Giedo van der Garde
Giedo van der Garde is a former Dutch Formula 1 driver who competed in the 2013 season for the Caterham team. Known for his determination and competitive spirit, van der Garde's career in F1 was brief, but he has since remained active in motorsport, often providing insights into the pressures faced by drivers in Formula 1. Recently, he made headlines when Max Verstappen liked a post he wrote criticizing Red Bull's decision to replace Liam Lawson, highlighting the intense scrutiny and pressure that young drivers endure in the sport.
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Giedo van der Garde is an ex-F1 driver whose Instagram post suggested a panic move by Red Bull to replace Liam Lawson.
Concerns mount at Red Bull after Verstappen’s ‘catastrophe’ as F1 heads to Saudi Arabia
Canada· 2025-04-16
Giedo van der Garde described the Lawson sacking as a 'panic move'.
Red Bull risk losing Max Verstappen after show of force at Suzuka | Red Bull
United Kingdom· 2025-04-05
Verstappen’s official Instagram page liked a post from former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde which criticized Red Bull’s decision.
Max Verstappen says it ‘was not a mistake’ that he liked Instagram post criticizing Liam Lawson-Yuki Tsunoda swap
United States· 2025-04-04
Former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde said on social media that the move was 'bullying, or a panic move'.
Verstappen not happy with Tsunoda-Lawson Red Bull swap
Kenya· 2025-04-03Verstappen appeared to disagree with Lawson's demotion by 'liking' an Instagram post from former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde that described it as a 'panic move'.
Yuki Tsunoda asked to 'get as close as possible' to Max Verstappen by Red BullUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-01
Giedo van der Garde criticized Red Bull for their treatment of Liam Lawson, suggesting it resembled bullying.
Verstappen contrario alla cacciata di Lawson: un «like» ad un post svela che Max non la pensa come Horner
Italy· 2025-03-30Giedo van der Garde criticized Red Bull's treatment of Lawson, calling it closer to bullying.
Red Bull need to adapt fast and that is why they axed Liam Lawson | Red BullUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-28Giedo van der Garde criticizes Red Bull.
Giedo van der Garde uit forse kritiek op Red Bull, ook Max Verstappen ’liket’ post | Autosport
Netherlands· 2025-03-27
Giedo van der Garde criticized the decision to replace Liam Lawson, highlighting the pressures faced by F1 drivers.
El polémico "Me gusta" de Max Verstappen a un ex piloto de Fórmula 1 tras el anuncio de Red Bull de cambiar a Liam Lawson por Yuki Tsunoda
Argentina· 2025-03-27