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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