Lando Norris and Max Verstappen are known to have a great relationship with each other and have had several parties together. Subsequently, this relationship is now understood to have expanded beyond the usual friendship as Lando Norris was spotted having a wholesome moment with Penelope, the daughter of Verstappen’s partner Kelly Piquet, in Melbourne.
It was the first time that Penelope was at a race, and she wanted to see Max Verstappen win at the Australian GP. However, the four-year-old’s dream did not come true to her dismay. On the other hand, in total contrast, McLaren driver, Lando Norris had a brilliant weekend at the Melbourne event and secured his first podium of the season.
Subsequently, after the race, the Brit was seen giving a hug to Penelope.
After the race, the Brit was celebrating his podium and subsequently met Penelope on his way. They then hugged each other and had a small chat, while Kelly Piquet was recording the whole interaction. Subsequently, she did not have to wait long to witness his stepfather climbing the top step of the podium as in the very next race, the Dutchman emerged victorious in Japan.
Helmut Marko claims Max Verstappen will stay at Red Bull amidst exit rumors
The Dutchman has been under constant speculation for the past few months to join Red Bull rival, Mercedes in a shocking move. However, the German brand has not hit the mark in terms of performance ever since the introduction of the ground effect era and thus, has moved backward.
Witnessing this downward trajectory, Helmut Marko claimed that Verstappen would not even think about joining another team.
Max[Verstappen] will drive where he has the best car and he has that at Red Bull. Nothing else is on the horizon.Helmut Marko said in an interview with OE24
The Austrian was confident that despite the shenanigans going on in Milton Keynes, the reigning champion would not leave the team. Moreover, Red Bull is the current benchmark and no one could even dream of toppling Red Bull’s advantage.
However, due to recent advancements in the transfer market, anything is deemed possible. Thus, an interesting silly season awaits to be unraveled in the coming months.
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