Max Verstappen, the four -time world champion Formula 1, continues to get the headlines, not only because of his performance on the circuit, but also because of joyful moments in his private life. Only recently, Max and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lily, and now the couple has again shared big news: they are getting married! This memorable message was confirmed by Max’s father, Jos Verstappen, and has brought both fans and the motor sports community into a festive mood.

The announcement of the engagement comes as a surprise, but fits perfectly in the happy period that Max and Kelly are currently going through. At the beginning of May 2025 their daughter Lily was born, a moment that Max described as “the best in my life” on his Instagram account. The photo of Max, Kelly and the newborn Lily, shared from their home in Monaco, harvested worldwide praise and congratulations from fellow drivers, friends and fans. Despite its busy Formula 1 schedule, with the Miami Grand Prix just a few days after birth, Max made time to be present at the birth. His dedication to his family was clear, and now he is taking a new step by asking Kelly to marry him.

Although Max and Kelly have been a couple since 2020, they have always carefully protected their private life. Kelly, daughter of triple world champion Nelson Piquet, already brought a daughter, Penelope, from a previous relationship, and Max has emerged as a loving bonus father. Their relationship, which started with shared Instagram messages around the turn of 2020 to 2021, quickly grew into a stable and loving band. The couple lives together in Monaco, where they try to find a balance between Max’s demanding career and their family life. The engagement is a crown on their shared journey, and fans are already speculating about what the wedding will look like.

Jos Verstappen, who plays a major role in Max’s life and career, proudly confirmed the news. Via social media he shared a short but cordial message: “Congratulations to Max and Kelly with their engagement. A bright future is waiting for them!” Jos, himself father of four children and recently grandfather, has always emphasized how important family is. His support for Max’s decision to get married underlines the close bond between father and son, despite the challenges that the spotlights of Formula 1 entail. Jos ’own partner, Sandy Sijtsma, and their children Jason Jaxx and Mila Faye, are also part of the growing Verstappen family, which now has even more to celebrate.

The engagement comes at a time when Max is preparing for a crucial Formula 1 season. After his fourth world title in 2024, he is currently third in the championship, behind McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Yet the personal happiness Max only seems to strengthen. In a recent interview with Viaplay he said: “Fatherhood and now the engagement give me a new kind of motivation. It makes everything on the circuit even more special.” His ability to combine his professional focus with his growing responsibilities as a father and expectant husband is widely praised.

On social media, the joy erupted after the announcement. Fans post messages such as: “Max as a father and now as a fiancé? This is too good!” And “Kelly and Max are a dream couple, congratulations!” Some already made jokes about the future, with comments such as: “Lily will probably be a kart champion, and the wedding will be legendary!” The Formula 1 world, including drivers such as Pierre Gasly and Fernando Alonso, also sent congratulations. Even Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said: “Max and Kelly deserve all the luck. We look forward to celebrating this!”

While the details of the wedding are not yet known, it is clear that Max and Kelly are planning an unforgettable day. Whether it will be an intimate ceremony in Monaco or a big party with motor sport legends, the love between the couple is central. For Max, who once laughed when Kelly did not caught the bridal bouquet on a friends wedding, the moment has really arrived. With a daughter, an upcoming wedding and a career at full speed, Verstappen proves that he is a real winner not only on the circuit, but also in life.