Max Verstappen Skips Miami GP Media Day for Imminent Birth of First Child
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Max Verstappen, the four-time Formula One world champion, missed his scheduled media commitments at the Miami Grand Prix due to the impending birth of his first child. Verstappen's partner, Kelly Piquet, is expecting, and Verstappen is set to return to the track the following day for the race weekend. Currently, Verstappen ranks third in the championship standings, trailing behind McLaren's Oscar Piastri.
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Max Verstappen missed media day at the Miami Grand Prix due to the expected birth of his first child with partner Kelly Piquet.
Verstappen, a four-time Formula One world champion, is set to return to racing activities the next day.
He is currently third in the championship standings, 12 points behind leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren.
Kelly Piquet is the daughter of triple world champion Nelson Piquet and has a daughter from a previous relationship with Daniil Kvyat.