Kelly Piquet Master Timeline
By: Flowergothic
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I also have one other request for those who add things. Please keep references and images of Kelly’s daughter to a minimum. Her name and face are an open secret, I know. But I want to minimize any potential damage that could come the child’s way. She’s a minor and doesn’t deserve to be in the crossfire. Please only refer to her as “Kelly’s daughter”, and only bring her up in events that directly relate to Kelly and/or Max.
The template for this timeline is based heavily off the Onision/Kai master timeline from OnionCritic. It is one of the most detailed and verifiable timelines I’ve ever come across, and I highly recommend it if you want to learn about another problematic content creator.
NAMES OF NOTE:
THE MAIN CHARACTERS
- Kelly Piquet: Kelly Piquet is a Brazilian self-proclaimed model, columnist, and public relations professional, known for her relationship with Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen.
- Max Verstappen: Max Verstappen is a Belgian-Dutch Formula 1 driver, recognized for his talent and competitive performance on the track.
FORMER PARTNERS/RELATIONSHIPS OF KELLY
- Christiano “Tuka” Rocha: A former Brazilian race car driver Kelly considers her first love. The two would remain in touch until his tragic death in a plane crash in 2019.
- Antonio Pedro Marcondes Ferraz: Kelly Piquet's first public relationship was with Antonio Pedro Marcondes Ferraz. They started dating in 2011, and a year later, they got engaged. However, their engagement was short-lived, and the couple broke up in 2013.
- Beto Pacheco: Following her breakup with Ferraz, Kelly dated Beto Pacheco, a Brazilian influencer and entrepreneur, from 2014 to 2016. Their relationship was notable in the Brazilian social scene due to Pacheco's significant online presence.
- Jérôme d’Ambrosio: In 2015 and 2016, Kelly was linked to Belgian Formula E (and former Formula 1) driver Jérôme d’Ambrosio. However, this alleged relationship became controversial when d'Ambrosio's marriage ended. Rumors circulated that Kelly played a role in the breakup. To this day they have not been confirmed by either party.
- Daniil Kvyat: Kelly began dating Russian Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat in 2017. They had a daughter in July 2019, but separated by the end of the year.
- Kelly has also been linked to Alexandre Negrão. But because little information is available about that relationship, he will be excluded from this timeline.
FORMER PARTNERS/RELATIONSHIPS OF MAX
- Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky: Max Verstappen's first known relationship was with Swedish racing driver Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky. They were together around 2015, and Mikaela is a prominent figure in motorsport herself, racing in the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship.
- Roos van der Aa: In 2016, Max was reportedly in a relationship with Roos van der Aa, a Dutch model. Their relationship was short-lived.
- Dilara Sanlik: A notable relationship was with Dilara Sanlik, a German student, which lasted for a couple of years until 2020. They kept their relationship mostly private, with limited social media presence and public appearances together.
- Max has also been linked to Sabre Cook, Joyce Godefridi, and Maxime Pourquie. But because little information is available about those relationships, they will be excluded from this timeline.
OTHER PEOPLE OF NOTE
- Nelson Piquet Sr.: Nelson Piquet Sr. is Kelly Piquet’s father and a former Formula 1 driver with three world championships. He has been involved in controversies, including making racially insensitive remarks about Lewis Hamilton, which led to public criticism and a ban from the F1 paddock.
- Nelson Piquet Jr.: Nelson Piquet Jr. is Kelly Piquet’s older brother. He has competed in Formula 1 and Formula E, where he became the inaugural champion in 2015. His career includes the "Crashgate" incident during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, which drew significant attention and controversy.
- Jos Verstappen: Jos Verstappen is Max Verstappen’s father and a former Formula 1 driver. He raced from 1994 to 2003, with his best results being two podium finishes. Jos has been involved in Max’s career from a young age. However, he has been criticized for his aggressive and demanding behavior towards Max, which some describe as abusive.
- Sophie Kumpen: Sophie Kumpen is Max Verstappen’s mother and a former kart racer who competed at a high level in Europe.
- Victoria Verstappen: Victoria Verstappen is Max Verstappen’s sister. She is known for her presence on social media and her work in the fashion industry.
- Lewis Hamilton: Lewis Hamilton is a British seven-time Formula 1 World Champion known for his activism against racism and efforts to increase diversity in motorsport. The Piquet family, particularly Nelson Piquet Sr., has had several controversial moments involving Hamilton, including the use of racially insensitive language to describe him.
- Lando Norris: Lando Norris is a British-Belgian Formula 1 driver known for his charismatic personality and performance on the track. He is friendly with Max, but has an unusual connection with Kelly that dates back to his debut year of 2019.
