James Allison admits flawed “Update 18” made the Mercedes W17 a “handful”
Mercedes stormed out of the gates in 2026, quickly establishing a dominant lead that ultimately secured both the drivers' and constructors' championships. But as the season nears its conclusion, the performance gap between the W17 and the rest of the grid has visibly shrunk. According to Mercedes technical director James Allison, this convergence was not just a natural result of rivals catching ... Keep reading