Max Verstappen and Penelope are a famous pair among Formula 1 enthusiasts. The 2024 Australian Grand Prix was not good for the current world champion, resulting in a DNF. However, there were plenty of exciting moments involving Max Verstappen’s daughter, Penelope, in the Red Bull garage.

Penelope is well-known among Max Verstappen fans for frequently appearing in his sim racing sessions. Since 2023, the duo has created numerous adorable moments for their followers.

A recent video of the two gained significant attention, unexpectedly captured in the Red Bull garage at the Australian GP. Penelope was present at the event and was seen exploring Verstappen’s garage.

In the video, it is evident that she even gave a loving hug to the 26-year-old driver. The clip, with only three seconds in duration, melted the hearts of fans and caused quite a stir on the internet.

While Max Verstappen and Penelope captivated the web with their latest content, the driver had to retire from the Australian GP on the fourth lap. A brake issue forced Verstappen to abandon the 58-lap race at Albert Park!

His retirement prevented him from winning his third consecutive race of the 2024 Formula 1 season. Red Bull’s performance at the Australian GP was unexpected and disappointing for the Austrian team, their rivals, and sports fans. Before this race, Verstappen’s last retirement in a Grand Prix was in 2022, so many people had high hopes for his success at the event!

Fans were so shocked by Verstappen’s difficulties that some of them were even seen applauding when he went to the pits. Red Bull’s other driver, [driver’s name], contributed to the team’s performance by finishing in fifth place and earning some points. The next race weekend for the Japanese Grand Prix will start on April 5th.