- Natalie "Natty" Sifferman: Natty Sifferman is an actress and abstract artist. She gained recognition for her role in the 2017 film Rebirth. She was married to Jérôme d'Ambrosio from 2013 to 2015, and has accused Kelly of having an affair with Jérôme while they were married.
- Sara (aka Kellypiquetsource): Sara is a longtime fan of Kelly’s who used to run a Kelly-themed Instagram page titled “Kellypiquetsource”. She would end up being criticized for standing by Kelly after her controversial political views came to light in 2022.
1988
- April-November, 1988: The 1988 F1 season. Nelson Sr races for Team Lotus after scoring his third and final world championship with Williams. He finishes in sixth place. (Archive)
1989
1990
1991
- March-November, 1991: The 1991 F1 season. Nelson Sr races again for Benetton-Ford in what would end up being his final season.
- March 26, 1991: Natty is born.
- June 2, 1991: The 1991 Canadian Grand Prix. Nelson Sr enters and finishes first. This would be his last victory and second-to-last podium in his F1 career. (Archive)
- November 3, 1991: Nelson Sr enters his last F1 race, the 1991 Austrian Grand Prix, and finishes fourth. He finishes the season in sixth place overall. (Archive)
1992
1993
- Nelson Sr divorces Kelly’s mother, Sylvia Tamsma.
- Jos would ultimately sign as a test/reserve driver for Benetton-Ford, the last team Nelson Sr was a member of.
1994
- March-November, 1994: The 1994 F1 season. The season would be marked with a series of controversies, including the deadly San Marino Grand Prix and allegations of cheating against Jos’ team, Benetton-Ford.
- This race would also lead to the start of the cheating allegations against Benetton-Ford. Jos’ teammate Michael Schumacher would win the race after a quick pit stop. Some would speculate the team used a system to make quicker pit stops than rivals. (Archive)
- April 26, 1994: Daniil is born in Ufa, Russia.
- May 1, 1994: The infamous 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. Multi-year World Champion Ayrton Senna dies in a crash during the race. The weekend also sees the death of Roland Ratzenberger during qualifying and severe injuries to Rubens Barrichello during practice. This leads to significant changes in F1 safety regulations. (Archive 1, 2, 3)
- May 18, 1994 (most likely): Roos is born.
- July 31, 1994: Jos again fills in for JJ Lehto during the German Grand Prix. During a pit stop 15 laps in, some fuel accidentally spills on his car. This causes him and his car to go up in flames. He is unharmed, but he retires from the race. This is arguably the most memorable incident in Jos’ F1 career. (Archive)
- August 14, 1994: Jos scores his first podium in the 1994 Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing in third place. (Archive)
- August 28, 1994: Jos scores a second podium in the 1994 Belgian Grand Prix, again finishing in third place. This would end up being his final podium as an F1 driver. (Archive)
- September 25, 1994: The 1994 Portuguese Grand Prix. Jos and JJ Lehto both race for Benetton-Ford after Michael Schumacher receives a multi-race suspension. While JJ retires after 60 laps, Jos finishes in fifth place. (Archive 1, 2)
- October or November, 1994: Benetton-Ford replaces Jos with British driver Johnny Herbert for the remainder of the season after underperforming. (Archive)
1995
1996
1997
- Coincidentally, one of Nelson Sr’s teammates this year is JJ Lehto, Jos’ former F1 teammate.
- September 30, 1997: Max is born in Hasselt, Belgium.
1998
- March-November, 1998: The 1998 F1 season.Jos starts the season without a position, reserve or otherwise.
- May, 1998: Jos and his father have an altercation with a 45-year-old-man over use of a racing track. The 45-year-old is left with a fractured skull. Jos would later face assault charges in a Belgian court over the incident. (Archive)
- June, 1998 (most likely): Dilara is born. (Archive)
- June 28, 1998: The 1998 French Grand Prix. Jos enters his first F1 race since the end of the 1997 season, driving for Stewart. He finishes in 12th place. (Archive)
1999
- March-October, 1999: The 1999 F1 season. Jos serves as a test driver for the Honda Formula 1 Project.
- October 22, 1999: Victoria is born.
- November 13, 1999: Lando is born.
2000
- Kelly and Tuka meet. She is most likely 11 and he is most likely 18.
- October 30, 2000: Jos is found guilty of assault related to the June 1998 altercation. He is given a five-year suspended sentence and enters into a settlement with the victim. (Archive)
2001
2002
2003
- Kelly moves back to Monaco/France.
2004
- March-October, 2004: The 2004 F1 season.
- May, 2004: The Jordan racing team considers Jos as a replacement driver for an underperforming Giorgio Pantano. But, a test drive is canceled after he discovers he is too big to fit in the car.
