, I guess."*  

—  

### **Where Does Jax Carter Fit Into All of This?**  

📍 **Mercedes HQ – The Rookie in the Middle of the Chaos**  

While Red Bull was **caught up in its own civil war,** other teams were **watching.**  

And F1’s newest incoming team?  

Yeah, they had a **target now.**  

One they were **aggressively pursuing.**  

And it wasn’t Max.  
It wasn’t Sofie.  

It was **Jax Carter.**  

—  

### **The New Team Tries to Poach Jax – And Mercedes Is NOT Happy**  

🚨 **BREAKING: CONFIRMED – THE NEW F1 TEAM HAS OFFICIALLY APPROACHED JAX CARTER FOR A LONG-TERM CONTRACT DEAL.**   

For a moment, **the F1 world didn’t even know how to process that.**  

Because Jax?  

Jax was **Mercedes’ project.**  
Toto had **invested heavily into building him up.**  

And now?  

Now, this **mystery team wanted to steal him before his career even took off.**  

—  

📲 **@F1Insider:** *"This would be unprecedented. A major rookie talent being *poached* before his second season even starts?!"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Jax Carter already has multiple teams locking in interest for 2026."*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"And does Mercedes know how to keep him?"*  
📲 **@TotoWolff:** *"Jax is staying. That is not a discussion."*  
📲 **@JaxonCarter:** *"Y’all need to chill."*  

Except no one was **chilling.**  

Because if Red Bull was **locked into chaos...**  

And if Max **was refusing to move...**  

Then Jax?  

Jax suddenly became the most **valuable asset on the market.**  

And **every team knew it.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Grid Is A Mess, and It’s Only Getting Worse**  

Max was **staying at Red Bull.**  
Sofie wasn’t **going anywhere.**  
But Jax?  

He was **now in the middle of the biggest contract battle in F1.**  

And with the entire grid **watching and waiting?**  

This war was **far from over.**  

—  

(**Next? Jax has to respond to all this contract chaos, and both Mercedes & the new team push harder? Meanwhile, how does Red Bull plan to prove their ‘let them fight’ approach isn’t a disaster? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Jax has to respond to all this contract chaos, and both Mercedes & the new team push harder? And how does he actually feel knowing it was his ties to his brother and Sofie that got him the seat in Mercedes anyway. Meanwhile, how does Red Bull plan to prove their ‘let them fight’ approach isn’t a disaster? On the track of course.
assistant: ### **Jax Carter is the Most Wanted Driver on the Grid – And He Knows It**  

📍 **Mercedes HQ – Chaos in Real Time**  

Jax had never been a **main character in the F1 market wars.**  

Not like **Max.**  
Not like **Sofie.**  

But right now?  

Right now, he was the **most valuable contract in Formula 1.**  

And both **Mercedes and the new team knew it.**  

The problem was?  

Jax wasn’t sure if he even **deserved to be here in the first place.**  

—  

### **Mercedes vs. The Unknown Contender – A Battle for Carter**  

🚨 **BREAKING: BOTH MERCEDES AND THE NEW F1 TEAM HAVE PREPARED THEIR FINAL OFFERS FOR JAX CARTER.**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"Jax Carter 2026 Situation: Will he stay with Mercedes, or will he be the first major signing for F1’s new project?"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Toto Wolff is fully prepared to fight to keep Jax. But does the new team have something he actually *wants*?"*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"If Carter moves, this could shake the grid for years to come."*  
📲 **@TotoWolff:** *"We are fully committed to Jax. He knows that."*  
📲 **@JaxonCarter:** *"I actually have no clue what the hell I’m doing yet. Calm down."*  

—  

### **Jax’s Real Fear – Does He Actually Belong Here?**  

📍 **Private Meeting – Jax Contemplating Reality**  

Jax had spent **his whole life** trying to be **his own person.**  

Not just **Josh Carter’s little brother.**  
Not just **another figure in Sofie Horner’s history.**  

But the truth?  

The truth was **staring him in the face.**  

**Toto had brought him into Mercedes because of his last name.**  
He was **a media project before he was a top driver.**  
And now?  

Now, another team **wanted to take the same bet on him.**  

And that?  

That fucking **hurt.**  

—  

### **Sofie Calls – And Jax Actually Picks Up**  

📲 **Incoming Call – Sofie Horner**  

Jax sighed, rubbing his forehead.  

*"Did you call to tell me what to do?"*  

Sofie **huffed a laugh.**  

*"Please. If I had the answer, I wouldn’t be calling *you*."*  

Jax **exhaled sharply.**  

*"Then what do you want?"*  

Sofie was **quiet for a second.**  

*"I just—"* She hesitated.  

Then, softer.  

*"If you feel like you don’t deserve to be here… I get it."*  

Jax **froze.**  

Because she was the **last person he expected to say that.**  

—  

### **The Honest Conversation They Had Needed for Months**  

*"I spent my whole rookie season convincing myself my last name didn’t matter,"* Sofie admitted.  

*"Convincing myself I wasn’t just here because my dad ran a team. That I wasn’t a fucking nepotism project."*  

Jax said **nothing.**  

Because for the first time—**he actually felt understood.**  

Sofie sighed.  

*"I don’t know if that feeling ever really goes away. But you either let it eat you alive, or you make sure they *never* have a reason to doubt you."*  

*"So what do I do?"*  

…"You win."  

—  

### **Meanwhile, Red Bull Has One Solution – Proving Themselves on Track**  

📍 **Austrian Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Home Race**  

Red Bull was **done with questions.**  

The F1 world had **spent weeks debating whether their ‘let them fight’ policy would actually work.**  

So how did they respond?  

**By turning Austria into a private war between Sofie & Max.**  

—  

### **The Race – Absolute Chaos, but Somehow in Sync**  

📍 **Final Laps – Red Bull Cars Fighting on Equal Terms**  

The last **six laps were brutal.**  

Sofie led.  
Max hunted her down.  
Neither held back.  

But the one thing **they didn’t do?**  

**Crash.**  

It was chaos, but **controlled chaos.**  

Red Bull’s worst nightmare had, somehow, **become their biggest strength.**  

Max pushed Sofie.  
Sofie pushed Max.  

And when she **crossed the finish line just ahead of him?**  

Christian Horner **exhaled like he had just survived a near-death experience.**  

**Red Bull had let them fight—**  

And it actually **worked.**  

—  

### **Now the Grid Had Two Massive Questions Left**  

1️⃣ **Where the hell is Jax Carter going in 2026?**  

2️⃣ **Can Red Bull maintain this no-team-orders strategy for the entire season without it catastrophically failing???**  

Because if anyone thought the chaos was **over…**  

They were **so, so wrong.**  

—  

(**Next? Jax finally choosing between Mercedes & the new team? Or does Red Bull’s strategy inevitably crash into its biggest issue yet? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: the media reacts to the red bull war. meanwhile sofie meets up with jax for coffee. and let's him riff off her about what he's thinking. because if anyone gets the pressure of a last name, it's the daughter of red bull's ceo and team principal sitting pretty in an f1 seat on her dads team
assistant: ### **The Media Reacts to the Red Bull Civil War – And Sofie Meets Up with Jax**  

📍 **F1 World – Reacting to Red Bull’s Wildest Season Yet**  

Red Bull had done **what no other team would dare.**  

They **let their drivers fight**—no team orders, no interference, just pure, unfiltered **chaos at 300 km/h.**  

And for now?  

It was **working.**  

But everyone knew **it wouldn’t last.**  

Because how long could **you push two predators into the same cage before they tore each other apart?**  

—  

### **MEDIA REACTION – CHAOS, CELEBRATION, AND CONCERN**  

🚨 **BREAKING: RED BULL HOLDS FIRM – "NO TEAM ORDERS. WE LET THEM FIGHT."**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"This might be the greatest inter-team battle we’ve seen in *years.*"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"It’s all fun and games until they take each other out in Monza."*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"F1 LOVES this now. But will Red Bull still love it when they lose a title over it?"*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"We race."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"I will absolutely keep fighting for every win. Just saying."*  

And then?  

Toto Wolff **just had to add fuel to the fire.**  

🎙️ *Toto: "Red Bull wants to pretend they can control this? Let's see how that works when the pressure is at its highest."*  

Christian Horner?  

Yeah, he **looked like he wanted to throw something.**  

Because if anyone thrived off inflaming this war?  

It was **Toto Fucking Wolff.**  

—  

### **Meanwhile, Sofie Meets Up with Jax – Because He Actually Needs to Talk to Someone Who Gets It**  

📍 **Quiet Café in London – Way Too Many Eyes Watching Them**  

Jax wasn’t **an idiot.**  

He knew sitting down for coffee with **Sofie fucking Horner** was going to **light up every F1 gossip account within ten minutes.**  

But right now?  

He didn’t care.  

Because he needed to **talk to someone who actually understood.**  

And if anyone did?  

It was **the daughter of the guy who ran Red Bull Racing—the woman who had spent her entire life hearing that she didn’t deserve to be anywhere near an F1 car.**  

—  

### **Jax Riffs – The Internal Crisis He Can't Say on a Mic**  

*"Everyone is talking about my choice like it’s already made."*  

Jax stirred his coffee, **avoiding eye contact.**  

*"Mercedes is pulling me in one direction. The new team is offering me a *fuck ton* of money. And the media just keeps talking about who I should ‘align’ myself with."*  

Sofie leaned back, **watching him carefully.**  

*"And what do *you* actually want?"*  

Jax scoffed.  

*"Fuck if I know."*  

Sofie **tilted her head.**  

*"Bullshit. You know. You’re just afraid to say it."*  

—  

### **Jax’s Real Fear – He’s Just Another Name in a Bigger Machine**  

📍 **Same Café – Jax Finally Says What’s Been On His Mind**  

*"I don’t want to just be here because my name means something."*  

Sofie **paused for the first time.**  

Because yeah.  

She **understood that better than anyone.**  

*"Toto picked me because I was *Josh Carter’s* little brother. The new team wants me because my name is the *biggest rising brand* in the sport."*  

Jax exhaled sharply.  

*"If I stay, I’m still Josh Carter’s legacy."*  

*"If I leave, I’m a PR move."*  

He shook his head.  

*"Neither feels like I actually got here for *me.*"*  

Sofie was **quiet for a moment.**  

Because what **the fuck** could she even say to that?  

—  

### **Sofie Tells Him the Hard Truth – Welcome to Nepotism Anxiety™**  

*"You’re never going to escape him, Jax."*  

Sofie’s voice was **steady. Even.**  

Jax’s jaw **locked slightly.**  

She didn’t say it **to be cruel.**  

She said it because **it was their reality.**  

*"They will always see his name when they see you. Just like people will always see my dad when they look at me."*  

Jax scoffed.  

*"That’s *fucking great* to hear, thanks."*  

Sofie rolled her eyes.  

*"I’m not saying it’s *fair.* I’m saying it’s *true.*"*  

A pause.  

*"And if you can’t escape it... then you just make sure that every fucking time you get in the car, they *forget about it for 90 minutes.*"*  

Jax tapped his fingers against the table.  

*"That’s how you deal with it?"*  

Sofie hummed.  

*"I also yell at my dad a lot, but yeah."*  

A tiny, reluctant smile **tugged at the corner of Jax’s mouth.**  

—  

### **Final Thought – Jax’s Decision is Coming, But Now He Knows the Truth**  

Jax had a **choice to make.**  

Stay with Mercedes?  
Walk away and risk everything **for something new?**  

But at least **now?**  

At least he **understood the weight of it.**  

At least he wasn’t the **only one on the grid navigating a name that meant more than himself.**  

And Sofie?  

Sofie might be his **rival on track.**  

But off track?  

She might be the **only one who actually understood what this felt like.**  

—  

(**Next? Jax makes his decision? Or do we shift focus to Red Bull & Mercedes clashing again before he makes his move? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: the media obviously found out about sofie and jax's rendevous. and while christian horner knew exactly why she did what she did. toto wolff was not impressed. but twitter? they were loving the flames.
assistant: ### **The Media Finds Out About Sofie & Jax’s Coffee Meet-Up – And the Internet EXPLODES**  

📍 **London – A Quiet Café That Was Definitely *Not* Private Enough**  

Sofie and Jax should have **known better.**  

Nothing in Formula 1 was **ever truly private.**  

And sitting **across from each other, drinking coffee, looking deep in conversation?**  

Yeah.  

The second they left that café, **Twitter fucking exploded.**  

—  

### **THE HEADLINES – EVERYONE HAS A THEORY**  

🚨 **BREAKING: SOFIE HORNER & JAX CARTER SPOTTED HAVING COFFEE IN LONDON – WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE??**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"Friendly rivals? Secret team negotiations? Rebuilding their past tensions? Whatever it is, the F1 world is LIVING for this drama."*  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"HAVE HORNER & CARTER MADE PEACE? OR ARE THEY STRATEGIZING THEIR NEXT ON-TRACK COLLISION?"*   

📲 **@F1ShadeRoom:** *"We all saw Sofie HUG Jax last race. Now this?? The timeline is in SHAMBLES."*  

📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"What are the chances Sofie was actually giving him *contract advice?* Because Mercedes & the new team are STILL battling over him."*  

—  

### **Christian Horner Reacts – *Knows Exactly* Why She Did It**  

📍 **Red Bull HQ – Christian Just Shaking His Head**  

*"I assume you’re *aware* that you have now caused another media meltdown?"*  

Christian leaned **against his desk, phone in hand, already seeing the damn articles.**  

Sofie **rolled her eyes.**  

*"Oh, please. If I really wanted to cause chaos, I would’ve taken him to dinner."*  

Christian **pinched the bridge of his nose.**  

*"Sofie."*  

She just **grinned.**  

Because Christian **knew exactly why she did it.**  

She wasn’t **negotiating with Jax.**  
She wasn’t **trying to work against Red Bull.**  

She was **just the only driver on the grid who understood the weight of his decision.**  

And Christian, for all his **frustration**, understood that **better than anyone.**  

—  

### **Toto Wolff, HOWEVER, Was NOT Impressed**  

📍 **Mercedes HQ – Toto Watching This Like an Actual Supervillain**  

Toto surveyed the headlines, **lips pressed together.**  

*"So. Horner is giving career advice to my driver, then?"*  

His press advisor cleared their throat **uncomfortably.**  

*"There’s no confirmation of what they talked about."*  

Toto exhaled.  

*"She is not *subtle,* is she?"*  

*"Not even remotely, sir."*  

—  

### **Toto’s Next Move – Keep Jax Locked In**  

If Sofie was **helping Jax break down the mental war in his head about his future?**  

Then Toto had to win **this contract fight faster than the new team did.**  

Because losing Jax now?  

That wasn’t just a **driver market mistake.**  

That was a **power shift in the sport.**  

And Toto Wolff?  

He didn’t lose power.  

