Formula 1 drivers are currently making the most of some well-earned downtime before heading to the Red Bull Ring for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen is no exception—he’s spending his break in Saint-Tropez, relaxing with his family aboard his own superyacht.
We’re now just a week away from the Austrian Grand Prix, the 11th round of the 2025 season, which—as has become tradition—will take place at the historic Red Bull Ring. That means the race in Spielberg will feel like a home Grand Prix for Max Verstappen, who’ll be hoping to deliver a strong result for his fans and close the gap in the standings to the two McLarens.
But before taking to the track in Austria, the four-time world champion enjoyed some downtime with his partner — and mother of his first daughter, Lily — Kelly Piquet.The chosen destination was Saint-Tropez, where he spent quality time with his family aboard his ultra-luxurious yacht.Verstappen on the surfboardIn the photos, Verstappen is seen stepping onto a surfboard, while his girlfriend Kelly Piquet proudly snaps pictures of him. Other shots feature Kelly’s daughter Penelope and their dog Nino, capturing a family clearly enjoying some well-deserved quality time together.
Kelly was also recently spotted in photos alongside her brother Nelson Piquet Jr. and his wife Patsy Zurita Piquet. The couple hosted a gender reveal party in Monaco, where they announced the 𝓈ℯ𝓍 of their upcoming 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥. Daughters Penelope and Lily were both in attendance. Verstappen missed the event, likely due to his commitments at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Nelson Piquet jr. is a name many F1 fans will recognize. He was at the center of the Crashgate scandal, where he was instructed to crash intentionally so his then teammate Fernando Alonso could win the race. The incident had significant repercussions for Renault team boss Flavio Briatore, who was banned from F1 circus.
Kelly Piquet with daughters Lily and Penelope at the gender reveal of Nelson Piquet jr. and his wife Patsy Zurita Piquet.
