Red Bull's Max Verstappen has liked an Instagram post by former Formula One driver Giedo van der Garde criticising the team for dropping Liam Lawson two rounds into the season

That follows Dutch media reports that Verstappen, who has not commented directly, is unhappy with the decision.

Lawson's demotion back to the Racing Bulls sister outfit, in a straight swap with Yuki Tsunoda, means Verstappen will have a third teammate in four races at Suzuka next week.

Van der Garde, who raced 19 times in 2013, says the move hints at bullying or panic.

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