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.

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

Adrian Newey will officially begin work as chief technical officer and Aston Martin's Formula 1 team principal next month.

Ex- F1 driver Karun Chandhok sees parallels between Adrian Newey’s arrival at Red Bull and his new adventure with Aston Martin in 2025. Newey will start work as Aston Martin’s managing technical partner on March 3, spearheading their technical team.

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

But it was not the only announcement last season that a living F1 legend would be switching teams. 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,

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 is currently counting down the days before he can start work at Aston Martin. He will start his work with the British team at the beginning of March, first by reading up fully on the new technical regulations for the 2026 season and beyond.

Adrian Newey, one of Formula 1's most successful designers, has left Red Bull Racing after decades for a high-profile role at Aston Martin.

Adrian Newey believes Formula 1 could become an engine formula for the opening years of the new regulations set to come into circulation in 2026.