This weekend the Formula 1 team descends on Brazil. Here Max Verstappen hopes to increase his lead over Lewis Hamilton even further. Verstappen's girlfriend Kelly Piquet is from Brazil, and she is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet.
Tips for winning the title
Nelson Piquet junior, Kelly's brother, posted a photo of Verstappen and Piquet senior on Instagram in which the two are busy talking to each other. "What do you think was the topic of conversation?", the caption reads. Would Verstappen get some more tips on how to beat Hamilton in the battle for the world title?
Piquet senior was active in Formula 1 from 1978 to 1991. The Brazilian became world champion in 1981, 1983 and 1987. Piquet won a total of 23 Grands Prix, was on the podium 60 times and in pole position 24 times. In 1996 and 1997 he participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.