2005
- March-October, 2005: The 2005 F1 season. Fernando Alonso, the oldest member of the current F1 grid, wins his first world championship. (Archive)
- August, 2005 - January, 2006: Kelly “volunteers” at Oxfam International. While her LinkedIn claims she worked on “specialized projects”, the only explicit work experience mentioned is working in the gift shop.
2006
2007
2008
- March-November, 2008: The 2008 F1 season. Lewis wins his first of seven world championships. (Archive)
- March 16, 2008: Nelson Jr makes his F1 debut at the 2008 Australian Grand Prix, driving for Renault. He retires after 30 laps due to collision damage. At this point, he is 22 years old.
- June, 2008: Jos and Sophie’s divorce is finalized.
- June 14-15, 2008: Jos competes in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time, driving for Van Merksteijn Motorsport. He and his team finish 10th overall with a class win. (Archive)
- September 28, 2008: The infamous 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. Nelson Jr races, but crashes in lap 15. The incident is later revealed to be part of a controversial strategy orchestrated by the Renault team, which involved deliberately causing a safety car period to benefit Fernando Alonso (Nelson Jr’s teammate at the time). This would become known as "Crashgate”.
- December, 2008: Jos appears in a Belgian court after being accused of threatening and assaulting Sophie. He is found not guilty of assault, but was found to have sent her threatening text messages and violated a restraining order. He is ultimately let off with a fine and a suspended sentence.
2009
- March-November, 2009: The 2009 F1 season. Nelson Jr races for Renault for a second year and scores zero points. (Archive)
- June-August, 2009: Kelly spends the summer volunteering for Cross Cultural Solutions, teaching children in Tanzania.
- June 13-14, 2009: Jos has another go at 24 Hours of Le Mans, this time driving for Aston Martin Racing. He and his team finish 13th. (Archive)
- August, 2009: Renault terminates Nelson Jr’s contract. Shortly after, he reveals Crashgate, claiming that he was instructed to crash during the 2008 Singapore GP by Renault’s team principal and engineering director. This prompts the FIA to launch a formal investigation. (Archive 1, 2)
- September, 2009:
- Kelly creates a LinkedIn account.
- The FIA's investigation confirms Crashgate, leading to severe consequences for Renault. The team principal is banned indefinitely from FIA events, and the engineer receives a five-year ban (both are later overturned). Renault itself faces a suspended sentence. That means the team would only face a ban if they committed a similar offense within the next two years. (Archive 1, 2)
- December 2009: The FIA decides not to alter the results of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, despite Crashgate. They cite rules that prevent the revocation of a race result after a FIA Awards ceremony. (Archive)
2010
- February-December, 2010: Kelly works as an “assistant stylist” for Vogue Latin America. While she claims she was the main contributor for the stylist’s personal blog, she does not provide any samples of her writing on LinkedIn.
- March-November, 2010: The 2010 F1 season.
- June-August, 2010: Kelly interns at the buying office of Bergdorf Goodman, a luxury department store. Her responsibilities included assisting the buying team, inventory, and markdown analysis.
- December 20, 2010: Brazilian magazine Veja claims Nelson Sr and Nelson Jr are being investigated for tax evasion and money laundering. The reports claim both routed money through the automobile federation of Ceará, one of Brazil’s 26 states. The reports also claim the two funneled money into foreign accounts between 2004 and 2008, and that Brazil’s federal police was investigating the matter. (Archive 1, 2, 3)
2011
- Kelly graduates from the Marymount Manhattan College with a BA in International Relations and Affairs.
- Kelly starts a relationship with Antonio.
- March-November, 2011: The 2011 F1 season.
- March 27, 2011: Jérôme makes his F1 debut at the 2011 Australian Grand Prix, driving for Virgin Racing. He places 14th. At this point, he is 25 years old. (Archive)
- June 16, 2011: Kelly makes her first Instagram post. It is at an Apple store. (Archive)
- August-December 2011: Kelly works as a “publicity intern” for KCD Worldwide, a Public Relations firm based in New York City. While Kelly’s LinkedIn claims she “monitor[ed] all US print and online publications” and developed editorial reports, the only real experience mentioned is typical intern duties (managing office mail, supplies, etc.)
- November 12, 2011: Jos has an argument with his then-girlfriend in a hotel room. She would later accuse him of physical assault. Jos would deny the allegations.
2012
- January, 2012: Jos is charged with attempted murder after an incident where he drove a car into his then-girlfriend (and later ex-wife), Kelly van der Waal, following a heated argument. Jos would eventually be acquitted, but would face other charges related to the incident, including assault. (Archive)
- For simplicity, Kelly van der Waal will only be referred to as “van der Waal” from here on out.
