James Allison 2024 Beyond the Grid Podcast Interview

Mercedes Locks In James Allison for the Long Haul as Technical Director
20 June 2024 by    1 min read

From 2014 to 2021, Mercedes reigned supreme in Formula 1, clinching an unprecedented eight consecutive Constructors' World Championships.

However, since the 2022 season, the team has faced significant challenges adapting to the new ground effect regulations. These difficulties have seen them slip behind rivals Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari in the standings.

The beginning of 2024 continued to reflect these struggles, but recent races have shown signs of improvement. In Canada, George Russell secured a podium finish with P3, and Lewis Hamilton followed closely with a P4, marking their best performance of the season so far.

What led to their initial difficulties? What changes have they implemented? And can they sustain their progress throughout the rest of the season? In an exclusive interview with Tom Clarkson in Montreal, Mercedes Technical Director James Allison provides insights into these questions.

Allison delves into the personal toll of the team's challenges, his views on why Russell is outpacing Hamilton in qualifying this year, his thoughts on Lewis Hamilton's future, and whether 17-year-old Kimi Antonelli is ready for Formula 1, among other topics.

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