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Max Verstappen Wants to Start a Family but Leaves the Planning to Higher Powers: “If There’s Any Kind of God Out There…”

Somin Bhattacharjee
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Max Verstappen Wants to Start a Family but Leaves the Planning to Higher Powers: “If There’s Any Kind of God Out There...”

Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet started dating in 2020 and a year later, started living together in Monaco. Piquet’s daughter from her previous relationship with Daniil Kvyat – Penelope has been with them, but Verstappen never had kids of his own.

That doesn’t mean that Verstappen doesn’t want them. In an interview with Brazilian journalist Mariana Becker, he admitted that because of his age, he did consider having children. However, he did not reveal when.

The 26-year-old stated, “At the end of the day, it’s not something you decide. Sometimes it needs to happen.”

Then, the three-time champion turned religious and said he wanted to leave it to God. “I don’t know if there’s any God or not, who decides when it’s time to have a baby. But it would be great to have a child.” 

Verstappen has often reiterated that he doesn’t plan on staying in F1 till he gets very old. He has other things he wants to do in life and wants to compete in other racing categories. Plus, the sport’s rigorous schedule makes it difficult for the Dutchman to take time out for himself.

If Verstappen does have children someday, he would want to stay at home more, to take care of them. Penelope, who is Piquet’s daughter, has developed a very strong relationship with him. They often share wholesome moments on Verstappen’s streams, and also on the track. So, it is safe to say that the Dutchman would be great with kids when he does have them.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Formula 1 Editor Somin Bhattacharjee fell for the sport as well as Fernando Alonso on the same day — during the Spaniard’s thrilling victory at the German GP in 2010. Over the years, the passion magnified manyfold, and metamorphosed into a writing career in 2021. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. He has penned over 2,700 articles for TheSportsRush, presenting a diverse range — news reports, opinions, and exclusives. A true Tiffosi, Somin never gives up on a chance to defend the Ferrari boys as a fan. As a sports writer though, he remains objective to the core and relishes opportunities to follow and engage in dissecting the action during races. That’s where the real thrill lies for him. Beyond the racetrack, Somin plays different sports including soccer. He enjoys exploring other sporting events and proudly supports Spanish soccer club Real Madrid.

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