In a surprising twist that no one saw coming, Formula 1 superstarMax Verstappenhis girlfriend in the deepest secrecyKelly Piquetsaid yes. According to sources close to the couple, the intimate ceremony took place on a private island off the coast of southern France, far away from the cameras, paparazzi and hustle and bustle of the Formula 1 world.
Only a handful of guests were present – including family, some of Verstappen’s childhood friends and a few fellow drivers. “It was something magical,” says an anonymous sourceThe Day Today. “Max didn’t want media attention, just love, silence and a sunset that said it all.”
The wedding was said to have been prepared in secret for weeks. Even some Red Bull Racing team members knew nothing about it. Kelly wore an elegant white dress designed by an unknown Parisian couturier, while Max appeared in a simple but stylish dark blue suit. Witnesses describe the ceremony as “pure, emotional and unreally beautiful.”
What makes this moment even more special is the path that brought them here. Kelly, daughter of the Brazilian F1 legendNelson Piquet, met Max in 2020, amid the chaos of the pandemic. Their relationship started discreetly but quickly grew into one of the most talked about love stories in the paddock. Despite rumors, distance and constant media pressure, their bond remained unbreakable.
A source close to Kelly revealed: “They’ve been through a lot – both personally and professionally. This wedding wasn’t just a celebration, it was a symbol of victory over everything that tried to separate them.”
After the ceremony, the newlyweds are said to have started their honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast, where they completely disappeared from the radar. Photos that surfaced on social media show them holding hands on a sailing yacht, smiling, relaxed and visibly in love.
Fans worldwide reacted emotionally when the news broke. On X (formerly Twitter) hashtags went like#MaxAndKellyForeverin#SecretWeddingviral within hours. “I’m seriously crying for a driver I never met,” one fan wrote. “This is the most beautiful love story since Monaco 2021.”
Although Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet have not yet made an official statement, everything confirms that the love between them is stronger than ever. And perhaps, somewhere between speed, motorcycles and champagne, the world champion has finally found peace.
