Max Verstappen's girlfriends' history: a look at his romantic timeline

Max Verstappen's girlfriends' history: a look at his romantic timeline

Max Verstappen has been dating Kelly Piquet since 2020. Before their relationship, he was linked to Dilara Sanlik, Joyce Godefridi, and Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky. Explore Max Emilian Verstappen's girlfriends' history since he rose to prominence.

Max Verstappen, seated on a boat at Circuit de Monaco (L). The F1 driver looks on at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (R)
Max Verstappen, seated on a boat at Circuit de Monaco (L)(L). The F1 driver looks on at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (R). Photo: Mark Thompson, Mark Sutton (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Max Verstappen has been romantically linked with multiple women, but some of the relationships are unconfirmed.
  • The Dutch race car driver is dating Brazilian model and columnist Kelly Piquet, and they have a daughter together.
  • Before Kelly Piquet, Max Verstappen dated Dilara Sanlik from 2017 to 2020.
  • Verstappen also dated Swedish beauty Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky in 2015 before moving on to Joyce Godefridi in 2016.

Profile summary

Real nameMax Emilian Verstappen
GenderMale
Date of birth30 September 1997
Age27 years old (as of June 2025)
Zodiac signLibra
Place of birthHasselt, Belgium
Current residenceFontvieille, Monte Carlo, Monaco
NationalityDutch-Belgian
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in feet5'11"
Height in centimetres180
Weight in pounds159
Weight in kilograms72
Hair colourBlonde
Eye colourBlue
MotherSophie Kumpen
FatherJos Verstappen
Siblings1
Relationship statusDating
PartnerKelly Piquet
Children1
ProfessionProfessional race car driver
Net worth$217 million
Instagram@maxverstappen1
Facebook@MaxVerstappen
X (Twitter)@Max33Verstappen

Max Verstappen's girlfriends' history

Max Verstappen, the Belgian-born Dutch F1 racing driver for Red Bull Racing, has gained significant fame over his decade-long career, not only for his racing achievements but also for his romantic relationships. Here's a look at Max Verstappen's girlfriend history.

Kelly Piquet (2020–present)

Kelly Piquet (L) and Max Verstappen (R) pose for a photo at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace
Kelly Piquet (L) and Max Verstappen (R) pose for a photo after the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 03, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: Mark Thompson
Source: Getty Images

Max Verstappen is dating Brazilian model Kelly Piquet. She is the daughter of Brazilian F1 champion Nelson Piquet.

The couple initially met in 2016 in Monaco, where they had dinner with Kelly's brother, F1 racer Nelson Jr. At the time, she was 28 and Verstappen was 19. Their relationship began in 2020.

In January 2021, Kelly Piquet and Max Verstappen made their relationship on Instagram official when Max shared a photo of the two getting cosy on New Year's Day.

Kelly Piquet has been supporting Max Verstappen throughout his career. In December 2024, they shared maternity photos alongside a joint Instagram caption.

Mini Verstappen-Piquet on the way. We couldn’t be happier with our little miracle.

The couple welcomed their first daughter, Lily, in May 2025. Max posted two cute black-and-white photos of the newborn with the caption:

Welcome to the world, sweet Lily. Our hearts are fuller than ever - you are our greatest gift. We love you so much.

Before dating Max, the Brazilian model dated fellow F1 racer Daniil Kvyat. The two share a daughter who was born in 2019.

Dilara Sanlik (2017–2020)

Max Verstappen and Dilara Sanlik leaving the Bloomsbury Hall at night
Max Verstappen and Dilara Sanlik seen leaving the Bloomsbury Hall on 21 February 2019 in London, England. Photo: GORC (modified by author)
Source: Getty Images

Max Verstappen and Dilara Sanlik reportedly started dating in 2017. As of 2019, she was a German student from Munich who was studying in London.

Sanlik was often seen around Max Verstappen at the F1 paddock across race weekends. She was also very close to Verstappen's mother and sister, Victoria. The couple broke up in 2020, a fact that Verstappen revealed ahead of the Eifel Grand Prix.

According to the Daily Express, during an interview with German TV station RTL, the F1 driver stated he was single after he was asked about his relationship status.

Joyce Godefridi (2016)

Joyce Godefridi posing on the beach on (L). The social media personality poses in a yellow top indoors (R)
Joyce Godefridi posing on the beach on 12 September 2024 (L). The social media personality poses in a yellow top indoors on 25 May 2025 (R). Photo: @joycegodefridix (modified by author)
Source: UGC

The Red Bull starlet dated model and social media personality Joyce Godefridi. The stunning beauty studied marketing at the Catholic University of Leuven. According to The Sun, the two dated for a year and exchanged sweet messages on social media.

Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky (2015–2016)

Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky (SWE) poses at Glenmuckloch
Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky (SWE) prior to the Extreme E Hydro X Prix at Glenmuckloch on 14 July 2024 in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Photo: Colin McMaster
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Before dating Joyce Godefridi, Max Verstappen dated a Swedish racer, Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky. The two started dating in 2015 for a year during his early racing days.

According to The Sports Rush, the F1 race driver took Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky out for a spin in his $13,000 Renault Clio. Max and Mikaela broke up shortly after he joined Red Bull.

Max Verstappen has also been linked to other women, including Maxime Pourquie, Joeolle Witschge, and Roos van der Aa. However, there are no receipts to support the claims.

FAQs

  1. Who is Max Verstappen? He is a Dutch F1 race driver for Red Bull.
  2. Where is Max Verstappen from? Max was born in Hasselt, Belgium, but resides in the Netherlands.
  3. How old is Max Verstappen? The F1 driver is 27 years old as of June 2025. He was born on 30 September 1997.
  4. Is Max Verstappen single? Max Verstappen is in a relationship.
  5. Who is Max Verstappen's girlfriend? The Dutch race driver is dating Kelly Piquet. The two have been dating since 2020.
  6. Who are Max Verstappen's ex-girlfriends? Verstappen's ex-girlfriends include Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky, Joyce Godefridi, and Dilara Sanlik.
  7. Does Max Verstappen have children? The F1 driver welcomed his first daughter, Lily, in May 2025.

Since rising to prominence, Max Verstappen's girlfriends' history has garnered significant interest. The Dutch F1 race driver has been linked to women such as Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky, Joyce Godefridi, and Dilara Sanlik. He is currently in a long-term relationship with Brazilian model Kelly Piquet, and they share a daughter.

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Source: Legit.ng

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