James Allison: r/Formula1 Ask Me Anything

[@memeraven9938]

James Allison: Ask me anything Ferrari: here is a list of question..

[@petertr2000]

hahaha, brilliant.

[@OfficialVoluntary]

well, he did work for ferrari

[@theimposter2210]

@@OfficialVoluntary that's the joke m8

[@Riotlight]

Question 1: why did you not put a slow button on your car? We did and it’s working great!

[@saxonliw9502]

He already hinted that the differences between the front and back teams are due to the way the teams structure and organize themselves more than anything technical.

[@XiaohanL]

really gotta give kudos to the mercedes f1 team to do this series

[@marcusturnbull]

@SUCKMEOFF ROPER just means praise essentially. i.e. praise to Mercedes for this series

[@real_justinyoon]

@SUCKMEOFF ROPER lmao

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Thanks! The VB AMA will be up in the next few days, too

[@ton4o5]

@@MercedesAMGF1 nice, keep it up

[@CorriganElectrical]

@@MercedesAMGF1 I second the above comments!, I think it says a lot about the quality of the MB team and the respect that you have for the mass public and particularly your fans in the amount of time, effort and resources that go into the youtube Chanel. These videos are absolutely key to us getting a window into your world and having access to all of the key protagonists. Thanks and please never stop!

[@borisxanovavich4466]

Mercedes has hit the nail on fanbase interaction when it comes to F1 teams

[@real_justinyoon]

@SUCKMEOFF ROPER Yooooo, do they do live?

[@gseric4721]

They really have.

[@Bahamuttiamat]

If only they'd get the car in order, they'd dominate the sport...

[@sivaajit4561]

Mercedes so far ahead Allison wants to see their car racing at least against the back-markers.

[@jack0lantern984]

They miss passing Ferrari on merit?

[@richmanyangu5644]

💯

[@MisoElEven]

They miss fighting with Ferrari already..hmm :D

[@gersonl8056]

Hmmm.. they should try reverse grids thats a challenge for them :)

[@ademiw5467]

The reason Blue flags exist is because the lapped car is already behind in position from the car that is lapping them 20th place shouldnt be battling 1st place and Mercedes shouldnt be allowed to win by paying latifi to hit verstappen off

[@maxbrill8344]

I just cant get my head around the way these questions are answered. So precise, but detailed and easy to understand for everybody. I think the best way to determine the intelligence of humen is by talking, or listening to them. And one can just sense that the brightest of minds work for Mercedes, in every aspect. I am a Ferrari Fan since I was 10, but the way this team functions, the values it stands for (blacklivesmatters etc.) and how well even the youtube channel is run, pulls me closer to Mercedes every year. One can call me a traitor, for changing favouritsm to winning teams, but how can you not appreciate this organisation...

[@sonnywilliam9920]

Turns out I'm not the only one XD. I've been a Ferrari fan since the age of 4, but now you know where my heart goes to, and it's because of how they value excellence and strive to reach success with all their effort. One day I did saw him on an interview with a really really messy hair, and in that instant, I knew he has been up all night to try to make the fastest car on the grid for quail and race

[@VincitOmniaVeritas.]

You are both welcome. This is a transactional industry. The public pays for tickets and we give you the best. F1. Ferrari haven’t lived up to the transaction so the fans can do what they want. Just my opinion.

[@vasudevdehariya1269]

I don't like seeing only Mercedes win...but damn they are good. Its like the 2014 WC, my heart wanted Messi(Ferrari) to win a WC but Germany(Mercedes) being on the losing side would have been a shame to football(F1).

[@maxbrill8344]

@@vasudevdehariya1269 exactly this is how i feel. Only difference beeing that i obviously cheer for germany as a German. Well this is how i felt. Things have changed in regards of formula 1. 😏

[@VincitOmniaVeritas.]

Josh Gee I don’t agree with you. For instance the last few years Ferrari have been struggling. Yet they have scapegoated Vettel who I disliked for years but started to respect him as a driver because he is talented and skilled. So is Lewis. Ferrari scapegoated Alonso too. How you treat your staff is so integral to the team performance. Every F1 driver is beyond good. However if you as a team can’t extract the best out of your staff, you will suffer and that’s Ferrari’s problem right now. I’m glad Vettel is still on F1. His skills are still needed. Were going to have agree to disagree.

[@0xKazuto]

I need "Bono Reactions : r/formuladank"

[@neelparmar6690]

They hearted which means...THEY KNOW!

[@astroturd]

I'd like to see "Toto reacts to r/fanf1ction"

[@dragospahontu]

@@neelparmar6690 I've never thought of blue flags like that, but I love what he thinks about them.

