James Allison
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Allison admits lack of ‘self-criticism’ entrapped Mercedes
Mercedes technical director James Allison believes a lack of self-criticism was a key factor in the former championship...
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Allison on Mercedes' gains: ‘How could we have been so dumb?’
After significant upgrades, Mercedes struggles in the early stages of the 2024 F1 season seem to be a...
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Mercedes sees ‘sterner test’ ahead for W15 car
Mercedes emerged from last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix with a renewed sense of optimism, but technical director James...
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Allison and Verstappen agree on 'real deal' Antonelli
Formula 2 driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been described as 'the real deal' by Mercedes technical director James...
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Allison: The worst of the ‘grim feeling’ is hopefully behind Mercedes
Mercedes technical director James Allison admits that this season has so far been another frustrating experience for the...
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Mercedes shoulder blame for Hamilton shock Q1 exit in Shanghai
Lewis Hamilton's shock early exit from Q1 at the Chinese GP left Mercedes searching for answers. But while...
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Russell’s shaking helmet a new headache for drivers
Mercedes F1 driver George Russell has raised concerns about a new consequence of F1 aerodynamics: turbulence strong enough...
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Allison criticises Formula 1's approach over 'dirty air'
Mercedes technical director James Allison says that Formula 1 made a crucial mistake when it prioritised addressing the...
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Mercedes spotlights ‘less draggy’, ‘reassuring’ traits of W15
Mercedes technical director James Allison say that the aim of the team's 2024 challenger is to provide the...
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Allison: Stiff and low-clearance ground effect F1 cars ‘not great'
Mercedes technical director James Allison admits that the super-stiff low ride height demands of F1’s current ground effect...
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'Cursed' Bottas 'couldn't believe' Mercedes pitstop misery
Valtteri Bottas says he was baffled by the disaster that struck his pitstop in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix...
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Shorter practice sessions 'make quite a big difference'
One of the big changes brought in for the first race of the 2021 season in Bahrain was...