James Allison

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 technical director…

1 day ago

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 to cause…

2 weeks ago

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 problem of…

1 month ago

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 drivers with…

2 months ago

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 cars is…

3 months ago

'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 and that…

3 years ago

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 the reduction…

3 years ago

Cost cap 'huge challenge' for Mercedes, admits Allison

Mercedes technical director James Allison says that adapting to Formula 1's new budget cap will have far-reaching consequences for the…

3 years ago

Allison: Quest for lost downforce with 2021 rules an 'entertaining ride'

Mercedes technical director James Allison says the efforts to recover part of the downforce lost in the wake of this…

3 years ago

DAS delivered 'most of what Mercedes hoped for'

Mercedes technical director James Allison says that the team's innovative Dual Axis Steering system had delivered most of the performance…

3 years ago

Allison suggests one 'interesting' rule change to spice up F1

Mercedes technical director James Allison has come up with a novel idea to spice up F1, although it's one that…

4 years ago

Allison: DAS system not a 'closed book' for Mercedes

Mercedes technical director James Allison says the German outfit is still refining its 'Dual Axis Steering' concept despite the FIA's…

4 years ago