Congratulations to Verstappen and Kelly: '10-time world champion on the way'

Following a rather turbulent media day in Abu Dhabi, it's all been happy times for Max Verstappen on Friday. The Dutchman and his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet have revealed they are with child, and so, they have received many congratulations from various people in the paddock. You can read some of the comments below!

If Verstappen's speed is due to his genes, with mother Sophie Klumpen and father Jos Verstappen, former F1 driver, then the Dutchman's child will surely surpass his already 4 time World Champion father, since on the soon to be born baby's mother's side, a highly successful racing background can also be found, in the form of Nelson Piquet, three time F1 World Champion.

"Here comes the 10 time World Champion"?

Giedo van der Garde, former F1 driver, replied to the announcement post, "Verstappen-Piquet, all the other kids can pack their things. Congratulations to you two".

David Coulthard even went a step further, with his usual comedic touch. "Here comes the 10-time world champion". Furthermore, several drivers on the current grid are also congratulating the two, like Oscar Piastri and Pierre Gasly, for instance. Christian Horner also had kind words for the pair of expecting parents on their announcement.

This article has been written with the assistance of Cas van de Kleut

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