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The Red Bull driver has been suffering from a stomach bug for the past few days, and that has meant he has been unable to travel to Jeddah up until now.
With the agreement of the FIA, Verstappen has been allowed to miss Thursday’s media day in Saudi Arabia but is due to fly in so he can be ready for the opening day of track action on Friday.
It is anticipated that he will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Thursday evening.
Verstappen himself posted on social media that he was suffering no after-effects of his illness and was in no doubt he would be fit enough to get ready.
“Feeling fine again, after not being fit for a few days because of a stomach bug,” said the Dutchman.
“Therefore, I unfortunately had to postpone my flight for a day, so I won’t be on the track u …