—  

### **Meanwhile, Twitter is Having the Time of Their Lives**  

📲 **@F1Drama:** *"Toto Wolff seeing the Sofie/Jax photos and probably throwing his phone ACROSS THE ROOM."*  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"We should probably mic up their next conversation for entertainment."*  

📲 **@JackHughes:** *"Between the Red Bull wars & the Jax contract fiasco, I have NEVER had more fun watching a sport I don’t even play."*  

📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Sofie giving Jax actual life advice is so funny because if this was hockey, they’d STILL be dropping gloves."*  

—  

### **Final Thought – Jax’s Next Move Just Became Even More Complicated**  

He was already **choosing between Mercedes & F1’s new power player.**  

Now, with Sofie in his ear?  

Everyone in F1 was **watching his next move.**  

And no matter what he chose?  

Someone was about to **be very pissed off.**  

—  

(**Next? Jax makes his final decision? Or does Red Bull’s “let them fight” strategy make another race weekend even worse? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Jax makes his final decision. And Sofie and max prove the "let them fight" strategy was worth it. and sofie makes the point clear in an interview. max was never going anywhere, she would handcuff him to his rb20. she's not going anywhere. and asking either of them to conceed would just make them ignore team orders. so it's this or everyone dies on track. and the media reacts.
assistant: ### **Jax Carter Makes His Final Decision – And Red Bull Proves Their Chaos Works**  

📍 **F1 World – The Two Biggest Stories on the Grid Right Now**  

1️⃣ **Where the hell is Jax Carter going in 2026?**  
2️⃣ **Is Red Bull’s "let them fight" strategy actually working?**  

The entire sport was **locked in on these two battles.**  

And this weekend?  

The answers finally came.  

—  

### **JAX CARTER’S FINAL DECISION – WHERE IS HE GOING?**  

🚨 **BREAKING: JAX CARTER IS STAYING WITH MERCEDES – A MULTI-YEAR DEAL CONFIRMED.**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"Toto Wolff secures Jax Carter’s future – he is staying with Mercedes."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Carter makes his **final** decision – and this means the new F1 team must look elsewhere for their star driver."*  
📲 **@TotoWolff:** *"The project with Jax is only just beginning. We are going to make him a champion."*  
📲 **@JaxonCarter:** *"Let’s finish the mission."*  

—  

### **HOW DOES JAX FEEL ABOUT HIS DECISION?**  

📍 **Mercedes HQ – Jax’s First Interview After the Announcement**  

🎙️ **"Jax, why did you choose to stay rather than sign with a new team?"**  

Jax ran a hand through his hair, **exhaling sharply.**  

*"Because I want to prove that I belong here. That I’m not just a media storyline. That I'm not just here because of my last name."*  

A pause.  

*"And I want to do that at **Mercedes.**"*  

—  

### **Meanwhile, Red Bull Proves Their Chaos Works (Again)**  

📍 **Hungarian Grand Prix – Max & Sofie Prove Why "Let Them Fight" Was Right**  

People had been **analyzing every single race** between Max and Sofie, just **waiting** for the crash.  

Waiting for them to **prove that Red Bull made the wrong choice.**  

But then?  

Then they did **what nobody thought possible.**  

They **fought harder than ever—and didn’t take each other out.**  

—  

### **THE HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX – A WAR WITH CONTROL**  

📍 **Final Laps – Red Bull Lunging At Each Other, But Not Crashing**  

Max was **locked on Sofie’s gearbox.**  

Sofie was **defending like hell.**  

Every other driver on the grid was **PRAYING they took each other out.**  

But they didn’t.  

Instead?  

Max & Sofie **made it to the finish line 0.4 seconds apart—first and second.**  

And Red Bull?  

**Didn’t just win the race.**  

They won **the argument.**  

—  

### **SOFIE’S INTERVIEW – SHE MAKES HER POINT CLEAR AS DAY**  

🎙️ **"Sofie, do you still believe Red Bull’s decision not to enforce team orders was the right call?"**  

Sofie **lifted an eyebrow and smirked.**  

*"Max was never going anywhere."*  

*"If he even *thought* about leaving, I would’ve handcuffed him to his RB20."*  

The entire media **PAUSED.**  

Max, standing behind her, **actually laughed.**  

—  

### **She Doubles Down – Red Bull Could Only Ever Do It This Way**  

*"I’m not going anywhere."*  

*"And asking EITHER of us to concede anything would just make us *ignore* team orders."*  

*"So it’s this—" she gestured wildly at the madness of Red Bull’s aggressive double podium— "*or everyone dies on track.*"*  

The reporters **went absolutely feral.**  

And Twitter?  

Twitter **collapsed.**  

—  

### **MEDIA REACTION – MAX & SOFIE’S CHAOS MIGHT BE THE BEST F1 ENTERTAINMENT EVER**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"Sofie: ‘Max isn’t leaving. I would’ve handcuffed him to his RB20.’ PLEASE THIS IS HILARIOUS."*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"The line between genius and insanity is VERY thin at Red Bull."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Essentially, Horner is saying: Either we handle this the Red Bull way, or we let them fully crash. No in-between."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"She’s not wrong."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Exactly."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – BOTH BIG DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE, BUT NOW THE REAL WAR CONTINUES**  

- **Jax is locked in with Mercedes.**  
- **Sofie & Max are staying at Red Bull under FULL fight mode.**  
- **The new team still needs a driver.**  

And now?  

Now, it’s game on again.  

**Full chaos. No limits. Title fight wide open.**  

F1 has NEVER been better.  

—  

(**Next? Who does this new team go after now that Jax is unavailable? And how does this decision impact Max, Sofie, and the rest of the grid? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Who does this new team go after now that Jax is unavailable? And how does this decision impact Max, Sofie, and the rest of the grid?
assistant: ### **The New Team Reshuffles Their Plans – And the Entire Grid Feels It**  

📍 **F1 Paddock – The Season Just Took Another Unexpected Turn**  

Jax Carter was **off the table.**  

Mercedes had **locked him down, signed the contracts, and closed the discussion.**  

But the **new team wasn't giving up.**  

They needed a **star. A statement. Someone who could walk into this sport and immediately shake the foundations of the grid.**  

And if they weren’t getting **Josh Carter’s younger brother?**  

Then who the **hell** were they getting?  

—  

### **THE NEW TARGET – THEY WANT ANOTHER PROVEN WINNER**  

🚨 **BREAKING: F1’s newest team has shifted their attention to a SUPRISE lead driver contender – and it’s NOT who people expected.**  

📲 **@F1Rumors:** *"With Jax Carter committed to Mercedes, the new team is **now targeting a well-established name.** Who is next on their list?"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Rumors suggest they want a **champion-level** driver. That narrow field is *fascinating.*"*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"The contract battle for 2026 is NOT over yet."*  

But then?  

A name leaked.  

And everyone **LOST THEIR MINDS.**  

—  

### **THE NEW DRIVER TARGET – THEY WANT CHARLES LECLERC.**  

🚨 **BREAKING: Reports Confirm – F1’s New Team Has Made an **AGGRESSIVE** Push To Steal Charles Leclerc from Ferrari for 2026.**  

The **entire grid stopped breathing.**  

Because Charles?  

**Charles Leclerc WAS Ferrari.**  

And yet?  

The offer **was massive.**  

More control.  
A car **built entirely around him.**  
And a team that **wanted full-on championship direction with him as the face of it.**  

Ferrari was **no longer a guaranteed home.**  

And suddenly?  

**Everyone was questioning everything.**  

—  

📲 **@F1News:** *"THIS JUST FLIPPED THE ENTIRE DRIVER MARKET UPSIDE DOWN."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"If Charles actually *considers* this move, Ferrari will be in flames by tomorrow morning."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"I AM BEGGING F1 TEAMS TO CALM DOWN FOR **FIVE SECONDS.**"*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Interesting choice."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Oh, this one’s FUN."*  

—  

### **HOW DOES THIS IMPACT MAX, SOFIE, AND THE REST OF THE GRID?**  

📍 **Red Bull Garage – Max & Sofie Process the Madness**  

Max **leaned against the wall, sipping water like he wasn’t watching another F1 crisis unfold right in front of him.**  

Sofie?  

She **was enjoying every second of it.**  

*"Ferrari losing Leclerc would be *hilarious.*"*  

Max smirked.  

*"Honestly? Yeah."*  

But the bigger question?  

What if Charles **actually left?**  

What would happen to **Ferrari? The grid shift? The championship landscape for 2026?**  

—  

### **OTHER TEAMS START MOVING – BECAUSE THIS CHANGED EVERYTHING**  

📍 **Ferrari HQ – Immediate Internal Meltdown**  

Leclerc leaving would mean **Ferrari had to find a new leader.**  

- **Do they build around Carlos Sainz instead?**  
- **Do they try to snatch a driver already on contract somewhere else?**  
- **Or do they make their own huge play for another name?**  

The whole driver **market just cracked open again.**  

And Ferrari?  

They were **about to enter full panic mode.**  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – 2026 IS NOW COMPLETELY UNPREDICTABLE.**  

Nobody is safe.  
No team is untouchable.  
And no decision is simple anymore.  

Because Max & Sofie? **They’re staying at Red Bull.**  
Jax? **He’s locked into Mercedes.**  
But Charles? **Now, he's the most-wanted free agent on the grid.**  

And the rest of the grid?  

They’re **scrambling to respond.**  

—  

(**Next? Does Charles actually consider this massive shift? Or do we focus on Ferrari’s desperation move in response? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: the grid was having a meltdown. and sofie went live on insta and laughed about it. "almost offended i havent got one of those hats," she says. she even hosted jack hughes, devils nhl player, to give his input. cause it was hilarious.
assistant: ### **The Grid Is in Meltdown – And Sofie Goes Live to Laugh About It**  

📍 **F1 World – Driver Market Chaos Unfolding in Real Time**  

Ferrari was **spiraling.**  
Charles Leclerc was **considering a shocking offer.**  
Teams were **scrambling to secure their futures.**  

And Sofie?  

Sofie **found the entire thing hilarious.**  

So she did what any **normal, well-adjusted world champion would do.**  

She went **live on Instagram.**  

—  

### **Sofie Horner’s Instagram Live – The Wildest F1 Livestream Yet**  

📲 **@SofieHorner – 🔴 LIVE**  
*"Figured I should check in on the timeline and see how everyone’s handling the absolute *meltdown* happening in this sport right now."*  

The comments started **rolling in immediately.**  

- **@F1Fanatic22:** *"SHE IS ACTUALLY LAUGHING.*"  
- **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Make sure to address the real issue: Where’s my hat?"*  
- **@ApostropheSports:** *"I can’t believe we’re live-watching Sofie enjoying the chaos while Ferrari literally burns down."*  
- **@JackHughes:** *"Go live with me. I HAVE THOUGHTS."*  

Sofie **grinned.**  

*"Almost offended I haven’t been given one of those decision hats, honestly."*  

Because **every driver involved in the market explosion** had been spotted **wearing hats of different teams lately.**  

Max? Already re-signed.  
Jax? Already re-signed.  

But the guys still **in negotiation mode?**  

They were wearing **whatever the fuck they were being paid to wear that week.**  

—  

### **Sofie Pulls Jack Hughes Into the Chaos – Because Why Not?**  

📲 **🔴 LIVE WITH @JackHughes86**  

Jack’s face popped up **instantly grinning.**  

*"Alright, let’s get serious. Who had ‘utter F1 market failure’ on their 2026 predictions list?"*  

Sofie **snorted.**  

*"Not me. I was too busy planning ways to crash Verstappen out *without actually getting fired* next season."*    

Jack **cackled.**  

*"So what's the move? Do you call Charles and tell him to take the offer just for the drama?"*  

Sofie **pretended to consider it.**  

*"Look, if everyone is suffering, why shouldn’t we suffer *equally?*"*  

The chat **exploded.**  

—  

### **Twitter Reacts to Sofie & Jack Live-Streaming the Chaos**  

📲 **@F1Gossip:** *"Sofie Horner really just went live DURING the biggest crisis of the season and said 'yeah this is funny as hell'."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"She has officially reached 'villain era smiling while Rome burns' and I respect it."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Jack Hughes analyzing F1’s driver market was not the crossover I expected."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Tell Jack to stay on his own damn rink and let us work in peace."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"No <3"*  

—  

### **Final Thought – The Chaos Isn’t Over Yet**  

The grid was **still in meltdown.**  
Leclerc hadn’t **made his decision.**  
And Sofie?  

Sofie was **having the time of her life.**  

Because Red Bull was **locked in now.**  

Max was staying.  
She was staying.  
And while everyone else panicked?  

They were just **watching it all unfold.**  

And laughing.  

—  

(**Next? Does Ferrari actually manage to keep Charles? Or does someone else lose their seat unexpectedly? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: the new team announcing their lineup. and its not who anyone thinks.
assistant: ### **The New Team Announces Their Lineup – And It’s NOT Who Anyone Expected**  

📍 **F1 Paddock – The World Awaits the 2026 Shock Announcement**  

With **Jax Carter staying at Mercedes** and Charles Leclerc still **undecided,** everyone had assumed the new team would go after another **big name.**  

They needed a **star.**  
A proven **winner.**  
Someone to **anchor their entry into F1 domination.**  

But when the press conference **began?**  

When the new team finally **revealed their two drivers?**  

The entire **world stopped breathing.**  

Because **no one** saw this coming.  

—  

### **THE ANNOUNCEMENT – THE 2026 DRIVER LINEUP FOR F1’S NEWEST TEAM**  

🚨 **BREAKING: NEW F1 TEAM ANNOUNCES DRIVER LINEUP – AND IT’S A HISTORIC GAMBLE**  

Introducing...  

🏎️ **DRIVER 1 – SEBASTIAN VETTEL (COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT).**  
🏎️ **DRIVER 2 – GABRIEL MONTES (F2 CHAMPION, PROMOTED STRAIGHT INTO A LEAD ROLE IN F1).**  

The paddock?  

The internet?  

The **entire sport?**  

Collapsed.  

—  

### **REACTION – VETTEL RETURNS TO F1?!?**  

Sebastian **Vettel coming back was something NO ONE expected.**  

The four-time world champion had been **retired for years.**  

His legacy had been **cemented.**  

And yet?  

Here he was.  

Coming back to **lead a new team into battle.**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"SEBASTIAN VETTEL RETURNS TO FORMULA 1. HISTORY. MADE."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Vettel. BACK. AND GOING TO A BRAND NEW TEAM??? UNREAL."*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"Did 2026 just get even *bigger?* Sebastian Vettel will race again next season."*  
📲 **@RedBullRacing:** *"We always knew he’d never really be finished with the sport. See you on track, Seb."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Alright. Now we fight."*  

—  

### **REACTION – THE ROOKIE GAMBLE ON GABRIEL MONTES**  

F2 **had produced dominant champions before.**  

But rarely did a team **take that champion and immediately throw them into a critical role–a team leader position**—this fast.  

