“I ended up marrying an F1 driver”: Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet’s slip of tongue while talking about marriage

Max Verstappen’s partner, Kelly Piquet, sparked a subtle wave of curiosity among Formula 1 fans after an unexpected slip of the tongue during a recent media appearance. The 36-year-old, who was in attendance at the ICON Conference, accidentally referred to her relationship with the Dutch racer as "married" while speaking to the media.

The Brazilian model and content creator, speaking with the media following the conclusion of her session, touched on her life, relationship, and her newborn child. While addressing Portuguese outlet TVI, she accidentally implied that she was married to the Red Bull Racing driver. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user Kelly Piquet fan, Piquet can be seen correcting her slip of the tongue.

“I breathe motorsport. It was something so natural and I ended up marrying an F1 pilot. I mean, I am not married yet... starting a family, yes. It wasn’t something intentional, it wasn’t something planned. I have had boyfriends who weren’t—it was fate,” Piquet said [translated from Portuguese]

Kelly Piquet has been in a relationship with Max Verstappen since late 2020, and the couple recently welcomed a daughter, Lily, earlier in May, before the Miami Grand Prix. While their relationship is not hidden, the couple often tends to keep details of their private life away from the public eye.

How Max Verstappen’s partner Kelly Piquet reacted to the ICON conference

Max Verstappen’s partner, Kelly Piquet, reacted following her appearance at the ICON Conference. The 36-year-old took to social media to share her thoughts after the event.

The influencer and content creator addressed the seated crowd on the power of digital storytelling, among several other topics.

“Thank you for having me @iconconferenceio. It wasn’t easy leaving my 1-month-old behind for a few hours, but it was a pleasure speaking yesterday in Lisbon (despite almost having a mini heart attack 😄)” she shared through her Instagram story

Max Verstappen's partner, Kelly Piquet, reacted following her participation at the ICON conference. Image: @kellypiquet via Instagram

The ICON Conference is a globally recognized event that explores the evolving landscape of digital creators, fashion, the entrepreneurial space, and thought leadership. It focuses on the phenomenon of influence and how it impacts society and culture on a broader scale. The event often features several industry leaders and giants who gather to share their insights on various topics.

Beyond her work as a content creator and model, Kelly Piquet is well-known across the Formula 1 scene. Aside from being Max Verstappen's partner, she is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet. She has occasionally been spotted supporting Verstappen trackside, most recently at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Verstappen is pushing for his fifth world title in the ongoing 2025 season.