- March-November, 2012: The 2012 F1 season. Jérôme serves as a reserve driver for Lotus. (Archive)
- April 26, 2012: Daniil turns 18.
- June, 2012 - March, 2013: Kelly works as a marketing coordinator for Grupo Arezzo SA. On her LinkedIn, she mentions “Handling logistics for marketing campaigns, product launches, events and strategic partnerships”... twice.
- July 7, 2012: Kelly posts a photo of three port-a-potties while in Montauk. One of the toilets is labeled with a slur commonly used against transgender people. (Archive)
- Early September, 2012 (most likely): After failing to finish a race (specifically, the CIK-FIA KZ2 World Cup), Jos kicks Max out of his van while driving home and leaves him at a gas station. Max ends up calling Sophie to pick him up. (Archive 1, 2, 3)
2013
2014
- Kelly starts a relationship with Beto.
- Jos and van der Waal marry.
- Of note is that while Kelly claims she worked for Marie-Claire from April to December, her first article was published in July and her last article was published in August. (Archive 1, 2)
- September, 2014: Jos and van der Waal have a daughter together.
- September, 2014 - June, 2015: The inaugural Formula E Championship is held. This new racing series is dedicated to fully electric single-seater cars and aims to highlight the potential of sustainable technology in cars. (Archive)
2015
- March 15, 2015: Max makes his F1 debut at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix, driving for Scuderia Torro Rosso. He retires after 32 laps due to engine issues. At this point, he is 17 years and 166 days old. This makes him the youngest ever driver in F1 history. (Archive 1, 2)
- March 29, 2015: The 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix. Max finishes in seventh place, earning six points. That makes him the youngest driver ever to score World Championship points at 17. (Archive)
- April, 2015: Kelly gets a job working as a “Social media and PR Consultant” for Formula E.
- May 24, 2015: Kelly makes a post on Instagram with tips on what to do in Berlin. The photo shows her posing on the Berlin Holocaust Memorial. (Archive)
- July 17, 2015: Jules Bianchi succumbs to his injuries from the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. His death is the first in F1 since Ayrton Senna, and is to date the most recent death in F1 history. (Archive)
- August 12, 2015: Kelly likes a post on Jérôme’s Instagram. This would be her first of many likes on his account throughout the rest of 2015.
- Mid-Late 2015 (Most likely): Jérôme and Natty get divorced. (Archive)
- September 30, 2015: Max turns 18. He spends the day obtaining his road driving license. He would move to Monaco shortly afterwards. (Archive 1, 2)
- October, 2015 - July, 2016: The second Formula E Championship is held.
2016
- February 10, 2016: Kelly likes a post on Jérôme’s Instagram. This would be her first of many likes on his account throughout 2016.
- February 18, 2016: Lando likes a post on Kelly’s Instagram. He is 16 and she is 27. He was still a minor at the time.
- March, 2016: Lando likes two more posts on Kelly’s Instagram.
- March-November, 2016: The 2016 F1 season. Daniil and Max would start the season in Red Bull and Scuderia Torro Rosso, respectively. (Archive)
- April 19, 2016: Lando likes yet another post on Kelly’s Instagram.
- May 5, 2016: Red Bull announces it’s flipping Daniil and Max’s seats due to performance issues with the former. Daniil would drive for Scuderia Torro Rosso for the remainder of the season, and Max would drive for Red Bull.
- Max was most likely dating Roos at this point.
- Kelly might also have been seeing Daniil at this point, but the exact time they started dating is unclear
- June 16, 2016: Kelly likes a post by Daniil’s then-teammate, Carlos Sainz. This would turn out to be one of several posts she would like before going public with Daniil.
- June 19, 2016: Kelly likes an Instagram post by Max. This would turn out to be one of several posts she would like before going public with Daniil.
- August 9, 2016: Kelly makes an Instagram post about being in Monaco. It would be liked by Max. This would turn out to be one of several posts he would like on her account throughout 2016..
- September 22, 2016: An F1 gossip account alleges Max and Roos are dating. He is 18 (almost 19) and she is 22. (Archive)
- October 7, 2016: Kelly posts a photo of herself in Hong Kong with Jérôme and another Formula E Driver. (Archive)
- October 10, 2016: Max’s last like on Kelly’s Instagram before Kelly goes public with Daniil.
- October 23, 2016: Kelly’s last like on Max’s Instagram before going public with Daniil.
- November 25-27, 2016: The 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max would finish fourth. Daniil would retire after 14 laps due to a gearbox issue. (Archive)
2017
- On the same day, Victoria turns 18.
