🏎️ - best rivals. (kimi antonelli)
pairing: kimi antonelli x driver!reader
genre: angst, fluff, secret relationship, rivals to lovers
warnings: heavy kissing, implied freakiness, swearing
synopsis: being an 18-year-old F1 rookie already comes with many pressures, nonetheless being the little sister of Charles Leclerc, one of the most notorious drivers in formula 1 history. Not to mention, you’re moving up along with your rival since your karting days, Kimi Antonelli. Over time, your rivalry with him has become more— still a rivalry, just a few benefits, and complicated feelings included.
In the dark seclusion of your driving room, his hands are planted firmly on your waist, resting over your red fireproofs. His lips trail over your collarbone, softly moving against the sensitive skin as your fingers slip into his curls. Panting lightly, you lean your head back, resting it against the overhead cabinet. Kimi stays standing between your legs, keeping you on the counter.
Kimi brings his head back up, gaze flickering from your eyes to your lips.
“So..” he begins, hand moving to your thigh. “Pole position. At Bahrain. You outdrove me.”
Your mouth forms a lazy smirk, and you murmur, “I usually do, Andrea.”
His face is only centimeters away, but even that short distance feels like too much. His mouth quirks up at your response, and he leans slightly closer, tilting his head.
“You’re not going to brag?”
You snake an arm around his neck, closing the distance. You murmur against his lips.
“I will when i’m finished.”
Immediately, he brushes his lips over yours, his tongue finding its way inside your mouth. You shiver against him, and it only seems to make him pull you closer. This is how you usually spend your free track time now, pressed up against your biggest competition.
Not that it means anything, you just like the attention.
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formula1 Qualifying in Bahrain! Both pole positions have been taken by our new hotshot rookies, Ferrari’s Y/N Leclerc, and Mercedes Kimi Antonelli! The Bahrain Grand Prix, the 5th race of the 2026 season will commence tomorrow morning!
charles_leclerc this is embarrassing.
username3 your little sister is championship leader and you’re P5. lock in bro 💔
landonorris my fav rookies! 🫰🏻
alexandraleclerc my girl in P1! 🥹
The race is hot and brutal, the relentless Bahrain sun warming your car and the track. There’s a constant presence of silver in your mirrors, right on your gearbox. As you exit Turn 5, a staticky voice comes over your public radio.
His voice is a bit strained, but there’s a hint of amusement in his tone.
“You tired yet, Leclerc?”
You roll your eyes, flying down the next straight.
“I’m never tired, Ant. You of all people should know that.”
A small chuckle crackles over the radio, barely audible alongside the scream of the engines around you. You keep powering through the track, finally down to the last five laps. You hold your line throughout the laps, defending aggressively.
On the last lap, Kimi tries to make a move, pulling alongside you on the straight as you head for Turn 4. He keeps his speed, your wheels almost touching.
You brake impossibly late, forcing him to stay behind you if he doesn’t want to crash. You hear a sigh on the other side of the radio as he tucks himself back in between you and Lando Norris.
He speaks again as you complete turn 7.
You shake your head, a reluctant smile on your lips, making you immediately grateful for your helmet. As you inch closer to the finish line, your engineer screams into the radio.
“Y/N, keep pushing, you’re almost there!”
You push the gas to the limit, speeding past the chequered flag. Your headpiece explodes with cheers from the Ferrari garage, including your brother.
You complete the cooldown lap, feeling triumphant. As you pull into the P1 space beside Kimi, you pull off your helmet and balaclava, glancing towards the stands.
Kimi gets out of his own car, leaning onto it and crossing his arms.
“Congratulations,” he says, almost reluctantly.
Before you can reply, you feel a pair of strong arms around your shoulders, stubble tickling the back of your head.
“I’m so proud of you!” Charles exclaims, shouting over the cheers of the crowd.
You turn to face him, a content smile on your face.
“Thanks!” you laugh, shoving him. “P4 isn’t bad either.”
Almost immediately, your media manager comes running across the track towards you.
“Y/N, come on, it’s time for the podium ceremony,” she says, lightly pulling on your arm. You turn to give Kimi one last glance before letting her drag you along.
After a brisk walk, you climb the steps of the stage, following behind Lando and Kimi. You take your place on the highest step, watching the crowd as the Italian anthem plays for your victory.
As the anthem fades out and the crowd begins cheering, Kimi subtly leans slightly towards you, his voice low but audible for only you.
“We can celebrate later. I know how to have a good time.”
You shake your head exasperatedly, a faint blush creeping up your cheeks.
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yn.leclerc P1 in Bahrain! 🇧🇭
charles.leclerc That’s my sister! *liked by creator*
username1 you’re so goated 🥹 *liked by creator*
username5 Kimi being the first like LMAOOOO
sirlewishamilton congratulations!
As soon as your finger tap the post button, there’s a soft knock on your hotel room door. You smooth out your tank top as you pad over to the door. You pull it back just a fraction, to see Kimi standing there, leaning in the doorway.
“Hey,” he says casually, gaze already flicking to your lips.
“Whatcha doing?” you ask skeptically, pulling the door fully open now.
He grins, pushing himself off the doorframe.
“I told you we would celebrate.”
“We did, Andrea. Did you forget the big celebration in hospitality literally two hours ago?”
He smirks, lightly brushing past you as he comes inside.
“I have a different idea of ‘celebrating’, Leclerc.”
You lean against the wall, crossing your arms.
He steps closer, fingers lightly grazing your cami strap.
“It involves…this, being off.”
You glance away, a small smirk gracing your features as you shift your weight.
“You were staring at me during the party like you were undressing me with your eyes, now you actually want to?”
His gaze flicks down quickly to your chest before he meets your eyes again, an almost shy smile on his face.
You let out a small sound, somewhere between a choked laugh and a scoff, the heat rising to your cheeks. You quickly wrap your arms around his neck, looking up at him.
“Fine. Show me how you celebrate.”
liked by georgerussell63, mercedesamgf1, yn.leclerc, and others
kimi.antonelli great race in Bahrain! 🏎️🏆
yn.leclerc they think they’re tuff. 💔
username1 @yn.leclerc LMAOOOO ILY
kimi.antonelli @yn.leclerc …
username3 y/n liking the post AND commenting? 🤭
georgerussell36 amazing race, mate!
