Although every Formula 1 team has some degree of confidence that it has chosen the best platform for 2026's new rules, it pays to build some leeway into the design - giving the engineers space to adapt to emerging trends.
The best approach should become clear over the opening rounds. Back in 2022, for example, Red Bull's aerodynamic solutions were observed, tested, and implemented onto a range of rival cars on the grid - and, later, refined by others as they pursued their own.
