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Mercedes needs to ensure it doesn’t lament how far behind Red Bull it has fallen in recent seasons in order to be able to recover as quickly as possible, according to technical director James Allis…
According to Mercedes’ technical director, James Allison, the team must avoid dwelling on its recent decline compared to Red Bull in order to recover quickly. Red Bull has dominated Formula 1 in the past two years, winning 21 out of 22 races, while Mercedes failed to win a race for the first time since 2011. Allison believes that focusing too much on past success will only prolong the downturn. Instead, the team needs to acknowledge their current position and work towards becoming competitive again. The sooner everyone accepts this and embraces the process of improvement, the shorter the slump will be and the more enjoyable the journey. Allison is uncertain if Mercedes will be a winning force in 2024, but their goal is to be in contention for championships. Despite the odds, the team has set an ambitious program and made progress with next year’s car, hoping to be in the championship fight again.
