Max Verstappen has shared rare personal insights into fatherhood, telling French broadcaster Canal+ that he wants his young daughter Lily to know he has been proud to be her father since day one.
Max Verstappen Reflects on Fatherhood and Daughter Lily
Verstappen and partner Kelly Piquet welcomed their daughter Lily in 2025, adding to a family that already includes Piquet’s daughter Penelope from a previous relationship with former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat. Speaking during a media appearance in Azerbaijan, Verstappen answered a question from a Canal+ presenter about what he would want Lily to remember if she watches the interview twenty years from now. “Dat ik al vanaf heel jonge leeftijd heel trots op haar was,” the Red Bull driver said, stating he wants her to know he was proud of her from a very young age. The comments drew widespread positive reactions across social media platforms.
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Earlier in the year, Verstappen described his transition into fatherhood as surprisingly smooth, noting that he enjoys spending time with his family and experiencing quiet moments together during holidays. He credited his daughter’s good sleeping habits for keeping his own routine largely undisturbed. “Ik zou waarschijnlijk zeggen: vrij relaxed,” Verstappen remarked earlier this year when asked about parenting. “Ja, ik geniet er gewoon van om bij haar te zijn, er voor mijn gezin te zijn. Heel fijne momenten beleven op vakantie, mijn dochtertje kleine dingen leren. Ze slaapt heel goed. Vanaf het begin heb ik heel weinig problemen gehad. Ik denk dat ze dat van haar moeder heeft geërfd.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Max Verstappen’s Family
Who are the children in Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet’s family?
Kelly Piquet has a daughter named Penelope from a previous relationship with Daniil Kvyat. Max Verstappen and Piquet welcomed their daughter Lily in 2025.
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Where did Max Verstappen discuss his feelings about fatherhood?
Verstappen discussed fatherhood during an interview with French broadcaster Canal+ while in Azerbaijan.
What did Verstappen say he wants Lily to remember?
He stated that he wants her to know he has been proud to be her father and proud of her from a very young age.
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