United Kingdom, May 2 -- Max Verstappen missed Media Day for the Miami Grand Prix on Thursday (01.05.25) as he awaits the arrival of his first child.

The 27-year-old racing driver and his partner Kelly Piquet - who is the daughter of former Formula One star Nelson Piquet - announced in December that they were expecting their first child together.

And though the World Champion Red Bull driver was not in attendance for the press day, "all is well", and he is expected to be back on the track on Friday (02.05.25) for practice and sprint qualifying.

A spokesperson for Red Bull told the press: "Max will not be attending media day in Miami as he is expecting a baby.

"All is well and he will attend track tomorrow for the race weekend.

"We wi...