Laid low by a "stomach bug" Max Verstappen is given permission to skip media day at Jeddah.

The Dutchman revealed the news on social media, posting: "Feeling fine again, after not being fit for a few days because of a stomach bug. 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!"

Red Bull subsequently posted: "Max has been suffering from a stomach illness over the past few days and, with the agreement of the FIA, will not be present at track today. Feel better, Max."

Following his lights to flag domination in Bahrain, many are expecting a repeat this weekend, even though the world champion and his team insists on playing down the strength of their package.

Of course, some will leap at the fact that should there be any repeats of the bug, Liam Lawson and Daniel Ricciardo could be called upon to replace the two-time world champion.

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1. Posted by meatball, 16/03/2023 19:29

"Headline: "VERSTAPPEN IS ALMOST DEAD"

Story: Max has the squirts and missed his flight...

come on guys - do better. "

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2. Posted by Defiant, 16/03/2023 16:28

"JamesD. Exactly. That's no scare at all.

I don't recall a specific time to reference you to, but I'm pretty damn sure that that would not be the case. A stand in driver would start at the back in those odd circumstances."

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3. Posted by Tardis40, 16/03/2023 14:15

"What would happen if, hypothetically speaking, Max qualifies the car on Pole but cannot participate in the race.

Would a reserve driver take over and inherit Pole?"

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4. Posted by kenji, 16/03/2023 13:16

"Driving in napppies would not be comfortable....but hey, these guys are superheroes!!!"

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5. Posted by JamesD, 16/03/2023 11:29

"Come on guys - 'health scare' ? That's a bit click bait !"

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