FIA Team Principals press conference – Netherlands

At the Zandvoort press conference, Williams's James Vowles highlighted the team's strong Zandvoort performance and their P5 Constructors' fight, emphasizing 2026 development despite potential current-year compromises. Mercedes' Toto Wolff underscored 2026 regulations as a top priority, noting the advantage of increased wind tunnel time for lower-ranked teams and praising Valtteri Bottas's speed and experience for his new Cadillac role. Alpine's Flavio Briatore backed Pierre Gasly but suggested Franco Colapinto faced too much pressure, indicating a need for more time. He also confirmed Renault's commitment to F1, targeting 2026 podiums, acknowledging current engine deficits, and announced Steve Nielsen's appointment to oversee team operations.