Kelly Piquet celebrates birthday with Verstappen and friends in Abu Dhabi

The day of qualifying in Abu Dhabi is also Kelly Piquet's birthday. Max Verstappen's girlfriend was celebrated with a big cake, after earlier this week announced that they are expecting a baby.

The photos Kelly shared on her Instagram also show the birthday cake itself. "Blushed birthday beauty look and a very warm birthday dinner celebration by my Charlotte Tilburry family. Thank you so much for so much love," the Brazilian wrote.

"Happy birthday, Kelly," read the message on X from Verstappen.com. After qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the four-time world champion was asked whether he would like his child to become a driver just like his father and two grandfathers. He said he would rather not see that, but will support his child given he sees the passion.

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