In June 2022, she preferred a put up shared by Rodrigo, her father’s relative, on social media. In the put up, Rodrigo defended Nelson Piquet, former F1 champion and Kelly’s father, after Nelson used a racist slur in opposition to Lewis Hamilton in an interview whereas discussing the collision between Hamilton and Verstappen on the 2021 British Grand Prix.
• Controversial Vogue cowl
In January 2023, Kelly Piquet was featured on the duvet of the Dutch version of Vogue journal, that includes her in full driver’s gear behind a racing helmet with a catchline, “Pole Position.” However, many F1 followers lashed out on the journal, saying that the journal ought to have roped in an precise feminine driver to be featured on its cowl. 
• Accused of being a hypocrite
In July 2023, she shared a put up on Instagram a couple of marketing campaign for OPP Swimwear, an organization that recycles plastic into swimwear. She captioned the put up,
“Plastic waste hurts us, our beautiful home and our future generations. Growing up on the Côte d’Azur, I developed a deep appreciation for nature’s beauty. That’s why I have partnered up with @oppswim and @plasticbank to keep 100,000 plastic bottles from entering the ocean. Help me make a bigger impact: for every like, comment, and share of this post until 20 August 2023, @oppswim will donate to divert one plastic bottle from entering the ocean.”
Kelly obtained a whole lot of criticism for her put up; followers known as her a hypocrite and alleged that she was paid for the marketing campaign. Later, Kelly denied the allegations by commenting,
“Nope, to your disappointment, I did not get a dime for this. This is a cause I hold close to my heart. I’ve been a recycling advocate since very young – my mom always recycled at home and I’m teaching the same to my daughter.” 
