Lewis Hamilton reacts to Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet’s impending baby delivery

Lewis Hamilton gave a wholesome response to Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet as Piquet is expected to deliver her baby anytime soon.

Lewis Hamilton reacts to Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet’s impending baby delivery

Lewis Hamilton (via Ferrari) Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet (via @kellypiquet/Instagram)

Max Verstappen surprised the F1 paddock on Thursday when he skipped the media day at the Miami GP. Red Bull Racing revealed that the four-time world champion had stayed back with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet who is expected to deliver her baby soon. Albeit, Verstappen is expected to return to the paddock before the on-track sessions begin. Now, Lewis Hamilton has given a wholesome response to soon-to-be-father Max Verstappen.

Kelly Piquet and Verstappen had announced the pregnancy during the latter half of the 2024 season. The reigning world champion was excited to embrace fatherhood, having already served as a father figure to Piquet’s daughter, Penelope. The couple have dated for several years now, with the pregnancy taking their bond even closer. Fans should not be surprised if Verstappen and Piquet decide to tie the knot in the near future.

Lewis Hamilton spoke on Kelly Piquet’s expected baby delivery during the Miami GP. The seven-time world champion was happy for the two. Moreover, he recalled having a conversation with Verstappen during the last race in Saudi Arabia.

I just wish him all the best. It’s such an amazing, special thing. I spoke to him briefly in Saudi and saw how excited he was. Big congrats to him.

Lewis Hamilton said during Miami GP media day

Max Verstappen is yet to make an appearance in Miami. It is not known if the baby has been born yet. Red Bull asked fans and the media to respect the privacy of the couple.

Max Verstappen set to join F1’s ‘dads club’

The Formula 1 grid only ever has a few fathers on the grid, with most drivers being more focused on their racing careers. As such, the news of Verstappen’s impending fatherhood delighted Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg, who currently is the only dad on the grid.

Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)
Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)

During the Miami GP weekend, Hulkenberg was asked about Verstappen and Piquet. The German driver pointed out that since Sergio Perez and Kevin Magnussen left the sport, he was the only torch bearer for dads in Formula 1. Luckily, Max Verstappen will now join the Sauber driver in the dads club.

It’s a fun fact that I was the only dad since Checo and Magnussen left at the end of last year, so yes, he’s joining that club.

Nico Hulkenberg said, as quoted by Crash.net

Nico Hulkenberg had a few good words for the couple, hoping that Verstappen and Piquet don’t lose much sleep while caring for their baby. Hulkenberg and his wife, Lithuanian fashion designer Egle Ruskyte, have a daughter named Noemi Sky. The German recalled that he had been fortunate that his daughter was a good sleeper. This would’ve made things a lot easier for the Hulkenbergs when it came to getting a good sleep after some tiring days.

I hope they’re a good sleeper. we’ve been quite fortunate and lucky, but yes, I think lots to discover, many beautiful and nice things that come with that. so yes, I’m sure he’ll enjoy that.

Nico Hulkenberg added

Certainly, Max Verstappen’s impending fatherhood has excited the entire paddock. Fans and drivers alike wish the best to the four-time world champion for a new chapter in his life. It remains to be seen if Verstappen and Piquet decide to post any pictures of the child online, or decide to maintain privacy for the coming weeks.

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