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F1 went wrong way in obsessing over dirty air, says Allison
With Formula 1 seemingly facing another year of single team dominance, questions have arisen about the effectiveness of the 2022 rules revamp in achieving closer competition. Despite efforts to enhance racing excitement, Red Bull’s continued dominance and increased difficulty in overtaking have raised concerns. Mercedes’ Technical Director, James Allison, believes that other teams must step up rather than blaming the rules for Red Bull’s success. He highlights the need for better addressing critical aspects like tyre behavior rather than solely focusing on reducing dirty air. Looking ahead to 2026, Allison emphasizes the importance of learning from past mistakes and avoiding design features that hinder performance, such as rear ride height sensitivity in the current cars. He suggests a more balanced approach in future regulations to prevent one aspect, like wake management, from taking precedence over others.
