So, guess what? Max Verstappen, the four-time Formula 1 World Champion, and Kelly Piquet, daughter of the legendary three-time F1 champ Nelson Piquet, are now proud parents of a baby girl named Lily. The news of the birth of the Red Bull Racing star’s first child was confirmed by his communication team on Friday morning. Lily arrived in the world safe and sound, bringing immense joy to her parents and big sister Penelope.
A sweet photo of Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet cradling Lily was shared on Instagram bright and early at 8:00 a.m. EST. It seems like the birth took place either in the wee hours of the morning in Europe or possibly the day before. Red Bull Racing made it known on Thursday afternoon that Max would be missing out on the media day for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix due to the impending arrival of his little one. However, the team was hopeful that he would make it to Miami in time for Friday’s practice session.
“Hey there, Lily! Welcome to the world, cutie pie. Our hearts are bursting with love for you. You’re truly our greatest blessing. We adore you to bits!” Verstappen’s Instagram caption gushed with parental pride. Lily is the first child for the couple, but Penelope, Kelly’s daughter from a previous relationship with former Red Bull F1 driver Daniel Kvyat, is turning seven in July. Penelope has been stealing hearts online with her adorable gestures towards Verstappen, both at home and during F1 races.
Now, Verstappen and Piquet might not be married, and there’s a bit of an age gap between them, but hey, love knows no bounds, right? According to the Daily Mail, Max has mentioned in the past that only time will tell if they’ll walk down the aisle. For now, let’s just wish them all the happiness in the world as they navigate this new chapter in their lives.
So, that’s the scoop on Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet’s growing family. Lily’s arrival has brought a lot of joy and excitement, not just to her parents but to fans as well. Here’s to many more happy moments for the Verstappen-Piquet clan!
