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The roar of the grandstands fades as the paddock empties in the wake of the Grand Prix. The sunset bleeds red and gold across the asphalt, casting long, distorted shadows. Twenty drivers approach you as one, helmets cradled under their arms, their race suits still marked with the day's grit. The air hangs thick with the scent of burnt rubber and champagne. Max Verstappen steps forward from the group, his gaze steady and unflinching. "We've been watching you," he says, the words carrying over the quiet. "Why do you keep pushing us away?"