F1 Community Congratulates Max Verstappen on Fatherhood

The Formula 1 paddock is buzzing with excitement as Red Bull Racing’s star driver, Max Verstappen, has become a father! His teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, was among the first to extend his warm wishes. In a heartfelt video posted on Friday, Tsunoda said, “Hey big daddy, huge congratulations. Wishing you and your partner all the best, I can’t wait to see your baby.

Team Principal Christian Horner Offers His Blessings

Christian Horner, Red Bull team principal and a father of three, also extended his warm wishes. In a video message, he said, “Hey Max, many, many, many congratulations on becoming a dad! What a wonderful addition to your families. So get ready for some late nights and early mornings, and make sure you get involved in the nappy changing, that’s compulsory.

Horner added, “This is great news for you, your partner, and all of us. We wish you the very best!” The couple announced the birth of their daughter, Lily, on Instagram, expressing their joy, “Welcome to the world, sweet Lily. Our hearts are fuller than ever – you are our greatest gift. We love you so much.

Nico Hulkenberg Loses His Status as the Only Dad in F1

Meanwhile, Nico Hulkenberg, who was the only dad on the Formula 1 grid, has lost his title. The Sauber driver was asked about the news during media day, which Verstappen skipped to be with his partner in Monaco. “It was a fun fact that since Checo and K-Mag left at the end of last year, I was the only dad,” Hulkenberg said. “He’s joining that club. I hope it’s a good sleeper! We’ve been quite fortunate and lucky. Lots of discovery. Many beautiful and nice things that come with that. I’m sure he will enjoy that.

Hulkenberg shares daughter Noemi Sky, who was born in 2021, with his wife Egle Ruskyte. He dismissed the notion that drivers slow down after having kids. “Judge for yourself. Look at the stats and what happens,” Hulkenberg told reporters. “I think everyone is obviously different, but I can only speak for myself and personally, I don’t feel that’s the case.

He continued, “I feel once we step in the car, visor down, even for me, I tend to forget what goes on outside of the car because we are so focused and driven to perform and maximize. I just personally feel it’s an added benefit because it’s given me so much outside of work and being in Formula 1. I would even say it’s been helpful for me if anything.