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bringing this comic back for the best holiday of the year (next to christmas)

their golden boy

In no particular order, all on ao3 58 fics in total

Hot n cold by levivi: https://archiveofourown.org/works/68781416 oneshot, great fic, wanted more of it, the author has 7 other fics where russtappen is the main ship, in-universe.

Calls & Cats by raewritesfics: https://archiveofourown.org/works/50756290 oneshot, simple, sweet and extremely fluffy, in-universe.. The author has 4 other fics where russtappen is the main ship. 

Raindrops & Balconies by raewritesfics:  https://archiveofourown.org/works/51615313 oneshot, lots of banter, very cute, in-universe.. 

Winning mentality by linearity: https://archiveofourown.org/works/47724361 long one-shot, slightly angsty with happy ending, first fic I read for this ship, deep character exploration, in-universe.

The Parent Trap by darlingholocene: https://archiveofourown.org/works/64289845 5 chapters, Child of Divorce Kimi + some 2025 rookies, cute, fluffy and funny, in-universe.. Excellent author for this ship with 7 other fics where russtappen is the main ship.

Emergency Protocol by Sweet_Kiwie: https://archiveofourown.org/works/66832441 3 chapters, extremely smutty emphasis on extremely, alternate universe: a/b/o 

Home Is Where The Heart Is by Sweet_Kiwie: https://archiveofourown.org/works/66029326 multi-chap (12), Mpreg, Accidents, Recovery, Eventual Smut, Kid Fic, Memory Loss, Amnesia, Parenthood 

How To Break a Heart (and Fix it Later) by Sweet_Kiwie: https://archiveofourown.org/works/70688621 oneshot, super cute, maybe incorrect characterisation? Established relationship, fluffy, in-universe. 

Trial by Fire by lalaillama: https://archiveofourown.org/works/70363396 multi-chap (38), but really fast-paced, plot-heavy in the fun way, one of the best authors and one of the best fics ever + cute landoscar, in-universe, all other 6 fics are a must read. Other Fics also by the same author

Fever Dreams: https://archiveofourown.org/works/71180686 

Mutually Beneficial: https://archiveofourown.org/works/72810041

Project Cupid: https://archiveofourown.org/works/72475811 

The Redundancy Principle: https://archiveofourown.org/works/83628696 

Household Benefits by rsstppn: https://archiveofourown.org/works/69824686 multichap (15), alternate universe- inspired by the movie Proposal (2009) but so much better, family fluff, enemies to lovers, 4 other fics where russtappen is the main ship

Genesis by rsstpn: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74438701 multi-chap (17), alternate universes: scientists, kid fic, cloning + kimi 

Family Matters by agustofwind: https://archiveofourown.org/works/73584616 multi-chap (31), multi-ship, many characters, alternate universe: Heist au, plot heavy emphasis on heavy did I mention HEAVY, intense enemies to lovers, heartbreaking, lots of angst, could qualify as a novella ;))

You’re always my reminder by agustofwind: https://archiveofourown.org/works/81446771 multi-chap (13), might be the best fic I’ve read for this ship, maybe one of the best fics ever, angst and smutt, body swap au, enemies to lovers. 

Menthol Smoke by diamondheist: https://archiveofourown.org/works/71807811 Multi-chap, currently ongoing, random updates, Max retires and becomes George’s engineer at Mercedes AU, enemies-to-lovers, non-linear narrative.

Sunburnt frost by diamondheist: https://archiveofourown.org/works/79997071 multi-chap (2), excerpt from ao3: Each year, the FIA regulates that each driver on the grid must comply with mandatory soulmate testing. (Max has always believed in soulmates. George, not so much.)  

Red Means War (And Something Else) by angelofer: https://archiveofourown.org/works/78632896 Multi-chap (13), would have liked more chapters for this fic tbh, one of the best authors I’ve ever encountered, keeps you on your toes, George moves to Ferrari after winning WDC in Mercedes, and Max moves to Mercedes, canon-compliant treatment of George by Merc (i.e. mistreatment), Angst with happy ending, lots of smut, great chemistry. Author so good that I’m going to list every other fic written under this ship: 

By Any Means: https://archiveofourown.org/works/75901931

The worst best thing: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74391476

Mrs. Verstappen: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74737941

You and Me: https://archiveofourown.org/works/75119926

Hate You (Not): https://archiveofourown.org/works/74645161

Operation Kiss and Make Up: https://archiveofourown.org/works/78199971 

Love, RB by angelofer: https://archiveofourown.org/works/83949056 , multi-chap, deserves special mention. Mpreg, crack- treated seriously, lots of smut, excerpt from Ao3: Or: Verstappen somehow knocks George up with a miracle baby—despite the fact that they never had sex.George is going to kill him.

