Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet: Racing’s Power Couple Celebrates New Addition to Their Family

A New Chapter for F1’s Power Couple

Formula 1 star Max Verstappen and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet welcomed their first child together in May 2025, a daughter named Lily. The couple announced the news with a joint photo on Instagram, writing ‘Mini Verstappen-Piquet on the way’ and expressing their joy about their ‘little miracle.’

A Romance Rooted in Racing

The couple began dating in 2020 before making their relationship Instagram official on January 1, 2021. Since then, Kelly has been a constant presence at Max’s races, supporting him through numerous victories. Their relationship is uniquely grounded in Formula 1 heritage, as both come from racing families – Max is the son of Jos Verstappen, a former F1 racer who competed from 1994 to 2003.

Kelly Piquet: More Than Just a Racing Partner

Kelly Piquet, a Brazilian model, columnist, and public relations professional, is the daughter of Nelson Piquet, the legendary Brazilian racing driver and three-time Formula One World Champion, and Sylvia Tamsma, a Dutch model. Her professional portfolio includes impressive roles such as a stylist assistant at Vogue Latinoamerica and work with prestigious brands including Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, Pepe Jeans, and PatBo. She achieved a significant milestone by appearing on the cover of Vogue Netherlands in January 2023.

Future Plans

While the couple has been going strong since 2020, Verstappen addressed marriage speculation in December 2023, stating that he’s ‘very, very happy with Kelly’ but doesn’t have a specific timeline for proposing, suggesting that ‘this should all happen spontaneously.’ In a 2023 profile with Vogue Netherlands, Piquet discussed how their relationship benefits from her deep understanding of the sport, noting, ‘This world is so familiar to me, I know what those guys are going through’.

As Verstappen continues to dominate Formula One as one of its best drivers, having made history as the youngest F1 driver ever and now holding four F1 World Drivers’ Championship titles, the couple’s story represents a perfect blend of racing heritage and modern romance in the high-stakes world of Formula 1.