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Mercedes: Frantic F1 development pace sparked by ‘immature rules’
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16/08/2026 at 12:5116/08/2026 at 12:46 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Mercedes may hold a commanding position in the standings as the season approaches its second half, but technical director James Allison warns that Formula 1's “immature” new regulations are creating a relentless development arms race among competitors. Despite building a 70-point cushion in the Constructors' Championship with eight wins from eleven races, the Silver Arrows have felt their early advantage narrow. Rivals McLaren and Ferrari have mounted a strong resurgence, capturing three of the last five victories thanks to aggressive upgrade packages. According to Allison, the...
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