Max Verstappen is unhappy with the recent decision to swap "battered boxer" Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda, according to Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko.

Helmut Marko has set the record straight after Max Verstappen claimed that Liam Lawson would be faster in the VCARB than the Red Bull RB21.

Max Verstappen hinted his disapproval by liking a social media post criticising Red Bull's decision to replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda after just two races

Helmut Marko has admitted that Max Verstappen "is not happy" with Red Bull and its decision-making after Liam Lawson was demoted back down to Racing Bulls.

Helmut Marko put an end to speculation that Max Verstappen is unhappy over Liam Lawson's Red Bull demotion, by confirming it is true.

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has insisted Yuki Tsunoda will see out the whole season after his shock promotion to replace Liam Lawson.

More reaction has been flooding in after Red Bull replaced Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda - a move which has infuriated Max Verstappen who didn't want a new team-mate

Despite Helmut Marko's admissions, Max Verstappen dismisses any rumors of him seeking a Red Bull exit after 2025.

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko has admitted Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen disagrees with their decision to demote teammate Liam Lawson.