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Max Verstappen is expecting his first child with girlfriend Kelly Piquet in 2025, with some fans suggesting that he could become slower after becoming a father. However, Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko has dismissed the concerns with his candid take.
Verstappen, the newly crowned four-time world champion, is approaching a critical year in 2025. On the professional front, he will be tasked with regaining Red Bull's lost dominance with his new teammate, Liam Lawson. On the other hand, in his personal life, the Dutch driver will embrace parenthood as Kelly Piquet is pregnant with the couple's first child.
Meanwhile, amid worries about Verstappen's pace taking a hit after becoming a father, Marko has dismissed the possibility of it affecting his race pace. Talking to Sport1.de, he said:
