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 believes the change in the F1 2026 regulations could result in Formula 1 becoming a series dictated by its engine formula.

F1 design genius Adrian Newey has revealed his decision to leave Red Bull last year stemmed from being “honest with myself”. Newey made the shock decision to bow out of Red Bull last year. The 66-year-old had been part of Red Bull since 2006 as their chief technical officer.

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.

Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen should be the favourite but it will depend on how those in Adrian "Newey's wake" sort out the RB21.

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 is no doubt counting down the days before he gets back to work. After a mandatory gardening leave following his years at Red Bull Racing, he will start at Aston Martin on the first working day in March.

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