Max Verstappen breaks silence on potentially retiring from F1 after Kelly Piquet’s pregnancy
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Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet (Via: Imago, Insagram/Max Verstappen, screenshot)
Max Verstappen will soon welcome a new member to his family. The Dutch driver’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet recently announced her pregnancy on social media. This sparked rumors over Verstappen potentially taking a break from Formula 1.
The four-time world champion asserted that he will not be retiring or taking a gap year. Max Verstappen emphasized that he has already done parenting duties for Piquet’s daughter Penelope. Moreover, the Dutchman claimed that the forthcoming baby is in good hands with his endearing girlfriend.
No, I never considered taking a gap year in F1. Honestly, I’ve already done it a bit. It is not completely new to me. Of course it is now my DNA, but it will be all right. The baby is in good hands,
Max Verstappen via GPBlog
Max Verstappen mentioned that he was going to keep focusing on his racing career when he is in the paddock. While the Red Bull driver would divert attention to his family when he goes back home after a race weekend.
I focus on racing and then you go back to your family. That’s how it goes.
Max Verstappen noted
Max Verstappen to retain his hobbies despite Kelly Piquet’s pregnancy
Once a person becomes a parent, they often abandon their hobbies in favor of raising their child. Verstappen insisted that he would lose time for certain things. However, the 27-year-old reckoned that he will retain his hobbies for the time to come.
I keep my hobbies, but of course you will sometimes have less time for certain things.
Max Verstappen stated
Certainly, fans are waiting eagerly for ‘mini Verstappen.’ Kelly Piquet and the Dutch driver are one of the most loved couples in the paddock. It will be delightful to see the two with Penelope and their newborn baby soon.
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