Kelly Piquet Shares Rare Throwback Photo with Max Verstappen from First Date
Kelly Piquet, the girlfriend of Red Bull racing star Max Verstappen, has delighted fans by sharing a rare throwback photo from their very first date. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she revealed a surprising detail about their relationship's early days – Verstappen proposed to her just one day after they first met.
A Decade-Long Love Story
The couple, who have now been together for an impressive ten years, are currently celebrating their journey as parents to their eight-month-old baby girl, Lily. Piquet shared this intimate glimpse into their personal life while posting a series of nostalgic pictures from 2016, which captured various moments from her professional and personal experiences during that year.
Her 2016 collection included photographs from her time working with Formula E, scenes from her life in her home country of Brazil, and cherished memories with her closest friends. The post served as a beautiful timeline of a significant year in her life.
The Instagram Revelation
Kelly Piquet took to Instagram to share these memories with her followers, captioning the post: “Alright, I caved. 2016 was a whirlwind. Could hardly fit 10% in. Saved you the best for last xxxxxxxxxx.” True to her words, she indeed saved the most precious moment for the end – a decade-old photograph of herself with Verstappen from the early stages of their relationship.
Alongside this sentimental image, she wrote: “Met this guy… the very next day he told me I was the love of his life. Little did I know 10 years later we’d be celebrating 5 years together and have a perfect baby girl. PS: I absolutely did not have a magical night that night, but there was serendipity in the air.”
Fan Reactions and Comments
The post quickly garnered attention from fans and followers, who flooded the comments section with heartfelt messages. One fan exclaimed, “Omg, the last picture, you guys were babies.” Another curious follower wrote, “We need story time for the last caption.” A particularly insightful comment read, “Normally it’s a red flag when someone says that on the first night. But Max is Max, and he always means what he says.”
Travels and Professional Life in 2016
In addition to the personal moments, Piquet also shared photographs from her extensive travels during 2016, when she was actively handling social media coverage for Formula E. Her journeys took her to diverse locations including Hong Kong, Miami, and Mexico.
Captioning one particular photo from the Mexico E-Prix that year, she revealed: “Worked hard for Formula E, traveling across the world, did 118 flights that year alone.” This statement highlights the demanding nature of her professional commitments during that period.
Among the personal achievements she shared was a picture of herself performing a perfect headstand on the beach, accompanied by the caption: “Took yoga classes just to learn this pose and succeeded.” This demonstrates her dedication to personal growth and wellness even amidst a busy schedule.
Current Life and Family Updates
Kelly Piquet recently updated her Instagram bio to reflect her current life priorities, now reading: “Never underestimate the power of love,” and introducing herself as “Mom of Penelope and Lily.” This update beautifully captures her journey from a globe-trotting professional to a devoted mother.
The couple recently traveled to Rio de Janeiro with their children Penelope and Lily, spending quality family time together around the New Year celebrations. Following this family vacation, Max Verstappen has returned to his professional commitments, attending the Red Bull team's new livery launch in Detroit.
The Formula 1 season is set to officially begin with the Australian Grand Prix in March, marking another chapter in Verstappen's racing career. As the couple continues to balance their personal life with professional demands, fans remain captivated by their enduring love story that began with a proposal just one day after their first meeting.
