Max Verstappen: Max Verstappen remains silent on Red Bull’s driver exchange, but suggests disagreement

Verstappen refuses to publicly criticize Red Bull’s phone call
Before the Grand Prix weekend, the current world champion expressed his views in a sophisticated, professional manner. Verstappen avoids answering questions about whether Red Bull released Lawson too early from the season. “According to an interview with F1’s official media, the team already knows what I think about the issue.” In his opinion, public statements are the source of speculation, but he wants to stay away from this speculation.
According to Verstappen, many of Red Bull’s team discussions must remain confidential because driver exchange decisions fall into this sensitive category. Wolff chose to keep quiet about the team’s decision, and his initial online response showed that he neither endorsed nor opposed the team’s choice.
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Yuki Tsunoda admits frustrated by the initial snub
After Yuki Tsunoda became a member of the promotion team, his feelings were transparent compared to Verstappen. The Japanese driver publicly admitted that the challenge faced when Red Bull was elected Lawson last year to elect Tsunoda. It expressed his difficulties from the beginning because the team chose others over him. Tsunoda learned that Red Bull will make quick choices whether it leads to positive or negative results.
Tsunoda’s influential Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko did not contact him in his typical way after this. Tsunoda explained that Marko usually contacted him when he needed it, but did not lend a helping hand this time. He thought it seemed strange, but he tried to remove any obvious friction between them.
Max Verstappen focuses on driver politics automotive performance
Verstappen is totally focused on performance, while others question how Red Bull makes a decision. Even after teammate changes, Verstappen remained competitive as he was only a few points behind. According to Verstappen, his considerable amount of time on the team allowed him to master the difficult characteristics of Red Bull racing. “At present, my focus is on constantly improving the performance of the car,” he shared.Also Read: MLB 2025: Detroit Tigers clash with Chicago White Sox on 2025 at Comerica Park Opening Day; Check Details
FAQ:
Question 1: Why did Red Bull replace Liam Lawson so early at the beginning of the season?
A1: Red Bull made a quick decision in place of Lawson after just two races and cited performance considerations, although the move sparked debate in the racing community.
Question 2: How did Max Verstappen react to Red Bull’s decision?
A2: Max Verstappen avoids direct public criticism but likes posts that call the decision a “panic move”, which suggests a subtle disagreement with the call.
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