He wrote: "Exciting weekend! Was very happy to be racing our GT3 car in Portimão. There were some ups and downs, but as a team we learnt a lot.

"I also feel I need to speak up about the hate and harassment Chris has received after the race. Everyone can have their opinions about what happened on track, but these personal attacks are not okay. Chris had a really strong stint and mistakes can happen.

"There’s no place for this kind of abuse in our sport or anywhere else."

Verstappen also liked a detailed post on the endurance.media Instagram page condemning the treatment of Lulham.

"Mistakes and contact are part of motorsport. They happen at every level, regardless of a driver’s experience, achievements or reputation. Discussing an incident or questioning a driver’s actions is perfectly reasonable, but personal abuse is never justified.

"He has consistently demonstrated his pace over recent years, progressing into a full Pro driver line-up this season. His achievements reflect years of commitment, talent and development.

"One incident does not define a driver’s ability, achievements or character. As drivers, team owners, sponsors, marshals, fans, journalists and everyone else involved in motorsport, we share a passion for the same sport. Racing involves competition, pressure, difficult decisions and occasional mistakes.

"We stand firmly against hate and personal abuse directed at any driver or anyone involved in motorsport, regardless of who they are or which team they represent. Every driver deserves respect, even when things go wrong."