Rumors are circulating about the status of the relationship between Max Verstappen and his long-term partner Kelly Piquet. Speculation has intensified after Kelly posted a cryptic message on her Instagram story that left fans wondering about the couple’s future.

The breakup rumors first emerged when Verstappen was conspicuously absent from an important family event – the wedding of Kelly’s sister Julia Piquet. Fans quickly noticed that Verstappen did not accompany Kelly to the wedding, although his presence was clearly expected.

In her story, Kelly wrote about how she wanted to move on in her life: “You can literally feel when it’s time to move on to the next chapter of your life.” and sparked a debate about what this might mean for the couple.

After the wedding, Kelly’s social media activity fuelled the gossip further. She shared photos from a recent holiday where she enjoyed some peaceful moments with her daughter. But Verstappen was again nowhere to be seen.

However, not everyone is convinced that the relationship is over. Some fans believe that Kelly’s cryptic post could signal not an end, but a new beginning. There is speculation that the post could indicate an engagement or even a wedding between Kelly and the Dutchman.

However, when her story was shared on X (formerly Twitter), fan reactions were mixed. One fan humorously speculated that Kelly may have proposed to Max herself, then shared this funny image to show Max’s responses: “Yes” And “Yes“.

Another fan said the whole situation was an attempt to get attention. He wrote: “But it’s an attention seeker, you fall for it.”

Others expressed their uncertainty. One fan simply asked: “Did Max propose to her or?” In this way, the fan underlines the confusion and curiosity that Kelly’s post has caused.