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Williams F1 chief admits team was 'pretty mediocre' in Austrian GP

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams was "pretty mediocre" in Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, the Formula 1 team's performance chief Rob Smedley admits read more »

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Austria GP: Friday Press Conference

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Today's press conference with Luca Furbatto, Yusuke Hasegawa, Paul Monaghan, Rob Smedley, Graham Watson and Beat Zehnder. read more »

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Austrian Grand Prix FIA press conference transcript - Friday

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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TEAM REPRESENTATIVES - Graham WATSON (Toro Rosso), Beat ZEHNDER (Sauber), Luca FURBATTO (Manor), Rob SMEDLEY (Williams), Paul MONAGHAN (Red Bull Racing), Yusuke HASEGAWA (Honda) read more »

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Williams eyes 'great opportunity' with new F1 rules in 2017

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams has a "great opportunity" to close up to Formula 1's frontrunners when new regulations arrive in 2017, says the team's performance chief Rob Smedley read more »

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Smedley: We can't be scared to look forward

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Williams needs to keep all of its development plates spinning in a bid to close the gap on Red Bull and Ferrari ahead of the 'great opportunity' presented by 2017,... read more »

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‘Dodged a bullet’ with loose grate

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Formula 1 was lucky no one was injured when Valtteri Bottas sent a drain grate into the air in final practice for the European GP, says Rob Smedley... read more »

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Formula 1 engines nearly at parity point already - Rob Smedley

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1 is close to parity between its four engine manufacturers, according to Williams performance chief Rob Smedley read more »

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Flexi wing controversy in Canada

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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With the FIA carrying out more stringent flexi tests on wings in Montreal, Rob Smedley concedes Ferrari's rear wing is "clearly legal"... read more »

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Williams disappointed by one-lap pace

over 10 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Williams' Head of Performance Engineering Rob Smedley says the squad is disappointed by its pace at the Canadian Grand Prix, after locking out the fourth row of… read more »

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Friday’s FIA press conference

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Jock Clear, Rob Fernely, Christian Horner, Dave Ryan, Guenther Steiner and Franz Tost faced the media in Montreal on Friday... read more »

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Williams F1 team won't compromise design philosophy for slow tracks

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams has no plans to change its Formula 1 design philosophy away from favouring high-speed circuits despite its slow-track struggles continuing, says performance chief Rob... read more »

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Williams pleased with Monaco progress

over 10 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Williams performance chief Rob Smedley has declared himself satisfied with the team's progress in Monaco, though regretted not scoring more points in Sunday's… read more »

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Haas: Ferrari partnership a 'double-edged sword'

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Haas' partnership with Ferrari can be a "double-edged sword", according to the team's chief designer Rob Taylor. Haas entered F1 this year with a... read more »

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Ferrari F1 tie-up a 'double-edged sword' for Haas team

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Haas chief designer Rob Taylor believes the American Formula 1 team's technical partnership with Ferrari is like a double-edged sword read more »

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Working group helping Williams set Formula 1 pitstop pace

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams performance chief Rob Smedley believes his formation of an internal working group has reaped dividends with his team's perfect pitstop performances this Formula 1... read more »

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Video: Spanish GP Aftermath: An F1 Factory's Ultimate Challenge

over 10 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 2352 views )

In this week's Silver Arrows Show Chief Operating Officer Rob Thomas and Head of Build Peter Hodgkinson explain how the team is getting Lewis Hamilton's and Nico... read more »

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Smedley: We’re not a one trick pony

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Williams performance chief Rob Smedley is convinced that their cars can perform on various tracks instead of only ones that are power-sensitive... read more »

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Rob Smedley: Williams FW38 'not a one-trick pony'

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Williams' head of vehicle performance Rob Smedley says the FW38 will be able to score good results at all types of circuits this year. After three lacklustre results at... read more »

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Rob Smedley: Quicker pit stops making Williams more aggressive

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Rob Smedley says Williams feels more confident making aggressive strategy calls this season after seeing a big improvement in pit stop time. Williams has performed the quickest... read more »

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Williams: Mercedes engine hasn’t given us problems yet

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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According to Williams' head of performance, Rob Smedley, his team's Mercedes-powered car has not given them any headaches in terms of reliability this season... read more »

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Williams F1 team not a one-trick pony, Rob Smedley says

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Williams Formula 1 team's Russian Grand Prix improvement was genuine progress from upgrades and not just a Mercedes power advantage helping at Sochi, says performance... read more »

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Low-speed corner improvements aid Williams in Russian GP qualifying

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams performance chief Rob Smedley believes car improvements in lower-speed corners contributed to the team's best Formula 1 qualifying performance of 2016 read more »

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Why 2016 will severely test Williams

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams has finished third in two consecutive Formula 1 constructors' championships, but faces a stern challenge to achieve performance chief Rob Smedley's... read more »

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Smedley: Massa back to 2008 form

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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As Felipe Massa gears up for 14th season in F1, Williams performance chief Rob Smedley says he is driving "better now" than he did in 2008 when he lost the title... read more »

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Smedley: Massa as good as in 2008

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1014 views )

Felipe Massa is performing above the level he was when challenging for 2008 Formula 1 drivers' title, according to Williams performance chief Rob Smedley read more »