[@naivebayes5552]

Mercedes-AMG has not only the best car which proves this team has the engineers with them - but also AMG has the best social media team.

[@wiiremote7976]

Cough McLaren

[@leetman102]

Pah, pesants. Everyone knows that RP twitter is king around these parts lol.

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Thanks that's very kind of you to say!

[@MercedesAMGF1]

@@leetman102 They can have Twitter, we'll take all the rest

[@sonnywilliam9920]

@@MercedesAMGF1 and the best engineers! ^^

[@sleep_less5551]

James Allison is the most enthusiastic person I've ever seen. You can feel his energy.

[@syc2543]

I have a feeling rival teams have their staff's mates ask questions and have Mercedes answer so they can borrow tips.

[@real_justinyoon]

@SUCKMEOFF ROPER yep

[@dcnumber9]

in 2011 i was coming out of college (electrical engineering) i did write to all the british f1 teams on a whim...mercedes were the only ones to write back, ok it was a letter turning me down but i will forever be grateful for that moment before i opened the letter but knowing it was off mercedes and i dared to dream

[@AyeeRayy]

write to them all again and again and again don't stop even if you get a job elsewhere don't EVER stop

[@nestorlarez336]

Write to them especially in they grey moments, dark moments like the last season, it's easier get in when they are searching for changes, instead the good moments when everything is ok. Try again. If I was young I will do everything to be in that fantastic F1 world. Sadly I get too old. Life past faster than you think.

[@fsimeche]

1:59 some great advice on how to get involved in F1, thanks James - glad to have you as an ambassador!

[@MercedesAMGF1]

👊

[@ilcapitanoalexandr8698]

_I absolutely enjoy seeing James Allison insights. Simply terrific_

[@saltservice4024]

"KZbin, It's James, I have made revisions to your understandings about Formula 1"

[@glennlewman1377]

In an effort to Make things equal, I hope F1 doesn’t kill this wonderful organisation. This may be the only competitive sport that is trying to destroy it’s greatest accomplishment. MB/AMG should be studied by all industries and government’s for how to run a proper organisation. Thank you for sharing your insights.

[@therealgadielsepulveda]

@Josh Gee _"and Lewis accent slightly more American every year?"_ LMAO

[@glennlewman1377]

Josh Gee You can understand my amazement that after founding a successful business and managing it for 40 years that I do not know what I am doing. Thank you for informing me that all these years of solving problems and protecting customer faith in our product that I should have been more cutthroat and only thought of the money I could make. I am sorry I tried to create a culture that would encourage people to strive for excellence. I am sorry that Lewis, in an effort to expand his horizons, has spent a considerable time in the USA and lost a portion of his native accent. In the international world English become the defacto language. I have been to many World Championships an observed English used as the common language. The accents tend to disappear. I am sorry Excellence offends you.

[@glennlewman1377]

Josh Gee I am living on a sailboat in Asia, it is morning here, sorry for the delay

[@glennlewman1377]

Josh Gee I have never attended a F1 race. I have been involved in a variety adventure sport world championships since 1989. The last one was “Eco-Challenge Fiji”

[@glennlewman1377]

Josh Gee actually just finished repairing the heads (toilets). It is not always romantic

[@mohitakundi]

So James is so confident in the upcoming W12, that he knows they'll be seeing a lot of backmarkers

[@1BCamden]

best one so far, well done James, love how you navigate through the questions, armchair answer pure genius, you do give your life away

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Thanks!

[@bencegabor648]

James: And it’s the collective understanding and knowledge of that organization that determines whether the car is fast Ferrari: cries in 1000 Grand Prixs livery

[@alfonsodifilippo3352]

James Allison is amazing. You can really see how he is passionate about what he's doing

[@yaricerruti8039]

I've always considered James Allison to be one of the finest F1 engineers, now after this Q&A my respect for him has grown even more

[@patfix]

Only 5 minutes in and absolutely love it already. Now when I see an 'armchair' comment I will picture James looking angry.

[@jinanshmehta3518]

Allison is an absolute gem of a man! Never lose him, guys.

[@f1subreddit]

What a mega video! Massive thanks to James for answering our questions, and to the team for making this happen!

[@gigasigma8373]

Nobody cares, r/formula1 is still a bad subreddit with mods that ban people that post a single meme and people that get 50k upvotes by posting a senna picture taken from google.

[@MercedesAMGF1]

You're SO welcome!

[@nkosiemahlangu1158]

I love mercedes. The work ethic, the no blame system, the Q&A videos, the positivity. You deserve to be on top.

