MAX VERSTAPPEN has become a dad for the first time after girlfriend Kelly Piquet gave birth to a baby girl.

The four-time world champion has announced the arrival of little Lily hours before practice begins at the

Black and white photo of a couple holding their newborn baby in a hospital bed.Max Verstappen has become a dad for the first time after Kelly gave birth

Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet at the FIA Awards.

'Hearts fuller than ever' - Max Verstappen & Kelly Piquet reveal birth of 1st baby with sweet pics hours before Miami GP,Lily Verstappen was born this week

Verstappen and Piquet shared a pic of tot gripping onto a finger with the words: “Welcome to the world, sweet Lily 🌸.

“Our hearts are fuller than ever – you are our greatest gift. We loveyousomuch.”;

The happy news led to lots of well-wishes from fans and family, with Verstappen’s sister writing: “Can’t wait to meet her!”;

It comes after recent reports that Verstappen delayed his flight out to Florida to be at home with Kelly in Monaco.

As reported by Motorsport.com , his private jet was spotted leaving an airport in Nice on Thursday morning.

, 36, is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet and has a five-year-old daughter, Penelope, with ex-F1driver Daniil Kvyat.

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