Max Verstappen just revealed some big personal news ahead of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix!
The 27-year-old F1 champion took to social media to announce his girlfriend Kelly Piquet is pregnant and they are expecting their first child.
“Mini Verstappen-Piquet on the way ❤️,” he captioned a photo on Instagram. “We couldn’t be happier with our little miracle 💫”
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His sister Victoria commented on the post, “Can’t wait! ❤️”
Kelly shared the post on her Instagram story and added her own lengthy message.
“Cannot express how happy we are [pink heart emoji] Thank you for all the sweet warm messages [hand heart emoji,” Kelly wrote.
“I understand how these announcements can be challenging for those who are longing for a child. While such news is often a joyous occasion, it can also evoke feelings of sadness, frustration, or longing in those who are struggling with this. If that’s you, I’m sending my love, my deepest hugs and magic your way,” she added.
Max and Kelly have been together for over four years now, having first started dating in 2020.
She has been a staple at many of his races over the years, including in Las Vegas a couple weeks ago when Max won his fourth Drivers Championship title!
For those that don’t know, Kelly is a Brazilian model and blogger. She is also the daughter of three-time Formula 1 Drivers’ Champion Nelson Piquet. Her brothers Pedro and Nelson Jr are also race car drivers.
The exciting news comes amid Max‘s recent feud with fellow driver George Russell. We broke down everything that has been going on and what has been said between the two. Check it out here!
Max has one more race in the 2024 season, the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which takes place THIS Sunday (December 8).