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Allison predicts ‘explosion’ of creativity from Mercedes F1 team
Mercedes technical director James Allison predicts there will be an “explosion of creative effort” within the Formula 1 team once the coronavirus-enforced shutdown ends. F1 teams are currently observing a mandatory shutdown period until at least the end of May with the 2020 season suspended because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, after the FIA extended the halt on manufacturing and development from 35 to 63 days last week. Mercedes stunned its rivals with the introduction of its dual-axis steering system during pre-season testing and Allison reckons the German manufacturer’s innovative ways will continue in a similarly impressive manner once the team’s factories reopen. “We...
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