Christian Horner's team announced that Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet became parents, refraining from making further comments to preserve the family's privacy. After nine months of waiting, in the midst of the 2025 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen's first baby was born. The birth of their daughter Lily was announced by the happy couple on social media, sharing sweet photographs.
"Welcome to the world, sweet Lily! We love you so much," Verstappen and Piquet wrote in the Instagram post. The news comes after the couple confirmed their relationship in 2021 and shared countless moments before welcoming their first daughter together. Lily's arrival was celebrated by Formula 1, the Red Bull Racing team, and drivers from other teams who congratulated the couple.
Kelly Piquet is already a mother to a girl named Penélope Kvyat, the result of her previous relationship with driver Daniil Kvyat. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen previously shared that he felt like a father due to the closeness he has with Penélope. The arrival of Lily generated excitement since the couple announced they were expecting a baby on December 6.
Despite rumors suggesting that Verstappen might not race in the 2025 Miami Grand Prix due to the birth of his daughter, Red Bull denied such speculation. The driver prepared to be at the track and compete in the race, despite missing the pre-event press conference. The support and good wishes from his teammates and colleagues have accompanied Verstappen during this exciting moment of becoming a father.
