Penelope

Max Verstappen is frequently seen on the streaming platform Twitch, where he streams his racing or gaming sessions. Someone who also often appears on his streams is Penelope, also known as 'P' by Max. But who is the daughter of Kelly Piquet?

The most well-known relationship Kelly Piquet had before Max Verstappen was with Daniil Kvyat. In 2017, it was revealed that they were a couple. Kvyat made his F1 debut in 2014 and raced for Toro Rosso in 2017, the same year he lost his seat at Red Bull Racing to Max Verstappen. Piquet and Kvyat welcomed their daughter in July 2019, naming her Penelope. However, the couple separated shortly after, with the two deciding to break up in December 2019.

After Kvyat lost his seat at Red Bull Racing to Max Verstappen, the same fate befell his girlfriend. A year after their breakup, Verstappen and Piquet announced that they were in a relationship. Since then, Kelly has often been seen in Red Bull's pit box, where she shares kisses with her partner after races. She was also the one to embrace Verstappen after his first world title in 2021. Max Verstappen has a close bond with his stepdaughter, Penelope, who frequently makes appearances in his livestreams. During several online sessions, Kelly’s daughter has even interrupted to ask if Max will come and play with her. Verstappen is a big fan of sim racing, but when it comes to 'P,' he prioritizes her. He turns everything off and makes time for the little girl.

Max Verstappen and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet have been together for more than three years, but they are not married. Furthermore, the Red Bull Racing driver has not yet proposed, so they are not engaged either. A wedding doesn't seem to be on the horizon, although Verstappen hasn’t ruled out the possibility of proposing in the future. In December 2023, images surfaced of Verstappen and his girlfriend attending the wedding of her brother, Nelson Piquet Jr.. The fact that Kelly failed to catch the bouquet—an old tradition that implies the next person to catch it will be the one to walk down the aisle—led to laughter from Verstappen. After the wedding, the Dutchman stayed in Brazil to spend the holidays with his in-laws, including Kelly’s father, F1 legend Nelson Piquet.

Kelly Piquet was previously engaged. In 2011, she began a relationship with Antonio Pedro Marcondes Ferraz, and by 2012, they were engaged. However, the engagement didn’t last, and the couple broke up in 2013.