Setup of Verstappen not working well: 'Perez's is better'

Max Verstappen was not happy with his setup and it seems the Dutchman will lean more towards the setup of teammate Sergio Perez. Helmut Marko reveals this to Sky Sports Germany.

During the first free practice session, Verstappen was over four-tenths faster than the competition. Lewis Hamilton finished in second place, behind which Perez joined him. Still, Verstappen was not entirely satisfied with his balance. In both the first and second free practice sessions, the Dutchman experienced only moments.

According to Marko, this is therefore the time for Verstappen to switch setup. ''We may have to go more to a more stable car in the setup. We are fast, but the car may be a bit too nervous,'' said the Austrian. Verstappen will not have to look for long, as his teammate's setup seems to be much better.

"Perez's conservative setup works better here," said Marko. Red Bull Racing's top advisor expects an exciting Grand Prix on Sunday. He sees Fernando Alonso as a major challenger. The Spaniard concluded the second free practice session as fastest.