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

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.

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.

Adrian Newey believes the change in the F1 2026 regulations could result in Formula 1 becoming a series dictated by its engine formula. Formula 1 shakes up its regulations for the 2026 season, with both the power unit and chassis rulebooks being completely overhauled.

Aston Martin's latest signing Adrian Newey admits that there are concerns about whether the new regulations could trigger a Mercedes-style power unit dominance in 2026.

Adrian Newey has warned that F1's upcoming regulation changes could result in the sport becoming an 'engine formula'.

Adrian Newey is under the impression the 2026 Formula 1 regulatory changes will create an engine “dominated” pecking order. Newey

Aston Martin F1's incoming design chief Adrian Newey predicts that one engine will likely dominate the new era of Formula 1 regulations from the 2026 season. Here are our thoughts.

Aston Martin hire Adrian Newey previews Formula 1's regulation changes for the 2026 season, among the biggest overhauls in history