Max Verstappen withdrawn from Miami GP media day ahead of birth of first child

Max Verstappen is expecting a baby with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA

Max Verstappen has been withdrawn from his scheduled media commitments for this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix ahead of the birth of his first child.

Verstappen, 27, is expecting a baby with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet, the daughter of three-time world champion, Nelson Piquet.