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Mercedes technical director James Allison believes both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are capable of winning the 2024 F1 world drivers’ championship “with the right equipment”.
Mercedes had a winless season for the first time in over ten years. Despite this, they secured second place in the constructors’ championship, beating Ferrari and McLaren who had strong cars. Their main rival, Red Bull, won 38 races since the new regulations were introduced last year. Mercedes’ drivers, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, have both shown potential to challenge Max Verstappen. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, was the highest-scoring non-Red Bull driver this season. Russell, in his second season with Mercedes, had strong performances in multiple races. Mercedes’ technical director, James Allison, believes both drivers could become world champions with the right equipment and determination.
