The case originated from a false rumor reported by Auto Motor und Sport, which was traced back to content generated by artificial intelligence.
In recent hours, a story circulated claiming that Max Verstappen had asked Lewis Hamilton to become the godfather of his newborn daughter Lily, born with Kelly Piquet. The rumor was picked up by Auto Motor und Sport, attributed to Christoffer Linden, and quickly spread on social media.
However, the report has been debunked. There is no record of any formal meeting between Hamilton and the Verstappen-Piquet family regarding such a request, nor are there confirmations from the involved parties or their representatives. The original content that sparked the “story” was traced back to AI-generated material mistakenly taken as legitimate journalism.
Verstappen-Hamilton, What happened
- An online text claimed: “Hamilton visited during the summer break, and Verstappen and Kelly Piquet proposed him as godfather.”
- This source was reportedly cited by AMuS journalist Christoffer Linden
- But, as GP Blog clarified, the content was AI-generated.
Yes, it was denied—but if true…
This incident serves as a reminder of the risks posed by AI-generated content: realistic-looking texts without verification can easily be mistaken for real news and spread rapidly. Without official confirmation, stories involving the private lives of public figures should be treated with extreme caution.
Still, the news did make waves, though not as much as it would have a few years ago, since the two drivers have genuinely rebuilt their relationship and left behind (for now) the tensions of 2021.