2018
- More notably in this timeline, Geri is the wife of Christian Horner. Christian is the longtime team principal of Red Bull, which is the team Max has raced for since 2016. (Archive)
- Like with Torro Rosso, this detail will be important later.
2019
- July 27, 2019: Kelly gives birth to her daughter.
- August 5, 2019: Kelly likes an Instagram post by Lando. She would later like another one that same month.
- July 19, 2019: Nelson Jr posts a photo of himself and Nelson Sr with Bolsonaro, saying he had a “productive meeting” with the then- president. (Archive)
- September 17, 2019: Kelly likes an Instagram post by Sophie.
- October 12-19, 2019: Kelly likes several more of Lando’s Instagram posts.
- October 28-30, 2019: Bolsonaro makes an official visit to Saudi Arabia. While there, he receives a gift of diamond jewelry and accessories. This would be the part of a series of gifts worth roughly $3 million. To avoid paying taxes on the gifts (and to keep the gifts after his presidency), he allegedly refused to declare them and smuggled them back into Brazil through his aides. (Archive 1, 2, 3)
- Bolsonaro would also allegedly store the gifts at properties owned by close allies, including Nelson Sr. (Archive)
- November 14, 2019: Tuka is seriously injured in an airplane crash near Bahia, Brazil. (Archive)
- November 17, 2019: Tuka succumbs to his injuries sustained in the plane crash at the age of 36. He is memorialized as a hero for trying to save the lives of others in the same crash. (Archive)
- November 19, 2019: Kelly makes a memorial post for Tuka on Instagram, calling him her “first love” and mentioning he made her “feel like the most special girl in the world” and “feel very special feelings”. (Archive)
- December 1, 2019: The 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max would finish second, Lando would finish eighth, and Daniil would finish ninth. (Archive)
- December 4, 2019: Daniil makes an Instagram post about the end of the F1 season. Kelly likes the post. It would turn out to be her last like on his account.
- December 6, 2019 (Most likely): Kelly and Daniil end their relationship. While Kelly makes a since-deleted Instagram post implying she broke up with Daniil, various sources claim it was Daniil who broke up with Kelly for a variety of reasons.
- December 21, 2019: Victoria makes an Instagram post of her and Dilara in the paddock during an F1 race. Kelly likes this post.
- December 24, 2019: Kelly likes an Instagram post by Max, her first like on his account in over three years.
2020
- January 31, 2020: Kelly likes another Instagram post by Max. This would turn out to be one of several posts she would like on his account throughout 2020.
- March, 2020 (Most likely): Max and Dilara break up. Despite that, Victoria, Sophie, and Jos continue to follow her on Instagram. Daniil would also follow her at a later date.
- March 13, 2020: The 2020 F1 season is delayed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In a joint statement, FIA and F1 say races will begin in May.The season would later be further postponed until July. (Archive)
- March-April, 2020:
- April 2, 2020: Kelly likes another post on Lando’s Instagram. She would continue to periodically appear in his likes throughout the year.
- May 27, 2020: Victoria announces she’s having a boy with her partner, Tom Heuts. Kelly likes and comments on the post. Victoria does not respond to the comment. Kelly would proceed to continuously like and comment on posts about Victoria’s pregnancy throughout 2020.
- July 5, 2020: The 2020 F1 season finally begins with the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix. Max continues to drive for Red Bull. Daniil drives for Scuderia Torro Rosso (then renamed to Scuderia AlphaTauri) in what would turn out to be his final F1 season as a regular driver. (Archive)
- July 20, 2020: Jérôme remarries to Austrian noble and jewelry designer Eleonore von Habsburg. The two share a son. (Archive)
- July 30th, 2020: Kelly’s likes on Lando’s Instagram become more frequent. They would become more sporadic again come October, but would continue for the rest of 2020.
- August 19, 2020: Lando’s last solo like on Kelly’s Instagram before Max returns to the picture.
- August 21, 2020: Kelly posts a swimsuit photo of herself on Instagram. It is liked by both Max and Lando. This would be Max’s first like on Kelly’s account since 2016.
- Max and Lando would both proceed to like several posts on Kelly’s account through the rest of the year.
- September, 2020: An Instagram account named “Serendipity181818” (Who we’ll refer to as Serendipity here on out for clarity reasons) claims Kelly and Max are dating. This was amid rumors that Kelly got back together with Daniil. Serendipity would also make a Twitter account under the handle “Serendipity1811”.
- October 9-11, 2020: The 2020 Eifel Grand Prix. In an interview, Max says that he is single, effectively confirming his breakup with Dilara. (Archive)
- October 15, 2020: Lando’s last like on Kelly’s Instagram before the latter goes public with Max.
