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Topics: Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, Formula 1
Marcus Chan
Max Verstappen has criticised a Red Bull decision once again after the team was hit with claims of 'bullying'.
Verstappen, 28, ended the season with slight disappointment after losing out on the world title to Lando Norris.
After delivering what was a monumental comeback, the Dutchman fell two points short of the McLaren star, who clinched his maiden world championship crown.
At the start of the campaign, there were plenty of changes to Verstappen's surroundings at Red Bull.
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Having started the season with Liam Lawson as his teammate, Verstappen saw the New Zealander replaced after just two races.
In turn, Japanese star Yuki Tsunoda was promoted from sister team Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, with Lawson heading in the other direction.
At the time, Verstappen was spotted liking an Instagram post which was written by former Caterham Formula 1 driver Giedo van der Garde, who accused Red Bull of 'bullying'.
When asked about his social media activity, the 28-year-old said prior to the Japanese Grand Prix: "I liked the post, so that says enough, right? It wasn’t a mistake.
"That happens sometimes when you click on something."
Speaking recently, Verstappen reopened the topic as he again criticised Red Bull's handling of the situation.
As per Planet F1, Verstappen told Viaplay: "Two races next to one teammate, I didn’t agree with that at the time. In the end, you ruin someone’s chances with a top team.
"I think Lawson has recovered well. He could also have thought: ‘Never mind, the fun is gone.’ In any case, two races is far too early to make a judgment."
When quizzed on why his teammates have struggled next to him, Verstappen explained: "They try to use my setup.
"But in the end, every driver has his own driving style. At some point, of course, you grow together, especially in the second half of the season. We often drove according to the same philosophy, but I had a little more understeer than Yuki."