Formula 1’s reigning champion and global heartthrob Max Verstappen, 27, has officially become a dad—welcoming a baby girl with longtime girlfriend Kelly Piquet, 35. And if that wasn’t enough to break the internet, the news hit just hours before he’s set to tear up the track at the Miami Grand Prix.
“Our hearts are fuller than ever,” the couple wrote in an emotional Instagram post on Friday, introducing their daughter, Lily, to their millions of fans. Cue the collective gasp.
“Welcome to the world, sweet Lily. You are our greatest gift. We love you so much,” the couple shared, alongside a dreamy photo of Lily’s tiny fingers wrapped around Max’s hand.
Talk about a plot twist! The fiercely private pair kept the pregnancy under wraps for months, sparking zero rumors and zero press. Fans are still reeling.
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According to reports, baby Lily was born in Monaco, the glamorous tax haven where the couple lives. Max, who’s known for being cool under pressure on the track, skipped Thursday’s media day in Miami to stay by Kelly’s side for the birth.
Insiders claim Red Bull Racing gave him full support. And really, who’s going to argue with a FOUR-time world champion?
But Max didn’t stay away for long. He jetted into Florida on Friday morning, just in time for practice—and with that signature Verstappen grit, he’s expected to race the full weekend like nothing happened. Dad-mode engaged.
Kelly, the stunning daughter of F1 legend Nelson Piquet, is no stranger to the fast lane. She already shares a daughter, Penelope, with former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat. But this marks her first child with Verstappen, whom she began dating back in 2020.
Fans online are calling baby Lily “F1 royalty”, and honestly? They’re not wrong.
This isn’t just a baby—it’s a dynasty in the making.
And while Max is busy breaking records on the circuit, he’s now got a brand-new title to wear: Dad. Somehow, it fits him perfectly.
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