Exploring Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari in 2025, insiders reveal the long pursuit by Ferrari and what it means for Mercedes. Rob Smedley discusses the challenges ahead for Hamilton at Ferrari, exciting the F1 community with potential driver moves and team dynamics.

Rob Smedley, founder and CEO of the Smedley Group, transitioned from a Formula One engineer to an entrepreneur dedicated to innovating motorsports. He shares how embracing discomfort and fostering a culture of innovation have been crucial in his career. Smedley discusses the groundbreaking Global Karting League, aimed at making motorsports accessible to a broader audience. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork in success and reflects on his journey, from overcoming challenges in engineering to his current entrepreneurial ventures.

Rob Smedley, a former engineer for top Formula 1 teams like Ferrari, and Flavio Briatore, a key figure in F1 leadership, dive into the dynamics of the 2024 season. They analyze how McLaren has pulled ahead of Red Bull and the struggles Ferrari faces in catching up. Smedley shares insights on Lewis Hamilton's comeback and his predictions for Ferrari’s future. They also discuss the launch of the Global Karting League, aimed at nurturing young motorsport talent. Expect engaging tales from the F1 world and future racing aspirations!

Former F1 engineer Rob Smedley discusses his time with Felipe Massa at Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton's potential move to Ferrari, and the importance of strong relationships between engineers and drivers in Formula 1.

Legendary race engineer Rob Smedley joins the podcast to discuss engineering in F1, the decline of 'generalist' engineers, the importance of driver-race engineer relationships, his work with Formula 1 to develop new TV graphics, his karting initiative for youngsters, and his thoughts on Massa's legal proceedings regarding the 2008 world championship race in Singapore.