Verstappen makes feelings known after Red Bull drop Lawson for Tsunoda

Champion likes post describing change as ‘panic move’

SWFT SPLIT: Max Verstappen, left, with now former team-mate Liam Lawson ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. Picture: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP 

Max Verstappen has indicated disquiet and dismay with his Red Bull team after they confirmed they will replace their driver Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda from sister team RB.

Lawson has been dropped for the season before this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after the New Zealander has completed just two races for the team, while Verstappen remains dissatisfied with the team’s performance and their failure to bring a competitive car to the new season.