Kelly Piquet: Emotional Words to Those Struggling with Parenthood After Announcing Pregnancy With Max Verstappen

Alex Harrington | Dec 7, 2024

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing celebrates after winning the Sprint Race at the Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-Imagn Images / Erich Schlegel-Imagn Images

Kelly Piquet’s recent announcement of her pregnancy has ushered in a wave of excitement and warmth across the Formula 1 community and her social media followers. As a person intrinsically linked to the motorsport world through both her family and her relationship with F1 champion Max Verstappen, the news of a new baby has made headlines. The couple's joyous news of expecting their first child together was unveiled with an emotional Instagram post.

Their shared announcement features an intimate photo of their hands placed on Piquet's baby bump, captioned "Mini Verstappen-Piquet on the way. We couldn’t be happier with our little miracle." The public reception was overwhelmingly positive, as fans and F1 personalities offered congratulatory messages.

Esteemed figures within the community, such as F1 race winner David Coulthard and NASCAR’s Daniel Suarez, extended their well-wishes, proving the couple's deep ties within the sport. Additionally, Max Verstappen's sister, Victoria, expressed her excitement.

Kelly Piquet is no stranger to the public eye, being the daughter of Nelson Piquet, a three-time Formula 1 world champion. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen's meteoric career continues to soar; he recently clinched his fourth consecutive F1 title, signifying a historic period of dominance in the sport.

The pregnancy announcement arrives at an exciting juncture in both their personal and professional lives, building on Verstappen's recent successes.

While the announcement is a celebration for many, Piquet chose to address a sensitive aspect that often accompanies such joyous news.

"I understand how these announcements can be challenging for those who are longing for a child," Piquet posted on her Instagram story. "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 all my love, my deepest hugs, and magic your way."

In the weeks leading up to the announcement, speculation was rife, particularly during the latest Grand Prix weekend where Piquet's choice of attire—a long overcoat—had begun rumors of her pregnancy. This period of anticipation and curiosity among fans and media was met with validation via the couple’s official confirmation. This wasn’t the first occasion where Kelly Piquet and Max Verstappen faced such speculation; similar rumors had arisen during the summer break of 2023, which were previously dispelled by Piquet.

We're wishing the couple all the best.