“As a person, people like [Newey], and he’s leaving… but we are focused on our side, to be fair.”
As Wache touched on, in addition to 2024 and 2025 challengers, attention up and down the F1 grid is now turning to the 2026 regulations, which will feature power units with increased electrical power and 100% sustainable fuels, alongside yet-to-be confirmed aerodynamic changes.
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While Newey steps back from F1 design duties to focus on final development and delivery of Red Bull’s RB17 Hypercar, Wache explained where the squad stand ahead of the rules overhaul.
“I think we are looking forward, because the more you think about it, the more you can anticipate some issues,” he said, when asked about the biggest challenge facing teams for 2026.
