Max Verstappen and his partner Kelly Piquet have announced via social media channels that they are expecting their first child together.
The couple posted a photo with the Dutchman's hand over Piquet's stomach with the caption: "Mini Verstappen-Piquet on the way ❤️" with "We couldn’t be happier with our little miracle 💫" a line below.
Piquet, who is the daughter of three-time F1 drivers' champion Nelson, has a child from a previous relationship with former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat who Verstappen helps raise.
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