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Mercedes technical director James Allison believes the team exceeded expectations in F1 2023 by securing second in the constructors’ championship.
Mercedes narrowly beat Ferrari to second place in the final race of the Abu Dhabi season, with only four points separating the two teams. This was a significant improvement for Mercedes, considering they had the fourth-fastest car in the first race behind Red Bull, Aston Martin, and Ferrari. In an interview on the Sky Sports F1 season review show, Allison expressed his satisfaction with finishing in second place. He acknowledged that the team had not met their expectations for the car’s performance throughout the season, but they made the most of their situation and achieved their goal of finishing in second place. The team hopes to learn from their experiences this season and aim for a more impressive championship challenge in 2024.
