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Williams: Mercedes engine hasn’t given us problems yet

over 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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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 »

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Williams looking over shoulder

over 8 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

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Head of Vehicle Performance Rob Smedley says maintaining third spot is the minimum Williams should be aiming for in 2016, but admit they are looking over their shoulders. read more »

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Smedley: New tyre rules big challenge

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Formula 1 teams are facing a "big challenge" this season as they adjust to the new tyre rules, that's according to Rob Smedley... read more »

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New tyre will challenge F1 - Smedley

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams performance chief Rob Smedley reckons Pirelli's new ultra-soft tyre compound will present a "big challenge" to Formula 1 teams in 2016 read more »

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Williams set to launch on opening test day

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Williams' Head of Performance Engineering Rob Smedley says the outfit's 2016 car, the FW38, will be unveiled in public on the opening day of pre-season testing… read more »

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Williams' 2016 car will be 'significantly different'

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Williams spent much of the second half of the season focusing on a "significantly different" 2016 car, which head of vehicle performance Rob Smedley says explains the... read more »

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Williams encouraged by 'significantly different' 2016 challenger

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Williams performance chief Rob Smedley says the team is encouraged by the "significantly different" car it plans to unveil for 2016. Williams finished third in the... read more »

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Williams hitting 2016 aero targets

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams is hitting all its targets in the windtunnel with its "significantly" different car for the 2016 Formula 1 season, according to performance chief Rob Smedley read more »

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Williams teases significantly different car for 2016

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Rob Smedley says next year's Williams FW38 will be 'significantly different' to its four-time podium winning challenge. read more »

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Development freeze hurt Williams form

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams performance chief Rob Smedley believes the Formula 1 team's decision to stop development of this year's car early has significantly contributed to its... read more »

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Smedley: Williams not dwelling on Abu Dhabi

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Williams' Head of Vehicle Performance Rob Smedley says the team is not dwelling on its performance in Abu Dhabi and is instead focusing on how it can make… read more »

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Smedley: Bottas saw McLaren too late...

over 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Rob Smedley has put Valtteri Bottas' pit-lane clash with Jenson Button down to a momentary lapse that allowed the Williams and McLaren to meet on the same stretch of road. read more »

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Smedley: Bottas saw Button too late

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Rob Smedley has all but put the onus on Valtteri Bottas for his pitlane clash with Jenson Button in Abu Dhabi... read more »

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Smedley: Bottas pit release was correct

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Williams Formula 1 team believes it released Valtteri Bottas at the right time when the Finn collided with Jenson Button in the pits during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix read more »

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Williams expects car to suit Abu Dhabi

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Williams' Head of Vehicle Performance Rob Smedley believes that the characteristics of the Yas Marina Circuit should suit the team's FW37, as it attempts to… read more »

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F1 urged to 'decide what it is'

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1's bosses must decide whether the series should be entertainment or sport before making any drastic changes, says Williams performance chief Rob Smedley read more »

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Williams confident on securing third in Brazil

over 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Williams Head of Performance Engineering Rob Smedley is optimistic his team can tie up third in the F1 Constructors Championship in Brazil read more »

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Smedley: There was no room for Kimi

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Williams' Rob Smedley insists "there was absolutely no room whatsoever" for Kimi Raikkoinen to overtake Valtteri Bottas in Mexico... read more »

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Bottas 'lucky' in Raikkonen collision

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Valtteri Bottas was lucky to escape his collision with Kimi Raikkonen in Formula 1's Mexican Grand Prix without any damage, Williams performance chief Rob Smedley acknowledges read more »

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Smedley: Williams must bounce back

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 944 views )

Williams performance chief Rob Smedley says it is vital that Williams bounces back in style at the Mexican Grand Prix, after a double retirement in the United… read more »