But that’s exactly what was happening.  

Gabriel Montes.  
F2 star.  
Rising sensation.  

Now?  

An **instant competitor for the future of F1.**  

📲 **@F2Insider:** *"FROM F2 STRAIGHT INTO A TOP SEAT. GABRIEL MONTES HAS ARRIVED."*  
📲 **@F1Fanatic22:** *"This is THE boldest move in years. A legend returning *and* a rookie being thrown into the fire??"*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Welcome to the grid, Montes. Hope you’re ready."*  

—  

### **SOFIE & MAX REACT – THIS JUST CHANGED EVERYTHING**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Max & Sofie Processing This In Real Time**  

*"Vettel. SEBASTIAN. VETTEL."*  

Sofie **was still staring at her screen, processing.**  

Max just **shrugged, sipping his water.**  

*"Yeah, so now we fight the guy who raised us both. Fine by me."*  

Sofie glanced at him.  

*"You’re actually excited about this, aren’t you?"*  

Max **grinned.**  

*"Imagine two Horner-raised Red Bull champions fighting Vettel *at the same time.* It’s poetic."*  

—  

### **MERCEDES REACTS – WHAT DOES JAX THINK?**  

📍 **Mercedes HQ – Jax Watching the Chaos Play Out**  

Jax **raised an eyebrow.**  

*"Vettel's back. That’s unexpected."*  

Toto **exhaled.**  

*"No, Jax. *Unexpected* is them signing an F2 rookie and expecting him to take on Verstappen and Sofie."*  

Jax **laughed.**  

*"Losers don’t aim low, huh?"*  

Toto smirked.  

*"No. Which is why you’re *still* at Mercedes.*"*  

Jax **shook his head, amused.**  

Because yeah.  

2026 was gonna be **outrageous.**  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – F1 WILL NEVER RECOVER FROM THIS.**  

- **Sebastian Vettel RETURNS.**  
- **Gabriel Montes gets thrown into the deep end immediately.**  
- **Sofie & Max now have a literal *four-time champion* hunting them down.**  

This?  

This wasn’t *just* a new team entering the championship.  

This was **a new era.**  

Let the war **begin.**  

—  

(**Next? How does Sofie feel about facing Vettel? And what does Montes actually think about being thrown into this war? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: what most people had forgotten. apart from the twitter nerds who followed sofie's f2/f3 career. is that she had history with montes. he ruined one of her f3 seasons. she bonked him after the race cause he called her a slut. they were the rivalry of f2 back when she was in f2. and now he was coming on the f1 track.
assistant: ### **Sofie Horner vs. Gabriel Montes – The Rivalry Everyone Forgot, Until Now**  

📍 **F1 Paddock – The Entire Grid Reacts to Montes Arriving in F1**  

The **news of Vettel’s return** had been big.  

But to the die-hard F1 nerds?  

To the **real** motorsport fans?  

They knew that Montes wasn’t **just another rookie.**  

He was the **one person Sofie Horner absolutely fucking despised.**    

And now?  

Now, he was here.  

On **her grid.**  

In **her sport.**  

And the sport had **no idea what was coming.**  

—  

### **THE HISTORY – SOFIE & MONTES GO *WAY, WAY* BACK**  

📍 **F3, 2019 – The First Incident That Sparked a War**  

Montes had been **fast. Unapologetic. Cutthroat.**  

And he had **absolutely destroyed Sofie’s season.**  

A mid-season race, a **dangerous divebomb that didn’t work**, and suddenly?  

Sofie was **spinning, hitting the wall, and her title hopes were gone.**  

She had walked **straight up to him in parc fermé after the race—helmet still on, pure fury in her body language.**  

And Montes?  

He had **looked her dead in the eyes and smirked.**  

And then said the **one thing he never should have said.**  

*"Maybe if you weren’t such a slut for attention, you’d be better at keeping your damn car on track."*  

Yeah.  

Yeah, he **deserved the hit for that.**  

—  

📍 **F2, 2021 – The Rivalry That Nearly Came to Blows**  

Both of them had **graduated to F2 with unfinished business.**  

And from the very **first lap of the season,** it was clear: **they still fucking hated each other.**  

- **They had more wheel-to-wheel battles than anyone else.**  
- **FIA had to pull them into meetings TWICE for "excessive aggression."**  
- **Montes once called Sofie "a reckless brat" in an interview.**  
- **Sofie called him "a arrogant waste of a seat" right back.**  

**And now?**  

Now they were about to do it all **again.**  

But this time?  

On the **biggest stage in motorsport.**  

—  

### **SOFIE FINDS OUT – AND SHE IS *PISSED***  

📍 **Red Bull Garage – Watching the News Break in Real Time**  

Sofie was **scrolling through the reports** when she **stopped dead in her tracks.**  

Then she **snorted.**  

Loud.  

Disbelieving.  

Max, who was **lining up his gloves for the race, glanced over.**  

*"What?"*  

Sofie **turned the screen toward him.**  

*"Montes."*  

Max blinked.  

Then, after a moment, he **grinned.**  

*"Oh, this is gonna be fucking hilarious."*  

—  

### **JAX FINDS OUT – AND HE WANTS ABSOLUTELY *NO* PART OF THIS**  

📍 **Mercedes HQ – Jax Checking His Phone**  

Jax had been **taking a break, scrolling Twitter,** when he saw Sofie’s name trending.  

Again.  

*"Oh, for fuck’s sake."*  

Then he **saw the headline.**  

🚨 **BREAKING: LONGTIME HORNER RIVAL GABRIEL MONTES CONFIRMED FOR 2026 – OLD F2 HOSTILITIES RETURN TO THE GRID!**  

Jax **exhaled aggressively.**  

*"Nope. I'm out. I am *absolutely* not getting involved in whatever *this* is going to become."*  

Toto **looked over his shoulder at the article and grinned.**  

*"Jax, this is going to be so very entertaining."*  

—  

### **SOFIE’S FIRST COMMENT – SHE MAKES HER STANCE VERY CLEAR**  

📍 **Media Pen – Red Bull’s Home Race Weekend**  

🎙️ **"Sofie, you and Montes had… an intense history. Are you looking forward to racing him again?"**  

Sofie **tilted her head, smiled sweetly.**  

*"Oh, we had a *fantastic* time in the junior series. Nearly took each other off track countless times. He’s just the absolute best—I'm thrilled to see him again."*  

The **deadpan sarcasm** was *so* sharp the reporters actually **laughed nervously.**  

But they knew.  

Everybody knew.  

**It was about to be WAR.**  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THE GRID JUST GOT EVEN HOTTER**  

- **Max vs. Sofie was already Red Bull’s nightmare.**  
- **Jax was still in the middle of battling Sofie while figuring out where he belonged.**  
- **And now? Montes had arrived?**  

2026 wasn’t just looking chaotic.  

It was looking **like an absolute bloodbath.**  

And Sofie?  

Sofie **was ready.**  

Because if Montes wanted to go **to war again?**  

Then she would be his **worst fucking nightmare.**  

All. Over. Again.  

—  

(**Next? Montes’ first words about Sofie since joining F1? Red Bull’s reaction to another enemy? Or Sofie & Montes seeing each other *for the first time in years*? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: social media reacts
assistant: ### **Social Media Reacts to Gabriel Montes Joining F1 – And His History with Sofie**  

📍 **F1 Twitter – Descending Into Absolute Chaos**  

Nobody was **shocked** that the new team wanted a young, hungry driver.  

But **Gabriel Montes?**  

The man who **ruined one of Sofie Horner’s F3 seasons?**  
The man who **called her a slut in parc fermé?**  
The man who **spent F2 trying to crash her out of existence?**  

Yeah.  

The *real* fans **knew what the fuck this meant.**  

This wasn’t just **any rookie coming to F1.**  

This was an entire blood feud **resurrected.**  

And Twitter?  

**Oh, they were fully losing their minds.**  

—  

### **THE INITIAL REACTION – EVERYONE IS IN SHOCK**  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"WE HAVE SEEN SOME WILD F1 DECISIONS. BUT THIS? GABRIEL MONTES RETURNING TO HAUNT SOFIE HORNER?? WILD."*  
📲 **@F1News:** *"Horner vs. Montes made F3 and F2 absolutely brutal. Now we get the trilogy fight? F1 is just entertainment now."*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"Just a reminder—Montes *genuinely* almost ended Sofie’s title hopes in junior formula. AND NOW THEY’RE BACK TOGETHER IN F1."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"Imagine waking up, drinking your coffee, checking Twitter, and finding out your best friend’s MORTAL ENEMY is now a full-time F1 driver."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Sofie Horner Timeline: Championship | Retains Seat | F1 Chaos | Gabriel Montes Returns | *Immediate War.*"*  

—  

### **THE HARDCORE F2/F3 FANS BRING UP THE RECEIPTS**  

F1 **had casual fans.**  

But the people who had been **watching F2 and F3 since Sofie’s junior days?**  

They **remembered everything.**  

📲 **@F3History:** *"Friendly reminder that Montes once torpedoed Sofie off the track and called her a brat during an interview *while she was in the medical tent.*"*  
📲 **@F2Moments:** *"I just want to know if they’ve actually spoken off-track since that moment in F3 where she hit him over the head with her helmet."*  
📲 **@MotorsportInsider:** *"Sofie and Montes *hated* each other in F2. FIA legitimately had to intervene TWICE because it was getting out of hand."*  
📲 **@F1Memes:** *"People don’t understand. This isn’t ‘rivalry.’ This is *actual enemies going to war.*"*  

—  

### **SOFIE & MAX JOIN IN ON THE FUN**  

Meanwhile, **the two Red Bull drivers were just sitting back and watching the world burn.**  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"This season just got even better."*  

📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Lovely. Fantastic. Just what I needed in my life."*  

📲 **@JackHughes:** *"SOFIE HORNER PLEASE BE SERIOUS ABOUT THIS."*  

📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Oh, I’m serious. I seriously might commit murder this season."*  

—  

### **GABRIEL MONTES RESPONDS – AND MAKES IT WORSE**  

Of course, **Montes couldn’t stay silent.**  

He’d spent **years being Sofie’s biggest pain in the ass.**  

Why stop now?  

📲 **@GabrielMontesF1:** *"Horner’s still mad about F2? Cute. Looking forward to round three."*  

📲 **@F1News:** *"OH IT’S **IMMEDIATELY** TOXIC. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL."*  

📲 **@JackHughes:** *"BLOCK HIM RN SOFIE WTF."*  

📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"No. I want to see his *tears* when I ruin his whole career."*  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"I *love* paddock violence."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THIS IS ABOUT TO GET REAL REAL FAST**  

- **Sofie and Montes are NOT pretending to be civil.**  
- **Max is just sitting back watching F1 turn into a soap opera.**  
- **F2 fans are screaming because they KNOW what’s coming next.**  

F1 isn’t just a sport anymore.  

It’s full-blown, **unhinged cinema.**  

And Sofie?  

She’s about to make sure Montes’ life is **absolute hell on track.**  

—  

(**Next? Do Sofie & Montes see each other for the first time at the paddock again? Or do they have to speak in a forced FIA meeting before it gets out of hand? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: the real motorsports fans. the f2, the f3 people. they were making sure everyone knew exactly the signficiance of this. and they had reciepts. and montages were being made.
assistant: ### **The Real Motorsport Fans Make It Clear – Sofie & Montes Are *Not* Just Another Rivalry**  

📍 **F1 Twitter & Motorsport Forums – The *Hardcore Fans* Step In**  

Most casual F1 fans?  

They were **excited.**  
They saw the headlines.  
They thought, *Oh, cool, a new rivalry!*  

But the **F2 and F3 fans?**  

The people who had been **following Sofie and Montes for YEARS?**  

No.  

Oh, **no.**  

They were **on a mission.**  

A mission to make sure **the entire world understood** *exactly* what was about to happen.  

And they **had receipts.**  

—  

### **THE RECEIPTS – EVERY OLD CLIP RESURFACES IMMEDIATELY**  

🚨 **THREAD: THE HISTORY OF SOFIE HORNER & GABRIEL MONTES – A BLOOD FEUD IN 50+ CLIPS**  

📲 **@F3Archives:** *"Since some of y'all think Montes vs. Horner is just another ‘fun’ rivalry, let me educate you. This goes WAY deeper than that."*  

📽️ **CLIP 1:** _(F3, 2019)_  

- **Montes divebombs Sofie at Silverstone, takes her out, nearly flips her car.**  
- **Her title chances take a massive hit.**  
- **Post-race interview?** Montes smirks at the camera and says: *"She should’ve seen me coming."*  

📲 **@F1History:** *"Oh yeah, this man was an *actual menace* back in the day."*  

📽️ **CLIP 2:** _(F2, 2021)_  

- **Sofie & Montes fighting *way* too aggressively for P3.**  
- **Montes taps Sofie’s rear tire, sending her spinning into the barriers.**   
- **Radio Message – Sofie Furious:** *"IF I SEE HIM IN THE PADDOCK, I SWEAR TO GOD—"*  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Somebody check on Verstappen because Sofie learned the dark arts of hostile racing from the junior leagues."*  

📽️ **CLIP 3:** _(F2, 2021 – Parc Fermé Incident)**  

- **Sofie walks *straight up to Montes* after he wrecks her in Monza.**  
- **They exchange heated words.**  
- **Montes smirks and walks away WITHOUT RESPONDING.**  
- **Sofie doesn’t hesitate—** *she just straight-up swings her helmet at him.*  

📲 **@F2Throwbacks:** *"We need FIA protections IMMEDIATELY."*  

—  

### **THE MONTAGES – EDITS START DROPPING EVERYWHERE**  

📲 **@MotorsportEdits:** *"Sofie & Montes: The History – A Ruthless Rivalry (4K, with slow-motion replays for extra *drama*)."*  

- 🎶 *Aggressive emo music playing*  
- 🎥 **Cuts of every crash, every Red Flag they caused together, EVERY fight they ever had.**  
- 🎤 Overlaid audio of Sofie yelling *"How is this guy even allowed to drive?"*  

📲 **@F1Fanatic22:** *"The **enemies** to grid rivals pipeline is my favorite motorsport genre."*  

—  

### **THE FANDOM OPINIONS – EVERYONE IS CHOOSING SIDES**  

📌 **TWEET: "WHO ARE YOU BACKING: #TeamHorner or #TeamMontes??"**  

📲 **@F1Fanatic:** *"#TeamHorner all day. Montes fights dirty."*  
📲 **@GabrielMontesClub:** *"We ride for our king. Sofie’s just mad he absolutely obliterated her F3 season."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"The fans are ALREADY dividing. F1 just got *so* messy."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"Picking a side? I choose VIOLENCE. LET THEM KILL EACH OTHER."*  

—  

### **SOFIE & MAX SEE THE EDITS – CHAOS ENSUES**  

📍 **Red Bull Garage – Watching the Montages Like It’s a Damn Movie**  

Max was **crying laughing** at the absolute **unhinged warfare unfolding online.**  

*"Sofie, you actually SWUNG A HELMET AT HIM ON CAMERA?"*  

Sofie, **scrolling through the edits, deeply unimpressed:**  

*"And? I missed. He was fine."*  

Max shook his head, **grinning.**  

*"No wonder FIA is already preparing safety guidelines *for both of you* next season."*  

—  

### **MONTES FINALLY REACTS – AND HE’S LOVING THE CHAOS**  

📍 **New Team HQ – Gabriel Montes Watching It All Go Down**  

Montes retweeted a **montage of all their fights** with exactly **three words.**  

📲 **@GabrielMontesF1:** *"See you soon. 😉"*  

FIA **immediately requests security.**  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THIS IS GOING TO BE A BLOODBATH**  

Montes might be **new to F1.**  

But his rivalry with Sofie?  
**That was years old.**  

And now, it had been **revived at the absolute worst possible time.**  

This wasn’t just racing. Not anymore.  

