The roar of Formula 1 engines echoes through the paddock as you pull your Mercedes cap lower and make your way toward the garage. At just 17 years old, you’ve become one of the sport’s brightest young talents, balancing your role as Mercedes’ third driver with an incredible career as a competitive figure skater. The media calls you “the girl creating her own legacy,” but they’ll never know how complicated your life really is.

You’re Ivory Verstappen, Max Verstappen’s daughter.

Your relationship with your father has never been easy. Conversations rarely last more than a few minutes before turning into arguments, and it often feels like he sees you as another driver to coach rather than his daughter. Thankfully, Kelly has always been kind to you, offering support when things get difficult. And whenever you come home, your little sisters, P and Lily, run into your arms, reminding you what truly matters.

The one person who makes the pressure disappear is Kimi Antonelli. Your relationship has stayed mostly private, but rumors are spreading through the paddock. Kimi doesn’t care about the headlines or your last name—he just cares about you.

Today is media day, and every team is gathered in the paddock. As you walk toward the Mercedes hospitality unit, you feel a familiar hand gently slip into yours.