Kelly Piquet offered fans an intimate look at her summer getaway with Formula 1 star Max Verstappen and their family this August. The Verstappen-Piquet family spent their holiday aboard their luxury superyacht, Unleash the Lion, enjoying sun-drenched moments during the 2025 F1 summer break. This Max Verstappen summer family holiday showcased a blend of relaxation and adventure in a stunning Mediterranean setting.
Highlights from the Luxury Holiday
Throughout the break, friends and family shared glimpses of the opulent trip, giving followers snapshots that included Verstappen’s cheeky ‘illegal’ overtake on a golf buggy, as well as a charming family portrait featuring the couple with their extended relatives. Piquet’s recent Instagram carousel highlighted tender moments between her and Verstappen, capturing their golden hour relaxation alongside their daughters Lily and Penelope. Their pet sausage dog, Nino, was also seen enjoying time on the yacht, though the couple’s cats were notably absent from the adventure, missing from the yacht in life jackets.
Verstappen’s Water Adventures and Family Time
In addition to lazing on the yacht, Verstappen indulged in water sports, including riding an eFoil board—a surfboard enabling the rider to glide above the water’s surface—which has become popular among F1 stars. Verstappen also shared rare personal content on Instagram, posting a series of pictures and a video that featured tender family interactions, such as cuddling his daughter Lily. Images showed him swimming in the ocean and jet-skiing alongside Piquet and Penelope, reflecting a joyful and active family getaway.
Looking Ahead to the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
Following the family holiday, Verstappen is set to return to the racetrack next week at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. Supporters, known as the Orange Army, are expected to rally behind the four-time world champion as he aims to reinvigorate his season on home soil. This return marks a crucial moment for Verstappen as he prepares to use the summer break’s rest and rejuvenation to boost his performance in the upcoming races.
