The news of Kelly expecting her first child with Max must be a special moment for both parents, as they now look forward to welcoming their grandchild into the family.
Max Verstappen, the 27-year-old Red Bull driver, and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet have announced they are expecting their first child together.
Highlights
- Kelly Piquet was born in Germany to parents Nelson Piquet And Sylvia Tamsma.
- Sylvia Tamsma and Nelson Piquet were married for 15 years, from 1978 to 1993, before they divorced.
- Kelly Piquet grew up with brother Nelson, sister Julia, and four half-siblings.
The couple shared the joyful news on social media by posting a picture of themselves with their hands on Kelly’s baby bump.
They captioned the photo,
“Mini Verstappen-Piquet on the way ❤️,” expressing their excitement by saying, “We couldn’t be happier with our little miracle.“
Max will be a dad for the first time, while Kelly has a daughter named Penelope from her previous relationship with former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat.
Kelly Piquet Grew Up in a Racing Family With The Legacy Of Her Father, Nelson Piquet
Kelly Piquet was born in Germany but grew up mainly in France under the parenthood of Nelson Piquet And Sylvia Tamsma.
She comes from a large family with six siblings, including Nelson Piquet Jr., a former F1 driver involved in the controversial “Crashgate” scandal during the 2008 season.
Her father, Nelson Piquet, won three F1 World Championships in the 1980s and remained well-known long after his driving career ended.
However, in 2022, Nelson Piquet was banned from the F1 paddock and fined £780,000 after using a derogatory term when discussing Lewis Hamilton at the 2021 Silverstone Grand Prix.
Nelson Piquet lived the typical playboy lifestyle of a racing driver, making and losing fortunes through various business ventures.
The former racer’s first marriage lasted only a year, during which he had a son in 1977.
His second marriage to Sylvia Tamsma resulted in three children: Kelly Piquet, Julia Piquet, and Nelson Angelo.
Piquet also has a son from a previous relationship and two more children with his current wife, one of whom is Pedro Estacio Piquet.
Kelly Piquet’s Mother, Sylvia Tamsma, Knew The Verstappen Family Before Max Was Even Born
Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet have known each other for a long time due to their families’ close ties.
Kelly’s mother, who is Dutch, was already friends with the Verstappen family before Max was born.
Two families also share business connections. Additionally, Kelly’s Dutch cousin, Mark Cox, is best friends with Max.
Sylvia Tamsma married Nelson Piquet from 1978 until their divorce in 1993.
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Kelly Piquet pursued a career in modeling, collaborating with well-known brands such as Pepe Jeans, PatBo, and Louis Vuitton.
She still shares a close bond with her mother, who still lovingly takes pictures of her even in her late twenties, just like any caring mom would do before she leaves for the airport.
After all, Kelly spent her early years living with her mother, Dutch model Sylvia Tamsma, in the South of France.
When she was 12, the family moved to Brazil, her father’s homeland.
Later, she moved to New York, where she completed her degree in International Relations at Marymount Manhattan College.
Additional Information
- Kelly Piquet often shares pictures of her two Bengal cats, Jimmy and Sassy.
- She has traveled the world for work and leisure, from Paris to Tokyo. However, her home base is in Monaco, where she lives with her daughters, Penelope and Max Verstappen.
- While living in New York City, Kelly Piquet began her career in fashion, working as a stylist assistant for Vogue Latin America and later as a buyer for Bergdorf Goodman.
