{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/635ee3c9deab1c0012478bc0/65f170992d60f0001622a4fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The RELENTLESS pursuit of F1 | Ex Ferrari Rob Smedley","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/635ee3c9deab1c0012478bc0/1710321072994-a73da9bbc0e5f56894aeed73b3b7e54c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Passion for Formula One</p><p>08:05 Journey into Formula One</p><p>17:31 Transition to Jordan Team</p><p>23:08 Move to Ferrari</p><p>32:16 Reasons for Leaving Ferrari</p><p>41:36 Work-Life Balance and Being Yourself</p><p>41:40 Transition to Williams Team</p><p>42:38 The Challenges of Transforming a Formula One Team</p><p>45:20 Starting the Smedley Group and the Global Karting League</p><p>53:02 Rob Smedley's Ultimate Three-Car Garage</p><p>55:00 Driving the F2004 Ferrari at Monza</p><p>57:33 No Regrets and Advice for Young Motorsport Enthusiasts</p><p>59:47 The Love for Motorsport</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rob:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-smedley/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-smedley/</a></p><p><strong>Global Karting Leauge:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.globalkartingleague.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.globalkartingleague.com/</a></p><p>--------------------</p><p><strong>HOST</strong>: Harry Phypers</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Thank you to our sponsors:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.takona.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>Takona:</u></strong></a>&nbsp;Ignition10 - 10% off sitewide</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://uk.huel.com/ignition\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>HUEL&nbsp;</strong></a>- get 10% off, a freeshaker and t-shirt</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Follow us</u></strong>!</p><p><br></p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.ignitionpod.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ignitionpod.com</a></p><p>Instagram: @the.ignition.podcast</p><p>Tik Tok: @ignition_podcast</p><p><br></p><p>Contact me:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://harry@ignitionpod.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">harry@ignitionpod.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/635ee3c9deab1c0012478bc0/episodes/Had%20a%20good%20time?%20Leave%20us%20a%20review\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Had a good time? Leave us a review</a>—even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag us so I can thank you personally!</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ignitionpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SUPPORT THE PODCAST</strong></a>&nbsp;- Buy me a coffee</p><p><br></p><p>As always, thanks for listening!</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Harry Phypers"}