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Kelly Piquet, partner of three-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen, recently made headlines during her first media appearance since giving birth to their daughter, Lily. While attending a conference to speak on “Influence & Power of Digital Storytelling,” the Brazilian model and public figure caused a stir when she appeared to suggest that she and Verstappen might already be married.
The couple has been in the public eye since confirming their relationship in 2021, following Piquet’s split from former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat. Piquet and Kvyat share a daughter, Penelope, born in 2019. Since then, Piquet and Verstappen have become one of the most high-profile and beloved couples in the Formula 1 paddock. Despite their high visibility and frequent public appearances, the pair has remained private about their future plans — especially regarding marriage. Until now.
During her talk, Piquet made what many are calling a “heartwarming slip-up” when she referred to Verstappen as her husband. “Breathe motorsport. That is something very natural for me. Eventually I married a Formula 1 driver,” she said while speaking with TV network TVI. The comment immediately sparked speculation among fans and media outlets, with many wondering whether the couple had quietly tied the knot in a secret ceremony.
However, Piquet quickly caught herself and clarified her statement. “I mean I’m not married yet!” she said, smiling and correcting the assumption before it could spiral further. Though she ruled out a secret wedding, her choice of words and tone have fueled curiosity and excitement about the couple’s future plans.
This appearance marked Piquet’s first public engagement since welcoming her second child, Lily, in May. Speaking candidly, the 36-year-old expressed that it was not easy to attend the event so soon after giving birth. “Yes, six weeks ago. It was hard to get here today,” she admitted. “It will be the only work I will do this summer. I’m going to take my time before returning and doing a lot of work.” Her remarks underlined a clear focus on motherhood and family life for the immediate future.
Verstappen, who continues to dominate the F1 circuit, has also given fans a glimpse into their home life, describing it humorously as a “zoo.” In addition to their newborn daughter, the family shares their home with four pets — a beloved sausage dog named Nino and three cats: Jimmy, Sassy, and Donatello. The F1 star recently joked about how the cats have become obsessed with trying to jump into Lily’s stroller, adding an amusing layer of chaos to their household.
The outpouring of support from the motorsport community has been immense. In a touching gesture, the prestigious Automobile Club de Monaco gifted baby Lily her very own ride-on race car to mark her birth — a fitting tribute considering her father’s status as a dominant force in modern-day racing and the family’s glamorous Monte Carlo lifestyle.
While the slip-up might not confirm wedding bells just yet, it has certainly left fans eager for more updates on one of F1’s most talked-about couples. For now, Piquet and Verstappen seem to be relishing their new chapter as parents to baby Lily, surrounded by love, laughter, and the occasional mischievous pet. Whether or not a wedding is truly on the horizon, it’s clear that their bond continues to deepen both on and off the racetrack.
