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Mercedes Technical Director James Allison has said that whilst he thinks most Formula 1 teams will develop down “a similar
Red Bull has become the dominant force in Formula 1, winning consecutive championships in the latest era of ground effect aerodynamics. Other teams are now trying to replicate Red Bull’s successful “downwash” sidepod concept. However, Mercedes is taking a different approach and has made a mid-season switch to a more conventional design. Despite this, Mercedes Technical Director, James Allison, believes there is still room for innovation within the current technical regulations. He is committed to bringing Mercedes back to the front of F1 and sees chasing Red Bull as a fun challenge. Mercedes has made significant changes to its new car, the W15, compared to its predecessor, reflecting a major technical overhaul.