- October 31, 2020: Kelly posts a photo from a party on her Instagram with the caption “That’s how rumours start”. The photo would be liked by some of Max’s family members, including Sophie. That post has since been deleted. A screenshot of it can be found here. An archive of her Instagram page with the post still intact can be found here.
- November 22, 2020: Serendipity tweets a photo of Kelly and Max together at the aforementioned party. The photo would also be sent to an F1 gossip account. Of note is that one of the photos came from a friend of Kelly’s whose Instagram account was private. (Archive 1, 2)
- November 26, 2020: Nelson Sr refers to the late Ayrton Senna as a homosexual in an interview. As of this writing, this is the latest occurrence of Nelson Sr calling his deceased F1 rival gay. (Archive)
- December 13, 2020: The 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max achieves pole position and finishes first. Daniil would finish 12th. (Archive 1, 2)
2021
- September 3-5, 2021: The 2021 Dutch Grand Prix. Max achieves poll position and finishes first, starting a three-year winning streak at the race. (Archive)
- Kelly leaves the race altogether after qualifying, and Max spends a night at his motorhome on the track. According to speculation, Kelly and Jos had a fight over her sharing photos in his residence. Jos unfollows Kelly on Instagram.
2022
- March-November, 2022: The 2022 F1 season. Max continues to drive for Red Bull. (Archive)
- March, 2022: Kelly returns to Monaco and claims she has otitis in a group chat with her fans. (Archive)
- March 5, 2022: “Here for a while” returns and claims the break/break-up rumors are true. They also confirm Kelly is back in Monaco while Max is in Ibiza with family. (Archive)
- June, 2022: The Brazilian podcast comments from Nelson Sr resurface online. They face condemnation from several members of the motorsport community, including Lewis and F1 itself. (Archive 1, 2)
- June 14, 2022: A photographer who claims to have formerly worked for Kelly shares their negative experience with her on Reddit. (Archive 1, 2)
- June 20-21, 2022: An Anti-Kelly account on Twitter puts together a timeline of everything related to the Serendipity incident. (Archive 1, 2)
- June 29, 2022: Nelson Sr apologizes for the comments he made about Lewis, claiming he did not intend to come off as racist. (Archive)
- June 30, 2022: More footage from the Brazilian podcast resurfaces. This time, it involves Nelson Sr using a homophobic slur against Lewis when talking about the 2016 F1 season. (Archive)
- July 1, 2022: In an interview, Max calls Nelson Sr’s comments about Lewis “not correct”, but insists that he is not racist. (Archive)
- July 20, 2022: Kelly returns from her Instagram hiatus with a photodump. (Archive)
- July 25, 2022: Someone who claims to have previously worked for the Piquets shares their experience.
- July 30, 2022: An anonymous person contacts a Max fan account to ask why they are deleting comments/blocking accounts critical of Kelly. It doesn’t go well. Anon is blocked.
- August 15-16, 2022: Sara is caught having an Instagram account that hated on Jos for not liking Kelly. (Archive)
- August 18, 2022: Kelly drops a vacation dump on Instagram, including a video of her and Max in the pool. The video would be mocked for how awkward it looked, and spawns several memes.
- September 6-8, 2022: Kelly makes cryptic posts in her Instagram stories.
- September 16, 2022: Kelly shares photos from an old photoshoot on Instagram, implying it was recent. She changes the caption when the internet figures it out.
- September 17, 2022: Various Max fan accounts are subject to hacking and/or hacking attempts. At least one was contacted beforehand and attacked for not posting pictures of Kelly.
- September 18, 2022: Kelly and Max attend the wedding of the former’s interior designer. Kelly posts a story on her Instagram afterward implying they had sex. This gets criticized for obvious reasons. (Archive)
- September 22, 2022: Kelly appears at Milan Fashion Week. For unknown reasons, only photos of her outside the venue emerge. (Archive)
- September 23, 2022: A Turkish meme account spreads a hoax claiming Kelly is pregnant. It gets to the point where Max’s management has to publicly deny the claims. Kelly remains silent on the matter. (Archive)
- September 28, 2022: Kelly’s younger sister endorses Bolsonaro’s re-election campaign.
- October 2, 2022: A photoshoot/interview of Kelly is published by Mirror Mirror, an obscure Dutch magazine. Things of note from the interview: (Archive)
- Kelly also claims to have signed with them in June, but had only done two modeling projects with them by this point.
- Mirror Mirror tags both Kelly and Max in their post promoting the article for unknown reasons.
- The first round of the 2022 Brazilian general election also takes place this day. Bolsonaro and left-wing candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva advance to the runoff. (Archive)
- For reference, Rouseff is in the same political party as da Silva, the left-wing Partido dos Trabalhadores.
