“He has accepted”: Max Verstappen’s father takes a hilarious jibe at Helmut Marko ahead of the 4x F1 champ becoming a father

Max Verstappen's father, Jos Verstappen, shared a hilarious conversation with Helmut Marko. He revealed that the Red Bull senior has agreed to be the four-time world champion's baby's great-grandfather.

The 27-year-old Dutchman clinched his fourth championship title in a row in 2024. While the road to glory wasn't a cakewalk, the Red Bull driver used his impeccable talent and skillset to overcome the challenges.

Moreover, Verstappen is also set to witness a new change in his personal life. His girlfriend Kelly Piquet is pregnant with the couple's first child and could give birth in the first quarter of 2025. At the age of 27, the Dutch driver will be a father, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter.

Meanwhile, Jos Verstappen recently disclosed a secret conversation he had with Red Bull senior Helmut Marko regarding the four-time world champion becoming a parent. Talking to F1-Insider, Jos revealed a hilarious story and said:

"He [Helmut Marko] has accepted the idea of becoming a 'great-grandfather' with goodwill. We talked about it at length at the last race in Abu Dhabi. But there has been no talk of a Red Bull future. First we have to see whether it will be a boy or a girl."

Marko previously stated that Max Verstappen's baby could carry the potential of being a world champion as he will carry the genes of his father and grandfather Nelson Piquet, who is also a four-time F1 champion. Hence, if the child wishes to have a racing career, Helmut Marko wouldn't shy away from inducting him/her into the team's junior academy.

However, the Dutchman, on the other hand, is praying that his kid does not end up racing like him. In a podcast with Talking Bulls, he revealed that he wants the child to get into the design or engineering department instead.

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Is Max Verstappen ready to tie the knot with girlfriend Kelly Piquet?

Max Verstappen with girlfriend Kelly Piquet (Image Source: Getty)

Max Verstappen, a four-time F1 world champion, is set to become a father at the age of 27 as his long-time girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, is pregnant. As the couple embraced parenthood, Verstappen was asked about wedding plans. Talking to Blick publication, the Dutchman replied:

"Not yet, but it will probably happen soon." she said, via Mirror.co.uk

Verstappen and Kelly have been dating for nearly four years. The model often visits the Red Bull garage during race weekends to support his boyfriend. Moreover, Kelly Piquet is also a mother to five-year-old Penelope. She shares a great bond with Max, as the latter already considers himself a bonus dad to Penelope.

On track, the 27-year-old will aim to defend his title in the 2025 season. He will race with a new teammate, Liam Lawson. Moreover, with rivals McLaren and Ferrari showing promising progress, the road has been tough for Red Bull and Verstappen.