Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
Max Verstappen is now a father, and congratulations all keep pouring in from all over the paddock.
In social media, many congratulated the four-time world champion on the birth of his first child, Lily. While being often critical of the Dutchman, in an Instagram story, 1996 world champion Damon Hill reposted the images shared by Verstappen and Kelly Piquet, and wrote: "What it's all about."
Hill is not the only one to share Instagram posts congratulating the couple. In a story, Christian Horner wrote: "Many congratulations Max and Kelly."
Verstappen's team, Red Bull Racing, also did the same, writing: "Congratulations. Welcome to the world, Lily."
Hulkenberg welcomes second father on the grid
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In terms of the current F1 drivers, other than Verstappen, only Nico Hulkenberg has a child. The German driver "welcomed" Verstappen to the exclusive club.
In 2024, more drivers had children on the grid, but after Sergio Perez and Kevin Magnussen left the competition, leaving Hulkenberg as the only father until yesterday on the grid. Verstappen and Kelly Piquet announced the Brazilian was pregnant after last year's Abu Dhabi GP.
This article was written in collaboration with Tim Kraaij
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