Lando Norris is also in favour of skipping the F1 75 car launch event ahead of the 2025 season, despite tickets selling out within hours of going on sale.

Max Verstappen also joked about suffering a mystery ‘illness’ ahead of the event during a sim-racing live stream during the break after the Brazilian Grand Prix.

“If I get told to be there I guess I’ll be there,” Norris told the media on Thursday. “I might see where Max is going on holiday and join him. It’s a cool event. I’m happy for everyone. I think it sold out extremely quickly.

“It’s cool for a lot of fans, it’s a big thing for Formula One. I don’t know how it’s going to be done. I don’t know the layout of events but I’d rather be at home and relaxing and preparing for the season.

“That’s my side. I don’t like these types of things. I’m not a public person. I like to relax and do my things, but it’s also our job, so, at the end of the day, we can’t complain.”