Breaking: few minute ago, Max Verstappen filed for divorce from Kelly Piquet and gave an explanation for his decision

Prior to the public knowledge of their divorce, Kelly and her husband, Max Verstappen, had marital issues, an insider exclusively tells PEOPLE.

The insider said that before  max verstappenfiled for divorce on Monday, the pair “had issues in the marriage for quite some time.” Max Verstappen’s filing has also been confirmed by a different person close to her.

As per the court records that PEOPLE was able to get on July 16, max verstappen,

The couple’s relationship high points were displayed in a carousel of images that went with it. The couple was seen kissing on a beach at dusk in one photo, and eating a seafood tower with pals in another.