Max Verstappen has ‘liked’ an Instagram post from former Formula One driver Giedo van der Garde accusing Red Bull of “bullying” Liam Lawson. It came after the New Zealander’s demotion to Racing Bulls was confirmed by Red Bull on Thursday.

Red Bull announced on Thursday it is shifting its driver rotation around just two races into the new season, announcing that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen’s teammate.

Red Bull Racing officially announced the immediate appointment of Yuki Tsunoda as Max Verstappen's teammate, there is also a crisis meeting at the Austrian team. The topic of discussion in Milton Keynes is how to improve the RB21 so that it can compete seriously at the front of the grid again.

Verstappen’s phrasing is interesting. While over a race distance, when speeds are slower and responsiveness is dulled by fuel and worn tyres, there’s no question the Red Bull Racing car is the better machine.

Yuki Tsunoda became Max Verstappen's third different teammate in four races when he replaced Liam Lawson at Red Bull on Thursday.