Kelly Piquet, partner of four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, recently shared a striking vacation photo on her Instagram story, reposting an image originally posted by her friend Maria Sole Cecchi. The aesthetic snapshot featured Piquet in a white ensemble, set against a serene backdrop, reflecting a relaxing break for the model, columnist, and public relations professional.
Piquet and Verstappen have been together since October 2020 and welcomed their first child, Lily, in April 2025. Known for frequently supporting Verstappen in the F1 paddock, Kelly has also made headlines with her previous relationship with former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat; they dated from early 2017 and had a daughter, Penelope, born in July 2019 before parting ways in late 2019.
Verstappen’s Struggles Mark the Start of the 2025 F1 Summer Break
While Kelly Piquet enjoys her time off with friends, Max Verstappen has faced difficulties as the 2025 Formula 1 season pauses for its summer break following the Hungarian Grand Prix. Contrary to expectations for a strong showing, Verstappen finished ninth at the Hungaroring, well below the podium hopes typically associated with the Dutch driver and the Red Bull team.
Verstappen’s weekend was hampered from qualifying onward, placing eighth before slipping to ninth during the race. The Red Bull RB21 could not generate the necessary performance to challenge the leaders, frustrating Verstappen after his less-than-ideal outing.
“Like my whole weekend, there was just no grip and I was just struggling a lot. Not how we want to be, but I knew it was going to be a tough day.” —Max Verstappen, F1 Driver
Despite the weekend’s setbacks, Verstappen remained composed and focused on improvement, looking ahead to the remainder of the season.
“It’s fine. It’s been a tough week but we’ll just keep trying, keep working, keep understanding our weaker spots and try to improve on them.” —Max Verstappen, F1 Driver
Looking Ahead: The Season Resumes with Verstappen’s Home Grand Prix
The 2025 F1 championship is temporarily suspended during the summer break, with racing set to resume on August 29 at the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen’s home race. This event provides a critical opportunity for Verstappen and his Red Bull team to regain momentum after a challenging Hungarian GP performance. As the season progresses, fans and teams alike will be watching closely to see how Verstappen navigates these difficulties and pushes toward further successes.
