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Verstappen Aims for Third Straight Win
26 Oct
Summary
- Max Verstappen starts the 2026 United States Grand Prix in second place.
- Verstappen is aiming for his third consecutive victory.
- Verstappen and Kelly Piquet welcomed a daughter named Lily in May 2025.
Max Verstappen is scheduled to race in the 2026 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix on October 25th, beginning the event from second place. He is aiming to achieve his third successive victory.
Currently, Verstappen holds fourth place in the championship standings with 221 points. He remains mathematically in contention for the title, with a potential win at the Qatar Grand Prix in late November if specific race outcomes align.
Verstappen has been in a long-term relationship with Kelly Piquet. They made their relationship public in January 2021. Kelly, who comes from a racing family with her father Nelson Piquet and brothers Pedro and Nelson Jr. also involved in motorsports, has frequently supported Max at his races.
In May 2025, Verstappen and Piquet announced the birth of their daughter, Lily. Kelly also has a seven-year-old daughter, Penelope, from her previous relationship with former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat.
