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Williams must capitalise on Spa strengths

over 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Rob Smedley predicts Spa-Francorchamps will suit the strengths of the Williams FW37, but says the team must take full advantage of this. read more »

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Williams have done their 'weather homework'

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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They have been caught out recently by interchanging weather, but Rob Smedley says Williams have done "a lot of homework in this area"... read more »

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Williams must admit cornering troubles

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 884 views )

Rob Smedley says the first step Williams must take to fixing their FW37's problems is to admit there are some... read more »

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'The key to solving a problem is admitting you have one' - Rob Smedley

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1625 views )

Williams head of performance engineering Rob Smedley says his team must admit it has problems if it is to address its car's weaknesses. Williams is third in the... read more »

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Smedley: Mercedes caught out by tyres

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1075 views )

Mercedes' shock defeat by Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari in the Hungarian Grand Prix happened because the Formula 1 champion team misread the Pirelli tyres' behaviour,... read more »

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Hungary result to make Williams 'stronger'

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 926 views )

Williams performance chief Rob Smedley says that the squad's challenging Hungarian Grand Prix will make it a stronger force over the second half of the… read more »

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New start rules will be 'a big challenge' - Rosberg

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Nico Rosberg has contradicted claims by Williams performance chief Rob Smedley regarding the new start procedure which will be implemented at the Belgian Grand Prix. The new... read more »

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Romain Grosjean and Rob Smedley play down impact of new start procedure restrictions

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1006 views )

Romain Grosjean and Rob Smedley have played down the impact of restrictions to the start procedure due to be imposed at the Belgian Grand Prix. The FIA has informed teams it... read more »

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Williams 'clearly faster' than Ferrari - Rob Smedley

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 960 views )

Rob Smedley says Williams will focus on the fact it was "clearly faster" than Ferrari at the British Grand Prix rather than the fact the team missed out on a podium.... read more »

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Williams targeting Ferrari as they set sights on second

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1347 views )

Williams are targeting second in the Constructors' Championship and have therefore set their sights on overhauling Mercedes' nearest rival, Ferrari. The Grove outfit... read more »

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New start rule won't make a difference warns Smedley

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1876 views )

Williams performance chief Rob Smedley has warned fans not to expect anything different when new rules regarding starts and radio communication are introduced at the Belgian... read more »

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Williams can catch Ferrari - Smedley

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 770 views )

Williams has set its sights on leapfrogging Ferrari for second in the Formula 1 constructors' championship after its British Grand Prix performance, says Rob Smedley read more »

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Smedley: We were happy to let them race....

over 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 757 views )

Williams' Rob Smedley maintains that the Grove team was happy to let its drivers battle over the lead of the British Grand Prix - as long as they kept pulling away from... read more »

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Smedley: Williams should still be proud

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 638 views )

Williams performance chief Rob Smedley says the team should still be proud of what it achieved at last weekend's British Grand Prix, despite a late race… read more »

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Williams defends Silverstone strategy calls

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 733 views )

Williams' head of vehicle performance Rob Smedley has explained the thinking behind his team's strategy at the British Grand Prix, which contributed to its two cars... read more »

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Williams surprised by gap to Ferrari

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 955 views )

Williams performance chief Rob Smedley said he was surprised by how much Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas outperformed Ferrari in British Grand Prix qualifying read more »

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Williams sure of Silverstone podium challenge

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1068 views )

Williams is confident that it can continue its recent run of form at its home race in Britain this weekend, as it bids to claim another podium finish. Valtteri Bottas took... read more »

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Williams confident of podium challenge

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 795 views )

Williams' Rob Smedley says that the squad should be able to challenge for the podium at this weekend's British Grand Prix, with the FW37 set to suit the… read more »

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Smedley pleased with Williams mettle

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1117 views )

Williams' Rob Smedley says he was pleased with the 'mettle' displayed by the squad during last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. Felipe Massa capitalised on a... read more »

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Williams shine despite brake problem

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 891 views )

Rob Smedley, Williams performance chief, has confirmed that Valtteri Bottas's race was impeded by a significant brake problem... read more »

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Bottas's brake issues 'reasonably big'

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1371 views )

Valtteri Bottas's Austrian Grand Prix was hindered by "reasonably big" brake problems, according to Williams Formula 1 performance chief Rob Smedley read more »

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Austrian GP: Friday Press Conference

over 9 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1188 views )

Today's press conference with Mattia Binotto, James Key, Tom McCullough, Paul Monaghan, Pat Symonds and Rob White. read more »

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Friday's FIA press conference

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1673 views )

Team reps Mattia Binotto, Paul Monaghan, Rob White, Tom McCullough, James Key and Pat Symonds spoke to the media on Friday in Austria... read more »

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Williams sets sights on Ferrari in Austria

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 727 views )

Williams performance chief Rob Smedley hopes the squad will be able to edge closer to the front of the Formula 1 grid at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, and… read more »

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Admitting mistakes helping Williams

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 967 views )

Williams' approach to admitting and learning from its mistakes quickly is helping the team to consistently fight at the front in Formula 1, according to performance chief... read more »