F1 champion Max Verstappen talks MARRIAGE in major Kelly Piquet reveal

Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet share a kiss at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix — Photo: © IMAGO

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F1 champion Verstappen talks MARRIAGE in major Kelly Piquet reveal

Max Verstappen has announced a life update

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Thursday 9 January 2025 05:00

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has discussed a potential future marriage with current partner Kelly Piquet.

Piquet is the daughter of three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet, who claimed his titles in 1981, 1983, and 1987, and Max and Kelly are said to have been dating since 2021.

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Since then, the pair have had a very public relationship, with Piquet often spotted at race weekends cheering on the four-time champion.

And, 2024 proved to be an exciting year for the Dutchman and his partner in more ways than one, not only scooping the drivers' championship in F1 but with the pair also revealing that the couple were soon expecting a baby.

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That pregnancy update was shared on social media, with 36-year-old Piquet frequently sharing an insight into her relationship and family life with Verstappen via her Instagram, including a recent lavish winter ski break during the off-season.

Now, following the couple's exciting pregnancy announcement, Blick inquired further into their relationship in a recent interview.

Unfortunately, the Dutchman revealed there were no immediate plans but hinted that a wedding could be soon.

“Not yet, but it will probably happen soon,” Verstappen said.

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