Monte Carlo, Monaco – Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has sent fans into a frenzy by finally revealing the wedding date for his highly anticipated marriage to longtime girlfriend Kelly Piquet. The Red Bull driver, who announced the couple’s engagement in late 2024, shared the exciting news during an exclusive interview with Sky Sports on March 3, 2025, just days after wrapping up pre-season testing in Bahrain. However, the announcement has also sparked curiosity about whether Daniil Kvyat—Piquet’s ex-partner and the father of her daughter, Penelope—will be among the invited guests.
Verstappen and Piquet, who began dating in October 2020, have been a prominent couple in the F1 paddock, especially after welcoming their first 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 together earlier this year. Piquet, the daughter of three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet, previously dated Russian driver Daniil Kvyat from 2017 to 2019, with whom she shares her daughter, Penelope, 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in July 2019. Verstappen’s relationship with Piquet began shortly after her split from Kvyat, adding a layer of complexity given that Verstappen replaced Kvyat at Red Bull Racing in 2016—a move that marked a turning point in both drivers’ careers.
In his interview with Sky Sports, Verstappen shared the couple’s wedding plans, confirming the date for the first time. “Kelly and I are so excited to finally share that we’ll be getting married on July 15, 2025, in Madeira,” Verstappen revealed. “It’s going to be a special day with our closest family and friends, celebrating our love and the journey we’ve been on together. We’ve been through so much, and I can’t wait to start this new chapter with her.”
The wedding will take place in Madeira, Portugal, a nod to Piquet’s affection for the island where her family has deep ties—evident in Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent purchase of a mansion there for his mother’s 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day. Fans quickly took to social media to express their excitement, with comments like “July 15 can’t come soon enough! Max and Kelly are the ultimate F1 couple!” flooding platforms like X. However, the revelation also raised questions about the guest list, particularly regarding Kvyat, who has a shared history with both Piquet and Verstappen.
Given Kvyat’s connection to Piquet through their daughter, Penelope, whom Verstappen has often spoken fondly of, many wonder if the Russian driver will receive an invitation. Verstappen has previously emphasized the importance of Penelope maintaining a bond with her biological father, telling TIME magazine in 2023, “It’s always very important that she has a good relationship with her own father, which she has.” Despite this, tensions could linger—Kvyat’s demotion from Red Bull to Toro Rosso in 2016, followed by Verstappen dating Piquet after their breakup, created a narrative of rivalry that has persisted among F1 fans.
Sources close to Verstappen and Piquet suggest that Kvyat is unlikely to be invited, citing the potential for awkwardness at such a personal event. An insider told GPFans, “Max and Kelly want the day to be about their love and their future, not past relationships. While they maintain a cordial co-parenting relationship with Daniil for Penelope’s sake, inviting him to the wedding might complicate things.” Neither Verstappen nor Piquet has publicly commented on Kvyat’s potential attendance, leaving fans to speculate whether the former Toro Rosso driver will make an appearance.
The wedding announcement comes amid a busy period for Verstappen, who is gearing up for the 2025 F1 season opener in Melbourne on March 7, following a strong showing in pre-season testing. Off the track, the four-time world champion continues to build his legacy—not only as a driver but also as a family man, with his upcoming nuptials set to be one of the most talked-about events of the year. As July 15 approaches, all eyes will be on Madeira to see how this F1 power couple celebrates their union—and whether any unexpected guests will steal the spotlight.
