James Allison

Mercedes planning 'substantial upgrade' for Austin

Mercedes says that it will be rolling out a major new upgrade to the W15 at the next race in…

2 months ago

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 winning team’s…

4 months ago

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 thing of…

5 months ago

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 Allison sees…

5 months ago

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 Allison, after…

6 months ago

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 Brackley squad,…

6 months ago

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…

7 months 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…

7 months 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…

8 months 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…

9 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…

10 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