F1: Ferrari extends Allison's contract
Technical director James Allison is to remain with Ferrari through to the end of the 2018 Formula 1 season after signing an extension to his current contract.
Allison, who joined the Scuderia from Lotus midway through the 2013 campaign, was due to be out of contract at the end of this year. But following a positive return to Maranello, as Allison was initially involved with the team from 1999-2005, Ferrari has signed the Briton for another three seasons.
Allison's arrival two years ago meant he was unable to have a significant impact on the 2014 car, but his influence has helped turn Ferrari's fortunes around with its SF15-T. This year's car has been far more competitive, enabling Sebastian Vettel to claim wins in Malaysia and Hungary, and claiming five other podium places, with teammate Kimi Raikkonen second in Bahrain for his best result this year.
During his previous stint at the team Allison helped the Prancing Horse marque dominate the constructors' championship from 1999-2004, with Michael Schumacher winning five of his seven world titles from 2000-'04.
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