Williams’ Head of Vehicle Performance Rob Smedley, once a near permanent fixture on the pitwall, has explained how his team plan to deploy him ahead of the expected (but yet to be confirmed) arrival of former Mercedes technical chief Paddy Lowe.
Smedley said in an interview, “I’ll still straddle between design and aero. But I will not only look after at the short term – making sure the car runs and maximises its potential at the track and that we have a slick operation in terms of what we’re doing with the racing team.”
“I’ll start to look at the more medium-to-long term development. It’s important that we start to concentrate a bit harder on that, in order that we’re making steps into higher performance fields and not always trying to work at the same level . That will be a key part of what I’m doing.”
As for the exact status of his role going forward, Smedley explained, “It’s not entirely defined. That’s not because we’re disorganised but because we’re trying to see how best the structure is going to fall out and where best to use everyone’s talents.”
“It will become clear, especially when the new car comes out, as a lot will depend where the biggest need is. I work for Williams, I’m passionate about this team, as I have been since I was a kid.”
“I’m happy to be part of the ongoing rejuvenation of Williams and I want to see it through in whatever role that is in,” added Smedley.
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