Max Verstappen suffers delayed start to Saudi Grand Prix with illness

Max Verstappen has spent time at home ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as he recovers from illness.

Max Verstappen in Bahrain. (Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool)

The Dutch World Champion posted on Instagram that he has since recovered from the stomach bug.

“Feeling fine again, after not being fit for a few days because of a stomach bug,” said Verstappen.

“Therefore, I unfortunately had to postpone my flight for a day, so I won’t be on the track until Friday.”

“See you in Jeddah!”

Verstappen won in dominant form at the Formula 1 season opener in Bahrain, with Red Bull hoping that he can continue his winning form in Saudi Arabia.

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