On 11 May 2025, Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet celebrated their first Mother’s Day as parents of their newborn daughter Lily in a special way. A few days after the birth of their daughter, who was born on May 1, 2025, the Formula 1 icon and his partner shared a series of moving messages and photos via social media, in which they expressed their gratitude and love. The posts, which record both personal and emotional moments, have hit fans worldwide and showed how brand new parenthood has changed their lives.
Lily, the first child of Verstappen and Piquet together, was born just before the Miami Grand Prix, which ensured that Verstappen missed the Mediadag to be present at the birth. Now, on Mother’s Day, the two used the opportunity to share their joy. Piquet posted a series of photos on Instagram, including a black-and-white image of her hand in Lily’s, and a colorful photo on which she can be seen together with Verstappen and their daughter. With the photo she wrote: “My first Mother’s Day with you, dear Lily. You have filled my heart with a love I never knew. Thank you for this beautiful day.” Verstappen added his own message in which he praised Piquet: “Happy Mother’s Day, Kelly. You are an incredible mother for Lily and an inspiration for all of us. I am so proud of you.”
The messages go beyond the celebration of Mother’s Day. They also reflect the journey that the couple has made in recent months. Piquet, who already has a daughter, Penelope, spoke from an earlier relationship with Daniil Kvyat, about the special band she now has with both girls. “Penelope and Lily complete my days,” she wrote, shared a photo of her oldest daughter who carefully holds Lily. Verstappen, who already plays a role as a bonus father for Penelope, announced how special it is to be a father herself. “It is a new world for me, and every day I learn from this little girl,” he said in an interview after the race in Miami, where he achieved a strong third place despite birth.
Fans responded enthusiastically to the shared moments. Congratulations came in on social media, with comments such as “What a beautiful family!” and “Max and Kelly rays of happiness.” The timing of Lily’s birth was also praised, with many who noticed how special it is that Verstappen managed to combine his racing obligations with this personal milestone. The couple has chosen to keep the exact details of birth private, but the photos and messages give a glimpse of the joy they experience. Piquet also shared a photo with her own mother, Sylvia Tamsma, and wrote: “Thanks to my mother, who taught me what it means to be a mother.”
The celebration of Mother’s Day comes at a busy moment for Verstappen, who is fighting this season with Red Bull Racing to keep track of the dominant McLaren drivers. Despite the challenges with his RB21 car, he remains a determined third in the championship. After the race in Miami, where he could see his daughter briefly before he left for the circuit, he spoke about how father was changing his perspective. “It gives me an extra reason to work hard, not only for myself, but also for my family,” he said journalists. Piquet supported him from the sidelines, and the two seem stronger than ever connected by the arrival of Lily.
The moving messages are also a reflection on the support that the couple of family and friends have received. Victoria Verstappen, Max’s sister, and Sophie Kumpen, his mother, visited the couple in Monaco around Mother’s Day and shared photos of the visit. This emphasizes the close family bond that Verstappen cherishes, even in the midst of his hectic schedule. Piquet announced that the presence of family gives her a sense of tranquility while getting her new role as a mother of two uses.
With Lily’s coming, 2025 seems to be a year of personal triumphs for Verstappen and Piquet, in addition to the professional challenges in Formula 1. Their shared memories of Mother’s Day, filled with love and gratitude, have given fans a heart -warming look in their private life. While Verstappen is preparing for the upcoming races, including the Grand Prix of Spain on 1 June, the support of Piquet and their newborn daughter remains a source of strength. The future promises a lot of beautiful things, both on and off the circuit, for this happy family.
