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Max Verstappen Becomes a Father as He and Kelly Piquet Welcome Baby Lilly
In joyous personal news that has thrilled the Formula 1 community, reigning world champion Max Verstappen and his partner Kelly Piquet have become parents to a beautiful baby girl named Lily.
The couple announced the happy arrival with an intimate black-and-white photograph shared across Verstappen’s social media platforms. The touching image shows the new parents gently holding their newborn, radiating happiness in the quiet moment.
“Lily has entered our world and filled our hearts beyond measure,” the Red Bull Racing star captioned the post, which was instantly met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans, fellow drivers, and racing teams worldwide.
The timing of Lily’s birth comes during a short gap in the demanding F1 calendar, granting the 26-year-old Dutch driver a precious opportunity to step away from the high-speed world of motorsport and embrace this life-changing milestone. Verstappen, known for his relentless focus on track, has frequently emphasized the importance of family in maintaining balance in his high-pressure career.
Piquet, daughter of legendary F1 champion Nelson Piquet and an accomplished model and PR professional, looked every bit the glowing new mother in the announcement photo. The 35-year-old, who shares 5-year-old daughter Penelope with former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat, has been a constant supportive presence in Verstappen’s career since their relationship became public in 2020.
The Red Bull Racing team, currently leading both championships with Verstappen at the helm, expressed their collective happiness for the couple. Team principal Christian Horner stated: “Everyone at Red Bull Racing sends their warmest congratulations to Max and Kelly. This is a very special time in their lives, and we wish them all the happiness with baby Lily.”
As the F1 world celebrates this personal victory for one of its brightest stars, attention now turns to how fatherhood might influence the already dominant Verstappen when he returns to competition. For now though, the focus remains firmly on this new chapter of family life for the Verstappen-Piquet household.
