Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen and his partner Kelly Piquet have announced they are expected their first child ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi, Afrosport reports.
Kelly is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet and already has a daughter for former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat whom Verstappen replaced at Red Bull.
The four-time world champion took to Instagram tod make the announcement with the caption: “Mini Verstappen-Piquet on the way. We couldn’t be happier with our little miracle.”
The Dutch driver has been the focus of attention in Abu Dhabi over his war of words with Mercedes driver George Russell which began from last weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix.