Aston Martin \u201cwill win everything\u201d should Adrian Newey find a \u201cloophole\u201d in the F1 2026 regulations, but are \u201cguaranteed\u201d a champion in the next three years regardless.<\/p>\n
That is the opinion expressed by seven-time grand prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya, who is not ruling out Fernando Alonso being the driver to deliver on that title guarantee as early as next season.<\/p>\n
Aston Martin and Adrian Newey tipped for F1 title glory<\/p>\n
Just three race weekends remain before Formula 1 embarks on a new trajectory with heavily revised regulations on both the chassis and power unit fronts looming.<\/p>\n
The cars are set to become smaller and 30 kilograms lighter. They will make use of active aerodynamics on both wings, as the Drag Reduction System [DRS] bows out. The Pirelli tyres meanwhile will be 25 millimeters narrower on the fronts and 30mm on the rears.<\/p>\n
As for the engines, the maximum electrical energy deployment will be tripled \u2013 meaning energy management is expected to become an increasingly vital performance influencer \u2013 while the internal combustion engine will run on fully sustainable biofuel.<\/p>\n
Such extreme change brings with it the opportunity for shifts in the pecking order, and one team carrying particular intrigue is Aston Martin. The team begins its works Honda engine partnership from F1 2026, while their car will benefit from the F1 design wizardry of Adrian Newey.<\/p>\n
Having created title-winning cars for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull, Newey will look to add Aston Martin to that list.<\/p>\n
Montoya \u2013 who raced for McLaren towards the end of Newey\u2019s time with the team \u2013 is absolutely certain that Aston Martin are heading for championship glory.<\/p>\n
He believes that Alonso \u2013 regarded as one of F1\u2019s best drivers, but without a world championship since winning his second in 2006 \u2013 could get the job done already for Aston Martin in F1 2026, especially if Newey finds a \u201cloophole\u201d in the new regulations which can be used to the team\u2019s advantage.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t write Fernando Alonso off for a championship challenge next year,\u201d Montoya told a gambling platform.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Adrian Newey doesn\u2019t get it right with the Aston Martin next year, he will in 2027.<\/p>\n
\u201cAston Martin will have a world champion in the next three years, I guarantee it.<\/p>\n
\u201cHonda won\u2019t sit still if they don\u2019t. Every time Honda is involved in F1, they win.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not 100 per cent sure Aston Martin will be competitive next year, but if Newey finds that loophole in the rules, they will win everything.\u201d<\/p>\n
How F1 2026 is shaping up<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 F1 2026: Confirmed teams and power unit suppliers for F1\u2019s huge regulation changes<\/a><\/p>\n