Be quiet and drive (too close) by onethrufate: https://archiveofourown.org/works/68887851  cute, one-shot, tooth-rotting fluff, maybe a bit OOC, Car Crash, Hurt/ Comfort. 

I dont care if you’re contagious by onethrufate: https://archiveofourown.org/works/71158551 one-shot, sick fic, George is sick Max helps, that’s it, that’s the plot: domestic Fluff and Banter, Bakupodium 2025. 

DNF: Driver not Found by tofflemire : https://archiveofourown.org/works/75226741 multi-chap (12), Car accidents, Angst, Rivals to lovers, crazy plot: Moments after winning the 2025 WDC, George Russell suffers a crash that erases his entire racing life. Hidden on a secluded farm to prevent further trauma, he becomes a ghost the world quietly mourns. Three years later, a burnt-out Max Verstappen, fleeing racing and fame, stumbles onto the farm and finds the man everyone believed lost forever. 

If i turn around you’re running back to me by darlingholocene: https://archiveofourown.org/works/73897176 multi-chap (4), soulmate au, the mortifying DNF: Driver Not Found by tofflemireordeal of being known, semi-canon-compliant, angst with a happy ending. 

You remind me of how good it feels to hurt by jaeminct: https://archiveofourown.org/works/70642041 one-shot, nightmare situationship, smut, developing relationship + galex friendship 

Things we leave behind by deatiface: https://archiveofourown.org/works/69328261 multi-chap (17) smuttyyyy, hate sex, pining, emotional support charles, domestic fluff

Leaps and Bounds by mikli: https://archiveofourown.org/works/6528766 oneshot with second part, time-travel au, excerpt from Ao3: “Wow, you weren’t lying, you and Dad really did fight a lot before you got together.” “Yeah, Max and I don’t really get along- Me and WHAT?” Or Kimi breaks various time travel rules. A bit roughly written, but there were only so many fics to read back in the day. 

Just get together by ipleadbritney: https://archiveofourown.org/works/64155589 oneshot, Landoscar + Russtappen, really cute and funny, excerpt from Ao3: Lando and Oscar, George decides, wouldn’t be half as insufferable if that damn McLaren car wasn’t half as quick, too.

Crying lightning by 112000 (140445): https://archiveofourown.org/users/140445/pseuds/112000 oneshot, second part is just as great, George and Max swap suitcases, then meetup and makeout 

Best Kept Secret by ivorysinner: https://archiveofourown.org/works/77007731  multi-chap (19), kid fic, excerpt from ao3: A wild, tiny fluff of curly hair appears in the Mercedes motorhome. Follow along as the drivers fight for the top competition on the grid, which is obviously not the grand prix.

Dance with the Devil by anemptyflask: https://archiveofourown.org/works/76100956 ongoing, multi-chap, excellent fic with excellent plot, must read. 

Finding Shelter by Danny_oh: https://archiveofourown.org/works/79151786 multi-chap, alternate universe- cannon-divergent, non-F1 driver Max Verstappen, homelessness, amazing fic, excerpt from ao3:  Max has been drifting aimlessly for years, since his father threw him out the door, and crushed any attempts he’s made to pursue his dream. He goes from place to place, race to race in underground circles, with no goal in sight but the next thrill to come. Until a chance encounter with two-time championship winner George Russell, who’s grown weary of being at the top of his game, changes things. 

Rash Decision by Danny_oh: https://archiveofourown.org/works/78152091 oneshot, sexual tension, excerpt from ao3: Max Verstappen has never really shown his skin any care, until George Russell takes it upon himself to fix it for him. 

New Horizons (and what to make of them by Danny_oh: https://archiveofourown.org/works/81491246 ongoing, multi-chap, excerpt from ao3: three years, three championship wins after Max Verstappen’s unfortunate passing, George Russell learns things might not be as he’d thought they were, as Max might be well and alive out there. He embarks on a quest for truth and purpose, chasing something -someone- he isn’t sure he’ll find. 

Greedy by vroom_vroom (buildarocket): https://archiveofourown.org/works/59681032 oneshot, alternate universe- non-famous, excerpt from ao3: Alternatively: George finds his girlfriend cheating on him and decides to confront the man she's cheating with. Turns out he's George's estranged friend from middle school, and he, too, has just been played. They decide to take revenge.

