Mercedes sign new KEY F1 contract

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Mercedes sign new KEY F1 contract

James Allison will be staying at Mercedes after signing a new contract, joining Toto Wolff in recommitting to the Silver Arrows

Stuart Hodge

Thursday 18 January 2024 19:57

Mercedes have tied another of their key figures down to a long-term contract this week, their second crucial extension ahead of the 2024 season.

Technical Director James Allison joins team principal and part-owner Toto Wolff in signing a new contract with the Brackley-based outfit this week, with star pair Lewis Hamilton and George Russell having already extended their deals in mid-season last year.

The series of moves is a mark of confidence in the team's core leadership group, despite going without a single race win last season for the first time in over a decade.

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Allison, who retook the role from Mike Elliott last April, after previously winning four drivers’ titles and five constructors’ championships as the team's technical director after joining in 2017.

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"F1 has brought me a lot of good fortune, but none greater than answering Toto’s call to join Mercedes in 2017," said Allison. "It is a great privilege to continue this adventure, working alongside brilliant colleagues and fighting together for championship success."

Wolff said: "I am thrilled that James has committed his long-term future to the team. Put simply, he is the most impressive technical leader in our sport. His gladiator spirit, along with his knowledge, experience, and determination, make him second-to-none.

"His influence and impact, however, goes so much further than that. Since joining in 2017, he has been a key ally and sparring partner for me personally. We can challenge each other openly and honestly; an embodiment of the 'tough love' culture of the team that is vital in helping us all perform at our very best.

"Most importantly though, James is a true friend you can rely on, not only in times of success but in difficult moments too. It has been a pleasure to work with him over the past seven years and I look forward to doing so for many more to come."

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