Kelly Piquet, partner of reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen, is enjoying a "cute French summer night" away from the intense action of the Dutch Grand Prix. Her social media post highlights a relaxed evening as Formula 1 returns from its summer break.
Why it matters:
While the F1 paddock is buzzing with the Dutch GP, a key figure in the F1 world's personal life offers a glimpse into her activities, creating a contrast to the high-stakes racing environment. This provides a brief human-interest angle amidst the sporting drama.
The big picture:
Formula 1 drivers are back in action, with the Dutch Grand Prix marking the end of the summer hiatus. Max Verstappen, competing on home turf, secured third place in qualifying, behind Oscar Piastri, who claimed pole, and Lando Norris in second.
The details:
- Kelly Piquet shared her location in France via social media, captioning her post: "A cute French summer night."
- She is not present at the Zandvoort circuit for this race weekend.
- Her partner, Max Verstappen, will start from third position on the grid for Sunday's main race.
What's next:
The Dutch Grand Prix main race is scheduled for Sunday, where Max Verstappen will aim to overcome the McLaren duo from his third-place start.