Rob
@robm.bsky.social
Formula 1 and Lewis Hamilton fan - #TeamLH.
Believer in fairness and integrity in #F1. Anti-cheating and manipulation in sport.
Believer in fairness and integrity in #F1. Anti-cheating and manipulation in sport.
Any change wouldn't be good news for Mercedes. But at least with a mid-season change they would avoid the ridiculous scenario of potentially making 8 cars illegal immediately.
Let's see how the votes goes... #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1...
Let's see how the votes goes... #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1...
F1 engine manufacturers to vote on mid-season 2026 rule change
F1's engine manufacturers will vote next week on a mid-season introduction of an additional compression ratio test, The Race can reveal
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February 18, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Any change wouldn't be good news for Mercedes. But at least with a mid-season change they would avoid the ridiculous scenario of potentially making 8 cars illegal immediately.
Let's see how the votes goes... #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1...
Let's see how the votes goes... #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1...
Brilliant to see Ferrari innovating like this. It's really hard for anyone else to copy, too.
Hope it's delivering the expected performance! #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferr...
Hope it's delivering the expected performance! #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferr...
Ferrari surprises F1 paddock in Bahrain with new wing behind SF-26 exhaust
The SF-26 has a flap called FTM that exploits the exhaust gas flow, now also active at low gears for energy recovery
www.motorsport.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Brilliant to see Ferrari innovating like this. It's really hard for anyone else to copy, too.
Hope it's delivering the expected performance! #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferr...
Hope it's delivering the expected performance! #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferr...
Rob Smedley knows what he's talking about. He's 100% right that Adami was not working.
So glad that Ferrari made the right call in moving him aside. Shame it came so late. Hopefully, Lewis's new engineer is much more on top of things... #F1 www.racefans.net/2026/02/17/i...
So glad that Ferrari made the right call in moving him aside. Shame it came so late. Hopefully, Lewis's new engineer is much more on top of things... #F1 www.racefans.net/2026/02/17/i...
'It pains me to hear 'we'll get back to you'' - Smedley on Hamilton's radio frustrations
Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley says he was "pained" by some of last year's radio messages between Lewis Hamilton and Ricardo Adami.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Rob Smedley knows what he's talking about. He's 100% right that Adami was not working.
So glad that Ferrari made the right call in moving him aside. Shame it came so late. Hopefully, Lewis's new engineer is much more on top of things... #F1 www.racefans.net/2026/02/17/i...
So glad that Ferrari made the right call in moving him aside. Shame it came so late. Hopefully, Lewis's new engineer is much more on top of things... #F1 www.racefans.net/2026/02/17/i...
February 14, 2026 at 1:53 PM
So, Lewis won’t have his new engineer in place before the start of the season, let alone for testing. He’ll have to change after the first few races.
This is mad. Where is the strategic planning?! #F1
This is mad. Where is the strategic planning?! #F1
February 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
So, Lewis won’t have his new engineer in place before the start of the season, let alone for testing. He’ll have to change after the first few races.
This is mad. Where is the strategic planning?! #F1
This is mad. Where is the strategic planning?! #F1
Merc built a PU that complies with the rules as written. Changing the rules (if they can) at the last minute to make the PU illegal would be unfair.
Plenty will disagree about legality, but if you're trying to change the regs, it must be legal now. 🤷🏻♂️ #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1...
Plenty will disagree about legality, but if you're trying to change the regs, it must be legal now. 🤷🏻♂️ #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1...
F1 'meritocracy' at stake in engine rules row - Vowles
Williams team principal James Vowles says F1 has a choice to make about whether it remains a meritocracy or punishes "the best engineering" amid the row over compression ratio rules
www.the-race.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Merc built a PU that complies with the rules as written. Changing the rules (if they can) at the last minute to make the PU illegal would be unfair.
Plenty will disagree about legality, but if you're trying to change the regs, it must be legal now. 🤷🏻♂️ #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1...
Plenty will disagree about legality, but if you're trying to change the regs, it must be legal now. 🤷🏻♂️ #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1...
A very interesting livery from Cadillac.
The only other car I can remember doing a split livery like this was BAR. The Caddy definitely looks better than that! #F1
The only other car I can remember doing a split livery like this was BAR. The Caddy definitely looks better than that! #F1
February 9, 2026 at 7:57 AM
A very interesting livery from Cadillac.
The only other car I can remember doing a split livery like this was BAR. The Caddy definitely looks better than that! #F1
The only other car I can remember doing a split livery like this was BAR. The Caddy definitely looks better than that! #F1
I can’t see any way that the rules are getting changed before the first race. If Merc have done what has been claimed, it would effectively mean that anyone running a Merc PU - Mercedes, McLaren, Alpine, Williams - would be illegal.
Not happening. #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/me...
Not happening. #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/me...
