Villeneuve Attributes Verstappen’s Maturity to Kelly Piquet

Max Verstappen has grown up a lot lately, and some think it’s because of his relationship with Kelly Piquet and her daughter, Penelope. Since they got together, he’s won three F1 World Championships and is close to grabbing a fourth.

Verstappen and Kelly Piquet have been dating since 2020. She is the daughter of Nelson Piquet and lives with Verstappen in Monaco along with her daughter.

Verstappen’s Path to Maturity

Jacques Villeneuve has noticed how much Verstappen has changed over the years. “He seems to be changing a lot even as a person. That will affect what he wants to do with his life and his racing. He has achieved so much already,” said Villeneuve, who knows a thing or two about winning himself.

Villeneuve went on to explain how living with Kelly and helping raise her daughter has played a big role in this change. “He is maturing as a person. He has been living with the same woman, Kelly Piquet, for a long time and helping to raise her kid, her kid becoming his kid too.” Fans might think that being part of a family can make anyone grow up fast!

When Max first entered F1, no one expected him to settle down so quickly. But now, you can see how being in this relationship has made him more mature. As a driver, he was already pretty grown-up; now you can see it in his personal life too.

What do you think? Has Max really changed because of love?

Albert Ramirez
Albert Ramirez
Albert Ramirez is a senior writer at F1Highlights.com. With a passion for motorsports, Albert brings a unique perspective to the world of Formula One. With over five years of experience as a sports reporter, he has honed his skills in capturing the essence of the sport.

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