Max Verstappen and his family have been relishing time together during the summer break, highlighted by a series of recent photos posted by his mother, Sophie Kumpen. The 49-year-old shared images featuring close relatives including Kelly Piquet, Penelope Kvyat, Victoria Victoria Verstappen, her husband, and their two children, Luka and Lio. These moments provide a glimpse of the Max Verstappen family summer break away from the intense Formula 1 season.
The reigning F1 champion himself has also shared some glimpses from his vacation, while more candid family pictures continue to surface on social media. Kumpen’s latest Instagram post includes five pictures, featuring a tender shot of Penelope Kvyat with her two young cousins, Luka and Lio, and closes with a group photo of all family members together. Notably absent from the gathering was Max Verstappen’s newborn daughter, Lily, who was not seen in any of the images.
Sophie Kumpen’s Personal Journey in Motorsport and Family Support
Sophie Kumpen’s background in motorsport dates back to the 1990s when she competed in karting. However, after marrying Jos Verstappen in 1996, she chose to halt her own racing career to support her husband and accommodate their itinerant lifestyle. This sacrifice meant she set aside her personal ambitions in racing.
That decision shaped the family’s future, with her son Max Verstappen following his own path into Formula 1, entering the paddock in 2015 and securing four world championships since. Reflecting on her journey, Kumpen expressed a sense of fulfillment through her son’s success, stating,
“I wanted to get into Formula 1. I’d already driven a few cars, but I married Max’s father and had to make a decision. He was a Formula 1 driver and we traveled a lot. So I gave up on my dream, but now I’m having a lot of fun seeing my son doing what I wanted to do.”
—Sophie Kumpen, mother of Max Verstappen
Upcoming Challenges as the F1 Season Resumes
As the summer break concludes, the Verstappen family’s time off will come to an end with the Formula 1 season resuming this week at the Zandvoort Circuit in the Netherlands. This event will mark a significant moment as it is expected to be one of the last Dutch Grands Prix held at the circuit, with the race scheduled to leave the calendar after the 2026 edition.
Though Max Verstappen has faced challenges this season due to limitations with his car’s average pace, he will be hoping to deliver a strong performance in front of his home crowd. The Dutch fans at Zandvoort will eagerly anticipate seeing their champion driver push for a competitive result as the season nears its final stages.
The blend of family support during the summer and the upcoming home race adds a hopeful but cautious note to Max Verstappen’s campaign as he aims to maintain his standing among the world’s leading drivers.
