Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet goes into labour with F1 world champ set to welcome first child before Miami GP

MAX VERSTAPPEN will not be attending his media duties in Miami as his girlfriend has gone into labour.

Verstappen, 27, announced last December that he would be becoming a father with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet.

GettyKelly Piquet has gone into labour with her first child with Max Verstappen[/caption] GettyThe couple announced there were expecting last December[/caption]

Kelly, 36, is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet.

A statement from Red Bull said: “Please note that Max will not be attending media day in Miami as he is expecting a baby.

“All is well and he will attend track tomorrow for the race weekend.

“We will not be offering any further comment at this time in respect towards the privacy of Max and his family.”

The Dutch driver is not set to miss a race, with there a brief window before Imola which will take place from May 16 to 18.

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