Christian Horner asserts Max Verstappen to embrace fatherhood ‘naturally’ following Kelly Piquet’s pregnancy
Christian Horner reckoned that Max Verstappen would embrace being a father naturally amidst Kelly Piquet's pregnancy.
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Kelly Piquet and Max Verstappen (via Red Bull), Christian Horner (in circle, via IMAGO)
Max Verstappen announced his long-time girlfriend Kelly Piquet‘s pregnancy ahead of the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP. The Dutchman is already a ‘bonus’ father to Piquet’s daughter Penelope with Daniil Kvyat. As a result, the 27-year-old seems ready to welcome the new child into the world. Hence, ahead of the child’s arrival, Red Bull boss Christian Horner talked highly of Verstappen becoming a father.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko had already joked about Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet’s kid being born into a family of ‘champions’. Moreover, Verstappen’s heartwarming moments with Penelope during the livestreams prove that the 27-year-old would greatly adore his own kid.
Christian Horner pointed out that Verstappen was very natural around kids especially with the former’s children. Horner raised no doubts over the reigning world champion embracing fatherhood ‘naturally’. The 27-year-old had also claimed how he wouldn’t force his kid into motorsport just like his father Jos Verstappen did.
Whenever you see him around kids, he’s just very natural, even with my children. He’s one of those guys that I think fatherhood will come very naturally to him.
Christian Horner told racingnews365.com
Max Verstappen has a ‘big heart and passion’ for Formula 1
Max Verstappen is a sensational driver and has joined the likes of many highly achieved individuals in Formula 1 after winning his fourth consecutive drivers’ title. The Dutchman kept up with performances despite facing struggles in performance. Horner believed that racing was something that came naturally to Verstappen.
The Red Bull boss suggested that Verstappen was a ‘no nonsense’ person and didn’t delve much into petty issues. The 51-year-old added that the Dutchman had a big heart and a huge passion for the sport. Horner asserted that the reigning world champion drove with passion and conviction.
It’s just who he is. What you see is what you get with Max. There are no sides to him. He’s got a big heart, a huge passion for the sport, and he drives with passion and conviction.
Christian Horner added
Red Bull has a plethora of problems to deal with ahead of the commencement of the 2025 season. The upcoming season would be exciting and interesting especially due to the massive personnel change at Milton Keynes. Verstappen might match the legendary Michael Schumacher in consecutive championship wins if he wins in the upcoming season.
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