Mercedes chief technical officer James Allison says his team are out to prove that the their dominance between 2014 and 2021 was not just a fluke, as Formula 1 enters a brand-new era. The sport is undergoing sweeping technical changes ahead of the new season, as a ground effect-led aerodynamic swing sees a radical change in the appearance of the cars. The significant reduction in aerodynamic efficiency is intended to help drivers follow more closely, thus improving the racing spectacle for fans. Mercedes nailed the last overhaul of the regulations, and were by far and away the quickest team after the turn of the hybrid era in 2014. They have now claimed all of the last eight...
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