In 2026, a new regulations will come into force in Formula 1 and it may well rebatter all the cards. Fernando Alonso believes that there could be very big surprises, especially with the stables from the bottom of the peloton. The double world champion sees a team creating the sensation, namely Williams.
The differences were tightened in 2024 between Red Bull and its competitors. McLaren, Ferrari but also Mercedes took the opportunity to sign some victories and come to tickle the Austrian hegemony embodied by Max Verstappen. This should continue in the years to come, and in particular in 2026 when everyone will start from scratch due to the new regulations. But who could the latter enjoy? Fernando Alonso has his little idea …
Will Williams surprise in 2026?
If he knows thatAston Martin will be scrutinized closely, in particular because of the arrival d'Adrian Newy, Fernando Alonso Do not exclude the possibility of a huge surprise in 2026. He would see a stable like Williams Get out of the game. ” If I was a journalist, or if I watched Formula 1 at home in front of the TV, I would especially see Williams as a team with which it will be necessary to count. It is therefore completely normal for Aston Martin to be perceived in the same way. But we are all incredibly enthusiastic! “Said the Spanish pilot in remarks relayed by Nextgen-Auto. Fernando Alonso also believes that Aston Martin could win a title.
“We could even win a world championship”
« In 2026, of course, we will have new regulations and Adrian Newey will join our project from April this year. We should therefore rejoice a happy new year, during which we could even win a world championship. These are big words, but expectations are high. I also know that they will be, because the date of the pre-season 2026 and the presentation of this car are closer and closer. The new regulations, Adrian Newey, Fernando Alonso … I already know what questions you will ask me! Can we dream of a championship. I would also ask myself this question as an outside observer, if I saw Newey change my team “Said Alonso.
