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With five World Driver Championships to his name, Juan Manuel Fangio is an icon of Formula 1 and motorsport as a whole — but in 1958, he also turned the tides of global politics. Fulgencio Batista's dictatorship had ravaged Cuba, but in 1958, the right-wing leader decided to stage a non-championship Formula 1 race to draw in the crowds. That plan was turned on its head when Fangio was kidnapped by a group of young revolutionaries — and it was that very kidnapping that helped lead to a full-on overhaul of the Cuban government. To find out more about Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys: https://linktr.ee/deadlypassionsterriblejoys  Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deadlypassionsterriblejoys Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on Instagram: @elizablackstock Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on Twitter/X: @eliz_blackstock Order Racing with Rich Energy: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/racing-with-rich-energy/  Follow Grand Prix Gastronomy: https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/  Episode Bibliography: Fangio: The Life Behind the Legend by Gerald Donaldson Driven to Crime: True Stories of Wrongdoing in Motor Racing by Crispian Besley The International Grand Prix Book of Motor Racing by Michael Frewin https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/march-2023/7/when-fangio-was-kidnapped-in-cuba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the final episode of DRS (yes, ever), Alanis, Elizabeth, and Nolan share why we’ve decided to end the show on a high note, and then dole out some superlatives for our graduating (but returning) class of F1 drivers. They also read through some of our massive backlog of listener mail. PERSONAL NOTE: We have read everything you’ve ever sent us, and cannot adequately express the appreciation we have for our listeners. We love y’all and your support has meant the world to us. 0:00 Intro 1:02 Future of DRS 21:57 F1 Superlatives 51:05 Listener Mail 1:12:17 Boyfriend of the Week 1:15:02 Outro Order Alanis’ and Elizabeth’s book, Racing with Rich Energy, here: https://www.richenergybook.com/ Sign up for Elizabeth's new podcast, Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys here: https://www.patreon.com/deadlypassionsterriblejoys/ Subscribe to Alanis’s new podcast, 36 Questions, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jFyWL7ZWDxXA9L6h7tefd https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/36-questions-with-alanis-king/id1719037421 Follow Nolan on IG & Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Alanis on IG & Twitter @alanisnking Follow Elizabeth on IG @elizablackstock and on Twitter @Eliz_blackstock Order now and get the holiday help you need from DoorDash! Use code RACINGHOLIDAY to get 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more at convenience, grocery, or select retail stores on DoorDash. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alanis, Elizabeth, and Nolan talk about some of the surprising products that F1 marketing execs (and some industrious fans) thought we’d want to buy, and play a game of guessing prices for some of those products. Then they track walk their way through Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit, before landing on some special Boyfriends of the Week. 0:00 Intro 5:50 F1 Merch fun 55:01 Track Walk: Qatar Grand Prix 56:42 Boyfriend of the Week 57:24 Listener mail and outro Order Alanis’ and Elizabeth’s new book, Racing with Rich Energy, here: https://www.richenergybook.com/ Cook your way through the Formula One calendar with Elizabeth’s new series, Grand Prix Gastronomy https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/ Follow Donut Racing Show on Twitter @donutracingshow Email us donutracingshow@donutmedia.com Follow Nolan on IG & Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Alanis on IG & Twitter @alanisnking Follow Elizabeth on IG @elizablackstock and on Twitter @Eliz_blackstock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alanis and Nolan recap the Japanese Grand Prix, where Red Bull clinched the 2023 Constructors’ Championship (to the surprise of no one). They also talk about Sergio Perez’s worst race day in quite awhile, Oscar Piastri’s first podium finish in F1, and the dueling Mercedes drivers. And who will Nolan choose as his off-brand “boy”? 0:00 Intro 9:36 Qualifying 11:17 The Race 14:55 Red Bull wins the 2023 Constructor's Championship 24:12 Mercedes vs Mercedes 35:33 Great weekend for McLaren / Alonso is back 40:29 The DNF's 42:46 Liam Lawson's future with AlphaTauri 48:39 Race results 53:02 Boyfriend of the Week 55:40 Listener mail and outro Order Alanis’ and Elizabeth’s new book, Racing with Rich Energy, here: https://www.richenergybook.com/ Cook your way through the Formula One calendar with Elizabeth’s new series, Grand Prix Gastronomy https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/ Follow Donut Racing Show on Twitter @donutracingshow Email us donutracingshow@donutmedia.com Follow Nolan on IG & Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Alanis on IG & Twitter @alanisnking Follow Elizabeth on IG @elizablackstock and on Twitter @Eliz_blackstock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alanis, Elizabeth, and Nolan recap one of the most exciting races of the season - the Singapore Grand Prix. From FERRARI STRATEGIST Carlos Sainz’s incredible drive to George Russell’s dramatic radio messages to Liam Lawson’s lioints, this race really had it all. Plus, did that dead lizard curse Fernando Alonso?! 