Allison: "Today's scientific knowledge is severely underestimated in F1"

In addition to driving around fast, Formula 1 is also a major platform for innovation in technology and the automotive industry. James Allison of Mercedes indicates that the know-how of the teams today is greatly underestimated. Especially the steps the sport has taken in the last twenty years are unknown.

In a YouTube interview, Allison is asked what is the most underestimated aspect of F1 in terms of development. Allison: "If I have to answer that, I don't think of any specific innovations you might see on the track.

Although it is well known that the sport has become more and more technical, and that, logically, more technological know-how is also needed, Allison believes that the growth of physical understanding in sport is grossly underestimated.

And that is a bad thing, because: "The biggest change in F1 is the increase in physical know-how and understanding, and there is very little talk about that. At the end of the day, this concept is what distinguishes the top from the rear."