[@theonlywoody2shoes]

I love the “95% fail rate” comment from James, as I firmly believe that anyone who manages to achieve 100% of their objectives needs them to be set higher - so then you can reward those who really are making improvements. As F1 is proving all too well this year, past results are no indication of future performance, so hopefully those lucky graduates given an opportunity to make such a difference enjoy the challenges ahead. If they end up enjoying themselves as much as James appears to do, they will have an exciting career ahead of them.

[@mcdebra2084]

Glad to see Allison back after the recent seasons, got recommended this video today. His return is vital seeing the result of aus gp23

[@ARL74]

I appreciate James' comments about the transition from an empirically based design process to a science/knowledge based design process. Really enjoy this series!

[@marble25]

First ever race after blue flag rule is removed: Mercedes: Hey FIA, RedBull are using their second team to block our drivers! And that is why blue flag will always be there.

[@LamboWalker23]

And that's his point, he wants to make races interesting not 'fair' Even tho I completely disagree with hin

[@lkentonon]

More Mercedes Engines on the grid than Hondas tho. Williams slowing down Verstappen would be a valuable asset for merc

[@marble25]

​@@lkentonon Engine supplement doesn't mean you own and dictate the team, while Toro Rosso literally means red bull in Italian.

[@marcoramirez6088]

@@marble25 Redbull owns Redbull racing and AlphaTauri

[@MisoElEven]

@@lkentonon That could actually force them to try 2 pit strategies... at least one more incentive to do it.

[@GFmanaic]

Has it been 15 minutes yet ?! He talks so well I didn't even notice. Thanks Mercedes for the AMA.

[@nav34d]

As a Ferrari fan, I have to say this is beautiful. I love it how Mercedes interacts with their fans and gives up deep insightful knowledge. Keep it up!

[@tarang926]

reason why "mercedes amg f1" is the greatest team in f1 history

[@Kevin-zi9vk]

Technically Ferrari is the greatest team in f1 history still.

[@amandakassis]

James Allison and James Vowles answer questions so well! It's easy to understand and even their voice tones are so nice to hear! I'd say Allison gets a little bit more technical, but still speaks in a way the general public can understand :)

[@THauserr]

James Allison is incredible to listen to. What a top class guy.

[@davidellis6468]

As an F1 fan for a long time, this visibility behind the curtain is fantastic and thanks to all for doing this. Never heard it said like that but it encapsulates F1 "Go as fast as we can in qualifying, go as fast as we must to win the race". Changing that mentality at FIA level to go as fast as we can, period (with the cap) could make racing more interesting

[@marcel_mooh3592]

Just by listening to him answer and explain questions just shows how intelligent he and the Mercedes Team is. They just have that bit that makes them the best. I know it's only him answering but I believe he's like the rest, so passionate and really intelligent!

[@JBH-kush]

I've missed you James all 2022. Welcome back 2023!

[@giannis.k874]

A huge thank you for trying to connect with the sports' fans and for giving us an insight of the engineering principles of F1. Inspiring stuff.

[@gchetail]

23 seconds in, you already got my like. Thank you for this series and thank you, James.

[@frankskrzypczakskrzypczak3779]

So love watching these videos James is so concise in his explanations how any one could dislike these videos is beyond me, even if your not a mercedes fan the depths they go to give you an insight in formula one is incredible long may it continue

[@jianh1989]

James: Qualy - go as fast as we can Race - go as fast as we have to See the insight there?

[@petertr2000]

Win by going as slowly as possible.

[@nomiguda]

@@petertr2000 It doesn't matter if it's by an inch, or by a mile, winning's winning.

[@DaylightDigital]

I'm getting shirts made

[@Nanorisk]

hangm4n but they always win by lapping everyone under P6, sometimes even under P3. Winning by a mile is certainly better than winning by an inch.

[@nomiguda]

@@Nanorisk imagine not understanding that reference

[@reilachii]

can’t help but smile when I listen to James talking about F1 and the work behind it. You can really feel the passion he has for the job, and I could watch videos like this for hours 🙃♥️ thanks for taking the time to do such video content!

[@KevinLFit]

I think I could listen to James non-stop for the rest of my life

[@azteca313]

Please, don't stop this series. As a mechanical engineering student, i can learn a lot from this guys!

[@azteca313]

@Josh Gee in this video for example, he gave us a important tip about cv's and how you present yourself to be notice by the HR. Also, in a other video, Andrew Shovlin talks about de aerodynamics on the rear end, and its behavior in different conditions on the track. I think you are deaf or ignorant, mate.

