Max Verstappen enjoys Brazil break while testing himself in a new sport

Verstappen and Kelly Piquet are on holiday near Rio de Janeiro, as the family flew to Brazil, the home country of the Dutchman’s partner. This is not the first time Lily visited the country after they travelled together to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as well.

On the Talking Bull podcast, the four-time world champion previously spoke about his holiday plans: He said: "So, first Christmas together, then on holiday with some good friends as well. I'm really looking forward to that, first of all. I really need it."

Posting on Instagram, Nascar driver Daniel Suarez shared details of how Verstappen's holiday is going. The Mexican is married to Kelly's sister, Julia Piquet.

In one of the videos, Verstappen is seen playing volleyball and scoring a point as well.

Kelly Piquet also shared an image of the special gift the Dutchman received at Christmas on Instagram.

Verstappen received a shirt with an image inspired by his Las Vegas Grand Prix victory. He is shown holding up his middle finger with the trophy while wearing the Las Vegas podium glasses.

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