MIAMI, May 2 — Reigning world champion Max Verstappen will join the Miami Grand Prix a day later than scheduled as he awaits the birth of his first child.
MIAMI, May 2 — Reigning world champion Max Verstappen will join the Miami Grand Prix a day later than scheduled as he awaits the birth of his first child.
According to Red Bull, the Dutch driver missed Thursday’s media and promotional events but will be present at the track today ahead of the weekend’s race.
“Max will not be attending media day in Miami as he is expecting a baby. All is well and he will attend track tomorrow for the race weekend. We will not be offering any further comment at this time in respect towards the privacy of Max and his family,” the team said.
Verstappen’s partner, Kelly Piquet—daughter of Brazil’s three-time world champion Nelson Piquet—first shared the pregnancy news with him in December.
The 27-year-old currently ranks third in the drivers’ standings after five races, trailing championship leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren by 12 points. — AFP
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