The first Grand Prix in Austria is drawing ever so closer. Some teams have already begun testing and drivers have been getting some laps under their belt. In a bit of news that will probably send shivers to every team that’s not called Mercedes [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes/], the Silver Arrows technical director has confirmed that the W11 will receive some upgrades ahead of the first race in Austria. MERCEDES TECHNICAL DIRECTOR CONFIRMS THAT THEY’LL HAVE CERTAIN UPGRADES READY IN TIME FOR AUSTRIA Mercedes W11 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Mercedes-W11-1.jpg] PETRONAS Motorsports [https://twitter.com/PET_Motorsports/status/1273662652460523521] released a short video clip interviewing Mercedes’ technical director, James Allison on Instagram. Allison tells us that Mercedes have been busy during the offseason. He says, “The whole of January, the whole of February, March all (this time was spent on) making the car quicker in the wind tunnel and design departments.” “So we got quite a lot of ideas about how to make it quicker. Quite a lot of those ideas were already in process in the design office before we were forced to shut down 9 weeks ago. So our challenge now is to make sure that, that quarter of a year of development can get off the drawing boards and onto the car as swiftly as possible. We hope to have a chunk of that for the first race in Austria.” This statement from James Allison will probably give the likes of Ferrari and Red Bull some sleepless nights. However, Mercedes fans will certainly enjoy it and why not. If you take the best car on the grid and make it better, the signs turn ominous for other teams. Who knows, we may actually not get the super-competitive season we were hoping for. It looks to be another Mercedes whitewash in F1. Ferrari already looks third best, so it’s unlikely to be a three-horse race. Unless Red Bull can stir up some magic, Mercedes could march to their 7th consecutive constructors’ championship without any hassle. That also would pretty much guarantee another drivers’ championship for Lewis Hamilton [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/] who’ll draw level with Schumacher’s 7 titles. 

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[caption id="attachment_532180" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-532180 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210129214543/GettyImages-1042801510.jpg" alt="James Allison during final practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom " width="1920" height="1280" /> SOCHI, RUSSIA - SEPTEMBER 29: James Allison, Technical Director at Mercedes GP walks in the Paddock during final practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on September 29, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>James Allison: 2021 Net worth, salary, and endorsements</h2>
James Allison is the man behind the success of F1 supercars. He is in the technical and engineering department of F1 and helps design cockpits.

At present, he is serving in the Mercedes AMG team as their Technical Director.
<h2>James Allison: Mercedes</h2>
James Allison, after completing his graduation in 1991 from Cambridge, joined F1. He started his career as an aerodynamicist in the Benetton Formula One team. Following a series of stints in various other teams, he works with the Mercedes F1 team.

He joined Mercedes in 2017 succeeding Paddy Lowe. They recruited Allison as the Technical Director of the team.

In an interview, when James was asked about his likes and dislikes in the realm of F1, he admitted that he adores the extremity of everything in the sport. He further added, the compassion and challenging nature of the sport also attracted him to an extent.

James <a href="https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/team/management/james-allison/">said</a>, <em>"I love the fight. I love that it is grindingly, desperately difficult because that is what makes any success so meaningful. I love that nothing about it is vanilla; technology, skill, cunning, personality, humor–everything is extreme. </em>

<em>"But above all, I love the sense of shared purpose and belonging that comes from being in an F1 Team. It is not a mere job, it is a brilliant, exciting, challenging, and deeply fulfilling way of life. All of us who have experienced it are deeply fortunate."</em>
<h2>James Allison: Career and stats</h2>
In 1991, he graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He subsequently started working with the Benetton team in F1 as a junior Aerodynamics designer.

He hopped to Larrousse for a short period, appointed as the Head of Aerodynamics. Subsequently, the team could not stand tall for long and he jumped back to Benetton again.

However, in 1994, he celebrated along with Michael Schumacher, when the latter won the Drivers' Championship. The success in the following year was greater when the team bagged both Constructors' and Drivers' titles together. The following years bore him several more accolades.

In 2000, he joined Scuderia Ferrari and remained there for five years. In 2005, he returned to Benetton, which was known as Renault until 2020. At this time, he gained the post of Deputy Technical Director. Following this in 2009, he became the Technical Director of the team.

The to-and-fro oscillation continued for James. He jumped ship again and got into Scuderia Ferrari in 2013. The Italian Giants appointed him as the Chassis Technical Director. Further claiming the post of a Technical Director by 2016. He finally left the team in late 2016 after his wife Rebecca passed away.

In 2017, Mercedes AMG welcomed him as their Technical Director. He also checks on several other duties on the team. He is one of the most efficient souls without a doubt in the F1 technical team.