Mercedes rivals plotting F1 engine rule change for Melbourne
Mercedes’ rivals are hoping to pull together a proposal to change Formula 1’s engine compression ratio rules in time for the start of the season in Australia, The Race has learned
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February 6, 2026 at 3:22 PM
I can’t see any way that the rules are getting changed before the first race. If Merc have done what has been claimed, it would effectively mean that anyone running a Merc PU - Mercedes, McLaren, Alpine, Williams - would be illegal.
Not happening. #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/me...
Not happening. #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/me...
I think that Toto is right that the Merc PU is legal even if they were running with a higher compression ratio when the PU is hot.
But, it's a bit rich to say that others shouldn't complain if they think there's an issue. He'd do the same and has in the past. #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/to...
But, it's a bit rich to say that others shouldn't complain if they think there's an issue. He'd do the same and has in the past. #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/to...
Wolff blasts F1 rivals for 'secret letters' about loophole controversy
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has told complaining F1 rivals to 'just get your s*** together'...
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February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
I think that Toto is right that the Merc PU is legal even if they were running with a higher compression ratio when the PU is hot.
But, it's a bit rich to say that others shouldn't complain if they think there's an issue. He'd do the same and has in the past. #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/to...
But, it's a bit rich to say that others shouldn't complain if they think there's an issue. He'd do the same and has in the past. #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/to...
I'd have taken this before Barcelona. Ferrari had a good test and they do look to be up there.
There's still a long way to go, but there are reasons to be optimistic... #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/is...
There's still a long way to go, but there are reasons to be optimistic... #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/is...
Is Ferrari really on top after F1's first 2026 test?
Ferrari had already made a good first F1 2026 impression before the final test day at Barcelona. But what shape is it actually in beyond Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes-beating lap?
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February 1, 2026 at 5:32 PM
I'd have taken this before Barcelona. Ferrari had a good test and they do look to be up there.
There's still a long way to go, but there are reasons to be optimistic... #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/is...
There's still a long way to go, but there are reasons to be optimistic... #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/is...
I’m reading that a certain Lewis Hamilton put in a lap time of 1:16.348 today.
The fastest time of the Barcelona test… 😁 #F1 #F1Testing
The fastest time of the Barcelona test… 😁 #F1 #F1Testing
January 30, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I’m reading that a certain Lewis Hamilton put in a lap time of 1:16.348 today.
The fastest time of the Barcelona test… 😁 #F1 #F1Testing
The fastest time of the Barcelona test… 😁 #F1 #F1Testing
I have to agree with Karun on this one.
Ferrari made the right move in getting rid of Adami, but the delay in appointing his successor is problematic. Lewis is missing out on a great opportunity to build a strong relationship with his new engineer. #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lewi...
Ferrari made the right move in getting rid of Adami, but the delay in appointing his successor is problematic. Lewis is missing out on a great opportunity to build a strong relationship with his new engineer. #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lewi...
Lewis Hamilton's race engineer uncertainty sparks concern from Karun Chandhok
Karun Chandhok has questioned Ferrari's delay in appointing Lewis Hamilton's new race engineer for 2026
www.motorsport.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:48 PM
I have to agree with Karun on this one.
Ferrari made the right move in getting rid of Adami, but the delay in appointing his successor is problematic. Lewis is missing out on a great opportunity to build a strong relationship with his new engineer. #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lewi...
Ferrari made the right move in getting rid of Adami, but the delay in appointing his successor is problematic. Lewis is missing out on a great opportunity to build a strong relationship with his new engineer. #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lewi...
Sounds like a decent day for Ferrari. No issues, everything working properly and a decent number of laps.
A good start. It’s all we can really ask for at this point. #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/how-...
A good start. It’s all we can really ask for at this point. #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/how-...
How Ferrari’s Barcelona F1 test is going so far, according to Charles Leclerc
Ferrari kickstarted its Barcelona week on Tuesday, and everything is going to plan, Leclerc reports
www.motorsport.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Sounds like a decent day for Ferrari. No issues, everything working properly and a decent number of laps.
A good start. It’s all we can really ask for at this point. #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/how-...
A good start. It’s all we can really ask for at this point. #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/how-...
This sounds quite credible. Cedric Michel-Grosjean was a Senior Performance Engineer at McLaren on Piastri’s car last year. He’s currently on gardening leave. #F1 www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-h...
Main Ferrari target emerges in Lewis Hamilton race engineer search - reports
Ferrari has reportedly identified the main target to replace Riccardo Adami as Lewis Hamilton's race engineer for the F1 2026 season.
www.planetf1.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM
This sounds quite credible. Cedric Michel-Grosjean was a Senior Performance Engineer at McLaren on Piastri’s car last year. He’s currently on gardening leave. #F1 www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-h...
I'm not sure how the FIA think they're going to solve the compression ratio situation before the start of the season, tbh.
