F1
What Max Verstappen said about Liam Lawson in Red Bull talks as Helmut Marko lifts lid
Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has admitted that Max Verstappen is unhappy with the team’s treatment of Liam Lawson. The New Zealander was promoted to replace Sergio Perez for the 2025 season but has already lost his position after only two Grand Prix races.
Lawson, 23, failed to score any points in Australia or China, and will now swap places at the Racing Bulls with Yuki Tsunoda. Red Bull have been scathingly criticised for their handling of the situation, accused of humiliating the driver and not giving him sufficient time to prove himself. Ex-F1 driver Giedo van der Garde was one of many to take to social media to voice discontent at the development.
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Red Bull's Tsunoda is the latest in a long line of Japanese drivers seeking F1 success")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Red Bull's Tsunoda is the latest in a long line of Japanese drivers seeking F1 success")
