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As Mercedes hunts to improve its F1 form amid a slump across the last two seasons, its set-up as been reinforced by the long-term commitment of a key technical figure.
Mercedes has announced that James Allison, the Technical Director, has extended his contract with the team in a new multi-year deal. Allison joined Mercedes in 2017 and has played a key role in their multiple World Championships. He transitioned to the Chief Technical Officer role in 2021 before returning to the Technical Director position last year. Mercedes has faced challenges in recent seasons, but Allison’s extension reinforces the team’s technical leadership during a period of renewal ahead of major rule changes in 2026. This follows the news that Team Principal Toto Wolff also committed to the team with a new three-year deal. With Lewis Hamilton and George Russell already locked in, Mercedes now has all key figures secured for the future.
