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Kvyat podium came one day after birth of his first child

HOCKENHEIM, Germany -- Daniil Kvyat has revealed he became a father on the eve of his shock German Grand Prix podium Sunday.

As he arrived in parc ferme following his third-place finish, Kvyat revealed his partner Kelly Piquet -- the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet -- gave birth to a baby girl Saturday night.

It is the couple's first child and was celebrated in style by Kvyat by taking a surprise podium at Hockenheim.

Speaking after the race, he dedicated his result to Piquet and his new daughter.