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Max Verstappen Baby Update Sparks Buzz After F1 Champion Skips Miami GP Press Conference
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has become the center of speculation after missing the official drivers’ press conference ahead of the Miami Grand Prix with sources close to the Red Bull camp hinting at a personal development involving his growing family.
While the team initially cited “personal reasons” for Verstappen’s absence, fans and F1 insiders were quick to connect the dots following recent rumors that the Dutch driver and his partner, Kelly Piquet, are expecting a baby.
Although no formal announcement has been made by Verstappen himself, whispers around the paddock suggest the three-time world champion may have chosen to remain briefly off the radar to be with his family during a special moment.
“He’s not injured, and there’s no issue with the team,” one Red Bull insider told reporters. “It’s simply a personal matter one that’s very meaningful to him.”
The intrigue deepened when Verstappen posted a cryptic message on social media the night before the press conference, featuring a heart emoji alongside a sunset photo, prompting a flood of supportive comments from fans speculating about a possible baby update.
Formula 1 has not issued any penalty or warning over his missed media duties, indicating that the FIA is satisfied with Red Bull’s explanation. Verstappen is still expected to participate fully in the weekend’s track sessions and race, with team principal Christian Horner confirming, “Max will be in the car as planned. Everything is fine he just took a little extra time for himself.”
The growing buzz over Verstappen’s potential fatherhood comes at a high-stakes moment in the season, as he looks to extend his championship lead in Miami. While the track awaits the roar of his RB21, fans across the world are watching even more closely for signs of an off-track milestone.
Whether or not a baby announcement is imminent, Verstappen’s sudden absence has added a surprising and deeply human twist to the Miami Grand Prix week.
