Kelly Piquet celebrated two major milestones with Max Verstappen in a heartfelt Instagram post.
The daughter of three-time Brazilian world champion Nelson Piquet marked both their daughter Lily’s six-month birthday and the couple’s five-year anniversary together.
Their relationship has quite a history. They first crossed paths in Monaco back in 2016, started dating in 2020, and went public about their relationship a year later on social media.
The timing couldn’t be better, coming just before the Brazilian Grand Prix—a race that’s basically become a home event for Verstappen, the four-time world champion.
Over the years, Verstappen has formed a special bond with Penelope, Kelly’s daughter from her previous relationship with former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat.
Fans often catch glimpses of Penelope during Verstappen’s livestreams, where she joins him while he races on his simulator with his Redline teammates.
In a recent interview, the Dutch champion offered another sweet peek into his family life.
He shared a funny story about why Penelope “keeps sticking things on my phone”—showing the playful, everyday moments that make up their blended family dynamic.
It’s these little glimpses that show a different side to the fierce competitor fans see on race weekends.
The F1 season continues with Verstappen balancing his championship defense and his growing family life—something that seems to be bringing him plenty of joy off the track.
