Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen took part in a heated chase while on holiday with his partner Kelly Piquet.

Verstappen enjoys his Summer break for the whole of August before F1 returns to its Home track in Zandvoort this weekend.

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The Dutchman will be hoping to further extend his championship lead as he seeks his fourth consecutive title and will also aim to end his current drought of five consecutive wins.

Before the summer break, the three-time champion was increasingly frustrated with the lack of performance of his car, which resulted in a Adult tirade against his team during a disastrous Hungarian Grand Prix.

Verstappen goes on holiday with Kelly Piquet

Like many other drivers, Verstappen spent his summer break with holidays and leisure activities, as well as maintain his fitness in an unusual way.

The Brazilian model Piquet has been with Verstappen and seemed to abandon her partner in favour of sunnier climes and flew to Portugal with her daughter at the beginning of the month.

Verstappen and Piquet reunitedthe daughter of another three-time F1 world champion, Nelson Piquet, and the couple have been enjoying Portugal together ever since.

Now the Dutchman has shared some beautiful photos from his holiday in the sun, including chasing a cute dog on a white sandy beach in Comporta.

The Red Bull star’s attention will now no doubt be back on track as he prepares for this weekend’s race. Dutch Grand Prix in his quest for a fourth consecutive victory at his home track.

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