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F1 went wrong way in obsessing over dirty air, says Allison
James Allison, Technical Director of Mercedes-AMG, expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the rules revamp in Formula 1 for 2022, as Red Bull continues to dominate despite efforts to make racing more exciting and competitive. He believes that while Red Bull’s success is not solely due to regulations, there are areas that could have been addressed better to improve the spectacle, such as focusing more on tire behavior rather than just controlling dirty air. Allison acknowledges that Red Bull is doing a good job but emphasizes that all teams have a responsibility to perform better. Looking ahead to the 2026 regulations, he suggests avoiding critical elements of the current cars, like the responsiveness of the floor and diffuser to rear ride height, which negatively impact performance. Allison hopes lessons will be learned from recent years and advocates for a more balanced approach in future rule changes to promote closer and more competitive racing in Formula 1.
