Verstappen laughs about holding his baby for the first time: 'Her skin's like chicken from the supermarket'

21:28, 03 May
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This week, Max Verstappen became a father. Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Lily was born. The Dutchman talked about seeing and also holding her daughter for the first time.
"It was certainly a beautiful experience to have. Glad I could be there. Absolutely. My father and mother also said, of course, that being there and experiencing everything is the most beautiful thing. That is absolutely true,” Verstappen began to Viaplay.

What's the first days were like as a father for Verstappen?

"I must say so far, actually quite nice. She also sleeps pretty well, so that obviously helps. But to see your own baby is of course very special. For example, you see your sister's children, and holding them is already very special. But then to hold your completely own child is of course another level," he continued.
In the end, when asked if it feels unreal, Verstappen responded with a very unique comparison. "Well, at the beginning, I thought it was like chicken from the supermarket. That skin. Very delicate," Verstappen said while laughing.
Verstappen finished the Sprint in Miami in P17, after a 10-second time penalty he received for an unsafe release by the Red Bull pit crew.
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This article was written in collaboration with Tim Kraaij