- On the same day, Kelly posts an Instagram story captioned “early mornings” This photo was not only posted at around 9:30 AM local time, but was also discovered to be a repost of a 2021 photo she took. Accounts that bring this up get mass-reported. She would later delete the story.
- After the stories are posted, various Kelly fan accounts criticize her for supporting Bolsonaro, with some deciding to stop posting or deactivate altogether. Some of them spill tea on their experiences in the Kelly fandom, including their interactions with Sara.
- Other fan accounts, including Sara’s, would come to Kelly’s defense.
- October 20, 2022: Despite claiming the contrary on Kellypiquetsource, Sara’s name is confirmed.
- October 25, 2022: Kelly is (allegedly) spotted leaving the hotel she and Max were staying in during the 2022 Mexico Grand Prix… late at night and alone.
- October 28, 2022: Max’s Instagram account comments on a post made by Kelly at a time when he would have been practicing for the Mexico Grand Prix.
- October 30, 2022: The second round of the 2022 Brazilian general election. Bolsonaro narrowly loses to da Silva. The Piquets don’t take this well. (Archive 1, 2)
- October 31, 2022: Old pictures of Kelly resurface online.
- November 10, 2022: Sara makes a post claiming that Kelly is “always there for her”, despite only being a fan account.
- November 23, 2022: Max gives an on-camera interview. When asked by the reporter if he thinks Kelly is “the one”, he says “I hope so”. The two have been dating for over two years at this point.
- December 19, 2022: Kelly models for the cover of Vogue Nederland and gives an interview with them, detailing her life in the racing world and relationship with Max. Things of note from the interview: (Archive)
- Kelly tries to paint herself as an “independent woman”, which contrasts with her privileged upbringing, including living in Monaco as a child and going to a boarding school in England.
- The article itself focuses more on Kelly’s glamorous lifestyle than her own professional accomplishments. It also gets those accomplishments incorrect, claiming she worked with Formule E for three years when she only worked with them for just over a year and a half.
- The article touches on Kelly’s upbringing in the male-dominated world of motorsports, and asks how she handles it. This is despite her being the daughter of one driver and the girlfriend of another. She is not a driver herself.
- Kelly also claims to be “environmentally conscious”. This is immediately undercut by her association with F1, which is one of the most environmentally damaging sports. But, that is done in a manner that doesn’t take her supposed environmental concerns seriously and makes them seem more “trendy”. (Archive)
- This article marks the first reference of the “magical night” where Kelly and Max met. When pressed, Kelly brushes the story aside. This suggests the true circumstances of their meeting might be more complicated or controversial than she’s willing to disclose. This is especially concerning because of the age difference (9 years) and Max’s age at the time (18).
- Kelly also calls her parents her heroes. This is despite the interview taking place the same year Nelson Sr faced a series of controversies surrounding racism, homophobia, and the 2022 Brazilian election.
- The article would be criticized for a variety of reasons, including focusing on the partner of a driver instead of an actual female driver. (Archive)
- You can read the article here in its original Dutch. An English translation (albeit imperfect) is also available here.
2023
- An anonymous Tumblr user makes a summary of the rumors and scandals surrounding Kelly to that point. (Archive)
- January, 2023: Sara deactivates the Kellypiquetsource account.
- February 2, 2023: Paparazzi photos of Max and Kelly on vacation are published in the tabloids after (allegedly) being contacted by the latter. Some tabloids would body-shame Max with the photos. (Archive 1, 2)
- March-November, 2023: The 2023 F1 season. Max continues to drive for Red Bull. (Archive)
- March 13, 2023: Kelly announces that she will be represented by agency Playboy Projects in the UK. (Archive)
- March 25, 2023: A Brazilian court rules Nelson Sr must pay a 950 thousand dollar fine for “moral damages” stemming from his statements on Lewis. (Archive)
- March 29, 2023: Brazilian news outlets allege Bolsonaro hid expensive gifts on property owned by Nelson Sr. The news comes just three months after Bolsonaro lost the presidential election. (Archive 1, 2)
- May 7, 2023: The 2023 Miami Grand Prix. Max finishes first and starts a 10-race winning streak, the longest as of this writing. (Archive)
- June 30, 2023: Nelson Jr makes another Instagram post supporting Bolsonaro. (Archive)
- October 8, 2023: The 2023 Qatar Grand Prix. Max finishes first and wins his third world championship. (Archive)
- October 29, 2023: Someone who claims to work for Pageboy Projects spills their Kelly tea on Tumblr, claiming she’s difficult to work with.
