Max Verstappen had to postpone his flight to Saudi Arabia by a day due to stomach problems. The Dutchman says he feels better again, but will therefore not arrive at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit until Friday.
The Red Bull Racing driver has been struggling with a stomach flu for the past few days, and will therefore skip Thursday – the media day – with the permission of the FIA. “I feel good again after not being fit for a few days due to stomach problems,” Verstappen writes on social media. “That’s why I unfortunately had to postpone my flight by a day, so I won’t arrive at the circuit until Friday. I’ll see you in Jeddah!”, reads the explanation of the Dutchman.
Previous editions
Verstappen played a leading role together with Lewis Hamilton during the first edition of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. It was the penultimate race of the season in 2021, which means that tensions in the fight for the world title had now run high. During the race there was a curious moment in which Verstappen wanted to let his rival alongside. It resulted in contact between the two. In the end, Hamilton won the race. Verstappen was second. However, the Dutchman took revenge last year by winning the Grand Prix.
Timetable Grand Prix of Bahrain (Dutch time)
The race weekend in Saudi Arabia kicks off on Friday, March 17 at 2:30 PM with the first free practice session. At 18:00 the drivers are allowed on the circuit for the second practice session. Saturday, March 18, starts at 2:30 PM with the third and final free practice. Qualifying will be held at 6:00 PM. The race itself starts on Sunday, March 19 at 6:00 PM
Friday March 17
First free practice: 2:30 PM
Second free practice: 6:00 PM
Saturday March 18
Third free practice: 2:30 p.m
Qualifying: 6 p.m
Sunday March 19
Racing: 6:00 PM
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