“He Would Die if I Say That, Die!”: Max Verstappen’s Girlfriend Kelly Piquet Reveals the One Demand She’s Not Allowed to Make With the F1 Champ

Girlfriends of World champion drivers can get more famous than several other drivers. Since Max Verstappen became the world champion, his partner Kelly Piquet has also garnered similar attention. In a recent feature with Vogue Netherlands, Kelly opened up on her dynamic with Verstappen personally and professionally. Kelly Piquet, also the daughter of 3-time champion Nelson Piquet, has always been close to F1. Coming from a racing family where even her brother was an F1 driver, Kelly understands how Max Verstappen may think in several walks of life.

In her feature with Vogue Netherlands, Kelly mentioned how Verstappen may react badly to one demand of hers. As per the Instagram post by Vogue Netherlands, she said, “If Max [Verstappen] would say to me: I want to buy you a car, I would say: an electric one, please. He would die if I say that, die!” [translated via Google]

It makes sense why Max would detest electric cars, considering he drives in the premier motorsport series that is known for the speed and combustion of traditional engines. Although F1 is going more sustainable and hybrid, there is considerably less possibility that the series will go fully electric.

So there is little chance Verstappen may develop an affinity for electric cars. Nonetheless, the relationship between him and Piquet is going pretty smoothly for the last 3 years.

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The Brazilian model has accompanied Max to several race weekends in his 2 championship-winning seasons. Verstappen has also taken Kelly to the FIA Prize Giving Gala in both 2021 and 2022.

How Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet cleverly followed the FIFA World Cup at the FIA Gala

On a glamorous night in Bologna, Italy, Max Verstappen was going to receive his 2nd world championship trophy. Although besides the main event, he was also keeping an eye on the FIFA World Cup.

Max certainly was not looking forward to missing the Dutch national team playing the Quarter Finals against Argentina. The 2022 champion watched the game on a mobile screen with his partner, Kelly Piquet, at their table.

It may seem rudimentary for a millionaire F1 driver, but the circumstances of the FIA Gala forced such an approach. Piquet did her best to keep tabs on the entire game, in case Max was occupied with any other duties on his special night.

Nonetheless, it was a heartbreak for the Red Bull driver as the Netherlands lost a closely fought game in the penalty kicks. The Dutchman could have got an additional boost of joy on the night of his crowning if the Last 8 clash went the other way.

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As the 2023 season is about 2 months away, Max will want to spend some quality time with Kelly. The 2-time champion will be looking to be recharged to defend his title and maintain a dominant winning streak.