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Max Verstappen Expecting First Child With Kelly Piquet

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands attends a news conference ahead of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Phot

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has announced that he and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet are expecting their first child, marking an exciting new chapter in their lives. The news comes as Verstappen recently clinched his fourth F1 title in Las Vegas, showcasing his exceptional racing skills on the track.

Both Verstappen and Piquet come from families deeply rooted in the world of motorsports. Verstappen's father, Jos, had a successful career in F1 during the 1990s and early 2000s, while Piquet's father, Nelson Piquet, is a three-time F1 champion from the 1980s. Additionally, Piquet's brother, Nelson Piquet Jr., made his mark in motorsports as a driver for Renault and as the champion of the inaugural season of the Formula E series for electric cars in 2014-15.

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