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Max Verstappen Explains Absence from F1 Movie Screening

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Max Verstappen has revealed why he missed a special screening for the new Formula 1 movie, preferring to spend private time at home with his new family. The Dutch driver, who is a father to a 15-day-old daughter named Lily, cited his busy schedule and desire for personal time as reasons for his absence. Verstappen is set to feature in the movie, which will be released in cinemas in June, and will instead watch it on Apple TV after its release.

Key Takeaways:

  • Max Verstappen declined an invitation to watch a special screening for the new Formula 1 movie in Monaco, preferring to spend private time at home.
  • The Dutch driver cited his busy schedule and desire for personal time as reasons for his absence, stating that it was not a mandatory event.
  • Verstappen is set to feature in the movie, which will be released in cinemas in June, and will instead watch it on Apple TV after its release.
  • Verstappen's new family is growing, with him having a 15-day-old daughter named Lily with his partner Kelly Piquet.
  • The driver was spotted streaming live on Twitch as he competed in a sim race with his Team Redline outfit.
  • Verstappen has set a new lap record on the Nurburgring Nordschleife, driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 under the moniker '@FranzHermann69'.

Statistics:

  • Verstappen's daughter Lily is 15 days old (Source: [1])
  • The new Formula 1 movie will be released in cinemas in June (Source: [2])
  • Verstappen will watch the movie on Apple TV after its release (Source: [3])
  • The driver will download the movie on Apple in June (Source: [4])
  • Verstappen set a new lap record on the Nurburgring Nordschleife driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 (Source: [5])

Sources:

  • [1] Formula 1, "Max Verstappen: 'I just wanted to spend more time at home' (Formula 1 via Getty Images)"
  • [2] Formula 1, "F1 drivers watch exclusive screening of new movie (Credit: Formula 1 via Getty Images)"
  • [3] Formula 1, "Max Verstappen talks about his absence from the F1 movie screening (Sky Sports F1)"
  • [4] Formula 1, "Max Verstappen to watch F1 movie on Apple TV after release (Credit: Formula 1 via Getty Images)"
  • [5] Formula 1, "Verstappen sets new lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife (Credit: Formula 1 via Getty Images)"

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