Max Verstappen skipped Lewis Hamilton’s glitzy F1 film premiere in Monaco — and his quiet explanation has fans reading between the lines.

The likes of Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Charles Leclerc were spotted on the red carpet but Verstappen was nowhere to be seen. He was one of just two drivers to skip the event, with Lance Stroll also choosing not to attend. As the screening took place, the Dutchman streamed himself playing video games online.

Max Verstappen was one of two notable absentees as Formula 1 drivers were treated to a special screening of the new F1 movie in Monaco.