After Max Verstappen wins the championship in 2026, we’ll think about having another baby,” Max’s girlfriend sweetly shared, exciting fans about the couple’s future

In a recent heartwarming statement, Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet has delighted fans around the world. During a relaxed interview in the early 2026 season, just after Verstappen’s sensational world title, she shared a personal dream: “After Max Verstappen wins the championship in 2026, we’ll think about having another baby.” These words, spoken with a soft smile, immediately flew across social media and caused a wave of joy among the Formula 1 couple’s millions of supporters.

The context is special. Max Verstappen, the Dutch driver of Red Bull Racing, has just won his fifth world title in a season that was full of tension and drama. After a year in which he finished a close second behind Lando Norris in 2025, he returned in 2026 with unprecedented dominance. The new regulations for engines and aerodynamics – lighter, more durable and with active wings – played to his advantage. Red Bull had weathered the transition to their own Red Bull Ford Powertrains perfectly, and Verstappen won no fewer than 15 of the 24 races.

His teammate Isack Hadjar, a young talent from the Red Bull family, grew along with him and provided extra points in the constructors’ championship.

It was a season of revenge. Verstappen, who was challenged by a series of bad luck and a strong McLaren team in 2025, drove like a man on a mission in 2026. His driving style was more aggressive than ever, but controlled. In Monaco, where he has always excelled, he took a memorable victory with a late overtake on Charles Leclerc. In Zandvoort, his home race, he celebrated the title with a victory and an emotional podium for his family. The fans sang his name as if he were a hero from a fairy tale.

But behind the racing helmet lies another Max: a man who gives priority to his private life. Since the birth of their daughter Lily in May 2025, the Verstappen-Piquet family has built a warm, close bond. Lily, now eight months old, is already a little star on Kelly’s social media. Penelope, Kelly’s daughter from her previous relationship with Daniil Kvyat, calls Max her father and shares a special bond with him. The family lives in Monaco, where they enjoy a quiet life between races.

Kelly Piquet, model, influencer and daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet, has always been Max’s rock. She traveled to almost every Grand Prix, even during her pregnancy, and kept the family together. Her words about a second child came during an interview after the last race in Abu Dhabi. “Max gave it his all this year,” she said. “He won the title, he is the best father for Penelope and Lily, and now we can think about the future.

A second baby would complete our family.” The statement was not an official news item, but a spontaneous, loving confession that touched fans directly.

The response was overwhelming. The hashtag #VerstappenBaby2 exploded on social media, with thousands of congratulations and memes. Fans shared photos of Max with Lily on stage, and joked that the new baby would already receive a Red Bull jersey number. Even rivals like Lando Norris responded with humor: “Congratulations Max, now you also have to push a stroller through the pits!” It shows how Verstappen, despite his tough image on the track, has become a beloved figure in the sport.

Family has always been important to Max himself. He grew up in a racing family – father Jos was a racing driver, mother Sophie Kumpen a former karting champion. Now, at the age of 28, he balances his career with fatherhood. “Racing is my passion,” he said in an earlier interview, “but coming home to Kelly and the kids is what makes it all worth it.” The 2026 title gave him the peace to look ahead. With a contract with Red Bull until 2028, he is assured of stability, and the focus is now on the family.

Kelly’s words are more than a sweet statement; they symbolize a new chapter. The couple has always cherished privacy, but occasionally share intimate moments: photos of walks on the beach in Brazil, where they celebrated Christmas with Penelope and Lily, or of Max teaching his daughter about the sea. A second child would mean that their family grows to the rhythm of the Formula 1 calendar – intense, but full of love.

The future looks bright. Verstappen is aiming for even more titles, while Kelly combines her career as an influencer and model with motherhood. Fans are already dreaming of a little brother or sister for Lily, perhaps a future racer or just a child enjoying a normal life. “We’re taking it one step at a time,” Kelly said. “But after this title we feel ready for anything.”

With the title in his pocket and a growing family, Max Verstappen is not only the king of Formula 1 – he is also a man who knows his priorities. And if Kelly’s words come true, 2027 will bring not only a new racing season, but also a new family member. The fans are eagerly awaiting that moment. Because if there is anyone who can win both on the track and at home, it is Max Verstappen.