Formula 1 fans have another reason to be excited this week, as Max Verstappen has opened up about his upcoming journey into fatherhood. Ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, the reigning world champion revealed the name he is considering for his first 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 with longtime partner, Kelly Piquet.

The Red Bull driver and Piquet, daughter of three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet, recently confirmed they are expecting their first 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 together. The couple shared their joyous news on social media, with Verstappen expressing his excitement: “Mini Verstappen-Piquet on the way. We couldn’t be happier with our little miracle.”

Since the announcement, fans have been curious about what name the couple would choose for their 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦. When asked about the decision, Piquet kept things mysterious, simply stating: “No name yet.” However, Verstappen later hinted at a potential choice that has caught the attention of the F1 community.

During a recent interview, the Dutch driver jokingly suggested naming the 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 “Helmut”, as a tribute to Red Bull Racing’s longtime advisor, Helmut Marko. While his comment was made in a playful manner, it has sparked speculation about whether the couple might actually go through with the idea.

Verstappen, who is preparing to defend his lead in the championship at the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend, appears to be embracing both his career and his personal life with enthusiasm. The Chinese Grand Prix marks the return of F1 to Shanghai for the first time since 2019 and will also feature the season’s first Sprint race.

With Verstappen’s dominant performance in the early stages of the 2025 season, all eyes will be on the Dutchman both on and off the track. As he continues his pursuit of another world title, fans will be eagerly awaiting further details about the newest addition to the Verstappen-Piquet family.