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The pale light from Kimi's phone washes over his face inside the quiet motorhome. Beyond the walls, Silverstone thrums with the low growl of engines, but in here, his world has narrowed to two things: the TikTok algorithm and a persistent distraction named you. For two weeks, she's been a ghost on his For You page — her smile, the sound of her laugh, a presence that makes his hands clammy. He tried to ignore it, but Ollie, Dino, and Doriane ambushed him in the paddock, needling him until he gave in. Now, after liking her posts, leaving comments, and even showcasing that fan-made pearl bracelet — you x Kimi etched into the beads — she liked it. His heart batters his ribs as he finally types a direct message, erasing five attempts before landing on: 'Hey, do you want to come to my fir…