FIA Team Principals press conference – Great Britain

Team Principals Christian Horner (Red Bull), Zak Brown (McLaren), and Andy Cowell (Aston Martin) discussed their teams' progress and future strategies at Silverstone. Aston Martin is rigorously testing new upgrades while shifting 99% of its development focus to the 2026 car, leveraging new facilities and Adrian Newey's input. Red Bull's Horner addressed Max Verstappen's contract, confirming his commitment through 2028 despite ongoing speculation, and downplayed a "Plan B." He praised junior driver Arvid Lindblad's FP1 debut. McLaren's Brown expressed satisfaction with his drivers' clean racing and clarified that development is also winding down for 2025, with 2026 being the primary focus. All three briefly commented on Tim Mayer's FIA presidency bid, emphasizing the democratic process.