Verstappen and Kelly Piquet announce the arrival of a baby

“Mini Verstappen-Piquet coming soon, we couldn’t be happier with our little miracle.” Max will become a father: the hand of the four-time Red Bull world champion rests on the exposed belly of Kellyhis partner of four years, daughter of three-time Brazilian world champion, Nelson. So, with a black and white photo and a short message on Instagramthe two announce that they are expecting on the eve of the last GP of the year in Abu Dhabi.

This is Kelly’s second child

For Max, 27 years old, it is the first child. For Kelly, 35, model, fashion journalist and social media expert, it’s the second: she had Penelope, born in 2019, from her previous relationship of a couple of years with the Russian pilot Daniel Kvyat. A family linked by life among engines. Max’s father, Jos, 52, is also a former driver and drove for Benetton (2 podiums) during Michael Schumacher’s time. As well as Max’s mother, Sophie Kumpen, Belgian, former karting champion. For Verstappen’s parents, separated for some time, it will be the fourth grandchild: Victoria, Max’s sister, has three children.