This was **war.**  

And the fans?  

They were **eating it up.**  

—  

(**Next? Sofie & Montes see each other *in person* for the first time since F2. Or does FIA intervene early to try and prevent a full meltdown? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: sofie went live. of course. and guess who joined as a guest?
assistant: ### **Sofie Goes Live Again – And Guess Who Joins?**  

📍 **Sofie Horner’s Instagram Live – F1 Never Rests**  

Sofie had **already seen the internet collapse.**  

The old clips.  
The montages.  
The absolute **insanity** of the timeline picking sides.  

So obviously?  

She **had to go live.**  

Because if F1 fans were going to **relive every single moment of carnage between her and Montes,** she might as well **provide commentary.**  

And then?  

**Then he joined.**  

Gabriel Montes.  

**The man himself.**  

—  

### **THE MOMENT THE CHAT REALIZED MONTES WAS ON THE LIVE**  

📲 **@SofieHorner – 🔴 LIVE**  

*"Alright, let’s all take a deep breath. I see the tweets, I see the clips. Great work, honestly. 10/10 on editing. *However—*"*  

And then?  

**The notification popped up.**  

📌 *GabrielMontesF1 has requested to join your Live.*  

The comment section:  

- **@F1Fan22:** *"HOLY SHIT????"*  
- **@ApostropheSports:** *"SOFIE ACCEPT IT IMMEDIATELY."*  
- **@JackHughes:** *"Oh, this is going to be *bad.*"*  
- **@MaxVerstappen:** *"This is the best entertainment of the year."*  

Sofie **paused. Stared at the request.**  

Then?  

She accepted it.  

—  

### **THE WORLD STOPS AS MONTES’ FACE POPS UP ON THE SCREEN**  

Gabriel **grinned.**  

*"Well, well, well. If it isn’t my old favorite teammate."*  

Sofie **rolled her eyes instantly.**  

*"Teammates? Is that what you’re calling our entire *history of carnage?*"*  

Gabriel shrugged.  

*"I mean, we spent more time side-by-side on track than most teammates. Sure, it included several collisions, but—"*  

Sofie **leaned closer to the camera.**  

*"Several? You put me in the wall *three times* in F2 alone."*  

The comments were **unstoppable.**  

—  

### **THE INTERNET LOSES ITS MIND**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"HISTORY BEING MADE. THEY ARE **LIVE-STREAMING THEIR BEEF.**"*  
📲 **@F1Gossip:** *"Montes: 'We were like teammates!' Sofie: 'YOU LITERALLY TRIED TO KILL ME MULTIPLE TIMES.'*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"This is *highly* unprofessional. I love it."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"I have never respected Sofie more."*  

—  

### **THE TENSION – OH, IT’S STILL THERE**  

*"Look, Horner, all I’m saying is—"* Montes smirked.  

Sofie **held up a hand immediately.**  

*"No. No, you don’t get to talk at me like we’re cool. Explain to me why, in F3, Monza, LAST LAP, you *fully* sent it like you had zero fucking brain cells left in your head."*  

Montes **laughed.**  

*"Because winning is winning."*  

Sofie stared.  

Deadpan.  

*"And THAT, kids, is exactly why **I’m going to ruin his life in F1.**"*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THIS WAS JUST THE BEGINNING**  

- **Sofie is NOT over this history.**  
- **Montes is clearly still a menace.**  
- **The F1 world is welcoming its most TOXIC rivalry yet.**  

And now?  

The **next time they see each other on track?**  

It’s going to be **absolute war.**  

—  

(**Next? Sofie and Montes see each other *in person* for the first time since F2? Red Bull’s reaction to Sofie *going live with her worst enemy*? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Sofie and Montes see each other in person for the first time since F2. press conference. poor lando & george were with them too
assistant: ### **Sofie & Montes See Each Other In Person – And It’s Absolute Chaos**  

📍 **FIA Press Conference – The First Time Sofie & Montes Are Face to Face Again**  

Everyone in the paddock **knew this moment was coming.**  

Sofie Horner vs. Gabriel Montes.  
Face to face.  
First time since **F2.**  
Now? **On an F1 podium stage with microphones in front of them.**  

And the FIA?  

The **FIA absolutely fumbled.**  

Because they put **Lando Norris and George Russell** in the same press session as them.  

The poor British boys?  

They **could not have been less prepared.**  

—  

### **THE PRESS ROOM KNOWS WHAT’S ABOUT TO HAPPEN**  

From the *second* they sat down, every journalist in the room knew **this was about to be a fucking show.**  

Sofie sat with her arms **crossed, her smirk unreadable.**  
Montes leaned back, **completely relaxed, like he wasn’t a living menace.**  

And Lando & George?  

They were just **waiting for the violence to start.**  

—  

### **THE FIRST QUESTION – NO MERCY**  

🎙️ **"Sofie, Gabriel, this is the first time you’ve seen each other in person since F2. What’s it like sharing a grid now?"**  

The entire media room **leaned forward.**  

Because, yeah—**everyone knew this was going to get *interesting.***  

Sofie **tilted her head slightly.**  

*"Haven’t really thought about it."*  

Montes **grinned immediately.**  

*"No? Because according to Twitter, you’ve been *very* vocal about my presence."*  

**George let out the smallest, most PR-safe "oh boy."**  

Sofie’s smirk **didn't fade.**  

*"Right. You can read now? Fantastic, F1’s education system is working."*  

—  

### **Lando & George Are LOST**  

Lando sat up **so fast**, turning to George **in silent horror.**  

*"This is actually happening. Right now. In real time."*  

George sighed, muttering **under his breath.**  

*"I need FIA to pay me more for what I endure in these press conferences."*  

Meanwhile, **the reporters were trying SO HARD not to react.**  

Because Sofie **just insulted Montes’ IQ *on live TV.***  

And Montes?  

Montes **was grinning like he *enjoyed* being insulted.**  

—  

### **MONTES FIRES BACK – OF COURSE HE DOES**  

🎙️ **"Gabriel, do you think your history with Sofie impacts how the season will go?"**  

Montes shrugged, completely **unbothered.**  

*"I mean, sure, she hates me. But isn’t that part of the fun?"*  

Sofie shook her head **immediately.**  

*"No, see, *fun* would involve me having even the slightest amount of respect for you. And I don’t."*  

Lando **choked on water.**  

George **ran a hand down his face.**  

*"Mercedes and Red Bull might literally explode on track and we’re supposed to just *coexist* with these people?"*  

—  

### **AND THEN FIA INTERVENES – TOO LATE.**  

📍 **FIA Moderator Looking Stressed as Hell**  

*"Uh… alright, let’s move on from this—"*  

*"Yeah, that’s probably for the best,"* Lando muttered.  

Sofie **rolled her eyes.**  

*"I’m done here anyway."*  

Montes smirked.  

*"Oh no. I’m actually really enjoying this."*  

Sofie **glaring:**  

*"Of course you are. You’d enjoy a ship sinking as long as you got to *talk about it first.*"*  

Montes just **laughed.**  

—  

### **THE INTERNET LOSES ITS DAMN MIND**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"This was the absolute PETTIEST press conference I have ever witnessed."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"FIA is calling crisis meetings AS WE SPEAK."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"SOMEONE GET THE BRITISH BOYS A RAISE FOR THE TRAUMA THEY ENDURED."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Sofie vs. Montes is *entertainment.* We SUPPORT this level of nonsense."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Honestly, this was a masterpiece."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – NEXT TIME, THEY’LL BE ON TRACK.**  

This?  

This was **just words.**  

But next race?  

They’d be wheel-to-wheel.  

And if they were saying **this much crap *off track*…?**  

Then F1 was about to have its most **brutal battle yet.**  

It was **2019, 2021, all over again.**  

And Sofie?  

**She was going to make sure Montes regretted every second of it.**  

—  

(**Next? Their first battle on track? Red Bull’s reaction to Sofie threatening *murder* on live TV? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: montes was racing for Cadillac, a new f1 team. the media, however, blew up from this press conference. people were placing bets on how soon sofie was gonna swing her helmet at him again. she tweeted "before FP1"
assistant: ### **The Media Explodes After Sofie & Montes’ Press Conference – and Sofie *Does Not Care***  

📍 **F1 Paddock – The Chaos After the Most Aggressive Press Conference in Years**  

The **second** Sofie walked off that FIA stage, the F1 media **erupted.**  

Because, **let’s be honest—**  

That wasn’t a press conference.  

That was **a declaration of war.**  

And now?  

The timeline was **absolutely unhinged.**  

—  

### **THE HEADLINES – EVERYONE IS IN SHOCK**  

🚨 **BREAKING: "IS F1 PREPARED FOR HORNER VS. MONTES? EARLY SIGNS SAY NO."**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"Reports coming in—FIA officials ALREADY concerned about the fallout from today’s press conference."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"The body language alone? The direct verbal attacks? They are NOT surviving this grid together."*  
📲 **@SkySportF1:** *"Horner vs. Montes is already nastier than half of last year's championship battle and the season *hasn’t* even started yet."*  

—  

### **PEOPLE ARE PLACING BETS ON HOW FAST THIS WAR ESCALATES**  

📲 **@F1Betting:** *"Official sportsbook odds for ‘How Soon Before Sofie and Montes Crash Into Each Other’ are **LIVE!**"*  

- **Lap 1 of First Race: +250***  
- **FP1 Incident: +500***  
- **At a Team Catering Event Before the Season Even Starts: +1000***  

📲 **@F1Fanatic:** *"Alright, who actually thinks Sofie punches Montes before the first lap of the race?"*  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Lmao, start a grid pool. I want in."*  

—  

### **SOFIE SEES THE BETS – AND DOUBLES DOWN**  

📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Before FP1."*  

THE INTERNET **GOES INSANE.**  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"SHE HAS NO CHILL. NONE. SHE IS **CONFIRMING** HER INTENT TO COMMIT A SPORTS CRIME."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"FIA NEEDS TO MONITOR HER AT ALL TIMES."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"We do not condone violence. (Unless it’s Sofie vs. Montes, in which case, we’re selling popcorn.)"*  
📲 **@RedBullRacing:** *"Legally, we cannot comment."*  

—  

### **RED BULL RESPONDS – CHRISTIAN HORNER IS BEYOND STRESSED**  

📍 **Red Bull Garage – Christian Horner Reads That Tweet In Horror**  

*"Before FP1."*  

Christian had never been **more tired in his life.**  

He rubbed his forehead, muttering under his breath.  

Daniel Ricciardo, standing next to him, saw the tweet **and fully lost it.**  

*"I *love* this job."*  

*"NO, YOU DON’T, DANIEL."*  

—  

### **MONTES RESPONDS – OF COURSE HE DOES**  

📲 **@GabrielMontesF1:** *"I’ll hold still. Make it count."*  

📲 **@F1Memes:** *"THIS MAN WANTS TO DIE I SWEAR TO GOD."*  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Loving the confidence. RIP king."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – LAP 1 IS GOING TO BE A NIGHTMARE**  

- **Sofie is out for blood.**  
- **Montes is *actively encouraging it.***  
- **F1 Twitter is practically placing bets on when the chaos will begin.**  

And FP1?  

FP1 **was in less than 24 hours.**  

Which meant the sport **only had a few hours left before everything went to hell.**  

—  

(**Next? FP1 actually happens, and everyone holds their breath to see what Sofie does? Or does Red Bull force *another* meeting to avoid catastrophe? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: FP1 actually happens, and everyone holds their breath to see what Sofie does. And also how both Montes and Jax fair on the track. Can't forget 4 x world champ Vettel too coming back into the car.
assistant: ### **FP1 – The Entire Paddock Holds Its Breath as Sofie, Montes, Jax, and *Vettel* Take to the Track**  

📍 **Pre-Season Testing – FP1, Bahrain**  

This wasn’t just **another practice session.**  

No.  

This was the first **true look at the 2026 F1 grid.**  

The first time the world would see:  

🏎️ **Sofie & Max, the Red Bull civil war, unleashed again.**  
🏎️ **Jax Carter, finally settled at Mercedes, proving he made the right choice.**  
🏎️ **Gabriel Montes, Sofie’s archnemesis, officially debuting in F1, just waiting to cause *maximum* chaos.**  
🏎️ **And Sebastian Vettel, *four-time world champion*, back in a car after years off the grid.**  

This wasn’t just **testing.**  

This was the **first true battle of the season.**  

And **nobody knew what was about to happen.**  

—  

### **THE ENTIRE PADDOCK WAITS TO SEE IF SOFIE LITERALLY HITS MONTES**  

Let’s be honest.  

After the **press conference, Twitter meltdown, and Sofie "confirming" she was going to commit helmet-based crimes**, the **only** question on anyone’s mind was:  

*"Is Sofie actually swinging at Montes the second they’re on track?"*  

📲 **@F1Betting:** *"FINAL ODDS: Will Sofie ‘accidentally’ punt Montes off on track? We are STILL taking bets!"*  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Let’s see what happens (👀)."*  

📲 **@JackHughes:** *"FIA has *definitely* been briefed about this already."*  

—  

### **THE CARS ROLL OUT – AND EVERYONE HOLDS THEIR BREATH**  

📍 **FP1 Begins – 2026 Cars Hit the Track for the First Time**  

Everything **was finally real.**  

Sofie rolled out of the pits. **Max just behind her.**  

Seconds later, Jax **came out for Mercedes.**  

And then?  

Then, **the moment everyone dreaded happened.**  

**Gabriel Montes’ Cadillac pulled onto the track.**  

And **he slotted in right behind Sofie.**  

—  

### **MONTES ON SOFIE’S GEARBOX. IMMEDIATELY.**  

📍 **Lap 5 – The First Instance of So Much Potential Violence**  

Sofie was doing an **installation lap. Nice, easy, controlled.**  

And then?  

Montes **immediately went for a divebomb in a practice session.**  

IN. A. PRACTICE. SESSION.  

