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Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen recently announced a major life update for himself and Kelly Piquet ahead of celebrations for a personal milestone for his partner.

Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive championship title this year, yet his future with Christian Horner’s Red Bull outfit has been thrown into question following the announcement that the Dutchman is soon to become a father.

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Verstappen has previously revealed he is unsure how long his F1 career will continue, with the goal of starting a family of his own and other racing achievements clearly at the forefront of his mind outside of the pinnacle of motorsport.

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The reigning champion announced ahead of the 2024 season finale last weekend that he and girlfriend Kelly Piquet, model and daughter of three-time champion Nelson Piquet, are expecting their first 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 together.

Verstappen endured a tough weekend out on track, eventually finishing the final race of the year down in sixth, with a DNF from struggling team-mate Sergio Perez meaning Red Bull couldn’t manage higher than P3 in the 2024 constructors’ championship.

Max Verstappen claimed his fourth consecutive title with Red Bull this seasonRed Bull could only managed a P3 finish in the 2024 standings

Kelly Piquet celebrates 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix played host to a variety of celebrities and paddock guests for the season finale, with Piquet and her daughter both present in the Red Bull garage.

Verstappen revealed he already considers himself to be a ‘bonus Dad’ for Piquet’s daughter whose biological father is former F1 star Daniil Kvyat, but the couple have now revealed that they are expecting a 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 together.

Kelly Piquet and Max Verstappen have been together since 2020

Following the conclusion of the 2024 F1 season at the Yas Marina Circuit, Piquet took to Instagram to share celebrations in Abu Dhabi for her 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day.

The compilation of pictures showed Verstappen’s partner enjoying a party that had appeared to be thrown in her honour by makeup brand and F1 Academy sponsor Charlotte Tilbury,

Alongside the snaps, Piquet wrote: “A blushed 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day beauty look and a very warm 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day dinner celebration by my @charlottetilbury family 💖 Thank you so much for so much love 💐”