Max Verstappen has taken a subtle shot at his new 2025 teammate Liam Lawson by prioritizing the 2025 RB25 F1 car over him. The four-time world champion said tha

Verstappen has developed a reputation as the nightmare F1 team-mate in recent years. After matching up well against respected colleagues Carlos Sainz and Daniel Ricciardo during the early stages of his glittering F1 career, the Dutchman became the top dog at Red Bull.

Top Formula 1 teams often avoid giving number one status to one of their drivers in public these days, but Red Bull have made it clear Liam Lawson is not to try challenging Max Verstappen

Red Bull expects Liam Lawson to closely match Max Verstappen's performance within three-tenths of a second as he joins the senior team in 2025, replacing Sergio Perez.

Red Bull expect Liam Lawson to be within three tenths of Max Verstappen throughout the 2025 F1 season. That is according to Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko, who has laid down the expectations for Lawson before he steps up to the Red Bull senior team in 2025.