Two-time Formula 1 world champion, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen postponed his arrival in Saudi Arabia due to a stomach virus problem, where the second race of the new season is scheduled for the upcoming weekend.
"I'm feeling good again, after a few days with a stomach virus. I had to postpone my flight for a day, so I won't be on the track before Friday. See you in Jeddah," Verstappen wrote on Twitter today.
Verstappen was due to take part in media activities ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix today, but was given permission by the FIA to "skip".
The Red Bull driver started the new season in Formula 1 by winning the race in Bahrain.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday.
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