Max Verstappen is preparing not only for the 2025 season but also to embrace fatherhood for the first time in his life. The Dutchman is already a ‘bonus’ dad to Kelly Piquet‘s daughter Penelope. With the 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦’s due date approaching, Verstappen has shared updates on his girlfriend’s pregnancy.

Max Verstappen has previously quipped about wanting more time off to spend with his girlfriend and 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥. However, the 27-year-old will now have to balance both his racing career and fatherhood. The Dutchman also revealed the expected delivery date and his plan of action to attend the 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 of his first 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥.

Verstappen disclosed that the 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 is expected to arrive midway through the 2025 season, but definitely not before it begins. As such, the Dutchman might have to either miss a race or the 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 of his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥. Regardless, the 27-year-old highlighted that he was relaxed about the delivery and stated that he would be ‘fine’ and handle both duties.

Max Verstappen resents not getting ‘time off’ as a Formula 1 driverFormula 1 drivers have limited breaks outside of the scheduled gaps between races and the summer break. This means that Verstappen won’t have much time to support Kelly Piquet during her trying times. The reigning world champion acknowledged that he couldn’t do much about this ‘unfortunate’ situation. However, the 27-year-old added that since he wasn’t the one giving 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡, he remained relaxed about it.

Verstappen prepares for the daunting task of performing well in the 2025 season amidst Red Bull’s performance struggle. The Dutchman recently gave a candid response about continuing his championship-winning streak. Given the recent disrespect directed at him, the 27-year-old may prioritize his family over the sport in the coming years.