Nico Rosberg believes Isack Hadjar – or any driver – should not accept the second F1 seat at Red Bull due to Max Verstappen ’s dominance at the team. Verstappen has had six teammates during his 10 seasons at Red Bull, with the likes of Daniel Ricciardo, Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon all falling short of the Dutchman.

Croft then suggested that he might not get another opportunity. “It doesn’t matter, you just say no,” Rosberg replied. When asked about the alternative option of Arvid Lindblad, the German racer fired back: “Give it to him if he wants to take it. You should be like ‘Be my guest. After you, sir. Be my guest.’”

Red Bull spoke to Formula One's governing body before the Canadian Grand Prix to warn them that Max Verstappen's rivals might try and lure the Dutch driver into a one-race ban, according to team boss Christian Horner.