Fernando Alonso, representing the Aston Martin F1 team, expressed his challenge to the team to replicate Red Bull’s success and take advantage of the upcoming changes in Formula 1 regulations in 2026. Although Aston Martin initially emerged as a strong competitor against Red Bull last season, they fell to fifth place in the standings. However, with design guru Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull, there is speculation that the team may become vulnerable during the regulations review, presenting an opportunity for Aston Martin to capitalize on the rule changes. Aston Martin has made significant investments in its headquarters and will collaborate with Honda for the new engine regulations in 2026. Alonso emphasized the importance of mastering the next generation cars, aiming to achieve the same level of success as Mercedes and Red Bull in previous years. He dismissed suggestions that Newey’s departure means the collapse of Red Bull, stating that such comments are intended to destabilize the reigning champions. McLaren CEO Zak Brown and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff noted an increase in sign-ups from individuals associated with Red Bull, but Alonso does not believe the team is imploding. He acknowledged that Red Bull has dominated the sport since 2021 and that news surrounding the team tends to generate attention due to their status as the team to beat. Alonso concluded by stating that the future will reveal what will happen with Red Bull.
