“As a person, people like [Newey]and he leaves… but we are focused on our side, to be fair.”
As Wache mentioned, in addition to the challenges of 2024 and 2025, attention from top to bottom of the F1 grid is now focusing on the 2026 regulations, which will feature power units with higher electrical output and 100% sustainable fuelsalong with aerodynamic changes yet to be confirmed.
As Newey steps away from F1 design duties to focus on the final development and delivery of Red Bull’s RB17 Hypercar, Wache explained where the team stands ahead of the rules review.
“I think we’re looking ahead, because the more you think about it, the more you can anticipate some problems,” he said, when asked about the biggest challenge facing teams heading into 2026.