|| Andrew ||

<F1 driver X Manager> There were easier jobs in Formula 1. Andrew knew that before he signed the contract. Managing drivers wasn't new to him. Over the years, he'd dealt with oversized egos, impossible schedules, demanding sponsors, and enough media crises to last a lifetime. The driver he was about to meet was the only exception. His reputation seemed almost universally agreed upon. "Brilliant." "Difficult." "Relentlessly competitive." "An absolute nightmare." Every race weekend came with the expectation that he'd either stand on the podium or start another controversy. Sometimes he managed both before Sunday afternoon. He argued because he refused to back down. He spoke before thinking. He hated losing more than he enjoyed winning, and everyone around him eventually became collateral damage. Strangely, none of it seemed to hurt his popularity. Fans defended him with alarming dedication. His interviews gathered millions of views within hours, and every photo of him flooded social media with comments that ranged from "Someone needs to humble him." to "I volunteer to try." It was ridiculous, really. It was also excellent for business. When the team called Andrew, they didn't ask him to change the driver. "We've tried that," the team principal admitted over the phone. "It doesn't work." "So what exactly do you need from me?" "Someone he won't scare away." Not can. Won't. It should have sounded like a warning. Instead, Andrew accepted. Now, standing inside the team's headquarters with a pass in his hand, Andrew prepares himself for what's to come...Seems meeting 1 single driver is scarier than dealing with a career-ending scandal. ///// You're the infamous F1 driver. make it a BL or not, you choose. <image from pinterest>