In a surprising twist that rocked the Formula 1 world and the tabloids, three-time world champion Max Verstappen gifted his partner Kelly Piquet a multi-million dollar villa in Monaco. The reason? Kelly recently discovered she was pregnant for the second time. What further drew attention to this romantic gesture wasn’t the villa itself, but Kelly’s unexpected reaction—a reaction that left millions of fans speechless.
According to sources close to the couple, the news of the pregnancy was a huge joy for both of them. Verstappen, known for his focus on racing and often low-key personal life, decided to surprise Kelly with a home that surpasses anything they’ve ever owned together. The villa, located in the heart of Monte Carlo overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, boasts six bedrooms, a private rooftop pool, and a private dock for their luxury yacht.
But when Kelly received the keys, she reacted differently than many expected. Instead of bursting into tears of joy or publicly thanking Verstappen, insiders say she looked him straight in the eye and said, “This house is beautiful, Max… but it’s not what I need.”
These words, immediately spread across social media and tabloids, sparked a flurry of speculation. What did Kelly mean? Were there tensions behind the scenes, or was she trying to make a deeper point?
A friend of Kelly’s told a French lifestyle magazine that her reaction wasn’t born out of ingratitude, but from a different perspective. “Kelly adores Max and appreciates everything he does. But for her, parenthood isn’t about luxury or material gifts. She wants Max, despite his busy F1 schedule, to be truly present—in the little moments, in his first steps, in dinner together.”
On social media, fans divided into camps. Some praised Kelly for her sincere words and her emphasis on emotional connection. “She says what many partners of top athletes feel but are afraid to say,” one fan wrote on Twitter/X. Others called her reaction over the top and saw it as a missed opportunity to embrace Max’s romantic gesture.
Verstappen himself responded in a short interview after the Hungarian Grand Prix. With a smile, he said: “Kelly and I understand each other very well. It’s not about houses or presents, but about our family. And believe me – I’ll be there.”
Whether the multi-million dollar mansion will serve as their new home or merely a holiday retreat remains unclear for now. One thing is certain: behind the glamorous facade of F1 life lies a story of love, expectations, and the search for a balance between career and family. And for Max and Kelly, that search seems to be only just beginning.