[@cornholiodenali1210]

I am currently looking for a job for quite a while now and i keep being asked what sets me apart from other people. The answer to the career question that james gave really showed me what do employers look for when hiring people. thank you so much

[@glaucopedroforte]

This is surely the most technical and complex sport there is, so many tiny details and Mec has been doing superbly

[@gogogomes7025]

Oh god, these are such great questions, congratulations to reddit, and to whoever picks them

[@MercedesAMGF1]

We had SO many good questions, we wish we could have done more!

[@amirpenkar947]

@Josh Gee Stop being a moron leave people alone, if he wants to do that let him be, unless it's directly bothering you.

[@jillcharnock4986]

Enjoyed listening to you James .......... well answered your passion for your job and your enthusiasm is contagious

[@theark88indafur]

Incredibly insightful! Thank you

[@MercedesAMGF1]

You're very welcome 😊

[@sparky173j]

I really respect and appreciate his mention of just how amazing all of the cars on the grid are.

[@math4756]

The enthusiasm this guy has for the sport and jus team is just amazing!!

[@marcpeiron_studio]

15 minuts of Allison talk is the best way to make me feel excited today 😊

[@saltservice4024]

The thing I noticed most about being near a track during a F1 race was the consistency in listening to the tyres hit the curbs. At Silverstone, next to Copse, Maggotts, Becketts and Chapel - it was so faultless listening to the BRRT.......BRRT,BRRT..BRRT Loved it. Just like I love the A10 Warthog ;)

[@salmanahjum-mathee9055]

James Allison does a great job with answering fan questions- i feel he is the perfect one for this sort of segment. Thanks Mercedes also for uploading this video

[@MercedesAMGF1]

He has a great ability to explain complex topics in a simple and easy to understand way 😊

[@StringsCrusader]

Thanks again Mercedes! Another awesome video :)

[@gabormiklay9209]

11:00 track surface is something that really can hit tyre performance. Smooth, abrasive.

[@onanafilms]

The fact that they went ahead to colour grade and add cinematic bars to this just shows how much effort the team puts behind the scenes

[@doomzday66]

15:00 was he talking about Ferrari and Renault for the second category 😂😂😂

[@Infiltator2]

More about Ferrari i think. Renault eventually but they nearly spend as much as Ferrari an nobody does

[@rayannkara]

hmm for Ferrari I don't mind, but it is not the case for Renault, Renault are doing much better than Ferrari with a budget three times less (Renault budget: ~ 125M $ and Ferrair budget: ~ 400M $). And if you take a look at Renault, it have improved by 1-2 seconds on each circuit this season compared to last season, that means they can beat last year's Mercedes in pure performance at some circuits. Renault is not in the same basket as Ferrari.

[@JoQeZzZ]

I feel maybe Ferrari and McLaren or Alpha Tauri

[@sandwich3558]

@@JoQeZzZ Alpha Tauri is the sister team of Redbull, but don't share the same budget. They are highly overachieving.

[@SuperREJT]

I would love to know about team Dynamics, Designers, Engineers, Technicians, Mechanics. The differences between the roles and relative qualifications?

[@saxonleefowler]

Came back to this video since the announcement of James Allison is coming back to the Silver Arrows! Got me excited to look forward to his input and excitement to help win some races!

[@Mcbaguette714]

I love this video! Thank you James Allison. Love watching you talk with such a big genuine smile and passion for what you do.

[@FinnishJager]

James is a legend. Love that he was inspired by the British WWII aeronautics engineers. Those men might not be as famous as the knights of the air who defended Britain, but are no less important.

[@Arsenic71]

I like the idea of getting rid of blue flags to a certain extent. It makes back-markers just another obstacle like any other driver and great drivers will be able to cope.

[@justinlariviere]

I love this and request more please. James Allison is a legend

[@lingtondaniel]

What makes them the best team? They respect everyone on the grid 😁

[@HebrewsElevenTwentyFive]

Very grateful for this video, to all involved. Thank you 🤙🏾

[@Blue_Pumpkin]

The coolest dad ever 🥺

[@varaaaad]

He looks so happy, really enjoying the questions

[@MercedesAMGF1]

He quite likes doing this kind of stuff!

[@CortanaX]

Well im glad i have subbed to this channel the videos lately have been amazing thank you for the great content. #1 on and off Track

[@surajbidnur5382]

This is an amazing series which gives fans a lot of insights and very informative. Love this

[@redporschekilla]

Merc's, thanks a lot for being such a great and open team, I feel privileged to tag a long.... keep rocking!!!

[@MrPonty123]

these videos are awesome! please keep them coming! massive credit to mercedes for allowing such insight and transparency - an amazing perspective into the engineering side of the competition.

