Max Verstappen’s private jet has just landed in Miami, only hours ahead of jumping into the cockpit for the start of the grand prix weekend.
The Dutchman’s $50million Falcon 8X arrived in Miami around 8pm on Thursday evening after skipping media commitments while he and his partner Kelly Piquet waited for the birth of their first child.
The four-time world champion was granted permission from his Red Bull team and F1’s governing body the FIA to miss his usual press events.
Red Bull issued a statement on Thursday morning saying: “Max will not be attending media day in Miami as he is expecting a baby.