Max Verstappen missed out on Miami Grand Prix media duties as he and companion Kelly Piquet ready to welcome their first youngster collectively and their daughter has now been born
Formulation 1 world champion Max Verstappen and companion Kelly Piquet have welcomed their first youngster collectively. Verstappen’s Pink Bull crew had beforehand confirmed he wouldn’t participate in press convention actions forward of this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix as a result of arrival.
“Welcome to the world, candy Lily,” the couple wrote in a joint put up on Instagram. “Our hearts are fuller than ever – you might be our best present. We love you a lot.”
Lily is the primary youngster collectively for the couple, who started relationship in 2020. Kelly, 36, additionally has a daughter from a earlier relationship, whereas 27-year-old Max has no different youngsters.
Quite a few associates and figures from the motorsport world have despatched their well-wishes. “Can’t wait to fulfill,” wrote Max’s sister Victoria.
“Congrats along with your stunning little princess Lily,” former F1 driver Robert Doornbos wrote. Pink Bull crew principal Christian Horner additionally despatched his regards, writing: “Welcome to the world Lily – Congratulations.”
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Pink Bull had confirmed Verstappen’s absence from press duties earlier within the week. “Max is not going to be attending media day in Miami as he’s anticipating a child,” a press release learn.
“All is nicely and he’ll attend monitor tomorrow for the race weekend. We is not going to offer any additional remark presently in respect in direction of the privateness of Max and his household.”
The Dutch driver remains to be set to participate within the Miami Grand Prix over the weekend as he appears to make up floor on his Drivers’ Championship rivals. Dash qualifying is because of start on Friday afternoon native time, with the dash race on Saturday and the Grand Prix on Sunday.
Verstappen goes into the grand prix sitting third within the drivers’ standings. Oscar Piastri leads the way in which after his win in Saudi Arabia final day trip, with Piastri’s McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in second spot.
Former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde is anticipating a tricky weekend in Miami for his fellow Dutchman. “The drawback is that this weekend is a Dash race weekend. The final couple of occasions Pink Bull was all the time a bit looking out [for answers on sprint weekends],” he instructed RacingNews365.
“In Jeddah, we noticed that after Friday, which was not fairly proper initially. Pink Bull managed to show issues round with a very good setup. That chance just isn’t there now. The primary free apply is straight away adopted by Dash qualifying.
“And that makes a dash weekend all the time a little bit of a drawback for Pink Bull. Alternatively, Verstappen will compete for the rostrum, however I do assume the McLaren shall be very quick [in Miami] once more.”
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