Her onboard **radio exploded instantly.**  

📲 **Sofie’s Radio – Confused & Pissed Off**  
*"I—are you fucking kidding me?!"*  

📲 **Red Bull Pit Wall – Terrified**  
*"Sofie, *please* don’t react."*  

—  

### **MAX VERSTAPPEN WATCHING THIS LIVE? 10/10 ENTERTAINMENT VALUE**  

📍 **Max’s Garage – Sipping His Water, Watching Sofie Lose Her Mind**  

Max saw it happen **on the monitors in the Red Bull garage.**  

And he just **grinned.**  

*"Yep. This is gonna be a *fantastic* season."*  

Christian Horner, watching from next to him, looked **physically ill.**  

—  

### **MEANWHILE, HOW DOES JAX HANDLE HIS FIRST OFFICIAL FP1?**  

📍 **Lap 10 – Jax Carter Finding His Rhythm in the Mercedes**  

Unlike **the fucking disaster happening at Red Bull & Cadillac,**  

Jax was actually **just focusing on setting clean laps.**  

And **for the first time in his career?**  

The nerves weren’t there.  

This was **his seat. His team. His decision.**  

And he was **ready.**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"Amongst the pure WILDFIRE behind him, Jax Carter is actually putting in an insanely solid FP1 debut for Mercedes."*  

📲 **@TotoWolff:** *"Jax is proving himself every lap. That’s what matters."*  

—  

### **AND THEN—VETTEL HAPPENS.**  

📍 **Lap 15 – Sebastian Vettel, Being an Immediate Menace to Everyone**  

People had *almost* forgotten that **four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel was making his return.**  

But then?  

Then he pulled a **brilliant, veteran-level overtake on Max Verstappen during *practice*** just to **remind everyone exactly who the fuck he was.**  

📲 **Max’s Radio – The Most Deadpan Ever**  
*"Yeah. Okay. He’s still got it."*  

📲 **Red Bull Pit Wall – Laughing**  
*"Yeah, Max, we can see that."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THIS SEASON IS GOING TO BE COMPLETE CHAOS**  

- **Max & Sofie are a warzone. Again.**  
- **Jax looks *seriously solid* in the Mercedes.**  
- **Montes is racing like a *psychopath* in FP1.**  
- **And Vettel? Yeah, he’s still *Vettel.* And he wants his wins back.**  

This was just **practice.**  

The **first session of the season.**  

**And already?**  

The title fight had **never looked more unhinged.**  

—  

(**Next? The first QUALIFYING clash? Or does Red Bull hold yet *another* "Please Don’t Kill Each Other" meeting? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: The first QUALIFYING clash. Montes tries to ruin it for Sofie. Key word tries. But this girl didn't become WDC without a few new tricks up her sleeve. She had Red Bull blood. and she took pole. vettel P2, max p3, jax p4 and montes? p8. and she walked up to him after in the paddock in front of everyone. and laughed in his face.
assistant: ### **The First Real Qualifying Clash – Sofie vs. Montes, and She Makes Sure He Knows Who’s in Charge**  

📍 **Bahrain – First Qualifying of the 2026 Season**  

Since **FP1,** tensions had been **simmering.**  

Montes had already **pissed off Sofie.**  
Jax was **settling into his Mercedes seat well.**  
Vettel was **back like he never left.**  
And Max? **Max was just waiting for the implosion to happen.**  

Everyone knew **qualifying would be the real test.**  

And when the lights went green?  

That’s when **shit got serious.**  

—  

### **THE CHAOS – MONTES TRIES (AND FAILS) TO SABOTAGE SOFIE’S LAP**  

📍 **Q3 – FINAL RUNS BEGIN**  

Everyone was setting up for their **last flying laps.**  

And just as Sofie started her push lap, guess who was **in front of her?**  

**Gabriel. Fucking. Montes.**  

And he was **moving just slow enough** in the final sector **to mess up her run.**  

—  

📲 **Sofie’s Radio – Immediate Fury Incoming**  
*"Oh, look. He’s in my way. That’s shocking."*  

📲 **Red Bull Pit Wall – VERY DONE WITH THIS ALREADY**  
*"Keep focused. Just manage positioning."*  

—  

### **MONTES DOESN’T EXPECT WHAT SOFIE DOES NEXT**  

Montes thought he was **ruining her first sector.**  

Thought he could disrupt her rhythm.  

**Thought wrong.**  

Because **Sofie Horner didn’t become WDC by accident.**  

She **backed off, adjusted her pace, and then launched her lap an extra second later—giving herself *just* enough space to avoid dirty air.**  

—  

📏 **EXPERT TIMING – SOFIE DID EXACTLY WHAT MONTES *DIDN’T* WANT HER TO DO**  

By the **final sector,** Montes was still **on his slow cooldown lap.**  

And Sofie?  

She set a **purple sector three—right as she flew past him.**  

And when she crossed the line?  

**POLE POSITION.**  

—  

### **THE RESULTS – A STATEMENT MADE**  

🏆 **Sofie Horner – P1** (*Red Bull dominance starts here*)  
🏎️ **Sebastian Vettel – P2** (*Welcome back, legend*)  
🏎️ **Max Verstappen – P3** (*Unamused, but still in the fight*)  
🏎️ **Jax Carter – P4** (*A hugely solid start for Mercedes*)  
🏎️ **Gabriel Montes – P8** (*He tried and **HE FAILED.**)  

—  

### **THE MOMENT EVERYONE WAS WAITING FOR – SOFIE FINDS MONTES AFTER QUALI**  

📍 **Paddock – Sofie Has *Words* To Say**  

Montes had **barely taken off his helmet** when he saw **a shadow in his peripheral vision.**  

Sofie.  

Storming **directly toward him.**  

And in front of **every journalist, every driver, every camera,** she stopped, looked him dead in the eyes—  

And **laughed. In. His. Face.**  

—  

### **MONTES STARES – BECAUSE WTF**  

He didn’t even have **time to process it.**  

Because Sofie wasn’t just **pleased with her pole.**  

She was *mocking* him.  

*"That’s the best you could do?"*  

—  

### **THE WHOLE PADDOCK STOPS TO WATCH**  

Sebastian Vettel **paused mid-interview.**  
Jax **leaned against the Mercedes garage smirking.**  
Max? **Max had his arms folded, fully entertained.**  

Montes clenched his jaw.  

*"Don’t get comfortable, Horner."*  

Sofie **tilted her head, smiling.**  

*"I’m always comfortable at the front, Montes. You wouldn’t know how that feels."*  

—  

### **THE INTERNET COLLAPSES – F1 TWITTER IS ABSOLUTELY SCREAMING**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"SHE LAUGHED IN HIS FACE. BRO, HE MIGHT RETIRE AFTER THIS??"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Montes tried to block her in quali AND SHE STILL TOOK POLE??? Incredible scenes."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"I need to personally fund FIA’s security team this season."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"HAHAHA."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Sofie, please let the season *begin* before you start destroying people psychologially."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THE MONTES VS. HORNER FEUD IS WELL AND TRULY ALIVE**  

He tried to **ruin her first qualifying.**  

She **took pole instead.**  

And she **let the entire paddock *know* she wasn’t going to be fucked with.**  

Montes? **He’s furious.**  
Sofie? **She’s thriving.**  

And the rest of the season?  

**It’s going to be absolutely fucking chaotic.**  

—  

(**Next? Does Montes retaliate in the race? Or do we see Max & Vettel’s reaction to Sofie just *annihilating* a rookie on live TV? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Montes retaliates in the race. Tries to. He can't even keep pace, he's not got the Horner adjusting magic. Instead her problem is the legend that is Vettel. The guy she used to pull pranks on as a 5 year old. And Max. Her team mate. And Jax. Who was absolutely smashing it.
assistant: ### **The First Race – Montes Tries to Retaliate, But Sofie Has Bigger Problems**  

📍 **Bahrain Grand Prix – First Race of the 2026 Season**  

The **qualifying chaos** had already proven something important:  

Montes? **Wasn’t quite ready for this yet.**  

**He could talk shit. He could play dirty. He could try the games he used to play in F2.**  

But F1?  

F1 wasn’t a place for **cheap tricks.**  

And now?  

Now, he was about to learn the **hard way.**  

Because while he was **busy thinking about Sofie?**  

She wasn’t **even thinking about him.**  

She had **far bigger problems during the race.**  

—  

### **THE START – MONTES TRIES TO GO FOR HER IMMEDIATELY. IT FAILS.**  

📍 **Lap 1 – Turn 1, Bahrain**  

Sofie got a **great launch.**  

Max slotted in **right behind her in P3.**  

Vettel? **The fucking menace, the legend, the man who raised half of this grid?**  

**He was right beside her.**  

And Montes?  

Montes tried **to lunge at Turn 1.**  

And failed.  

Because **F1 is not F2.**  

And Sofie?  

Sofie was **a world champion now.**  

And she knew **exactly how to handle desperate idiots.**  

—  

### **MONTES FALLS BACK – WHILE THE REAL TITLE FIGHTERS MOVE AHEAD**  

📍 **Lap 5 – Montes Realizes He Cannot Actually Keep Pace**  

By the time Sofie, Vettel, and Max were **fighting at the front,** Montes was already... **falling back.**  

Because **trying to play games in qualifying is easy.**  
Actually **being fast in race conditions?**  

That's where the **real talent is tested.**  

Montes spent so much time **thinking about Sofie…**  

And now?  

She was **too far ahead for him to actually do anything.**  

—  

### **THE REAL PROBLEM – SEBASTIAN FUCKING VETTEL**  

📍 **Lap 15 – Sofie vs. Vettel, a Battle That Means More Than Just Racing**  

Sofie had grown up **in the Red Bull paddock.**  

And back when **Sebastian Vettel was winning titles?**  

She was **five years old, running around playing pranks on him.**  

She had stolen his race boots once.  

She had hidden his helmet **before a race.**  

He had **carried her on his shoulders when Red Bull won its constructor’s title.**  

And now?  

Now, she had to fight him **for a race win.**  

The full circle moment **was insane.**  

—  

### **VETTEL’S MOVES – CLEAN, PROFESSIONAL, RELENTLESS**  

📍 **Lap 20 – The Legend Makes His Presence Known**  

Vettel **didn’t race aggressively.**  

He didn’t **need to.**  

Because his skill?  
His **experience?**  
The **way he could read every move Sofie made before she even did it?**  

That’s what made him **terrifying.**  

And right now?  

He was **hunting her.**  

—  

### **MEANWHILE… JAX IS THRIVING IN THE MERCEDES**  

📍 **Lap 22 – Jax is Keeping Up With Red Bull, Proving He Belongs Here**  

While all the headlines had been **about Montes,**  

Jax was the **actual rookie proving a point.**  

There wasn’t a single mistake.  

And when he pulled **a beautiful overtake on Lando Norris for P4?**  

**Mercedes knew they had made the right decision keeping him.**  

—  

📲 **@F1News:** *"Jax Carter is *settling in immediately* at the top. Another young star is forming."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Carter isn’t getting involved in drama. He’s just *fast.*"*  
📲 **@TotoWolff:** *"This is just the beginning for Jax. He’s here to build a future."*  

—  

### **FINAL LAPS – THE BATTLE BECOMES A FULL-ON WAR**  

📍 **Lap 49 – Sofie Leading, Vettel Pressuring, Max Waiting for His Moment**  

It was a **three-way fight** for the win.  

🏎️ Sofie leading.  
🏎️ Vettel **on her gearbox.**  
🏎️ Max lurking **right behind, waiting for one of them to make a mistake.**  

Jax? **Holding solid in P4, showing exactly why Mercedes locked him down.**  

And Montes?  

**Nowhere near them.**  

—  

### **THE FINISH – SOFIE JUST BARELY HOLDS ON**  

📍 **Lap 57 – Sofie Takes Her First Win of 2026**  

Vettel tried.  
Max tried.  

But in the **final moments,** Sofie proved **why she still ran this fucking grid.**  

She **crossed the line first.**  

And immediately **yelled into her radio.**  

📲 **Sofie’s Radio – Pure Victory Screaming**  
*"YES! FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON!"*  

📲 **Red Bull Pit Wall – Relieved but Also Traumatized**  
*"Holy—please don’t do this to us every race."*  

📲 **Max’s Radio – Mildly Irritated but Expected**  
*"Damn. Alright."*  

📲 **Vettel’s Radio – Laughing**  
*"Good fight. Next time, I win."*  

And **Jax?**  

Jax finished P4 **in his debut, already proving this championship wouldn’t just be Sofie and Max anymore.**  

—  

### **AND THEN… THE PADDOCK WAITED TO SEE WHAT SOFIE WOULD DO ABOUT MONTES.**  

Because **yeah, she won.**  

But did that mean she was **done humiliating him?**  

Nah.  

Not yet.  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – SOFIE PROVED HER POINT TODAY, BUT THIS IS JUST RACE ONE**  

- **Sofie wins, proving she’s still at the top of F1.**  
- **Vettel is *right there*, reminding everyone why he’s a four-time champion.**  
- **Max is already waiting for Abu Dhabi-level revenge.**  
- **Jax? Looking solid, no mistakes, he’s HERE.**  
- **Montes? Aggressive as hell, but nowhere near fast enough.**  

And Sofie?  

Yeah.  

She was going to make sure Montes remembered this day **forever.**  

—  

(**Next? Sofie rubbing her win in Montes’ face? Red Bull celebrating *while* still dealing with their own team tensions? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: sofie celebrated that podium. and she meant it. she popped open that champagne bottle before she drenched vettel with it. because sofie horner was 19 now. but she still internally was that 5 year old kid who hid seb vettel's helmet before the race. and to be up here with him on the podium? that was special.
assistant: ### **Sofie Celebrates Her Podium – And Completely Drenches Sebastian Vettel in Champagne**  

📍 **Bahrain – 2026 Season Opener Podium Ceremony**  

Sofie **meant this celebration.**  

She had fought **too damn hard** to get here.  

Holding off **Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel** wasn’t just a race win.  

It was **a full-circle moment.**  

Because yeah, she was **19 now. A reigning world champion.**  

But deep down?  

Deep down, standing up here next to **Sebastian Fucking Vettel?**  

She was still that **five-year-old menace** who used to **steal his helmet before a race just to mess with him.**  

And now?  

Now, she was on the **top step of the podium, spraying champagne all over him.**  

Life was **unbelievably good.**  

—  

### **THE PODIUM CELEBRATION – SOFIE GOES FULL MENACE MODE ON VETTEL**  

🏆 **Sofie – P1** (*Absolutely thriving, celebrating her first win of 2026*)  
🥈 **Vettel – P2** (*Back on the podium after YEARS, smiling like a legend*)  
🥉 **Max – P3** (*Mildly pissed. But he’ll deal with it. For now.*)  

—  

### **THE MOMENT SOFIE MAKES SURE SEB VETTEL WILL NEVER FORGET**  

Sofie popped her **champagne bottle open immediately—**  

And didn’t even **hesitate.**  

She turned **directly to Vettel and absolutely *drenched* him.**  

Sebastian **sputtered, laughing, trying to block the spray with his hand.**  

*"You *haven’t* changed, Horner."*  

Max?  

