Max Verstappen to miss Miami Grand Prix media day to stay with his girlfriend ahead of imminent birth of his first child – but is still set to race this weekend

Max Verstappen has been withdrawn from his scheduled media commitments for this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix ahead of the birth of his first child.

The Dutchman, who is currently third in the Formula One standings heading into the sixth round of the championship in Florida, had been due to speak to the media later on Thursday.