Rob Smedley criticises slow F1 pitwall responses as unacceptable

Former Ferrari and Williams engineer Rob Smedley has criticised some modern race engineers for taking too long to provide drivers with vital information during races. He made the comments while speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast alongside Otmar Szafnauer and Jake Humphrey.

Smedley described a great race engineer as someone who understands both the technical aspects of the car and the driver's psychology. He emphasised the need for knowledge in aerodynamics, tyres and mechanical systems to optimise performance quickly.

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Lando Norris on Miami GP podium discussing F1 rule changes, with Charles Leclerc nearby.
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Norris says F1 drivers still penalized after Miami rule tweaks

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Lando Norris hailed recent F1 technical regulation changes as a step forward after winning the Miami sprint race, but noted drivers remain penalized for pushing harder in key areas. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc urged realistic expectations on further improvements. The tweaks, aimed at energy management issues, were first tested at the Miami Grand Prix.

Former Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley has described Ferrari's Miami Grand Prix upgrades as slightly soul-destroying. He warned that the team risks entering a negative development loop after McLaren gained more performance from its own updates.

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Former Ferrari and Williams engineer Rob Smedley has cautioned that Formula 1 drivers who depart leading squads in pursuit of a number one role elsewhere seldom achieve the expected success or satisfaction.

Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari faces several minor issues rather than one major problem after McLaren's strong performance at the Miami Grand Prix. The former Haas team principal shared his views on The Red Flags Podcast.

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Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer said McLaren lost the Miami Grand Prix because of a hesitant strategy call while Mercedes acted decisively.

Following the first qualifying session under Formula 1's new 2026 rules at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, several drivers expressed dissatisfaction with the cars' handling and energy management demands. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris led the public critiques, describing the vehicles as unenjoyable and a step back from previous eras. While Mercedes secured a front-row lockout with George Russell on pole, the focus shifted to concerns raised in an intense drivers' briefing.

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