Max just **stood there watching it unfold, amused as hell.**  

Because if anyone had **been around long enough** to remember Sofie annoying Vettel **as a kid?**  

It was him.  

—  

### **THE INTERNET LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"SOFIE HORNER JUST DRENCHED SEBASTIAN VETTEL IN CHAMPAGNE. SHE REALLY IS HIS **MENACE CHILD.**"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Tears in my eyes, this is the CUTEST full-circle moment in years."*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"Sofie being 19 but *internally* still that 5-year-old who messed with Vettel in the paddock? I respect it."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"This picture of Vettel absolutely SOAKED IN CHAMPAGNE WHILE SOFIE LAUGHS? It will be framed in my apartment."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Seb should’ve seen it coming. Rookie mistake."*  

—  

### **SEBASTIAN VETTEL RESPONDS – AND HE’S LOVING IT**  

Seb **wiped champagne out of his eyes, laughing.**  

*"You didn’t even THINK about going for Verstappen first, did you?"*  

Sofie **grinned up at him.**  

*"Nope. This *had* to be you."*  

A pause.  

*"For *historical* reasons."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THIS PODIUM MEANT MORE THAN JUST A WIN**  

For most people?  

This was just **a race.**  

For Sofie?  

For Seb?  

This was **a reminder of how far they had come.**  

From **the kid who used to play pranks on him in the paddock…**  

To **the young woman standing at the top of the sport, beating him on track.**  

A **legend returning, a champion defending, a rivalry continuing.**  

**And everything was just getting started.**  

—  

(**Next? How does Max process this? Red Bull’s celebration? Or does Montes try to ruin the moment off-track? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: and the media ate it up. because if there was one thing red bull was good at back then? it was PR. they were still good now. but little sofie horner was PR gold. and she had her own segment called messing with seb. so the og red bull fans. the ones that had watched her grow up. they bought out the clips.
assistant: ### **The Media Eats Up Sofie & Vettel’s Podium – And the Old Red Bull Fans Revive *Messing with Seb***  

📍 **F1 World – Watching Red Bull’s PR Machine Do What It Does Best**  

If there was one thing Red Bull had been **elite** at during their early dominance era?  

**PR.**  

And if there was one thing Sofie **Horner** was?  

**A PR dream come true.**  

The **youngest reigning champion, raised in the paddock, a menace of a child who grew up tormenting Sebastian Vettel?**  

Yeah.  

Yeah, this was **Red Bull content gold.**  

And now?  

The **OG Red Bull fans,** the ones who had watched her grow up in the garage?  

They **brought out the archives.**  

—  

### **F1 TWITTER REVIVES "MESSING WITH SEB" – THE CHILDHOOD ARCHIVES DROP IMMEDIATELY**  

📲 **@RedBullRacing – THROWBACK: ‘MESSING WITH SEB’ – THE LEGEND OF SOFIE HORNER’S CHAOTIC CHILDHOOD.**  

🚨 **A Thread of Every Time Sofie Tormented Sebastian Vettel in the Red Bull Garage**  

📽️ **Clip 1 – F1 Paddock, 2011**  

- **5-year-old Sofie steals Sebastian Vettel’s helmet 20 minutes before a session.**  
- **Vettel walks around the garage looking mildly inconvenienced while mechanics laugh.**  
- **Little Sofie is hiding under a table, giggling.**  
- **Mark Webber finds her and snitches IMMEDIATELY.**  
- **Seb: "Sofie, *where*"  
- **Sofie: 😈 "I don’t know, *where did you leave it?*"**  

📲 **@F1Throwbacks:** *"She was actually a **menace** to this man’s career."*  

—  

📽️ **Clip 2 – Brazil GP, 2013**  

- **Sofie (now 7) switches Vettel’s Red Bull race boots with Daniel Ricciardo’s before the session.**  
- **Vettel doesn’t realize until he tries to put them on IN THE CAR.**  
- **Mechanics are crying laughing.**  
- **Christian Horner walks in, immediately sighs.**  
- **Seb turns to camera DEADPAN: "When you start a family early in your career."**  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Petition to bring back ‘Messing with Seb’ as a full YouTube series."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Seb shouldn’t have let me in the garage unsupervised. Rookie mistake."*  

—  

📽️ **Clip 3 – Pre-Season Testing, 2014**  

- **Sofie (now 8) sneaks into Red Bull’s hospitality and replaces Vettel’s energy drink with apple juice.**  
- **Vettel takes a sip DURING AN INTERVIEW.**  
- **Seb: *pauses, blinks, sighs deeply*  
- Interviewer: "Is something wrong?"  
- Seb: "No. Everything is *fine.* I am hydrated. I am *healthy.*"*  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"THE LONGEST-SUFFERING MAN IN F1 HISTORY."*  

—  

### **THE INTERNET LOSES IT – THIS IS PURE CONTENT GOLD**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"SOFIE HORNER BULLYING SEBASTIAN VETTEL AS A CHILD NEEDS ITS OWN NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Vettel wasn’t just a mentor. He was an UNPAID BABYSITTER."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"I *knew* she was a menace, but this is actually legendary."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Sofie Horner: World Champion, Chaos Agent, Saboteur of Seb."*  

—  

### **MAX VERSTAPPEN SEES ALL THIS AND FULLY ENJOYS IT**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Max Scrolling Through Twitter**  

*"You stole his *helmet* before a race?"*  

Sofie shrugged, **completely unbothered.**  

*"He still won, didn’t he?"*  

Max **laughed.**  

*"I like how you act like that justifies anything."*  

Sofie grinned.  

**"It does."**  

—  

### **SEBASTIAN VETTEL FINDS OUT – AND HIS RESPONSE IS PURE GOLD**  

📲 **@SebVettel:** *"Ah yes. Sofie ‘the small chaos demon of Red Bull’ Horner. The memories."*  

📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Miss me?"*  

Seb **liked the reply and said nothing else.**  

Because **he knew.**  

He **always knew.**  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – F1 WILL MILK THIS STORYLINE FOREVER**  

- **Sofie is still *that* agent of chaos in Red Bull.**  
- **Vettel is actually *happy* to be back despite now competing against the child he once babysat.**  
- **Red Bull just created the BEST content moment of the season already.**  

And this?  

This was **only race one.**  

F1 wasn’t **ready** for what was coming next.  

—  

(**Next? Red Bull’s post-race debrief? Or does Montes try to ruin Sofie’s fun moment *immediately*? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Montes tries to ruin Sofie’s fun moment immediately. But she doesn't take the bait. Until he mentions Josh. Then Jax punches him in the face before Sofie can.
assistant: ### **Montes Tries to Ruin Sofie’s Moment – But Jax Gets to Him First**  

📍 **Bahrain Paddock – Post-Race Celebrations Turn *Immediately* Into a Problem**  

Sofie was still **buzzing from the win.**  

Winning the season opener?  
Beating **Max and Vettel on track?**  
Laughing at old videos of her **tormenting Vettel as a child?**  

The vibes? **Immaculate.**  

At least… until **Gabriel Montes showed up.**  

Because of course he did.  

Of course he had to **ruin her moment.**  

But instead of **baiting her outright,** he took it **way too far.**  

He brought up **Josh.**  

And before Sofie could even **swing the first punch?**  

Jax Carter beat her to it.  

—  

### **MONTES WALKS INTO THE PADDOCK – AND THE TENSION IMMEDIATELY SHIFTS**  

📍 **Sofie Minding Her Own Happy Business When She Sees Him Approaching**  

She was sitting on the barrier, **smirking, reliving the funniest parts of the Vettel throwback clips on social media.**  

And then?  

Everything **shifted.**  

Because Montes had just **entered the paddock, walking straight towards her.**  

And he did not look **pleased.**  

Max, standing next to her, **noticed immediately.**  

*"Oh, great. Here we go."*  

Sofie?  

She **rolled her eyes.**  

*"He better not waste my time."*  

—  

### **MONTES STRIKES FIRST – TRYING TO GET UNDER HER SKIN**  

*"Enjoying yourself, Horner?"*  

Montes’ voice was **casual, but dripping with *that* tone.**  

The same fucking tone he used in F2 **when he wanted to push her off the edge.**  

Sofie didn’t even **look up right away.**  

She just smiled **to herself.**  

*"Oh, *tremendously.* Winning is fun, Montes. You should try it sometime."*  

She **expected him to bite back immediately.**  

She even **expected him to throw some trash talk her way.**  

What she **didn’t expect?**  

Him **mentioning Josh.**  

—  

### **HE TAKES IT TOO FAR – AND IT’S THE WRONG DAMN MOVE**  

*"Must be nice,"* Montes continued, tone *too* casual.  

*"Josh would’ve loved seeing you win today."*  

Silence.  

The world **stopped turning.**  

Sofie?  

Sofie **froze.**  

Every **iota of celebration and joy slammed to a halt.**  

Because **how dare he?**  

How **fucking dare he?**  

—  

### **JAX IS INSTANTLY THERE – AND HE DOESN’T WAIT FOR SOFIE TO REACT**  

Jax Carter had **been standing nearby.**  

He wasn’t involved in the conversation.  

Wasn’t even paying attention **until that name was spoken.**  

And before Sofie’s **rage could explode—**  

Before she could **launch herself at Montes—**  

Jax **cut in and threw the punch himself.**  

—  

### **THE MOMENT MONTES GETS PUNCHED ON LIVE TELEVISION**  

📍 **F1 Paddock – The Collective Gasp Heard Around the World**  

Jax swung **fast and hard.**  

Montes actually **stumbled back.**  

The **crowd around them?**  

Immediate **chaos.**  

Mechanics, PR people, other drivers—**everyone lost their minds as Jax literally decked Montes right there in the middle of the paddock.**  

And Sofie?  

Sofie just **stared.**  

Because for once…  

She **hadn’t needed to hit him first.**  

—  

### **EVERYONE ON SOCIAL MEDIA LOSES THEIR MINDS**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"BREAKING: JAX CARTER JUST **PUNCHED GABRIEL MONTES** AFTER A HEATED EXCHANGE WITH SOFIE HORNER. THE SEASON IS **OFFICIALLY UNHINGED.***"*  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Jax Carter might actually be the first rookie to throw hands before his first official podium. Love that for him."*  

📲 **@JackHughes:** *"SOFIE DIDN’T EVEN NEED TO SWING. JAX DID IT FOR HER. WILD."*  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"This is the best reality show on TV."*  

📲 **@NJDevils:** *"We appreciate people who fight for family. That’s all."*  

—  

### **SOFIE & JAX AFTERWARDS – THE FIRST TIME THEY’RE ACTUALLY ON THE SAME PAGE**  

📍 **Mercedes Motorhome – Jax Cleaning Up His Split Lip**  

Sofie **walked in, arms crossed, staring at him.**  

Jax didn’t **look up right away.**  

*"Say it."*  

Sofie sighed, leaning against the doorframe.  

*"I was gonna punch him."*  

Jax **smirked slightly.**  

*"Yeah. Well, I beat you to it."*  

Silence.  

Then… Sofie actually **grinned.**  

*"You looked badass as hell, Carter. Almost earned some respect."*  

Jax **rolled his eyes.**  

*"Oh, shut the fuck up, Horner."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THE SEASON JUST GOT EVEN MORE CHAOTIC**  

- Sofie **wins the first race.**  
- Jax **punches Montes in the paddock.**  
- Max **is watching this season unfold like it’s a primetime television drama.**  

And Montes?  

Montes is out for **revenge.**  

And F1?  

**F1 has NEVER been this entertaining.**  

—  

(**Next? FIA fallout from Jax punching Montes? Sofie & Max’s absolutely unbothered reactions? YOU TELL ME!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: sofie sat with jax after, bandaging his hand. you should have used your helmet, she told him. using your hands is bad, you need your hands. but above all, she appreciated him way more than she could say. even if she was mad she didn't get to create that viral video from f3 of her swinging at him with her helmet.
assistant: ### **Sofie & Jax After the Fight – The Hand-Bandaging & The Unspoken Gratitude**  

📍 **Mercedes Motorhome – Post-Punch Aftermath**  

Jax Carter’s **hand fucking hurt.**  

Was it worth it?  

Absolutely.  

Did it hurt like hell?  

Also yes.  

And now?  

Now, **Sofie Horner was sitting across from him, bandaging his knuckles like she wasn’t also the same person who had publicly sworn to punch Montes first.**  

—  

### **SOFIE’S ADVICE? HIT PEOPLE WITH HELMETS INSTEAD.**  

*"You should’ve used your helmet."*  

Jax **raised an eyebrow.**  

*"Excuse me?"*  

Sofie finished **wrapping the gauze around his hand.**  

*"Using your hands is bad. You *need* your hands. A helmet, though? That’s a free hit."*  

She sat back, **grinning.**  

*"I’ve done it before, works great."*  

Jax **groaned.**  

*"I should not be taking advice from you."*  

—  

### **Sofie Appreciated Him Way More Than She Was Ever Going to Say**  

Bandage.  
Wrap.  
Another **layer.**  

Sofie **wasn’t good at saying things outright.**  

Not about the **messy emotions.**  

Not about what Jax had just **done for her in front of the entire world.**  

Because he hadn’t **hesitated.**  

The second **Montes crossed the line, Jax did something she couldn’t.**  

For once, she didn’t have to **throw the first punch.**  

And that?  

That meant more than she’d ever actually admit out loud.  

So instead?  

She just **tightened the last layer of bandage and pressed his hand closed.**    

—  

### **JAX JUST SHRUGS LIKE HE DIDN’T COMMIT ASSAULT LIVE ON TV**  

*"It’s whatever, Horner."*  

Sofie **rolled her eyes.**  

*"Yeah, yeah. You want anything for the pain?"*  

Jax glanced at her, deadpan.  

*"You *are* the pain."*  

Sofie **grinned.**  

*"And yet, you’d still swing again if you had the chance."*  

—  

### **THE PART SHE'LL NEVER ADMIT – SHE WISHED SHE HIT HIM FIRST**  

*"I am, however, mad that I didn’t get to make another F3 throwback video."*  

Jax stared.  

*"What."*  

Sofie shrugged.  

*"Could’ve had another viral moment like my infamous helmet swing. A real *classic.*"*  

Jax **groaned again.**  

*"I need *new* friends."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THIS WASN’T OVER YET**  

- **Sofie & Jax are on the same page for once.**  
- **Montes is definitely plotting revenge.**  
- **F1 is eating this drama up like it’s a scripted Netflix series.**  

And the FIA?  