Collateral intentionally by Dostoevsky: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74449376 oneshot, excerpt from ao3: Max Verstappen drags his tractor to P12 and gets photographed at a Monaco steakhouse with Toto and Susie the next week. George doesn’t get the steakhouse. George gets his office two days later. 

Sleeping Beauty by Exoticbutters: https://archiveofourown.org/works/68892896 multi-chap (5), feelings realisation, pining, down badism, excerpt from ao3: Max watches George napping. Fuck he’s kinda pretty. Has he always been this pretty? 

New year, new me, new you by alba63: https://archiveofourown.org/works/76635021 multi-chap (10), one of my favourites, slowburn, rom com, rivals to friends to lovers, reconciliation, eventual smut

Making the bed by reconnaissance: https://archiveofourown.org/works/77906196 multi-chap (15), one of my favourites, plot heavy, cute, slow burn kind of, magical realism, plot is: George wakes up in an alternate universe where russatappen is real after a crash, and then he wakes up in the real world where none of it is true and then starts pining after Max. 

Sick Days and Second Chances by brightpinkballerina: https://archiveofourown.org/works/75715586 multi-chap (6), teammate dynamics, Kimi falls sick, George and Max help him recover, Gax family + Ollie, hurt/ comfort. Others by the same author:

Podium Redux: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74781976 

Press(ed) conference: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74514911 

Drivers’ Parade: https://archiveofourown.org/works/73960001 

Easy to take by perceverance: https://archiveofourown.org/works/72243096 one-shot, smut, mpreg. 

Swept Away by lapdap357: https://archiveofourown.org/works/81503596 multi-chap, ongoing, 

Accidental acquisition of a cat (and a boyfriend) by I_dont_know_okay: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74475531 multi-chap (3), 1st 2 chapters were bomb but the last one doesn’t do justice to the premise

True love, allegedly by dekadeki: https://archiveofourown.org/works/86352041/chapters/228431951 ongoing multi-chap, toxic ex russtappen but make it a/b/o dynamic in a historical au, very interesting fic, extremely well written, waiting for updates. 

Forced Pairing by Garinn: https://archiveofourown.org/works/75442581/chapters/197235096 ongoing multi-chap, great fic, excerpt from ao3: In 2050, F1 runs cleaner, faster, smarter. ARCOS monitors everything — heart rate, throttle trace, the corrections drivers make and the ones they almost do. George Russell stayed at Mercedes because it was the right call. He'd made peace with that. Mostly. Then Max Verstappen showed up. They're not friends. They're not enemies. The problem is the space between those two things, which turns out to be where everything actually happens. One season. And George, who has never had trouble reading a room, keeps second-guessing everything. He's good at reading data. Everything else is taking longer.

Got what you can't resist by laheysmythes: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74799226 oneshot, lucid dreaming pining. Plot: the one where Max gets constantly haunted by George appearing in commercials. Other fics by the same author:

Win stupid prizes: https://archiveofourown.org/works/75355826

Too bad you couldn’t stay: https://archiveofourown.org/works/81766411 

ADDITIONAL: FOR LANDOSCAR, ALL FICS FROM CX’S F1CS https://archiveofourown.org/series/4061407?page=2 ARE GREAT! MUST READS!!

"how dare you say we piss on the poor" in response to someone misinterpreting your post

"_ isnt gonna fuck you" for suck up behavior

"woah. should we tell everyone? should we throw a party?" for who the fuck cares

"and what if the world was made of pudding" for when would this ever matter.

"and sharks are smooth both ways" for a group of people heatedly arguing with 1 guy who is fucking with them all

“30-50 wild hogs” for someone making ABSURD excuses for violence.

“what were YOU doing at the devils sacrament” for how do you know that without being a part of it.

“anyone in this thread smoke weed” for the shit you people are saying is so off topic this might as well be a general discussion forum

“dogs are boys and cats are girls” for ooh ur mindset did not grow past 4th grade, huh

“color theory in a childrens hospital” for bending over backwards to not agree that YEA, that thing Came Off Weird

“you are a tar pit” for someone finding any reason to respond with outrage.

“is the __ in the room with us right now?” for I Don’t Think That’s Real.

“bean soup? im allergic to beans!” for ik this doesn’t work for you, but that’s not a flaw. not everything can be for you.

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