Mercedes technical director James Allison has signed a long-term contract extension and believes the team will be a "challenger" in 2024. Allison, 55, joined Mercedes in 2017 as technical director and helped them to five consecutive constructors' championships. Earlier this week, Toto Wolff signed a three-year deal to remain Mercedes' team principal. "I think Toto drew the comparison between climbing Mount Everest and the challenge we have in front of us and I think that's a fairly apt comparison. Allison swapped roles with Mike Elliot in 2021 when Mercedes embarked on a transition period, with Elliot taking over as technical director.

Source: BBC January 18, 2024 22:46 UTC