This has prompted rivals to openly question Red Bull’s decision-making, with Zak Brown calling out the Milton Keynes-based team. “ [Yuki] is probably the guy who should be in the Red Bull, looking at how he did. But they seem to be making some weird driving decisions,” Brown said to Sky Germany.

Alex Albon had some choice words about Liam Lawson's decision to team up with Max Verstappen midway through the 2024 F1 season, given his lack of experience.

Another year, but the same story for Red Bull's second driver as Liam Lawson has started life at Milton Keynes in ignominious fashion.