Yuki Tsunoda's hilarious two-word nickname for Max Verstappen after birth of baby

shared an amusing nickname for in a touching message to his Red Bull team-mate. The Dutchman has become a dad for the first time after .

Verstappen skipped the media day at the Miami Grand Prix to be alongside Piquet while she gave birth. He posted a cute photo on Instagram of himself sitting alongside his partner while she held the newborn. The girl has been named Lily.

Key figures at Red Bull have been sharing messages with Verstappen following the news. One video shared on X features Tsunoda offering his congratulations - and the Japanese star calls his colleague 'big daddy'.

"Hey big daddy! Huge congratulations. Wishing you and Kelly all the best. I can't wait to see your baby!" Tsunoda said in the video.

It comes after Verstappen's Instagram post with Piquet and Lily. His caption read: "Welcome to the world, sweet Lily. Our hearts are fuller than ever - you are our greatest gift. We love you so much."

Red Bull anticipate Verstappen arriving at the Miami International Autodrome today, ready to take part in tomorrow's sprint race and qualifying.

Remarkably, only one other member of the Formula One grid is known to be a father. Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg's daughter was born in 2021. The German rejected suggestions that becoming a father slows down drivers.

Hulkenberg said in Miami: "I mean, judge for yourself - look at the stats and what happens. Everyone is obviously different, but personally, I don't feel that's the case.

"I feel once we step in the car - visor down, go out - even for me, I tend to forget what goes on outside because we're just so focused and so driven to perform and maximise. I just personally feel it's added benefit because it's giving me so much outside of work and outside of being in Formula One. So I would even say it's kind of been helpful for me, if anything."

Verstappen has endured a tough start to the season. His only race win came at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Dutchman has frequently raised complaints about his car and believes McLaren are much quicker than Red Bull this year.

Looking to extend his run to a record five consecutive world championships this year, Verstappen may need to take more points off McLaren this weekend.