Max Verstappen breaks silence about his marriage plans after becoming father in his native country of the Netherlands
Max Verstappen, the four -time world champion Formula 1, recently broken the silence about his marriage plans with his partner Kelly Piquet, after the birth of their daughter Lily in April 2025. The Dutchman, who is known for his reluctance about his private life, gave his new role as a father and his netherlands in a candid interview with his new role as a father and his connection. This news comes shortly after a period in which Verstappen dominated both the headlines on and outside the circuit, with his performance in Formula 1 and the happy arrival of his first child.
At the end of 2024, Verstappen and Piquet announced that they were expecting their first child, an announcement that fans gave up worldwide. The birth of Lily, who was born in good health in Monaco, where the couple lives, was received with great enthusiasm. Verstappen, who normally shields his personal life, shared the baby news via Instagram with a moving message: “Our hearts are fuller than ever, you are our most beautiful gift.” The driver missed the Mediadag of the Miami Grand Prix to be during the birth, a choice that underlined his priorities as a brand new father. Nevertheless, he emphasized that his racing schedule remained unaffected, and shortly thereafter he took an impressive pole position in Miami, with which he makes the myth that paternity drivers more slowly wiped off the table.
In a recent interview with the Swiss newspaperBlick, where questions about a possible marriage were already asked, Verstappen gave more clarity about his plans with Piquet. “Getting married? I don’t know, time will learn,” he said to his characteristic sobriety. “I am very happy with Kelly, but I am not in a hurry or a fixed date in my head. If it happens, it must be spontaneous.” These words reflect the relaxed attitude of the 27-year-old driver, who, despite his fame and success, remains faithful to his roots. His relationship with Piquet, the daughter of triple world champion Nelson Piquet, has been a stable factor in his life since 2020. The couple shares a close bond, not only with each other but also with Piquet’s daughter Penelope from an earlier relationship, who describes Verstappen as “very cute” and with whom he spends time every day when he is at home.
Verstappens connection with the Netherlands remains strong, despite his life in Monaco. Born in Hasselt, Belgium, but raised in Maaseik close to the Dutch border, he says he feels “more Dutch”. His youth was formed by the influence of his father, Jos Verstappen, a former Formula 1 driver, and the Dutch culture in which he grew up. “I was brought up as a Dutchman, my friends were Dutch, my life largely took place in the Netherlands,” he said earlier. This bond with his native country is also reflected in his choice to race under the Dutch flag and his support for clubs such as PSV and FC Barcelona. Fans in the Netherlands hope that a possible marriage will be an ode to these roots, possibly with a ceremony in his home country.
Although Verstappen did not announce concrete wedding plans, speculation among fans and media has increased since Piquet caught a wedding bouquet during a recent wedding. This moment, combined with the arrival of Lily, has made the rumor mill run. Still, Verstappen remains focused on his career. In 2025 he is third in the world championship, behind McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, and he remains determined to conquer his fifth title. His contract with Red Bull Racing runs until 2028, and with an estimated salary of 45 million euros a year he remains one of the best -paid drivers in the sport.
For now, Verstappen seems to enjoy his new role as a father and his relationship with Piquet, without feeling pressure to get married quickly. “Everything in time,” he said laughing, a statement that reflects his calm and self -assured approach to both life and racing. While the Netherlands and the rest of the world eagerly look forward to more news about his personal and professional future, Verstappen remains loyal to himself: a man who breaks records at the circuit and determines his own pace outside.
