‘You’ve got to get involved in the nappies’ – Christian Horner offers advice to new dad Max Verstappen as he predicts how fatherhood will affect him

“I don’t think so,” the Briton explained. “He’s a pretty measured guy. He’s got a stepdaughter as well. He’s just very measured. He enjoys family life and for him it’s business as usual.

“He’s proud, of course. It’s a great thing for him and Kelly to welcome a baby girl – a different achievement and perspective in life – but it’s great for him and for his family.”

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And, looking into the distant future, Horner gave his take on whether Lily may one day become the next Monegasque to drive in Formula 1.

“Yeah, absolutely,” he answered. “Why not a woman? As I was saying earlier, the pedigree of that little girl is quite phenomenal. There’ll be a rush to sign an option on her, no doubt. But yeah – why not?”