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James Allison has admitted that Mercedes became “fragmented” in the team’s desperate bid to turn around the competitiveness of their F1 car.
Mercedes experienced a significant decline in their Formula 1 performance in 2022 due to new regulations, resulting in a difficult season. In 2023, after another disappointing start, Mercedes underwent a major reorganization that saw the return of technical director James Allison. Despite finishing second behind Red Bull, Mercedes had their first winless season since 2011. The team is currently undergoing a complete overhaul of their 2024 car design in response to the flaws and underperformance of their W13 and W14 challengers. Allison emphasized the disorienting and challenging nature of the team’s dip in performance, which placed short-term pressures on a company accustomed to longer-term planning. The team’s main focus now is to bring together the various divisions and disciplines within the organization to coordinate their efforts and regain their competitive edge.
