Formula 1's competitive order might be dictated by engine power with the new rule change in 2026, according to new Aston Martin designer Adrian Newey.

Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix another stunning announcement came with the news that Adrian Newey, arguably the greatest engineer in the history of the sport, would be leaving Red Bull. That sparked months of speculation about where Newey would land next, speculation that finally ended with the announcement he was moving to Aston Martin.

The design guru, who is leaving Red Bull for Aston in March, has his sights set on the next set of regulations

Aston Martin's soon-to-be managing technical partner and Formula 1 aero guru, Adrian Newey predicts that the new era of rules starting in 2026 will be dominated

While Newey's arrival has sparked much excitement, Alonso has already called for a dose of realism, suggesting it will be at least another 12 months before they are ready to challenge consistently at the top of the order.

As Adrian Newey prepares for his first season at Aston Martin after over a decade at Red Bull, the designer is preparing to tackle an unknown challenge with his new team. As he has been unable to work for the team during his departure period from Red Bull,

Adrian Newey looks ahead to F1's new rules in 2026. Adrian Newey has conceded that F1 ’s new rules for 2026 could place more emphasis on having a strong engine rather than a strong chassis. F1 will transform in 2026 with entirely new technical regulations that will change the cars drastically.

Formula 1 design guru Adrian Newey hypothesises that the series has found itself “close to the limit” of the current