If they can't measure it and the hardware can't be changed, what are they going to do? 🤷🏻♂️ #F1 www.autosport.com/f1/news/fia-...
If they can't measure it and the hardware can't be changed, what are they going to do? 🤷🏻♂️ #F1 www.autosport.com/f1/news/fia-...
FIA aims to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before start of F1 2026 season
A clever compression ratio trick in Formula 1's 2026 power units is the topic of discussion between teams and the FIA on Thursday
www.autosport.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:53 PM
I'm not sure how the FIA think they're going to solve the compression ratio situation before the start of the season, tbh.
If they can't measure it and the hardware can't be changed, what are they going to do? 🤷🏻♂️ #F1 www.autosport.com/f1/news/fia-...
If they can't measure it and the hardware can't be changed, what are they going to do? 🤷🏻♂️ #F1 www.autosport.com/f1/news/fia-...
Not sure how representative the car itself is, but well done to Mercedes on the livery. Looks very nice.
Great to see Niki's red star, too. #F1
Great to see Niki's red star, too. #F1
January 22, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Not sure how representative the car itself is, but well done to Mercedes on the livery. Looks very nice.
Great to see Niki's red star, too. #F1
Great to see Niki's red star, too. #F1
I like the added white in the Ferrari race suits. I'm hoping that carries over the the livery so we get something like last year's Monza special edition.
Slightly disappointed that the HP logo isn't sitting on a white background, though... #F1
Slightly disappointed that the HP logo isn't sitting on a white background, though... #F1
January 19, 2026 at 2:41 PM
I like the added white in the Ferrari race suits. I'm hoping that carries over the the livery so we get something like last year's Monza special edition.
Slightly disappointed that the HP logo isn't sitting on a white background, though... #F1
Slightly disappointed that the HP logo isn't sitting on a white background, though... #F1
Leaked images of what will supposedly be the Ferrari caps this year.
If they’re accurate, I’m hoping the added white signals what they plan to do with the livery. Something like last year’s Monza special would be good. It would make the blue HP logo less jarring. #F1
If they’re accurate, I’m hoping the added white signals what they plan to do with the livery. Something like last year’s Monza special would be good. It would make the blue HP logo less jarring. #F1
January 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Leaked images of what will supposedly be the Ferrari caps this year.
If they’re accurate, I’m hoping the added white signals what they plan to do with the livery. Something like last year’s Monza special would be good. It would make the blue HP logo less jarring. #F1
If they’re accurate, I’m hoping the added white signals what they plan to do with the livery. Something like last year’s Monza special would be good. It would make the blue HP logo less jarring. #F1
It’ll be fascinating to see the new cars and to see how much of what we can see on the shakedown Audi carries across to the rest of the grid.
It’ll be a while before we see the true ‘26 machinery, though… #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/si...
It’ll be a while before we see the true ‘26 machinery, though… #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/si...
Six things Audi shakedown told us about F1 2026 designs
No official F1 2026 designs have come out yet - but Audi's 'preview' car already contains plenty of hints about how this year's crop will look
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January 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM
It’ll be fascinating to see the new cars and to see how much of what we can see on the shakedown Audi carries across to the rest of the grid.
It’ll be a while before we see the true ‘26 machinery, though… #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/si...
It’ll be a while before we see the true ‘26 machinery, though… #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/si...
This isn’t a surprise.
I feel a bit sorry for Doohan. This is a great case of someone being promoted before they were ready. Hope he can rebuild his career elsewhere. #F1 www.autosport.com/f1/news/dooh...
I feel a bit sorry for Doohan. This is a great case of someone being promoted before they were ready. Hope he can rebuild his career elsewhere. #F1 www.autosport.com/f1/news/dooh...
Doohan leaves Alpine ahead of F1 2026
Doohan and Alpine have agreed to part ways for 2026
www.autosport.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
This isn’t a surprise.
I feel a bit sorry for Doohan. This is a great case of someone being promoted before they were ready. Hope he can rebuild his career elsewhere. #F1 www.autosport.com/f1/news/dooh...
I feel a bit sorry for Doohan. This is a great case of someone being promoted before they were ready. Hope he can rebuild his career elsewhere. #F1 www.autosport.com/f1/news/dooh...
New car, new PU, new language, new race engineer, new team. Jock is right. It takes time.
Hopefully, Lewis will be fully acclimatised for ‘26 and the team will have listened and learnt from his feedback. #F1
Hopefully, Lewis will be fully acclimatised for ‘26 and the team will have listened and learnt from his feedback. #F1
January 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
New car, new PU, new language, new race engineer, new team. Jock is right. It takes time.
Hopefully, Lewis will be fully acclimatised for ‘26 and the team will have listened and learnt from his feedback. #F1
Hopefully, Lewis will be fully acclimatised for ‘26 and the team will have listened and learnt from his feedback. #F1