Kelly Piquet shares a thoughtful message for 'those who are struggling with pregnancy' as Max Verstappen and her announce her pregnancy
Max Verstappen's partner, Kelly Piquet, has a supportive message for all the women "struggling with pregnancy." Sharing her pregnancy news, she wrote about standing strong with those women on her Instagram story and sent them her "deepest hugs."
Verstappen and Piquet shared the news of the pregnancy on Friday. The Red Bull driver took to his social media accounts to break the news ahead of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice. Piquet shared a photo of her and Verstappen with the supporting message:
"Can't express how happy we are. Thank you for all the sweet messages. I understand how these announcements can be challenging for those who are longing for a child. While such news is 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."
Verstappen and Piquet have been in a relationship since 2020. Piquet is the daughter of former F1 champion Nelson Piquet and sister of former F1 driver Nelson Piquet Jr. She was in a relationship with former Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat, with whom she has a daughter named Penelope Piquet. Penelope, popularly known as P, stays with her and Verstappen after Piquet and Kvyat separated.
Max Verstappen's relationship with Kelly Piquet's daughter
Penelope Piquet, who stays with Kelly Piquet and Max Verstappen, is already popular among motorsport fans. She often shares adorable moments with the Red Bull driver whenever the latter returns home from his F1 duty.
Although Verstappen is like a father figure to little P, this was never the plan for the four-time world champion. On more than one occasion, the Dutchman said that he enjoys his time with P but does not want to become her "father," as that was not his "aim."
"I’m not the father; that’s not the aim. It’s always very important that she has a good relationship with her own father, which she has. But I see her every day when I’m at home. We get on very well. She’s very cute," Max Verstappen said.
Verstappen is in the United Arab Emirates for the final race of the 2024 season. He already wrapped up his title in Las Vegas, making it fourth in a row, and will look to end the season on a high at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday.