Dutch GP 2026 AUGUST 20, 2026 Thursday Press Conference F1 - 2026 DUTCH GRAND PRIX - THURSDAY PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT PART ONE – Arvid LINDBLAD (Racing Bulls), Sergio PÉREZ (Cadillac), Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull) Q: Max, perhaps we could start with you. Hope the summer was good to you. First, though, can we talk about the big news of the day? Four more years at Red Bull Racing. Congratulations. Was it an easy decision for you? Max VERSTAPPEN: Yes, I mean, it wasn't really too stressful. I think it was the right call. I feel really good within the team and, yeah, we have a lot of belief that, you know, we can, let's say, get back to the top in the coming years. Q: You were unsure about your future earlier in the season. What's changed? Verstappen: Well, it was mainly about actually continuing in Formula 1. But, yeah, the rules are slowly getting a bit better and, let's say, I'm willing to live with it. And hopefully, you know, by 2030 it opens up another opportunity, potentially with V8 engines coming in, to look again. Q: Okay, let's talk about Zandvoort now. This is the last Dutch Grand Prix for the moment. What aspect of this weekend, your home race, are you looking forward to most? Verstappen: I mean, seeing the fans next to the track, I think, is always very special. They're very close in places, so it's really nice. And then besides that, of course, yeah, just driving the layout. I mean, it's a really cool track. Q: Final one from me. It's unfortunate for Isack to be missing this race. Can you give us your thoughts on Liam returning to the team? What are you expecting from him? Verstappen: Yeah, I mean, I also got