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Smedley backs Mercedes to reel in deficit

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1050 views )

Rob Smedley has backed Mercedes to bounce back, saying there is a "strong development curve" with the new cars. read more »

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Smedley: Teams will ‘chase performance quickly’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 937 views )

Rob Smedley is happy the new regulations will work as intended, but is prepared for teams to find exploits. read more »

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Autosport Podcast: Jo Siffert's greatest races

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1635 views )

The Swiss made his F1 debut in 1962 and scored just two world championship wins in a Formula 1 career spent largely with privateer teams Rob Walker Racing and BRM.But Siffert... read more »

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Hamilton would beat Verstappen in "identical cars" - Smedley

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1058 views )

Former Williams and Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley believes Lewis Hamilton would beat Max Verstappen to the Formula 1 title in "identical cars".  read more »

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Smedley feels Ferrari have edge in ‘brilliant’ McLaren battle

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 880 views )

Even though Ferrari sit behind McLaren in the Constructors' Championship, Rob Smedley has backed his former team to earn P3. read more »

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‘In identical cars, I would still back Lewis at this point’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 853 views )

If they were in equal machinery, Rob Smedley feels Lewis Hamilton's experience would push him ahead of Max Verstappen in the title race. read more »

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Video: Our Mexico Preview With Rob Smedley | F1 Nation Podcast

over 4 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1236 views )

Max Verstappen heads to Mexico leading the championship. Will he extend his lead, or will Lewis Hamilton fight back? The team are joined by former Jordan, Ferrari and Williams... read more »

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Video: What is The F1 Summer Shutdown?

over 4 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1075 views )

Each year, F1 factories fall silent for 14 consecutive days, for what is known as the ‘Summer Shutdown’  read more »

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AWS graphics will not alienate Formula 1 viewers

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1142 views )

F1's director of data systems, Rob Smedley, is mindful of not alienating Formula 1 viewers with the increasing integration of AWS graphics. read more »

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F1 planing to avoid sprint qualifying 'blur' for fans

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1355 views )

F1 technical consultant Rob Smedley says the series is busy brainstorming ways to avoid sprint qualifying passing the fans by. read more »

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Five new TV data graphics coming to Formula 1 coverage

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1147 views )

Rob Smedley has revealed that five new analysis graphics will be introduced in Formula 1 TV broadcasts in the upcoming weeks. read more »

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How Master of Monaco Moss conquered Ferrari, 60 years on

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1556 views )

Thrilling over 120,000 spectators and millions of television viewers, Stirling Moss in Rob Walker's 1500cc Lotus-Climax fought off three Ferraris and the Porsche team to... read more »

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Sainz avoiding Massa’s ‘big mistake’ at Ferrari

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 2495 views )

Rob Smedley believes Carlos Sainz has made a smart move by taking a low-key approach to life with Ferrari - unlike Felipe Massa in 2006. read more »

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Video: Is The McLaren vs. Ferrari Rivalry Back? | F1 Nation Podcast

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 2605 views )

Join Tom Clarkson, Natalie Pinkham and Damon Hill as the trio discuss whether the 2021 season will see the return of the epic Ferrari vs. McLaren rivalry, with special guests... read more »

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Hamilton to be knighted in New Year Honours

over 5 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1235 views )

Lewis Hamilton is to be knighted in the New Year Honours list, with Rob Burrow and Jimmy Greaves also recognised with an MBE award. read more »

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Video: How Cars Have Developed In 2020 | F1 TV Weekend Debrief | 2020 Eifel Grand Prix

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1214 views )

F1's expert technical consultant Rob Smedley takes a detailed look at which teams have made the most gains so far this season. Watch the full episode on F1 TV:... read more »

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Video: Would Bottas Have Won in Russia Anyway? | F1 TV Weekend Debrief | 2020 Russian Grand Prix

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1341 views )

Lewis Hamilton's time penalties in the 2020 Russian Grand Prix dropped him to third behind team mate Valtteri Bottas, and Max Verstappen. But starting on a different... read more »

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Video: How Did Max Triumph Over Mercedes In Silverstone? | F1TV Weekend Debrief | 70th Anniversary GP

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1385 views )

Rob Smedley and Rosanna Tennant delve into the detail of how Max Verstappen claimed victory at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, including the teams' tyre management at... read more »

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Smedley launches new low-cost karting series

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1255 views )

Former F1 engineer Rob Smedley has launched a new karting series aimed at making the sport more affordable for youngsters. read more »

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F1's Smedley launches new karting initiative

over 5 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1811 views )

A new grassroots initiative aimed at making motorsport more accessible for aspiring young karters has been revealed by F1's Rob Smedley. read more »

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Smedley reveals answer to Hamilton's call for inclusivity in motorsport

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1692 views )

New electric kart series, spearheaded by former Ferrari and Williams engineer Rob Smedley, aims to open up motorsport in terms of diversity and cost. read more »

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Spare parts can be an issue - Mercedes

over 5 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1034 views )

Formula One teams have to be very careful when it comes to spare parts in the heavily-revised 2020 season, says Mercedes' chief operating officer, Rob Thomas. read more »

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Government secure working guidelines a 'minimum' for Mercedes F1 team

over 6 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1528 views )

Mercedes Chief Operating Officer Rob Thomas has explained some of the changes made by the champion team in order to create a Covid-secure work environment. read more »

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Video: Countdown to Austria | Firing Up the Factories For F1 2020!

over 6 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1185 views )

The countdown to Formula One’s return to racing in Austria is on! The first step after the mandatory shutdown period was reopening the factories, making sure team members were... read more »

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Sainz is going to need ‘very thick skin’ at Ferrari

over 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1031 views )

Ex-Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley has said Carlos Sainz is going to need some "very thick skin" if he is going to be a success at the Scuderia. read more »