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Adrian Newey has said the upcoming 2026 F1 regulations are “slightly scary,” but believes the malleability in them will see interesting interpretations from the teams on the grid.
Adrian Newey, working with Aston Martin, finds the 2026 Formula 1 regulations “slightly scary,” anticipating diverse interpretations by teams on the grid. The upcoming season will introduce new rules on aerodynamics, tires, and power units, as per the FIA’s directives. Newey believes that teams will initially seek advantages through unique approaches but eventually align with each other, reflecting on the 2022 initial regulations. He anticipates varying aero solutions and power unit performances initially in 2026, mirroring the hybrid regulations’ impact in 2014. Newey expresses confidence in the partnership with Honda for Aston Martin, acknowledging their engineering capabilities from his time at Red Bull.
