Domenicali confirmed that he has spoken with Verstappen amid questions about the Dutchman's Red Bull future and his criticism of Formula 1's increased reliance on electrical power under the 2026 regulations.
Formula 1 plans to shift the power balance to 58:42 in favour of the combustion engine in 2027, followed by 60:40 in 2028. The staged change reflects cost and development constraints under the power-unit cost cap.