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Max Verstappen and partner Kelly Piquet recently announced that they are expecting their first baby together.
Jos Verstappen humorously mentioned that Helmut Marko, Red Bull advisor, has come to terms with the idea of becoming a great-grandfather. Jos’ son, Max, and his partner, Kelly Piquet, are expecting their first child, making Jos a grandfather for the fourth time as his daughter Victoria already has three children. Jos noted the similarities in timing between Max’s impending fatherhood and his own experience of becoming a father at a young age. This significant change in Max’s life comes as he aims for a fifth consecutive F1 title, amidst anticipated challenges for Red Bull in the upcoming season. Despite the uncertainty, both Jos and Marko seem excited and prepared for Max’s new role as a father, with Marko even jokingly embracing the idea of being like a great-grandfather.