Rob Smedley discusses his passion for Formula One and how attending the British Grand Prix ignited his love for the sport. He shares his journey into Formula One, starting with his fascination with Formula One cars and his determination to work in the industry. Rob talks about his time at Jordan and transitioning to the more established team. He then discusses his long tenure at Ferrari and the reasons for eventually leaving. Rob also emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and being true to oneself professionally.
Finally, he reflects on his move to the Williams team. In this conversation, Rob Smedley discusses the challenges of transforming a Formula One team and his decision to start the Smedley Group and the Global Karting League.
Chapters
00:00 Passion for Formula One
08:05 Journey into Formula One
17:31 Transition to Jordan Team
23:08 Move to Ferrari
32:16 Reasons for Leaving Ferrari
41:36 Work-Life Balance and Being Yourself
41:40 Transition to Williams Team
42:38 The Challenges of Transforming a Formula One Team
45:20 Starting the Smedley Group and the Global Karting League
53:02 Rob Smedley's Ultimate Three-Car Garage
55:00 Driving the F2004 Ferrari at Monza
57:33 No Regrets and Advice for Young Motorsport Enthusiasts
59:47 The Love for Motorsport
Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-smedley/
Global Karting Leauge: https://www.globalkartingleague.com/
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