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.

“Formula 1 is actually not the best-paying industry anymore,” he told AMuS’ Michael Schmidt. Newey highlighted this being one of the “hidden penalties” of the cost cap and has decreased the willingness of people to ply their trade in the sport. Every single Formula 1 team is now worth more than $1 billion, according to @kbadenhausen.

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

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,

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.

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.

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.