[@torma99]

James a really likeable, and passionate person. I really appreciate these videos you make. Many people see Merc as some terminator squad, who spoil the excitement out of F1. But in these years I started to watch the channel, I found that there is no omnipotence in here, just a great roster of experts doing amazing job from year to year in the pinnacle of motorsports. I am not rooting for anyone, as I like to enjoy everyone's triumph, but this channel makes a special connection towards Mercedes definitely.

[@akaashbhadra7329]

Amazing series!!! Your level of transparency is very motivating. I am pushing myself in life as much you guys push as an organization.

[@juliusprilianto9561]

This is great. James Allison and the team are brilliant. More please!

[@armega1855]

I'm here for the information as well as the memes. Mostly for the memes.

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Same

[@enduria3478]

F1 Mercedes is the sweetest tyranny ever

[@shinybaldy]

Mercedes F1 communication team is so good. It is one thing to win or lose, but willing to engage with the ppl and provide education is so refreshing. Would Mercedes & maybe Liberty organize some sort of post season team engineer chat from diff teams? To talk together? It’ll show the human side & also be something different from the driver/team principal chats.

[@sameasme2]

Look how happy he is to answer the questions!

[@iantiller7608]

Love these videos. Have been a massive fan of F1 for over 30 years and all these little insights you're giving help to understand the sport on an even higher level. Thank you. Also. WDC and WCC numbers 7 incoming this year I'm sure.

[@ashutoshkumar-qd4cp]

Just Amazing... I can spend my whole life listening and imbuing the conversation by James Allison. Great Job Mercedes Social Media Team. Love your work and efforts.❤️ 🙌

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Our pleasure!

[@neildls91]

Really cool stuff. As a engineer I really appreciate the science focus evolution to car design. Kudos to Mercedes for sharing this 👏

[@neildls91]

@SUCKMEOFF ROPER "kudos" is similar to praise.

[@lestendsouza9395]

This is why Merc is the best team ever in F1.

[@patrickvandewerdt1427]

What a nice video to watch! Insightful in how teams works and brought in a down to earth and humble way. If that reflects the culture within the team than that is a real strength as well. Would be nice to see some more detail of lessons learned physically, something that all teams understand by now obviously. To show how physics has changed F1 (as some changes based on physics may be counterintuitive to gut feel).

[@y1521t21b5]

Great fan interaction, as ever. Don't ever change, _Merc!_

[@hueyfreeman7010]

"Too hot, they drop grip, too cold, they drop grip" Sounds like a motto when it comes to tyre selections. Btw thx for not talking about food.

[@wings2585]

Thanks for the fans engagement!

[@lordtourette8854]

The Last question hes like how can i say the things i have in my head without causing a shitstorm and i think he did better than i could have done

[@alexdb77]

Mercedes is doing a wonderful Job to society with these Videos!

[@lopo889]

Nice to see teams have different contents on their channel, extra entertainment from the industry i think

[@fernandocavalli7395]

James, i can see you really enjoyed answering those questions! Without a doubt there is passion in your words, i guess for you its not just a normal 9 to 5 work, you know its special, and you are enjoying it!! I will try your suggestions when try to apply to you guys ;)

[@wjkkwjkf2980]

did you get in / still trying / gave up ?

[@tsheponcamane2018]

The second question is quite honest and refreshing to hear a self critical fan like me,being curious about armchair experts like we all are sometimes

[@cookie_monster3200]

Pretty good video, amazing presentation style. Thanks for this, although mercedes is not my favorite team. But they seem to understand their job pretty good

[@Jet_1982]

I like this guy, well answered. You lucky to have him Mercedes

[@aniketchoudhari08]

I'm extremely grateful for Mercedes to come up with this series. Apart from just watching the show now I get to learn from the inside and that just excites me more as a fan about this sport ! Thank you Mercedes ❤

[@wearevenom9708]

so humble team, love your work guys(from hardcore Mclaren fan)

[@Somethingnow1]

Understanding the physics to make a car good. Love itm

[@GuyIncognito14]

I love these type of videos.

[@Rerags_]

i don't like the amount of dominance Mercedes has on the track, but i highly respect the incredible work they put into it to happen...

[@nimatindowantmy9229]

They have nailed the chasis development and engine development

[@sathwikkanneganti]

Truly excellent content. Kudos

[@Moving_Chicane]

Quite enjoyable - thanks!

[@CharlieHolmesT]

Love the blue flag idea, that would make races so much more exiting. Imagine the tension as Lewis goes to lap a Torro Roso with Max in second. It would be incredible.

[@Turretism]

Thanks James. Please write a book!!!!