The Mercedes technical director, James Allison, believes his team and their new car are up to the “climbing Everest” challenge of catching Red Bull in the Formula One championship this season, and on Thursday the 55-year-old concluded a long-term contract extension.
The announcement of the hugely experienced Allison’s contract is crucial as the team attempt to return to the front of the grid and also look towards the new set of technical regulations to be employed in 2026, which Allison will direct at Mercedes.
