Mercedes out of sync in development race, says James Allison
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Mercedes technical director James Allison stated that the team is not aligned with competitors in the development race following a challenging start. He noted that the team has pushed their launch car harder than ever but remains behind schedule compared to rivals. Mercedes seeks to close this gap as the season progresses and evaluations continue.
- •James Allison cites misalignment with rivals in car development.
- •Mercedes has pushed their launch car harder than ever.
- •Team's development challenges come at a critical time in the season.
- •Mercedes aims to improve their standing as the competition intensifies.
- 11:15 AMRacer — Early focus has left Mercedes out of step in development race - Allison
"Mercedes technical director James Allison says his team is out of sync with its rivals after pushing launch car ‘harder than ever’.
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