As three-time reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is very well aware, with great fame comes great scrutiny, and unfortunately, with great success comes a lot of unnecessary hate.
This hatred has apparently bled over into Max Verstappen’s personal life because his model girlfriend Kelly Piquet, daughter of another three-time Formula 1 champion Nelson Piquet (who was fined $1.5 million last year over racist and homophobic comments made about Lewis Hamilton), addressed it on social media on Tuesday.
“A note from me and a gentle reminder to all…” Kelly Piquet wrote began her statement.
“The online world can be a wonderful place for various reasons, but a scary one when wrong information and lies are thrown around.
“I am unsure of the appropriate approach to address hate stemming from falsehoods. I have considered composing a response and letting it stand.
For over 3 years I’ve been navigating a very strange and upsetting wave of accusations, rumours, fabricated situations, fake testimonials, photoshopped screenshots… you name it. All the while staying silent and not playing into these ridiculous claims.
“I am far from perfect, but I do take pride in my values, morals and manner. Let that be clear.
“As a human being, the comments and hate affect me and the people around me deeply. I hope this serves as a reminder for people to verify online content before making threats.
