Max Verstappen has confirmed he intentionally liked an Instagram post which criticised Red Bull’s latest controversial in-season F1 driver swap. Reigning world champion Verstappen was left unhappy with Red Bull’s ruthless decision to swap Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen has doubled down on his decision to like an Instagram post from former Caterham F1 driver Giedo van der Garde, which accused Red Bull of 'bullying' after they dropped Liam Lawson just two Grands Prix into his career with the team.

Max Verstappen said he made his feelings clear to Red Bull after learning about the decision to demote Liam Lawson to junior team Racing Bulls this weekend and promote Yuki Tsunoda.