A New Arrival for Formula 1’s Power Couple
The Formula 1 paddock is celebrating joyous news as multi-time world champion Max Verstappen and his partner, Kelly Piquet, have welcomed their first child together. The couple announced the birth of their daughter in early 2025, a development that has delighted fans around the world. According to reports, Verstappen first spoke publicly about becoming a father in early May 2025, confirming the happy news for his and Piquet’s growing family.
A Growing Family
While this is the first child for Verstappen, it marks the second for Piquet, who is already a mother to a daughter from a previous relationship. Piquet welcomed her first child, Penelope, in July 2019 with then-partner and fellow Formula 1 driver, Daniil Kvyat. Piquet and Kvyat were in a relationship from January 2017 until their separation was announced in December 2019. Piquet has been in a relationship with Max Verstappen since 2020, and the couple has frequently shared glimpses of their life together, with Verstappen embracing his role in Penelope’s life.
Who is Kelly Piquet?
Kelly Piquet is a prominent figure in the motorsport world, not just for her relationships with top drivers but in her own right. Born on December 7, 1988, in Homburg, Germany, she is the daughter of legendary Brazilian racing driver and three-time Formula One World Champion, Nelson Piquet, and Dutch model Sylvia Tamsma. This heritage has kept her close to the racetrack for most of her life.
Her professional background is diverse and impressive. After studying international relations at Marymount Manhattan College in New York, Piquet carved out a successful career in the fashion industry. Her resume includes work for prestigious names like Vogue Latinoamerica and Bergdorf Goodman. She has also served as a columnist for Marie Claire magazine and worked as a model. In April 2015, she officially merged her professional life with her passion for motorsport, taking charge of social media coverage for the all-electric racing series, Formula E, as detailed by digitaltrendstoday.com.
A Partnership Rooted in Racing
The relationship between Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet is one of the most-watched in the F1 community. Their shared background and deep understanding of the pressures and lifestyle of elite motorsport have made them a formidable pair. Verstappen, who secured his fourth world title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2024, has often spoken about the importance of his family and personal life as a grounding force amidst his high-stakes career.
The arrival of their daughter in 2025 marks a significant and happy new chapter for the couple. As they navigate the dual demands of a championship-winning racing career and raising a young family, the motorsport community extends its warmest congratulations to them on their new addition.
