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F1 spy games revealed as team bosses make incredible admissions

7 days 7 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

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Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer and leading engineer Rob Smedley have admitted to using spy photographers in the paddock. read more »

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Adrian Newey and F1 stars help racing legend have life-saving operation

12 days 1 hour ago

from: GPfans.com

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A number of F1 stars including Aston Martin's Adrian Newey have donated towards a fundraiser for racing legend Rob Wilson. read more »

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Ferrari Miami F1 showing branded ‘soul-destroying’ after upgrades disappointment

28 days 23 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 285 views )

Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has branded the Scuderia's performance at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix as "soul-destroying" after failing to improve... read more »

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Ferrari star slams F1 fans for 'absolute f****** nonsense'

29 days 5 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 288 views )

Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has claimed there is a lack of critical thinking from some F1 fans online. read more »

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Ferrari F1 Miami Grand Prix upgrades branded as 'soul-destroying' by former engineer Rob Smedley

29 days 5 hours ago

from: Crash.Net

( 269 views )

A disappointing display from Ferrari raises concerns about its hopes of fighting for F1 titles in 2026. read more »

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McLaren reveals rationale behind copying rival innovations

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 345 views )

McLaren Chief Designer Rob Marshall has revealed why teams often copy rival innovations in Formula 1, in the never-ending quest for performance and lap time. Innovation is a... read more »

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McLaren reveals F1 legality suspicions of Ferrari ‘Macarena’ wing

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 381 views )

McLaren chief designer Rob Marshall has revealed that it questioned the legality of Ferrari's 'Macarena' wing, believing it contravened Formula 1's new... read more »

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

2 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 425 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

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 463 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

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 404 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

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 556 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

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 416 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

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 502 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

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 449 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

4 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 421 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

4 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 356 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

5 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 449 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

8 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 675 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

10 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 637 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

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 578 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"

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 501 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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 788 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

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 769 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

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 745 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

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 425 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 »