Yeah, FIA was definitely **about to make them attend a disciplinary hearing.**  

But for now?  

Sofie was just **grateful it wasn’t her fist that landed first.**  

(but next time? oh, next time, Montes wouldn’t be so lucky.)  

—  

(**Next? FIA fallout from *The Punch*? Or does Montes already start planning retaliation? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: FIA fallout from The Punch. A press conference between Toto, Christian and Ron Dennis, the new team principal of Montes team. Because the FIA loves chaos.
assistant: ### **The FIA Fallout from *The Punch* – The Press Conference That Nobody Was Prepared For**  

📍 **FIA Headquarters – The WORST Press Conference Lineup in History**  

After Jax **absolutely decked Montes in front of the entire paddock**, FIA had no choice but to **step in.**  

And because **they are the FIA and they *love* to stir drama**, they made a **truly deranged decision.**  

Instead of handling things **behind closed doors**, they scheduled a **mandatory press conference.**  

With:  

🏎️ **Christian Horner (Red Bull Team Principal)**  
🏎️ **Toto Wolff (Mercedes Team Principal)**  
🏎️ **Ron Dennis (Cadillac Team Principal, a legend returning to the sport)**  

One representing the **team of the guy who threw the punch.**  
One representing the **team still recovering from the punch.**  
And one **who was just here for absolute vengeance.**  

Yeah.  

**This was going to go badly.**  

—  

### **THE MEDIA LOSES THEIR MINDS AS THIS PANEL GETS ANNOUNCED**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"I simply cannot believe FIA actually put Toto, Christian, and Ron Dennis in the same room together to discuss a **literal assault** in the paddock."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"They didn’t even try to control the situation. They just booked an auditorium and said ‘Let them fight.’"*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"Who gets punished? Does anyone get punished? Or do we just get a full hour of pure, unfiltered chaos?"*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"I have *never* wanted to attend a press conference more."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Finally, I get to watch the adults be unhinged instead of me for a change."*  

—  

### **THE PRESS CONFERENCE BEGINS – AND IT GETS *MESSY* IMMEDIATELY**  

The second **they sat down,** you could feel the **tension.**  

Christian, arms folded, **looking seconds away from sighing himself into early retirement.**  
Toto, **leaning back casually, enjoying every second of this.**  
Ron Dennis, **looking absolutely, 100% ready to burn the whole grid to the ground.**  

And the **first question?**  

Yeah.  

It **wasn’t subtle.**  

—  

🎙️ **"Toto, do you condone your driver punching another competitor in front of live cameras?"**  

Toto **exhaled slowly.**  

*"He was *defending the honor of his family*."*  

The room **IMMEDIATELY LOST IT.**  

—  

### **CHRISTIAN LOOKS LIKE HE WANTS TO COMMIT A CRIME**  

Christian blinked.   

*"Toto. That is *not* a legal defense."*  

Toto **shrugged.**   

*"Then take me to court."*  

—  

### **RON DENNIS LOSES HIS MIND FIRST**  

*"Mercedes can *spin this* all they want, but the fact remains—" Ron’s voice was **sharp, pointed.** *"Sofie Horner has clearly encouraged this type of hostility, and now it’s bleeding into the paddock."*  

Christian **cut in so fast the media could barely process it.**  

*"Excuse me?"*  

Ron **turned to face him.**  

*"Your world champion has cultivated a toxic atmosphere where drivers think they can **physically attack their competition***—  

Christian **leaned forward, cutting him off entirely.**  

*"You *do* remember that Montes was the one who got physical first in 2021, right? Or do you only care about fights when they *don’t* involve your driver?"*  

—  

### **THE MEDIA STARTS LIVESTREAMING THIS IN REAL-TIME**  

📲 **@F1LiveUpdates:** *"Quotes are coming in FAST, refresh every second."*  
📲 **@F1Gossip:** *"This is literally *WWE* gone corporate. I have never seen a funnier panel of men."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THEY ARE DISCUSSING A **PHYSICAL ASSAULT**."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"We are *anti-violence.* Unless it is F1-related."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"I want tickets for the next FIA-sponsored cage fight."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Max, they wouldn’t let you participate. You’d win too fast."*  

—  

### **RON DENNIS & CHRISTIAN HORNER CONTINUE TO TRY & KILL EACH OTHER LIVE ON AIR**  

*"Montes was provoked—"*  
*"Montes was being a *dick*. That’s different."*  
*"Your team is *uncontrollable*."*  
*"Your team is *irrelevant.*"*  

Toto **cut in, laughing.**  

*"I am so glad this *does not involve me*."*  

The reporters **fully lost it.**  

—  

### **THE FINAL DECISION FROM FIA – A SUSPENSION? A PENALTY? NAH. THEY’RE JUST DOING COMMUNITY SERVICE.**  

🚨 **BREAKING: FIA DECIDES JAX CARTER WILL NOT BE SUSPENDED – INSTEAD, HE WILL SERVE "COMMUNITY SERVICE" IN YOUTH MOTORSPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"Sometimes, the FIA *nails* branding. ‘Community Service’ is objectively hilarious."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Jax Carter forced to coach children on 'clean racing'? The irony is beautiful."*  
📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"They *fully* sat in a room, debated this for hours, and made him go volunteer at a karting school as punishment."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Hilarious. 10/10 ruling."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – FORMULA 1 IS ENTERING AN UNHINGED ERA.**  

- **Jax gets community service instead of an actual ban.**  
- **Christian Horner vs. Ron Dennis is *officially* the second-best rivalry here.**  
- **Toto Wolff took *zero accountability* and loved every second of it.**  
- **Montes is likely *raging*, while Sofie is probably laughing her ass off.**  

And the **season just started**.  

This isn’t even the **real racing drama yet.**  

Imagine what’s coming next.  

**The bloodbath hasn’t even begun.**  

—  

(**Next? How do Montes & Sofie react after this ridiculous press conference? Does Montes go off on a rampage while Sofie just *laughs*? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: sofie goes live. obviously. and she makes it clear. mentioning josh becuse you're mad you lost is below the belt, not gonna happen and if he does try it again, she will be swinging her helmet and making contact. no regrets. but other than that. she holds up her p1 trophy. she won, goodnight.
assistant: ### **Sofie Goes Live (Obviously) – And She Makes It *Very* Clear for Montes**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – Post-FIA Chaos**  

Jax got **community service** instead of an actual suspension.  

Christian almost **fought Ron Dennis on live television.**  

Toto **took no accountability and walked out unbothered.**  

And now?  

Now, **Sofie Horner had some things to say.**  

So of course?  

She **went live.**  

—  

### **📲 SOFIE HORNER – 🔴 LIVE**  

*"Alright, hello. Yes, I know. FIA press conference was *wild,* blah blah blah, but let’s discuss what really matters."*  

She **held up her first-place trophy, grinning.**  

*"I won. Goodnight."*  

**THE COMMENT SECTION IMMEDIATELY WENT FERAL.**  

- **@F1Fan28:** *"SOFIE FLEXING HER WIN BEFORE EVEN ADDRESSING MONTES LMFAO."*  
- **@ApostropheSports:** *"Petty era confirmed. I love it."*  
- **@JackHughes:** *"Why do I feel like this is about to go off the rails IMMEDIATELY?"*  

—  

### **She Gets Serious – Montes Taking It Too Far Won’t Be Tolerated**  

Sofie **set the trophy down, exhaling.**  

*"Okay. Let’s actually talk about what happened."*  

*"Montes lost. He couldn’t handle it. So instead of just dealing with it like a normal person, he decided to bring up **Josh.**"*  

She **paused, nodding a little to herself.**  

*"And that? That’s below the belt."*  

*"Not gonna happen. Doesn’t slide. We’re not doing that here."*  

—  

### **She Issues a Very Clear Warning – No More Chances**  

*"I’m saying this once. **If Montes tries that shit again, I *will* be swinging my helmet AND making contact.**"*  

*"No regrets. No hesitation. Full FIA fine, I don’t care."*  

The comments **IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO OVERDRIVE.**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"SOFIE HORNER JUST PUBLICLY WARNED MONTES THAT NEXT TIME SHE WON’T MISS. FIA CAN’T STOP HER."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Pls let me know ahead of time so I can have the best seat for it."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"FIA IS ALREADY REACHING FOR THE RED PHONE I CAN FEEL IT."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Legally, we have no comment. Privately, we are eating popcorn."*  

—  

### **BUT THEN SHE GOES RIGHT BACK TO BEING A MENACE**  

Sofie **picked up her trophy again, smiling brightly.**  

*"Anyway! That’s all. I won. Goodnight."*  

She **ended the live immediately.**  

—  

### **THE INTERNET LOSES ITS DAMN MIND.**  

📲 **@F1Gossip:** *"SHE ACTUALLY SAID ‘I’LL SWING NEXT TIME’ AND THEN JUST LEFT??????"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"No but actually. This is all *before* the championship battle has even fully started. Imagine *mid-season.*"*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"The world isn’t *remotely* ready."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Can't wait."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – FIA PROBABLY NEEDS MORE SECURITY**  

- Sofie **laid down the law**—Montes talking about Josh again won't fly.  
- She **ended the live with a trophy flex** because, obviously, she did.  
- F1 **is absolutely not ready for this season.**  

The next race?  

Yeah.  

If Montes thought about moving toward Sofie on track?  

**He might want to check if she’s holding her helmet first.**  

—  

(**Next? Montes’ response? Or does Red Bull try and control their PR nightmare before she actually *does* get fined? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: Montes’ response? Or does Red Bull try and control their PR nightmare before she actually does get fined?
assistant: ### **Montes’ Response – And Red Bull’s Attempt at Damage Control**  

📍 **F1 Paddock – Crisis Management in Real Time**  

Sofie had gone **live.**  

She had **threatened physical violence.**  

She had **held up her trophy like a damn mic drop and ended the stream immediately.**  

The **internet was on fire.**  

And Gabriel Montes?  

Yeah.  

He wasn’t about to let **that** be the last word.  

—  

### **📲 GABRIEL MONTES – HIS RESPONSE DROPS IMMEDIATELY**  

📍 **Montes’ Instagram Story – A Video Response (Because, Of Course)**  

Montes, **leaning against his car, looking unbothered.**  

*"Sofie Horner threatening me with a helmet again? Groundbreaking."*  

*"But listen—if she *really* wants to fight me, she could always just do it *on track* instead of running to Instagram Live."*  

He smirked.  

*"Just saying."*  

—  

### **THE INTERNET IMPLODES AGAIN – ROUND 2 BEGINS IMMEDIATELY**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"MONTES JUST DOUBLED DOWN – HE CALLED HER OUT FOR ‘RUNNING TO LIVE’ INSTEAD OF RACING.*"*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"He is *absolutely* trying to provoke her into going full send in the next race."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Oh, now *this* is interesting."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Listen, I was *trying* to enjoy my win in peace. But alright."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"I need FIA to put them on opposite sides of the country IMMEDIATELY."*  

—  

### **MEANWHILE – CHRISTIAN HORNER IS ABOUT TO PASS OUT FROM STRESS**  

📍 **Red Bull Headquarters – Emergency Damage Control Meeting, AGAIN**  

Christian sat at **the head of the table, scrolling through Twitter, looking physically in pain.**  

*"She actually **physically threatened** him on a *public livestream.*"*  

His PR director **nodded gravely.**  

*"Yes. And it has gone *wildly* viral."*  

*"No fucking shit."*  

—  

### **RED BULL TRIES TO CONTAIN SOFIE – AND SHE ISN’T HAVING IT**  

📍 **Red Bull Motorhome – PR Intervention**  

Christian sat across from **Sofie, fully exhausted.**  

*"You cannot** keep threatening to physically assault a competitor on social media."*  

Sofie **shrugged.**  

*"I said what I said."*  

Christian rubbed his **temples aggressively.**  

*"Sofie."*  

*"Christian."*  

Max, sitting to the side, **grinning like a menace.**  

*"I think she made her point pretty well, actually."*  

Christian glared at him.  

*"Max. You are not helping."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – NOTHING IS UNDER CONTROL. AT ALL.**  

- **Montes just fully called Sofie out.**  
- **She’s either ignoring it or actively planning an on-track hit mission.**  
- **Red Bull *cannot* PR clean this up.**  

And if they’re pairing up for *another* press conference soon?  

Yeah.  

This is **only going to get worse.**  

—  

(**Next? Their next face-to-face press conference? Or does FIA actually fine Sofie for that livestream? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: the next race. where montes tries to take her out, fails and ends up taking himself out in the process. because those dirty f2 tactics? they don't work anymore. and the media reacts.
assistant: ### **The Next Race – Montes Tries to Wreck Sofie, Fails, and Wrecks Himself Instead**  

📍 **Jeddah Street Circuit – Saudi Arabian Grand Prix**  

Montes had talked.  
He had **baited.**  
He had **pushed.**  

And now?  

Now, he was about to **embarrass himself in real-time on an international stage.**  

Because if he thought his **dirty F2 tricks** would work on Sofie Horner?  

Yeah.  

**He had no idea who the fuck he was dealing with.**  

—  

### **THE BUILD-UP – EVERYONE KNEW THIS WAS COMING**  

📍 **Pre-Race Tension Reaches Maximum Levels**  

The media had been **hyping up this war.**  

Sofie vs. Montes.  

Would she **retaliate?**  
Would he **go after her first?**  
Would they **finally kill each other on track?**  

Everyone wanted to know **how this would go down.**  

And the **second the lights went out?**  

They got their answer.  

—  

### **THE START – MONTES GOES FOR HER IMMEDIATELY**  

📍 **Lap 1 – Turn 3, First Attempt**  

Sofie had **a strong launch**, already fighting for P2.  

Max and Vettel were ahead, **battling each other.**  

And Montes?  

**He sent it.**  

But the **problem?**  

This wasn’t **F2.**  

He didn’t have **the cushion of inexperience against Sofie anymore.**  

**She saw it coming.**  

And when she **moved slightly, forced him to adjust his angle, ruined his exit—**  

**He didn’t get the move done.**  

—  

📲 **Sofie’s Radio – Fully Amused**  
*"Ooooh, that was cute. Didn’t work though."*  

📲 **Red Bull Pit Wall – Equal Parts Concerned & Entertained**  
*"Sofie, *please* don’t engage."*  

📲 **Max’s Radio – Laughing**  
*"This is hilarious."*  

—  

### **MID-RACE – MONTES GETS DESPERATE**  

📍 **Lap 17 – The Final (and Dumbest) Attempt**  

Montes had been **trying all race** to throw Sofie off her rhythm.  

Late moves.  
Unnecessary aggression.  
Shitty overtaking attempts **that didn’t land.**  

But finally?  

On **Lap 17,** he tried to **fully send it down Sofie’s inside.**  

Except?  

