World champion Max Verstappen’s “aggressive driving style” is not suited to the new Formula One cars, according to Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko.

The 24-year-old Dutchman suffered reliability failures in Bahrain and Australia, with the only race he has managed to finish so far this season coming in his victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

His inability to manage the car also means his teammate Sergio Perez is currently ahead of him in the drivers’ standings.

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And Marko believes Verstappen’s problems stem from how he treats the car with his full-throttle style.

Speaking to F1 Insider, he said: “Perez is much closer to Max than was the case in 2021.

Read more: Independent