Jake Williams-Smith

A lifelong fan of motor sport, Jake gave up the dream of racing for a living and instead graduated university with a Sports Journalism degree. After being part of Autosport’s development programme covering Formula Ford for a short while, he joined Motor Sport as a staff writer in 2019.

Latest articles from Jake

Toto Wolff: FIA right to remove Masi as race director

Toto Wolff says the FIA has made positive steps in addressing the Abu Dhabi GP controversy

18th February 2022

By Jake Williams-Smith

Mercedes unveils W13 E-Performance 2022 F1 car

The new Mercedes F1 car has been revealed by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell

18th February 2022

By Jake Williams-Smith

F1 2022 car and livery launches: team reveal dates and times

All the times, places and launches you need to know ahead of the 2022 Formula 1 season

18th February 2022

By Jake Williams-Smith

FIA announces 'F1 VAR' following 2021 Abu Dhabi GP controversy

A F1 video assistant referee system is set to be implemented ahead of the 2022 season the FIA has confirmed

17th February 2022

By Jake Williams-Smith

Michael Masi ousted as F1 race director; Herbie Blash returns as new advisor

F1 will have a familiar face as race director as Herbie Blash returns to replace Michael Masi

17th February 2022

By Jake Williams-Smith

Ferrari reveals F1-75 at Maranello ahead of 2022 F1 season

Ferrari has unveiled its new 2022 Formula 1 car - the F1-75 and a return to black and red livery

17th February 2022

By Jake Williams-Smith

Williams removes Senna logo from 2022 car in 'move to the future'

Williams has confirmed it will no longer have a Senna 'S' logo on its cars

15th February 2022

By Jake Williams-Smith

F1 reveals new short race points system to avoid Spa repeat

Formula 1 is introducing a new points system that will prevent a repeat of last year's Belgian Grand Prix when drivers received half championship points after processing for three laps…

14th February 2022

By Jake Williams-Smith