- November 14, 2023: Kelly reposts her Vogue Nederland photoshoot on her Instagram stories. To this day it remains on the highlights section of her account.
- Late November, 2023: Kelly shares an Instagram post calling Black Friday a “symptom of capitalism” in her Instagram stories. This is in spite of her history of private flying and influencing.
2024
- It should be noted that the post doesn’t disprove or counter any actual claims made about her. In fact, none of the claims are brought up. She also ends the post with a photo she did not take. The original photo is a stock image you can download here.
- Max’s Instagram account comments on the post, defending her and saying the “rumors” have to stop. Skeptics and bystanders would be quick to figure out that Max most likely did not write the comment for a variety of reasons, including;
- During the second half of the main race, Lando makes multiple attempts to overtake Max. This culminates in a collision when the latter tries to block him. Lando would retire from the damage, and Max would place fifth. (Archive 1, 2)
- Of note is that while Kelly posted about Max’s pole positions and sprint win, she would not say anything about the results of the main race.
- On the same day, Kelly posts another story on Instagram captioned as a “travel day”. The story was posted on a Monday, when her daughter would be in school.
- October 18-20, 2024: The 2024 United States Grand Prix. Max achieves poll position and wins the Saturday sprint race, his first victory since Austria. (Archive)
- Kelly, Nelson Jr, and Nelson Jr’s wife accompany Max to the sprint race. Kelly posts several stories on Instagram celebrating Max’s victory, including a video of them kissing. The video is taken by Nelson Jr’s wife, and is criticized for looking staged and awkward.
- A couple hours later, Kelly posts an ad video to her Instagram to promote the skincare company Clarins. Some comments point out how she intentionally posted the ad after Max’s victory for maximum engagement. Those comments disappear shortly afterwards. (Archive)
- Max would finish the main race in third place. Kelly makes no posts about it and instead makes another post advertising Clarins. (Archive)
- Coincidentally, Nara Smith and her husband are invited to this race as VIP guests. But, they visit and sit with the Aston Martin Aramco F1 team. Nara still doesn’t follow anything F1-related on her social media.
- October 22, 2024: Nara Smith makes an Instagram post about her time at the USGP. Kelly likes the post and makes a reply, implying they met in person. Nara does not like or reply to Kelly’s comment, despite liking and commenting on other replies.
- October 24, 2024: Kelly posts a recap of her time in Austin during the USGP. While it is mostly reuploads from her Instagram stories, it includes three angles of the kiss she and Max shared after the Saturday sprint race. People who question why in the comments, even jokingly, are met with hostility by Kelly fans. (Archive)
- October 25, 2024: Kelly is revealed to be in Miami with multiple people, including her daughter. Her daughter’s school would have started fall break on or around October 23rd, just two days before. This leads to speculation that Kelly secretly brought her child to the states with her. (Archive)
- October 28, 2024: Max releases exclusive merch ahead of the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix. This is not without controversy, as some claim the colors used are the same colors associated with Bolsonaro (the justifiably controversial former president of Brazil several Piquet family members support, including Kelly). Others come to his defense, noting the colors are also on the Brazilian flag. (Archive 1, 2, 3)
- The merchandise seems to be based off the iconic Brazilian football jersey, which has been tied (at least to an extent) to Bolsonaro and his campaign since he got elected in 2018. More information on the controversies surrounding it can be found here and here. (Archive 1, 2)
- November 1-3, 2024: The 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix. Lando wins the Saturday sprint race, and Max finishes fourth after five seconds’ worth of penalties. Despite being at the paddock with family members (see below), Kelly makes no post about Max’s results. (Archive)
- After the sprint, it’s revealed that Nelson Sr was unbanned from the paddock after previously having his pass revoked over racist comments. Some attendees claim fans approached him for selfies and autographs. (Archive 1, 2)
- During the Sunday race, Max starts at P17 after not having a fast enough time to make it to the third round of qualifying before another driver crashes, forcing the session to end. Kelly criticizes the FIA for waiting 40 seconds before suspending the session, with the implication being he would have made it to the third round if it was called immediately. While some fans shared the sentiment, commentators point out Max wouldn’t have made it to the third round regardless of when the suspension was called. (Archive 1, 2)
- The stories were later found to be taken on November 27, despite being presented as if it was happening on that day.
Things that are confirmed to have happened, but are missing clear dates
Frequently-used sources
https://www.tumblr.com/maxverstepponme/713099451104935936/kelly-list-of-events-complete-for-now?source=share (Used with permission! Thank you, Steppy!)
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/17871420 (Archive)
https://www.statsf1.com/en/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CBy_C9zfa1zGwSjl-MOcQraPBXPMN9KR/view?usp=sharing
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