The Formula 1 summer break has reached its halfway point. Max Verstappen's partner, Kelly Piquet, has shared more photos from their holiday ahead of the season resuming at Zandvoort. In a week and a half, the Formula 1 season resumes at Zandvoort with Verstappen's home Grand Prix.
Until then, drivers are still on holiday and trying to recharge for the second half of the campaign. Verstappen is also enjoying his time with family and friends, with his partner Kelly Piquet sharing various photos from their trip to Portugal.
She also shared photos from the beach with Lily, their first daughter together.
Verstappen shares heartfelt admission: 'It's not nice to leave Lily home'
Lily was born ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. She is now more than a year old and is beginning to understand more about the world.
The
four-time champion said to Formule 1 Magazine:
"Our daughter Lily is my greatest achievement. Family is the most important thing to me anyway."Therefore, the Dutchman explained that it is becoming harder to leave her at home when he goes racing around the world.
"Yes, that is starting to happen now. For example, when I flew here, the little one was standing by the elevator at home when I got in to go down. And then the doors close; well, that’s not a very nice feeling.
"She had just woken up. I had taken her out of bed and cuddled her a bit, and then I had to leave. Those aren't nice moments when you have to leave. You know it’s part of the deal."
The Red Bull Racing driver explained that he had experienced the same when his father, Jos, was competing in Formula 1 as well. "I know I did that myself when I was little and my father left home. Crying and stuff. My father always found that difficult too."