F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff wasted no time in reaching out to Max Verstappen’s family to congratulate them on the arrival of baby Lily.

“Susie Wolff Sends Baby Lily Verstappen a Karting Contract at Birth — And the Jaw-Dropping Clauses Could Change Max’s Mind Forever”

In a move that has left both the paddock and parenting forums buzzing, F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff has reportedly stunned Max Verstappen’s family with the ultimate baby gift: a professionally drafted, ironclad karting contract — addressed to newborn Lily Verstappen herself.

While most well-wishers sent plush toys, hand-knitted blankets, or gold-rimmed congratulations cards, Wolff — the trailblazing motorsport executive and wife of Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff — decided to get ahead of the curve. The eight-page document, officially titled The F1 Academy Lily Verstappen Early Talent Development Agreement, landed in the Verstappen household just 36 hours after Lily’s birth.

But what has everyone talking is not just the gesture — it’s the jaw-dropping details inside the contract that could tilt Max’s long-standing hesitation about grooming his child for the racetrack. Sources close to the Verstappen family confirm that the contract, penned with legal flair and a touch of humor, offers unprecedented privileges for young Lily, should her parents choose to sign.

Clause 1: The Golden Kart
Under the first clause, the F1 Academy promises to design and deliver a bespoke “Golden Kart” — a custom-built electric kart tailored to Lily’s height and weight at every stage of growth from age 3 onward. The kart will be embedded with adaptive AI to adjust torque and speed for developing reflexes. Engraved on its chassis? “Lily V. — Born to Race.”

Clause 2: The Verstappen Legacy Scholarship
Perhaps the most intriguing incentive is the Verstappen Legacy Scholarship — a fully funded, 15-year pathway covering training, international karting competitions, and entry into the F1 Academy junior program, valued at approximately €2 million. The scholarship is exclusively redeemable for Lily and non-transferable, but here’s the kicker: she is under no obligation to compete professionally. The terms explicitly state, “The scholarship is a gift of opportunity, not obligation.”

Clause 3: The Wolff-Verstappen Clause
In a clever nod to the long-standing (and often tense) Red Bull vs. Mercedes rivalry, Susie Wolff inserted what insiders are calling “The Wolff-Verstappen Clause.” It guarantees that Lily will have access to both Red Bull and Mercedes training facilities — a rare bridge-building gesture across F1 team lines. It even offers optional mentorship sessions from both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton (should both agree at the time).

Clause 4: Parental Autonomy Guarantee
Addressing the very concern Max reportedly has about ‘forcing’ a path onto his child, Wolff added an unprecedented clause safeguarding parental autonomy. The contract explicitly states that participation in any training program “shall be at Lily’s interest and enjoyment alone, evaluated annually by an independent child psychologist contracted by F1 Academy.” The moment Lily loses interest, the program ceases without penalty or expectation.

Clause 5: The Tiny Tyres Tour
Perhaps the most heartwarming (and Instagrammable) perk? By age 5, Lily would be entitled to participate in the Tiny Tyres Tour — a promotional world tour of historic karting circuits, traveling to legendary venues like Lonato (Italy), Genk (Belgium), and Suzuka (Japan). The tour doubles as a cultural experience, featuring curated educational stops at science museums, wildlife sanctuaries, and language immersion camps along the way. All expenses paid, naturally.

Max Verstappen Torn: ‘I Don’t Want Her to Feel Pressured’

According to sources close to Max, the reigning triple world champion (and now first-time father) is deeply moved but conflicted by Wolff’s surprise gift. “Max has always said he won’t push Lily into motorsport unless she shows natural interest. But seeing how thoughtful, non-restrictive, and generous this deal is — it’s made him pause,” a family friend told The Racing Tabloid.

Even Jos Verstappen, Max’s famously stern father and the man who rigorously shaped Max’s early karting career, is said to be impressed. “Jos told Max it’s the kind of opportunity they never had in their day. Back then, karting meant second mortgages and sleepless nights driving across Europe. This is different — it’s safety net first, competition second,” the friend added.

Susie Wolff Speaks: ‘It’s About Opening Doors, Not Locking Them’

When approached for comment, Susie Wolff confirmed the contract’s existence but downplayed any intention to pressure the Verstappen family. “I’ve known Max since he was a teenager racing in karts, and I know the demands that come with legacy families. This isn’t about locking Lily into a career path. It’s about ensuring that if she ever dreams of racing, the doors are already open, with no financial or logistical barriers in her way,” Wolff told F1 Pulse Magazine.

“I thought — why wait until she’s eight or nine? Let’s plant the seed now, but make it clear that walking away is always an option,” she added.

Fans React: ‘Lily V. vs. Hamilton III in 2045?’

The online motorsport community erupted with speculation and memes within hours of the news breaking. Some fans fantasized about a future F1 battle between Lily Verstappen and one of Lewis Hamilton’s godchildren. Others simply applauded Wolff’s progressive approach to youth development in racing.

“Say what you want about Wolff and Verstappen rivalries — this is class. Giving kids a choice, but also an open runway? Genius,” tweeted @F1Moments.

Even Lewis Hamilton chimed in on Instagram, writing under a fan post: “Susie always thinks ahead. If Lily ever wants helmet time, I’ll be there for a few hot laps too.”

Will Max Sign?

For now, Max Verstappen is reportedly taking his time to review the contract with his partner Kelly Piquet and legal advisors. “He’s leaning toward signing, not because he wants to engineer another Verstappen prodigy, but because it’s hard to say no to something so well-thought-out,” one confidant said.

Whether or not baby Lily becomes the next F1 star, one thing is clear — she just received the most exclusive baby gift the motorsport world has ever seen.

And somewhere in Monaco, Susie Wolff is smiling, knowing she just changed the game — one baby at a time.