Max Verstappen Family Tree: The Story Behind F1's Youngest Champion

Max Emilian Verstappen, born 30 September 1997 in Hasselt, Belgium, is a Dutch-Belgian Formula 1 driver — 4-time World Drivers' Champion (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Red Bull Racing from 2016; youngest F1 race winner (18y 228d, 2016).

The Family's Roots: A Racing Dynasty (Belgian + Dutch)

The Verstappen family is racing on both sides: father Dutch F1 driver, mother Belgian karting champion.

His Parents

Father: Jos Verstappen, born 4 March 1972 — Dutch F1 driver (1994–2003; teammate to Michael Schumacher at Benetton).

Mother: Sophie Kumpen, born 27 September 1975 — Belgian; former karting champion (Belgian and European titles).

His Sister

Victoria Verstappen, born 12 September 1999 — younger sister.

His Partner: Kelly Piquet

Kelly Piquet, born 21 December 1988 — Brazilian model; daughter of 3-time F1 champion Nelson Piquet. Dating Max since December 2020. Kelly has a daughter Penelope (b. 2017) with F1 driver Daniil Kvyat.

Their Daughter

Lily, born May 2025 — Max and Kelly's daughter.

The Verstappen Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Jos Verstappen (b. 4 March 1972) — Dutch F1 driver.

Mother: Sophie Kumpen (b. 27 September 1975) — Belgian karting champion.

Sister: Victoria Verstappen (b. 12 September 1999).

Partner: Kelly Piquet (b. 21 December 1988) — Brazilian model; daughter of Nelson Piquet.

Daughter: Lily (b. May 2025).

Stepdaughter: Penelope (b. 2017) — Kelly's daughter with Daniil Kvyat.

Father-in-Law (partner's father): Nelson Piquet — 3-time F1 champion.

Max Verstappen:

  • Born 30 September 1997, Hasselt
  • Karting from age 4; Belgian & Dutch national karting titles
  • Formula 3 European in 2014
  • F1 debut: 2015 Australian GP (Toro Rosso) at 17y 166d — youngest F1 starter
  • First F1 win: 2016 Spanish GP at 18y 228d — youngest F1 winner
  • 4-time World Champion: 2021 (controversial Abu Dhabi vs. Hamilton), 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Records: most wins in a season (19, 2023), most consecutive wins (10, 2023)

What the Verstappen Family Story Teaches Us

A Dutch F1-driver father. A Belgian karting-champion mother. A younger sister. A Brazilian partner who is herself daughter of a 3-time F1 champion. A daughter born in 2025. A career that broke every "youngest ever" record in F1.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Max story carries the same lesson. Some racing dynasties compound across three generations.

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