Separate summer holiday plans and a highly anticipated reunion—this was the scenario for Max Verstappen and his lady love Kelly Piquet throughout the summer break. While Piquet attended her sister’s wedding without Max, the Dutchman was in Cannes with his family. Of course, the naysayers began with their theories of separation which didn’t turn out to be true. Shutting down all rumors, Verstappen flew down to Portugal to join his sweetheart for the rest of the break.

However, when you become famous, controversies, theories, rumors, and more follow you everywhere. Precisely, for this power couple of F1, rumors keep barging in. Detractors and fans never cease to manifest things, good or bad, for Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet. Meanwhile, one tittle-tattle has remained constant- Kelly’s pregnancy. Rumors are now flooding social media, claiming the Brazilian model is pregnant with the Red Bull star’s child. But, why are the fans saying this?

F1’s gossip factories are running overtime once again because an Instagram Story is creating a buzz in the crowd. Recently, Kelly Piquet shared a post on her Story: “You can literally feel when it’s time to move into your life’s next chapter.” Sharing this on their social media, @f1gossipofficial mentioned that a possible pregnancy has surfaced again. The post could mean something entirely different, however, seeing the 35-year-old share it, fans are now assuming that she’s bearing Max Verstappen’s child.

Is Penelope truly getting a half-sibling? Of course, we wouldn’t know unless either of the couple makes an official announcement. However, this isn’t the first time Max and Kelly have been under pregnancy speculations. This seems to have become a ritual for every summer break, but the couple always debunk the myths.

Max Verstappen’s girlfriend shut rumors in the 2023 summer break

By now, Kelly Piquet has become a pro at shutting down gossip. She may not come out as a fierce critic like Max Verstappen, but she knows her way around rumors. Last year’s summer break was no different from this year’s. The same words of pregnancy were circulating, thanks to yet another Instagram Story. But that was fake news, and the eagle-eyed fans detected its flaws.

This rumor had initially spread like wildfire, only to be cleared by Kelly herself. Following the end of her 2023 summer break, Max Verstappen’s partner shared a carousel of photos that cleared the clouds. A bikini-clad Kelly Piquet was flexing her abs, denying the pregnancy rumors. It was more than just a holiday snap; it was an open rebuttal to the rumor warehouses. And maybe, this year too, Kelly and Max could come up with some innovative ideas to silence the gossip. But until then, rumors mills are remaining active in the fan community.

We’re officially into the race week. Within the next few days, the drivers are going to huddle in Zandvoort- Max Verstappen’s home circuit. Meanwhile, Ms. Piquet and the rumors will continue until they choose to shut them out. The second phase of the 2o24 season is about to begin, and there is no time to pay head to such speculations now, considering Max will be desperate to reclaim the throne. Can he do it? What do you feel? Share your thoughts in the comments.