Why Max Verstappen was briefly back in the Netherlands this weekend

09:18, 09 Jun

Updated: 10:03, 09 Jun

byOlly Darcy

Yesterday, it was revealed that Max Verstappen's private jet had flown from Nice to the Netherlands. For a long time, it was unclear why Verstappen was in the Netherlands, although GPblog had heard from various sources that it was for the baptism and birthday of Verstappen's niece, Hailey. This was confirmed in an Instagram story by Victoria (Max's sister), where Penelope, the daughter of Kelly Piquet, could be seen.

Celebratory weekend for the Verstappen family

Towards the end of the morning, it was seen on X that Verstappen's private jet, the PH-UTL, had taken off and landed in the Netherlands around noon. In the footage that appeared on social media, Victoria can be seen holding Hailey in her arms along with her partner. Shortly after, a cheerful Penelope jumps into the shot. So, the entire Verstappen family seems to have been present at the party.

Earlier today, Kelly Piquet expressed her love for daughter Lily during the weekend's celebrations. The child of Max Verstappen and his girlfriend is already a month old, and through an Instagram post, the Brazilian showed her love.

For the two, it was their first child together. Piquet has a daughter, Penelope, from a previous relationship with Daniil Kvyat.