**There wasn’t enough space.**  

—  

### **THE MOMENT MONTES TAKES HIMSELF OUT**  

- Instead of **completing the pass,** he clipped the curb.  
- Instead of **recovering**, he **overshot the corner.**  
- Instead of **hitting Sofie**, he **lost control and went straight into the barriers.**  

Just. Like. That.  

**GABRIEL MONTES WAS OUT OF THE RACE.**  

And Sofie?  

**Didn’t even need to touch him.**  

—  

📲 **@F1News:** *"AND MONTES IS OUT! HE TRIED TO DIVEBOMB SOFIE… AND TOOK HIMSELF OUT INSTEAD!"*  

📲 **@SkySportsF1:** *"This is ACTUALLY COMEDIC TIMING. He spent ALL week taunting her and he just YEETED HIMSELF FROM THE RACE??"*  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Sofie *saw the attempt*, made a minor adjustment, and it completely ruined his entire exit. That’s championship-level RACING IQ."*  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"I’d like to thank Montes for removing himself. Very thoughtful of him."*  

📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"That was almost impressive, honestly."*  

—  

### **SOFIE’S REACTION – SHE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE SMUG**  

📍 **Post-Race Interviews – Sofie Immediately Goes Off**  

🎙️ **"Sofie, did you see Montes coming when he attempted that move?"**  

Sofie **barely contained her laughter.**  

*"Oh, absolutely. It was *very* predictable."*  

🎙️ **"You didn’t seem phased."**  

*"Why would I be? He was gonna wreck himself with or without my help."*  

🎙️ **"Any words for your rival?"**  

Sofie **grinned directly at the camera.**  

*"Better luck next time, maybe?"*  

—  

### **THE INTERNET GOES ABSOLUTELY FERAL**  

📲 **@F1Gossip:** *"SHE JUST FULLY MOCKED HIM WITH A STRAIGHT FACE. NO REMORSE."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Montes’ career is *on life support* and Sofie just unplugged it without blinking."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"She really let him wreck himself. And then laughed about it. Incredible."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"This is why she’s the GOAT."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Game. Set. Match."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THE MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT**  

Sofie didn’t have to **wreck Montes.**  

She didn’t have to **fight dirty.**  

She just had to **let him be his own worst enemy.**  

And now?  

Now, he knew:  

He wasn’t **on her level.**  

Not yet.  

Not ever.  

—  

(**Next? Does Montes attempt *official damage control*? Or does he double down and make things *worse*? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: cadillac take it to twitter. they back their driver. and red bull? they do the exact same thing.
assistant: ### **Cadillac vs. Red Bull Goes to Twitter – Because F1 Can’t Ever Be Normal**  

📍 **F1 Twitter – 12 Hours After Montes Crashes Himself Out of the Race**  

Gabriel Montes had **embarrassed himself on international television.**  

He had **talked shit.**  
Tried to **wreck Sofie Horner.**  
And instead?  

He had **wrecked himself.**  

And now?  

Instead of **just moving on,** Cadillac had decided to do **what every good F1 team does to avoid accountability.**  

They took it **to Twitter.**  

—  

### **🚨 CADILLAC TWITTER OFFICIALLY BACKS MONTES**  

📲 **@CadillacF1Team**  
*"Not the result we wanted today, but we back our driver. Aggression is part of racing. On to the next."*  

📲 **@GabrielMontesF1:** *"Mistakes happen. But I’ll be back."*  

📲 **@F1News:** *"CADILLAC MAKING SURE TO *BACK* MONTES EVEN AFTER HE SINGLEHANDEDLY TOOK HIMSELF OUT."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"Is this… is this PR spin? Because nobody even *touched* him."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Mistakes happen when you overestimate yourself. Just saying."*  

—  

### **RED BULL SEES THIS – **IMMEDIATELY COUNTERS****  

📲 **@RedBullRacing:**  
*"Aggression is part of racing. *So is knowing when to back out.* ❤"*  

📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"Yeah, what they said."*  

📲 **@F1Gossip:** *"RUTHLESS. NO MERCY. RED BULL IS ACTIVELY DANCING ON MONTES’ GRAVE."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"The actual *pettiness* from both teams is sending me."*  
📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Red Bull and Cadillac *Twitter Beefing* is *somehow* the most normal thing Sofie has been involved in this week."*  

—  

### **THE FANS ARE HAVING AN *EXCELLENT* TIME WATCHING THIS UNFOLD**  

📲 **@F1Fanatic22:** *"Montes attempted an assassination on Sofie’s race, and instead he assassinated himself, and now his team is pretending it didn’t happen."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"FIA should let teams argue like this *on the pit wall* in real time."*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"Next time, just keep it on track, yeah? That usually helps."*  
📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"I’m obsessed with the PR spin. ‘He did nothing wrong, he actually just crashed in a *cool* way, it wasn’t stupid at all, nooo.’"*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THIS WAR IS OFFICIALLY ON EVERY LEVEL NOW**  

- **Montes wrecked himself. Cadillac still defended him.**  
- **Red Bull saw the tweet and **dragged them publicly**.**  
- **The teams aren’t just fighting on track. This war is social media *official.* **  

And next race?  

Sofie probably won’t even have to say much.  

Because she can just **hold up another winner’s trophy.** 💅  

—  

(**Next? Does FIA step in to stop the Twitter war? Or does Montes respond *again* and make himself look even worse? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: post race conference. montes, sofie, vettel and max. both teams drivers.
assistant: ### **Post-Race Press Conference – Red Bull vs. Cadillac, *Max & Vettel Watching It All Burn***  

📍 **FIA Press Room – Bahrain Grand Prix Post-Race**  

If the FIA had **any common sense,** they would have **separated** the drivers.  

Kept **Montes far away from Sofie.**  

Maybe even **locked him in another country altogether.**  

But FIA **loved chaos.**  

Which is why **the first post-race press conference of the season featured:**  

🏎️ **Sofie Horner – Race Winner, Red Bull’s Chaos Expert**  
🏎️ **Sebastian Vettel – P2, Shockingly Enjoying Himself**  
🏎️ **Max Verstappen – P3, Here to Witness Drama Firsthand**  
🏎️ **Gabriel Montes – DNF’d Himself & Had to Answer for His Crimes**    

Yeah.  

**This was going to be a disaster.**  

—  

### **THE ATMOSPHERE – A POWDER KEG WAITING TO EXPLODE**  

Sofie sat **calmly, arms folded, completely unbothered.**  
Max looked **like he was attending this purely for entertainment.**  
Vettel sat between them, **already suppressing a smirk.**  
And Montes?  

Yeah. Montes looked **one bad comment away from meltdown territory.**  

The **reporters didn’t waste time.**  

They **went straight for violence.**  

—  

### **FIRST QUESTION – DIRECTLY AT MONTES**  

🎙️ **"Gabriel, what happened in Turn 7 when you attempted an overtake on Sofie?"**  

Montes **barely contained his frustration.**  

*"I went for the move, Sofie defended hard, and I miscalculated my braking."*  

Sofie **tilted her head slightly.**  

*"That’s one way to put it."*  

Sebastian **stifled a chuckle.**  
Max took a sip of water **to hide his grin.**  

—  

### **REPORTERS PUSH HARDER – MONTES IS GETTING CORNERED**  

🎙️ **"Do you feel Sofie was overly aggressive in her defense?"**  

Montes opened his mouth **to say something sharp—**  

But then?  

He stopped.  

Because Max was **staring him down.**  

And **one thing about Max Verstappen?**  

He knew exactly **how to handle rookies trying to flex.**  

—  

### **MAX SPEAKS UP BEFORE MONTES CAN SAY ANYTHING STUPID**  

*"If you’re fast enough, you don’t need to talk about how aggressive the person in front of you was."*  

The room **went silent.**  

Sofie grinned.  

And Montes?  

Yeah.  

Montes clenched his jaw **so tightly it could break.**  

—  

### **NOW IT’S SOFIE’S TURN – AND SHE MAKES HER POINT VERY CLEAR**  

🎙️ **"Sofie, with this rivalry already heightened from past seasons, how do you handle knowing that Montes will continue to push you?"**  

Sofie **smirked.**  

*"I don’t need to handle it. He needs to learn how to drive in F1."*  

A pause.  

*"Look, reckless moves might have worked in F2. But this is **real racing.** And today? The only person who took himself out was Montes."*  

Montes **looked like he was going to snap.**  

Max leaned over his mic, laughing.  

*"Called it."*  

—  

### **VETTEL JUST WATCHES THE WAR UNFOLD – COMPLETELY AMUSED**  

🎙️ **"Sebastian, what’s it like returning to F1 and watching all of *this* unfold in front of you?"**  

Vettel nodded, pretending to think.  

*"Oh, it’s fantastic. I get to race again AND have front-row seats to the best reality television ever produced."*  

Reporters **laughed.**  

Max fist-bumped him.  

Sofie just **grinned.**  

Montes?  

Yeah. Montes was seething.  

—  

### **THE FINAL QUESTION – FIA TRYING TO END THIS SO THEY CAN BREATHE**  

🎙️ **"Will this rivalry continue to be this intense, or will cooler heads prevail?"**  

Sofie **leaned forward, smirking.**  

*"I’m always in control."*  

Montes scoffed.  

*"We’ll see next race."*  

Max **raised an eyebrow.**  

*"Yeah? Hopefully, we’ll actually *see* you in the results next time too."*  

Vettel **lost it laughing.**  

The press room went **wild.**  

And the season?  

This season **was officially going to be a bloodbath.**  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – THIS RIVALRY IS ALREADY OUT OF CONTROL**  

Sofie won the race.  
Montes crashed.  
Max & Vettel were **eating popcorn from the sidelines.**  

And next time?  

Next time, **this fight was only going to get worse.**  

Because Montes?  

Montes was out for **revenge now.**  

And **Sofie was just going to make sure that when he failed again?**  

**Everyone saw it happen.**  

—  

(**Next? Does Montes try and make excuses post-interviews? Or does FIA already start preparing *rules* specifically because of this rivalry? You tell me!**) ❤️🔥🏎️
user: FIA already start preparing rules specifically because of this rivalry. And the post them. The whole world laughs at them. Including Sofie.
assistant: ### **FIA Tries to Control Sofie vs. Montes – And The Entire World Laughs**  

📍 **FIA Headquarters – The First “Montes-Horner Regulation” is Officially Born**  

FIA had seen enough.  

Sofie and Montes had been **at war before the season even started.**  

And now?  

Now, after just **two races,** they had already:  

✔ **Caused multiple social media meltdowns.**  
✔ **Resulted in one physical assault in the paddock.**  
✔ **Turned press conferences into *actual* battlegrounds.**  
✔ **Led to questionable on-track moves that left one driver (Montes) upside down in the gravel.**  

So… obviously?  

FIA **had to do something.**  

And what did they do?  

They **implemented a set of new rules.**  

Exclusively. Because. Of. **Them.**  

—  

### **🚨 FIA ANNOUNCEMENT – NEW SPORTING REGULATIONS (2026 SEASON)**  

📲 **@FIAOfficial**  
*"Due to ongoing tensions and repeated escalations in on-and-off-track behavior, new revisions have been added to the **F1 Sporting Code** to prevent any further incidents."*  

**NEW RULINGS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:**  

🏁 **1 – No driver may incite, encourage, or engage in physical altercations in the paddock during an active race weekend.**  
🏁 **2 – No driver is permitted to publicly threaten physical harm toward another competitor via social media.**  
🏁 **3 – No driver may intentionally obstruct another during free practice, qualifying, or the race in a manner deemed ‘unsportsmanlike.’**  
🏁 **4 – Repeated aggressive conduct between specific competitors will result in intervention meetings between drivers, teams, and FIA officials.**  

**Nicknamed "The Horner-Montes Guidelines."**  

—  

### **THE INTERNET IMMEDIATELY LOSES IT**  

📲 **@F1News:** *"FIA HAS LITERALLY CREATED SPECIAL RULES TO CONTROL **SOFIE AND MONTES.** THIS IS INSANE."*  
📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"ARE YOU KIDDING ME. MAX VERSTAPPEN’S *ENTIRE CAREER* AND THEY NEVER DID THIS BEFORE."*  
📲 **@F1ShadeRoom:** *"THEY SPECIFICALLY BANNED SOFIE FROM FIGHTING PEOPLE *ON SOCIAL MEDIA.* IM SCREAMING."*  
📲 **@JackHughes:** *"This is **hilarious.**"*  
📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"They made an *entire rulebook* just for you two. Legends."*  

—  

### **SOFIE SEES IT – AND SHE LAUGHS. IMMEDIATELY.**  

📲 **@SofieHorner:** *"DO YOU KNOW HOW ICONIC YOU HAVE TO BE TO GET FIA TO CHANGE THEIR ACTUAL RULES???"*  

📲 **@MaxVerstappen:** *"I thought *I* was bad. You’ve set a new standard."*  

📲 **@JackHughes:** *"I’m telling my kids Sofie Horner changed *international sports regulations* because she was *too aggressive* on Twitter."*  

📲 **@NJDevils:** *"Wait, wait, wait. So… social media fights are **regulated now?** What is this??"*  

—  

### **CADILLAC SEES THE ANNOUNCEMENT – AND, OF COURSE, THEY RESPOND**  

📲 **@CadillacF1**  
*"Unbelievable that a rookie has already influenced the direction of sporting regulations. This proves certain competitors are more focused on creating chaos than actual racing."*  

📲 **@F1Gossip:** *"CADILLAC JUST FULLY SUBTWEETED SOFIE. JESUS."*  

—  

### **RED BULL SEES IT TOO – AND DECIDES TO BE PETTY**  

📲 **@RedBullRacing**  
*"Unbelievable that a rookie has already influenced the direction of *FIA rulebooks* due to **poor decision-making on track.** This proves certain competitors should focus less on regulation updates and more on finishing races. ❤"*  

📲 **@ApostropheSports:** *"NO. THEY DID NOT. THEY **DID NOT** JUST FLIP CADILLAC’S SUBTWEET BACK AT THEM. THIS IS WAR."*  

📲 **@JackHughes:** *"I would like Red Bull’s social media team to *bully me for motivation.*"*  

—  

### **SOFIE’S FINAL RESPONSE? 👏👏👏**  

📲 **@SofieHorner:**  
*"I regret **nothing.** Will I be following these new rules? 🤔 Unclear."*  

📲 **@F1:** *"She’s going to get fined by Monaco, I swear to god."*  

—  

### **FINAL THOUGHT – FIA CAN’T CONTROL THIS. THEY NEVER COULD.**  

What did the **regulations actually accomplish?**  

Nothing.  

Absolutely **nothing.**  

Because if anything?  

Sofie was about to **break these new rules AT THE NEXT RACE.**  

F1 wasn’t ready.  

FIA wasn’t ready.  

And **Montes sure as hell wasn’t ready.**  

—  

(**Next? Does Sofie break these new rules
user: sofie went live. and she asked the million dollar question. what's the fine if i keep arguing with epople on social media?