The current double world champion of
Formula 1
,
Max Verstappen
(Red Bull), ill in recent days, delayed his arrival in
Saudi Arabia
for one day , where the second Grand Prix of the season is held this Sunday, he himself indicated this Thursday in
.
"I feel better after suffering from a stomach virus for a few days. Unfortunately, I had to delay my flight by one day, so I won't be at the circuit before Friday," the Dutchman wrote on social media.
Verstappen was due to participate in a meeting with the press in Jeddah on Thursday, on the eve of the first two sessions of free rehearsals
taking place on Friday
.
Max Verstappen and his joy after the first race, in Bahrain.
Photo: ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP.
"Max has had stomach problems in recent days and, with the approval of the FIA, he will not be in the paddock today (Thursday)," the
Red Bull
team wrote .
Verstappen was the winner two weeks ago in Bahrain of the first race of the 2023 Formula 1 season.
Source: AFP