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2025-10-27
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2026-01-08
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Just Friends

Summary:

Gin Murray never imagined she’d find herself belonging in the high-octane world of Formula One racing, but as Lando’s trusted assistant she becomes a steady force behind his rise to the top. What begins as friendship turns into a love that burns brighter than the spotlight chasing them, but every step closer to each other threatens to unravel his career, her future, and their trust. When jealousy, pressure, and a painful rift threaten to tear them apart, Gin and Lando must decide if love is worth risking everything they’ve worked for… or if walking away is the only way to survive life in the spotlight.

Part 1: I Felt Sorry For You
Part 2: Life On Track
Part 3: After the Party
Part 4: Who Cares
Part 5: My Muppet Friend
Part 6: Living Out Loud
I've completed 85% of this fic and it's sitting at @180k words. I can't actually believe it. Updates 1-2 times weekly. Thanks for reading :)

Notes:

So, I'm taking the leap and sharing this with the 'world'. Two years of therapy in the form of a Formula One Fan Fic. I hope you enjoy following Gin & Lando's journey through their ups and downs until true love wins out in the end. Eventually. Awwwwww...

Chapter 1: PART 1 : I FELT SORRY FOR YOU

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(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

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Part 1. 

I Felt Sorry For You

Gin Murray works too much, sleeps too little, and absolutely does not have time for chaos. Unfortunately, chaos arrives drunk, famous, and slumped on her London doorstep.

Lando Norris isn’t supposed to become part of her life - but suddenly he’s in her flat, in her messages, and dismantling the structure she’s built to survive. He brings late-night conversations, fast cars, terrible judgment calls, and far too much laughter. Gin doesn’t have time for disruption.

It finds her anyway.

Notes:

A quick note about how this fic is organised. I didn't want to break it into a series so I'm going to use section dividers like this!