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Max Verstappen and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet are expecting their first child together. © GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / MARK THOMPSON

Verstappen’s offspring have “certain genetic potential”

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has high hopes for the offspring of Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen.

When asked in an interview with Small newspaper in Austria whether he already had the next Red Bull junior in mind, Marko replied: "That's a bit far-fetched (laughs). But if the grandfather is a three-time world champion and the father a four-time world champion, then there must be a certain genetic potential."


Four-time world champion Verstappen and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet are expecting a baby. Kelly Piquet's father is three-time champion Nelson Piquet. "But we don't know yet whether it will be a boy or a girl, which ultimately doesn't matter. Fast women are just as in demand," Marko continued.

Goal 2025: Title number five

Verstappen has been with the daughter of Brazilian racing driver Nelson Piquet since 2020. While Verstappen is becoming a father for the first time, this is Piquet's second child. She has a daughter from a previous relationship with former Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat.

Helmut Marko has been a confidant of Verstappen for many years. © AFP / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC


Marko is hoping to win the fifth title with Verstappen next season. "So far we have won four titles with Sebastian Vettel and Max, so the fifth seems particularly difficult. We also want to complete our races with the usual Red Bull efficiency and ease," said the Austrian.

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