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MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – MAY 23: Race winner Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing is congratulated by his girlfriend Kelly Piquet in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 23, 2021 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Joe Portlock – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)

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MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – MAY 23: Race winner Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing is congratulated by his girlfriend Kelly Piquet in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 23, 2021 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Joe Portlock – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
No matter at what stage in life a person is, their parent’s approval means a lot. And this is something that Max Verstappen might have just got his mother’s approval.
We’re not talking about the approval of his career choice, for which we’re sure she’s more than proud. We’re talking about approval in his love life. As we are all aware, Max Verstappen is in a relationship with Brazilian model Kelly Piquet. Kelly Piquet is the daughter of three-time Formula 1 World Champion Nelson Piquet.
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Verstappen is in a relationship with Kelly Piquet for some time now. If Kelly Piquet’s social media activity is any proof, the two share an amazing relationship. The couple spent time together during the F1 summer break, where Max’s mother and sister also accompanied them.
Everyone gets along well, it seems, and there’s plenty of love to go around. Max Verstappen’s mother’s comment on Kelly Piquet’s recent Instagram post shows that as well.
Kelly Piquet shared a photo captioned, “Life in pink 💕” (Translated by Google).
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Sophie Kumpen, Max Verstappen’s mother, commented, “💖💖💖” on the post, showcasing her love for the model.
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The two clearly maintain a very healthy relationship and families are involved as well. To outline the obvious and if it wasn’t clear from Sophie Kumpen’s comment, Max Verstappen’s mother approves Kelly Piquet.
Not just through the comment, Verstappen’s mother has openly talked about their relationship as well.
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Sophie Kumpen, the mother of Max Verstappen, opens up about his relationship with Kelly Piquet
The mother of the two-time world champion spoke candidly about his son’s relationship with his girlfriend. Sophie Kumpen had only nice things to say.

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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA – JULY 01: Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing says goodbye to his girlfriend Kelly Piquet in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on July 01, 2021 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Clive Mason – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
“Kelly is of course a bit older. She has a little child. They’ve created some form of a little family. I think that Max maybe missed that when he was young. I think that such stability has also helped him this year as he knows that someone is waiting for him at home,” she said.
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Max Verstappen’s mother clearly sees the positive impact of Kelly Piquet on her son.
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