‘Hearts fuller than ever’ – Max Verstappen & Kelly Piquet reveal birth of 1st baby with sweet pics hours before Miami GP

MAX VERSTAPPEN has become a dad for the first time after girlfriend Kelly Piquet gave birth to a baby girl.

The four-time world champion has announced the arrival of little Lily hours before practice begins at the Miami Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen has become a dad for the first time after Kelly gave birth Piquet was set to give birth on due date May 6 Lily Verstappen was born this week

Verstappen and Piquet shared a pic of tot gripping onto a finger with the words: “Welcome to the world, sweet Lily .

“Our hearts are fuller than ever – you are our greatest gift. We love you so much.”

The happy news led to lots of well-wishes from fans and family, with Verstappen’s sister writing: “Can’t wait to meet her!”

It comes after recent reports that Verstappen delayed his flight out to Florida to be at home with Kelly in Monaco.

As reported by Motorsport.com, his private jet was spotted leaving an airport in Nice on Thursday morning.

Brazilian model Piquet, 36, is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet and has a five-year-old daughter, Penelope, with ex-F1 driver Daniil Kvyat.

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