[caption id="attachment_532171" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-532171" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210129214237/GettyImages-1187672392.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 14: James Allison, Technical Director at Mercedes GP talks with Mercedes GP Engineer Andrew Shovlin in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 14, 2019 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>James Allison: Personal life</h2>
The Briton was born in Louth, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom on February 21, 1968. He is the son of Air Chief Marshal Sir John Allison, a former Royal Air Force officer.

He tied the knot with Rebecca in 1992, who passed away in 2016. The couple conceived three children.
<h2>James Allison: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
As per <a href="https://www.celebsagewiki.com/james-allison-motorsport" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">internet sources</a>, his net worth is $1 million - $5 million. However, his salary and endorsements are under review.
<h2>James Allison: Foundation and Charity</h2>
The Brit has no record of his support to charity and foundations.
<h2>How to Contact James Allison?</h2>
The renowned F1 Technical Director is not active on any social media platforms.
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James Allison

SOCHI, RUSSIA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 29: James Allison, Technical Director at Mercedes GP walks in the Paddock during final practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on September 29, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) James Allison: 2021 Net worth, salary, and endorsements James Allison is the man behind the success of F1 supercars. He is in the technical and engineering department of F1 and helps design cockpits. At present, he is serving in the Mercedes AMG team as their Technical Director. James Allison: Mercedes James Allison, after completing his graduation in 1991 from Cambridge, joined F1. He started his career as an aerodynamicist in the Benetton Formula One team. Following a series of stints in various other teams, he works with the Mercedes F1 team. He joined Mercedes in 2017 succeeding Paddy Lowe. They recruited Allison as the Technical Director of the team. In an interview, when James was asked about his likes and dislikes in the realm of F1, he admitted that he adores the extremity of everything in the sport. He further added, the compassion and challenging nature of the sport also attracted him to an extent. James said, &#8220;I love the fight. I love that it is grindingly, desperately difficult because that is what makes any success so meaningful. I love that nothing about it is vanilla; technology, skill, cunning, personality, humor–everything is extreme. &#8220;But above all, I love the sense of shared purpose and belonging that comes from being in an F1 Team. It is not a mere job, it is a brilliant, exciting, challenging, and deeply fulfilling way of life. All of us who have experienced it are deeply fortunate.&#8221; James Allison: Career and stats In 1991, he graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He subsequently started working with the Benetton team in F1 as a junior Aerodynamics designer. He hopped to Larrousse for a short period, appointed as the Head of Aerodynamics. Subsequently, the team could not stand tall for long and he jumped back to Benetton again. However, in 1994, he celebrated along with Michael Schumacher, when the latter won the Drivers&#8217; Championship. The success in the following year was greater when the team bagged both Constructors&#8217; and Drivers&#8217; titles together. The following years bore him several more accolades. In 2000, he joined Scuderia Ferrari and remained there for five years. In 2005, he returned to Benetton, which was known as Renault until 2020. At this time, he gained the post of Deputy Technical Director. Following this in 2009, he became the Technical Director of the team. The to-and-fro oscillation continued for James. He jumped ship again and got into Scuderia Ferrari in 2013. The Italian Giants appointed him as the Chassis Technical Director. Further claiming the post of a Technical Director by 2016. He finally left the team in late 2016 after his wife Rebecca passed away. In 2017, Mercedes AMG welcomed him as their Technical Director. He also checks on several other duties on the team. He is one of the most efficient souls without a doubt in the F1 technical team. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL &#8211; NOVEMBER 14: James Allison, Technical Director at Mercedes GP talks with Mercedes GP Engineer Andrew Shovlin in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 14, 2019 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images) James Allison: Personal life The Briton was born in Louth, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom on February 21, 1968. He is the son of Air Chief Marshal Sir John Allison, a former Royal Air Force officer. He tied the knot with Rebecca in 1992, who passed away in 2016. The couple conceived three children. James Allison: 2021 Net Worth As per internet sources, his net worth is $1 million &#8211; $5 million. However, his salary and endorsements are under review. James Allison: Foundation and Charity The Brit has no record of his support to charity and foundations. How to Contact James Allison? The renowned F1 Technical Director is not active on any social media platforms.  AGE 52  HEIGHT 180-cm  NATIONALITY British  ETHNICITY White  DFATE OF BIRTH 22 February 1968  MARITAL STATUS Widowed  SPOUSE Rebecca (Died-2016)  KIDS 3  ENDORSEMENTS None  YEARS ACTIVE 1991- Present

“We Got a Lot of Ideas” – Mercedes Planning Significant Upgrades For the W11 Ahead of the Austrian GP

Mercedes Technical director confirms that they’ll have certain upgrades ready in time for Austria