F1: Beyond The Grid James Allison: confident of a Mercedes comeback
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Jun 18, 2024 Formula 1 expert and Mercedes team principal James Allison discusses Mercedes' struggles with ground effect cars, their recent progress, and changes made to improve car performance. He also talks about personal impacts, Lewis Hamilton's performance, the readiness of 17-year-old Kimi Antonelli for F1, and more.
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Team Dynamics and Success
- Mercedes prioritized internal team dynamics during their dominant run.
- This focus helped them avoid complacency and maintain their success for eight seasons.
Car Balance Issues
- Mercedes struggled with car balance, impacting performance in both slow and fast corners.
- Recent modifications have improved this balance, allowing drivers to trust the car's behavior.
Overlooked Solution
- The recent improvements to the car did not come from a sudden breakthrough but from realizing a previously overlooked solution.
- James Allison describes this as a "how could we have been so dumb" moment.