Max Verstappen’s GF Kelly Piquet in Tears as She Embarks on Customary Ritual After 365 Days

In a heartwarming glimpse into the personal life of Formula 1 star Max Verstappen, his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, shared a special moment on social media that was sure to have left fans teary-eyed. The Brazilian-German model, deeply woven into the world of Formula 1 through her legendary father Nelson Piquet, and brother Nelson Piquet Jr, took to Instagram to showcase an emotional annual tradition with her 4-year-old daughter, Penelope Kvyat.

Kelly Piquet, born in Germany in 1988, has seamlessly blended her Brazilian and Dutch heritage. She has created a rich lifestyle of culture and tradition for her daughter Penelope. Raised by her Dutch model mother, Sylvia Tamsma, Kelly’s upbringing was shaped by the cosmopolitan backdrop of the South of France before her family’s move to Brazil when she was 12.

Kelly Piquet gets emotional about her daughter’s annual mermaid tradition

Penelope, born in July 2019 to Kelly and F1 driver Daniil Kvyat, has become a beacon of joy in Kelly’s life. Despite the ups and downs of her romantic journey with Daniil Kvyat, Penelope has been a constant source of happiness for Kelly. She often shares her adorable moments with her daughter on her social media feed. Penelope’s mermaid-themed celebration was one such heartwarming moment we got to see recently.

We know that little Penelope adores mermaids because her mother threw a mermaid-themed birthday party when she turned 3. Kelly shared glimpses of Penelope’s 3rd birthday party filled with laughter, underwater magic, and the innocence of childhood joy. This year, the mother-daughter duo continued their tradition. They attended an event where women dressed as mermaids swam gracefully around Penelope, who herself was dressed beautifully as a mermaid, bringing the mystical world to life.

The tender video, posted on Kelly’s Instagram story, captured the essence of a cherished ritual. It was an event marking 365 days filled with love, laughter, and the unmistakable bond between mother and daughter. As the mermaid-themed celebration unfolded, Kelly couldn’t hold back tears, sharing with her followers. “I am not crying. You are.”

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In a recent interview, Max Verstappen credited a significant portion of his on-track success to the happiness he finds in his personal life. The Red Bull driver also clarified that he’s not trying to be a father to Penelope because she already has one.

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The Dutchman has been romantically involved with Kelly Piquet since 2020. However, the couple made their relationship public on New Year’s Day in 2021. Since then, Kelly has been a constant presence at races, passionately cheering Max Verstappen to three consecutive world championships. Their public displays of affection on social media reflect the strong bond they share.

In a recent interview with Time.com, Max Verstappen opened up about his relationship with Kelly’s daughter. He also addressed the swirling speculations surrounding their bond. The newly crowned triple world champion clarified that while he is not Penelope’s biological father, he cherishes the close relationship they share.

“I’m not the father. That’s not the aim. It’s always very important that she has a good relationship with her own father, which she has. But I see her every day when I’m at home. We get on very well. She’s very cute,” Verstappen clarified.

As Verstappen and Kelly Piquet approach their third anniversary as a couple, they are not only celebrating their present but also looking towards the future. In a candid interview with the Dutch publisher De Limburger, Verstappen shared his desire to have children. “I definitely want kids, and if they want to race, that’s fine,” expressed the three-time champion.

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Verstappen has often clarified that he doesn’t want to still be racing when he’s 40. Do you think parenthood will be the thing that nudges him to hang up his helmet? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.