“4 in a Row Baby”: Kelly Piquet Among the Firsts to Celebrate Max Verstappen’s Yet Another Title Win

Kelly Piquet kisses Max Verstappen NLD , Oracle Red Bull Racing after his victory

Max Verstappen has officially cemented his place in Formula 1 history by claiming his fourth World Drivers’ Championship, becoming only the sixth driver in the sport’s history to do so. The Dutchman clinched the title with a composed drive at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, finishing fifth and securing the points he needed to stay ahead of his championship rival Lando Norris.

Among the first to celebrate Verstappen’s remarkable achievement was his partner, Kelly Piquet. Although she wasn’t in Las Vegas to witness the victory in person, Piquet made her excitement known on social media as she shared a series of heartfelt pictures on her Instagram story to mark the milestone.

Piquet shared a photo of Verstappen and captioned it, “4 in a Row Baby,” highlighting the magnitude of his accomplishment. Her story also featured a clip of Verstappen climbing out of his Red Bull after the race, showcasing the pride and love she has for him.

Piquet and Verstappen have been a couple since the Dutchman won his first world championship in 2021. Over the years, she has been a constant source of support, frequently posting celebratory messages during his races and milestones.

Verstappen managed a tricky race on the way to his fourth consecutive title

Verstappen’s calm and calculated approach during the Las Vegas Grand Prix was a testament to his maturity as a driver. After the second round of pit stops, he initially held a podium position. However, when Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, and Charles Leclerc arrived in faster cars, Verstappen chose not to engage in unnecessary battles.

He even asked his team on the radio if they wanted him to fight for positions, but his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase reminded him to focus on the bigger picture: securing the championship. This conservative approach paid off, as Verstappen avoided risks and finished the race in fifth place, which was enough to seal the title.

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Veerendra Vikram Singh

Veerendra Singh is a senior Formula 1 journalist at TheSportsRush, with a passion for the sport that goes back to 2008. His extensive coverage and deep understanding of the sport are evident in the more than 900 articles he has written so far on the sport and its famous personalities like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Toto Wolff, Charles Leclerc and more... When he's not at his work desk, Veerendra likes to spend time with his two feline friends and watch races from the Formula 1 and MotoGP archive. He is always up for a conversation about motorsport so you can hit him up anytime on his social media handles for a quick word.

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