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Mercedes technical director James Allison believes the team has made progress with resolving the biggest weaknesses with its previous cars ahead of the 2024 season. With the latest set of regulatio…
Mercedes technical director James Allison believes the team has made progress in addressing the weaknesses of previous cars for the 2024 season. The team initially pursued a unique sidepod concept but eventually converged towards the downwash design used by other teams, notably Red Bull. Positive feedback from Toto Wolff regarding simulator testing has provided confidence that the team has resolved the issues with its previous cars. However, Allison acknowledges that apprehension and uncertainty are natural at this stage, as no one knows what the competition will deliver. The team hopes for improved handling and performance from the rear end of the car, as well as making it lighter and more downforcey. While the team is optimistic about the improvements, Allison emphasizes that success on the track cannot be guaranteed until the car is tested and compared against other teams’ performance.
