Verstappen details Nelson Piquet relationship: ‘We don’t really talk about…’

Max Verstappen has revealed he doesn’t talk about anything motorsport-related with fellow three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet.
Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull Racing Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu
Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull Racing Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…

Verstappen has been in a relationship with Piquet’s daughter, Kelly, since 2020.

The Dutchman revealed that not only does he refuse to talk about F1 - when away from the race track - he’s keen to stay away from social media.

"What I do in private is no one's business," Verstappen explained to Formula1.Nl.

"I don't follow very many Formula 1 related accounts or people anyway [on social media]. 

"I actually only follow other sports and athletes, also to gain balance in my life. I don't want to know everything about what's going on in the paddock, especially when I'm at home.

Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Abu Dhabi
Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium…

"That certainly also applies to family visits in Brazil, when I see [Piquet].

"We don't really talk about motorsport. He has talked about that more than enough in his life.

"At a certain point you don't feel like doing it anymore, you're done talking about it. I understand that, there is more to life."

Verstappen will look to secure his fourth F1 title when the new season kicks off next month in Bahrain.

Read More

Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter

Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox