Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion and winner of the first race of the new Formula 1 season, was forced to cancel all his media commitments ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to health issues.
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Max Verstappen has a stomach ache in front of the deputy from Saudi Arabia
The 25-year-old Dutch Red Bull driver said he had been suffering from gastroenteritis this week. Verstappen is expected to take part in the first free practice on Friday.
“I’m feeling good again after being out of shape for a few days due to an intestinal virus. Unfortunately, I had to delay my flight for a day, so I won’t be hitting the runway until Friday. See you in Jeddah!!” – Max Verstappen on Twitter.
Max Verstappen to arrive in Jeddah on Friday after postponing travel plans due to stomach illness
I hope you feel better @Max33Ferstappen! uD83DuDC99#GP of Saudi Arabia #F1 @redbullracing https://t.co/2C8132q6nq
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 16, 2023
The Grand Prix at the Jeddah circuit will take place on Sunday from 19:00 and can be watched live on Digisport, Orange Sport and Prima Sport channels.
Formula 1: the main fine for Ferrari ahead of the deputy in Saudi Arabia
Formula 1, rating of pilots
1 Max Verstappen – RedBull 25 points
2 Sergio Perez – RedBull 18
3 Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin 15
4 Carlos Sainz – Ferrari 12
5 Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 10
6 Lance Stroll – Aston Martin 8
7 George Russell – Mercedes 6
8 Valtteri Bottas – Alfa Romeo 4
9 Pierre Gasly – Alpine 2
10 Alexander Albon – Williams 1
Formula 1, rating of constructors
1 RedBull 43 points
2 Aston Martin 23
3 Mercedes 16
4 Ferrari 12s
5 Alfa Romeo 4
6 Alpine 2
7 Williams 1
8 Alpha Tauri 0
9 HAAS 0
10 McLaren 0
Formula 1 season calendar for 2023
March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen
March 19: Saudi Arabia / Jeddah
April 2: Australia / Melbourne
April 16: China / Shanghai
April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku
May 7: Miami
May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola
May 28: Monaco
June 4: Spain / Barcelona
June 18: Canada / Montreal
July 2: Austria / Spielberg
July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone
July 23: Hungary / Budapest
July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps
August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort
September 3: Italy / Monza
September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay
September 24: Japan / Suzuka
October 8: Qatar / Losail
October 22: USA / Austin
October 29: Mexico / Mexico City
November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo
November 18: Las Vegas
November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.
Source: Hot News
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