Max Verstappen feels his support of a social media post criticising Red Bull's handling of Liam Lawson "speaks for itself" ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix

Yuki Tsunoda 's RB21 has been summoned by the FIA ahead of the star's debut with Red Bull at the Japanese Grand Prix. Max Verstappen has spoken out after he liked a comment claiming Red Bull’s sacking of Liam Lawson was akin to ‘bullying’ following the announcement.

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — No one knows better than Liam Lawson how quickly things can change in results-driven, money-driven Formula 1. Last week the New Zealander was suddenly demoted to Racing Bulls after two poor Formula 1 races with the top team — Red Bull — in Australia and China to start the season.