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The Mercedes Technical Director explained how the lack of performance on track led to “fragmentation” among the team.
Mercedes Technical Director James Allison warns that it is statistically difficult for teams to recover from difficult periods in Formula 1. Despite a car concept switch midway through the season, Mercedes struggled to compete against the dominant RB19 and Max Verstappen in the 2023 season. Allison acknowledges that it is not guaranteed that Mercedes will return to their previous form in 2024. He believes that the team’s poor performance on track has led to fragmentation and a lack of communication among the various departments. However, Allison praises the resilience of the team and expresses hope for a strong comeback.
