‘Hearts fuller than ever’ – Max Verstappen & Kelly Piquet reveal birth of 1st baby with sweet pics hours before Miami GP
MAX VERSTAPPEN has become a dad for the first time after girlfriend Kelly Piquet gave birth to a baby girl. The four-time world champion has announced the arrival of little Lily hours before practice begins at the Miami Grand Prix. @MAXVERSTAPPEN1Max Verstappen has become a dad for the first time after Kelly gave birth[/caption] Lily Verstappen was born this week@MAXVERSTAPPEN1 Piquet was due to give birth on her May 6 due date – two days after the Miami GP Verstappen and Piquet shared a picture of tot gripping onto a finger with the words: “Welcome to the world, sweet Lily . “Our hearts are fuller than ever – you are our greatest gift. We love you so much.” The happy news led to lots of well-wishes from fans and family, with Verstappen’s sister Victoria writing: “Can’t wait to meet her!” It comes after recent reports that Verstappen delayed his flight out to Florida to be at home with Kelly in Monaco. As reported by Motorsport.com, his private jet was spotted leaving an airport in Nice on Thursday morning. That meant the new dad, 27, missed Thursday’s usual media briefing. Despite the news coming hours before practice begins in Florida, title-challenging Verstappen is expected to race for Red Bull this weekend. A statement from the team said: “Please note that Max will not be attending media day in Miami as he is expecting a baby. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS “All is well and he will attend track tomorrow for the race weekend. “We will not be offering any further comment at this time in respect towards the privacy of Max and his family.” Practice 1 takes place on Friday lunchtime Miami time – six hours behind the time zone in Monaco – with sprint qualifying later at 9:30pm GST. There is then the sprint race at 12pm on Saturday plus qualifying for the Grand Prix at 4pm. Lights out on race day is 24 hours later at 4pm on Sunday. And it is understood Verstappen is hoping to line up on the grid where he will try and cut the gap on Oscar Piastri. The Australian sits top of the drivers’ standings on 99 points, ten clear of McLaren team-mate Lando Norris – with Verstappen third on 87. Brazilian model Piquet, 36, is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet and has a five-year-old daughter, Penelope, with ex-F1 driver Daniil Kvyat. Verstappen and Piquet started dating in 2020 – four years after meeting at a dinner – after her relationship with Kvyat ended. The Dutchman revealed that hates being famous and wants to spend more time with his family in a new Viaplay documentary this week. Verstappen is set to race in Miami this weekend after his baby’s arrival Dutch champion Verstappen and Piquet have been together for five years Verstappen celebrates his first world championship title with Piquet in 2021
MAX VERSTAPPEN has become a dad for the first time after girlfriend Kelly Piquet gave birth to a baby girl.
The four-time world champion has announced the arrival of little Lily hours before practice begins at the Miami Grand Prix.
Verstappen and Piquet shared a picture of tot gripping onto a finger with the words: “Welcome to the world, sweet Lily 
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