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Did race-altering safety car really rob Oscar Piastri of Japanese GP win?

9 days 41 minutes ago

from: Crash.Net

( 323 views )

Oscar Piastri and McLaren give their verdicts on a race-altering safety car in Japan. read more »

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Why it's Mercedes, not Wolff, that wants to acquire Alpine F1 team shares

26 days 23 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

( 376 views )

It has long been known that a minority stake in the Alpine Formula 1 team is up for sale to the highest bidder. The share in question - 24% - is currently owned by Otro... read more »

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Ex-F1 stalwart rejects driver ‘noise’ on controversial new regulations

27 days 15 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 320 views )

Former F1 race engineer Rob Smedley believes that early scepticism about the sport's new regulation is purely "noise," and that once the season progresses, the... read more »

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Lewis Hamilton backed for F1 resurgence in 2026 by former rival

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 435 views )

Ex-Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has backed Lewis Hamilton for a resurgence in this year's Formula 1 season, believing the radical new regulations will suit him. The... read more »

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Ex-F1 stalwart believes Mercedes is ‘comfortable’ with controversial PU

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 330 views )

Former Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has told Motorsport Week that he believes Mercedes will be "fairly comfortable" in its belief its controversial power unit... read more »

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Rob Smedley casts bold Red Bull prediction ahead of F1 season-opener

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 430 views )

Former Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has told Motorsport Week that Red Bull may prove to be a strong threat to Mercedes ahead of the start of the new season. The post Rob... read more »

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Interview: Ex-Ferrari stalwart labels F1 ‘in rude health’ ahead of controversial new season

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 366 views )

Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley believes F1 "is in rude health" amid its shift to the polarising new regulations rulset. The post Interview: Ex-Ferrari... read more »

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Rob Smedley calls out Lewis Hamilton race engineer trait that "pains" him

about 1 month ago

from: Crash.Net

( 333 views )

Rob Smedley weighs in on Lewis Hamilton's ongoing race engineer situation at Ferrari. read more »

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McLaren sets out Barcelona and Bahrain test plans with ‘no nasties’ found

2 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 312 views )

With "no nasties" cropping up on the McLaren MCL40, Rob Marshall set out the plan for the week and beyond. read more »

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Sick thieves rob Jules Bianchi's last kart from late F1 star's family

3 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 358 views )

Philippe Bianchi, father of late F1 star Jules Bianchi, has taken to social media in a plea for help after the family were robbed of several karts. read more »

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Video: Will Rules Of Engagement Change For Oscar & Lando? | United States GP Preview | F1 Nation Podcast

6 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 583 views )

Tom Clarkson is joined by former Renault driver and F1TV commentator, Jolyon Palmer, and ex-Ferrari race engineer, Rob Smedley, to discuss the big talking points ahead of this... read more »

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Marko hints at who plays key role in McLaren's current dominant form

8 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 553 views )

Red Bull's motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko has hinted at who plays key role in McLaren's current dominant form, claiming that the Milton Keynes-based outfit's... read more »

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The impact of "great innovator" Marshall on McLaren

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 520 views )

McLaren had been on the rise over the second half of Formula 1's 2023 season, but the addition of Rob Marshall to its technical management structure in January 2024 is... read more »

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Ex-Ferrari insider hails midfield F1 star: "There were lots of question marks"

11 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 441 views )

One F1 star has impressed ex-Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley. read more »

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Ex-Ferrari F1 engineer offers technical explanation behind Lewis Hamilton woes

11 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 720 views )

Ex-F1 race engineer Rob Smedley has offered a technical explanation for Lewis Hamilton's ongoing struggles in his debut season at Ferrari. The post Ex-Ferrari F1 engineer... read more »

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Video: Why Have Alpine Promoted Colapinto? | 2025 Emilia Romagna GP Preview | F1 Nation Podcast

11 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 690 views )

F1 correspondent and presenter, Lawrence Barretto, and former Ferrari and Williams engineer, Rob Smedley join Tom Clarkson to discuss all the big talking points ahead of this... read more »

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F1 insider sets record straight about Max Verstappen culture impact on a new team

11 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 664 views )

Rob Smedley explains why Max Verstappen will be a major asset to any team. read more »

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Revealed: The technical problems behind Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles

11 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 381 views )

Former Ferrari employee Rob Smedley thinks he may have the answer to Lewis Hamilton's early season struggles. And it all has to do with a loose rear end of the car.... read more »

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An F1 race engineer's explanation of why Lewis Hamilton is struggling at Ferrari

11 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 488 views )

Rob Smedley's take on the current situation at Ferrari, including Lewis Hamilton's well-documented issues. read more »

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Alpine told Oliver Oakes replacement "can't purely be an engineer"

11 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 378 views )

Rob Smedley on how Alpine should replace Oliver Oakes and instil stability into the team. read more »

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Max Verstappen pinpoints ex-Red Bull designer who is driving McLaren F1 success

12 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 545 views )

Max Verstappen is in no doubt that Rob Marshall's departure from Red Bull to McLaren has had a part in the teams' contrasting fortunes since the move in F1. The post... read more »

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STRATEGY ANALYSIS: How did safety car interruption rob Ferrari of a fight for podium places?

12 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 944 views )

With the Saudi Arabain Grand Prix just around the corner, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo reflects on last Sunday's Bahrain round, delivering his strategy... read more »

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Does McLaren's Melbourne team order set the bar for a Norris/Piastri F1 title fight?

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1006 views )

Team orders issued during Formula 1 races are universally loathed. Even at the squads that opt to deliver them.In the years of the modern era when they were officially banned... read more »

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JA on F1 podcast: What Premier League teams can learn from F1

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 698 views )

F1 is a series built around technology, whereas, in football, the smartest teams have only begun using technology in the last decade for recruitment, strategy, in-game tactical... read more »

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Mercedes tipped for F1 2025 title push after behind-the-scenes talks

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 453 views )

Rob Smedley on Mercedes' title prospects: "I was listening and talking to some of their guys... read more »