0:00 Intro 5:43 Practice 9:36 Qualifying 18:42 The Race 25:25 Carlos Sainz wins using his own strategy 38:43 The crashes 44:23 Liam Lawson continues to impress 47:18 Aston Martin's forgettable weekend 49:34 The rest of the worst 52:37 Race results 56:23 Boyfriend of the Week 1:01:11 Listener mail and outro Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/racing. Order Alanis’ and Elizabeth’s new book, Racing with Rich Energy, here: https://www.richenergybook.com/ Cook your way through the Formula One calendar with Elizabeth’s new series, Grand Prix Gastronomy https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/ Follow Donut Racing Show on Twitter @donutracingshow Email us donutracingshow@donutmedia.com Follow Nolan on IG & Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Alanis on IG & Twitter @alanisnking Follow Elizabeth on IG @elizablackstock and on Twitter @Eliz_blackstock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alanis, Elizabeth, and Nolan talk about a subject they’ve wanted to for awhile - F1 driver racing numbers. Who thought about branding first? Who’s first and second choices were taken? And who didn’t give a crap at all? Tune in to find out. 0:00 Intro 4:36 How driver numbers work 8:36 How they were picked back in 2014 16:12 Certain drivers had to make tweaks to get their numbers 24:42 Some drivers take a lighthearted approach 28:31 Our hosts pick their OWN car numbers 34:05 Boyfriend of the Week 37:05 Listener mail and outro Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/racing50 and use code racing50 to get 50% off. Order Alanis’ and Elizabeth’s book, Racing with Rich Energy, here: https://www.richenergybook.com/ Cook your way through the Formula One calendar with Elizabeth’s new series, Grand Prix Gastronomy https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/ Read Alanis’s piece on NASCAR driver numbers, here: https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/38291473/nascar-teams-own-car-numbers-do-mean-drivers Follow Donut Racing Show on Twitter @donutracingshow Email us donutracingshow@donutmedia.com Follow Nolan on IG & Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Alanis on IG & Twitter @alanisnking + on YouTube alanisking Follow Elizabeth on IG @elizablackstock and on Twitter @Eliz_blackstock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alanis, Elizabeth, and special guest host, motorsports streamer Ash Vandelay, recap this week’s stellar Italian Grand Prix at Monza. From Yuki’s no good very bad day, to Ferrari’s dead drivers helping their team at Monza, to Alex Albon holding back Lando Norris, this was a race to remember. Remember - it’s a steering issue, not a Stebby issue. 0:00 Intro 4:52 Qualifying 10:31 Monza Grand Prix 17:03 Max Verstappen's 10th straight win, Carlos Sainz vs. the world! 33:15 Checo vs George Russell 41:31 McLaren boys had a good day 45:03 Alex Albon's great season at Williams  48:41 Aston Martin consistently inconsistent 50:50 Race Results  55:51 Boyfriend of the Week 1:01:33 Listener mail and outro Thanks to our sponsors: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code DRS. New customers can score TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY when they bet just FIVE dollars on college football. Use promo code DONUT23 to get 50% off up to $10 value, when you spend $15 or more at convenience, grocery or retail stores on DoorDash. Order Alanis’ and Elizabeth’s book, Racing with Rich Energy, here: https://www.richenergybook.com/ Cook your way through the Formula One calendar with Elizabeth’s new series, Grand Prix Gastronomy https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/Follow Donut Racing Show on Twitter @donutracingshow Email us donutracingshow@donutmedia.com Follow Nolan on IG & Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Alanis on IG & Twitter @alanisnking Follow Elizabeth on IG @elizablackstock and on Twitter @Eliz_blackstock Follow our guest host Ash on @ashvandelay on everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alanis, Elizabeth, and Nolan recap the first race back from summer break, and oh boy, was it a good one! From Daniel Ricciardo’s broken hand (does Oscar the Menace have it out for him?!), to the “pointless” Pierre Gasly, to George Russell’s “Boss Baby vibes,” we cover it all. And remember, to some of us, it’s not a Haas… it’s a home. 0:00 Intro 3:25 Max speeding in Monaco 5:57 Haas re-signed both Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen for the 2024 season. 9:29 Oscar Piastri takes out Daniel Ricciardo once again 14:22 Qualifying  19:30 The race (Verstappen ties Vettel's record, George Russell, Liam Lawson) 46:08 Race results 48:29 Boyfriend of the Week 51:46 Listener mail and outro Thanks to our sponsors: Get Valvoline for your car! Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/racing. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code DRS. New customers can score TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY when they bet just FIVE dollars on college football. Order Alanis’ and Elizabeth’s book, Racing with Rich Energy, here: https://www.richenergybook.com/ Cook your way through the Formula One calendar with Elizabeth’s new series, Grand Prix Gastronomy https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/Follow Donut Racing Show on Twitter @donutracingshow Email us donutracingshow@donutmedia.com Follow Nolan on IG & Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Alanis on IG & Twitter @alanisnking Follow Elizabeth on IG @elizablackstock and on Twitter @Eliz_blackstock Follow Kyle on IG @kyleleduc99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alanis, Elizabeth, and Nolan celebrate the last week of summer break with a special conversation about Extreme E racing. Then they talk with friend of the pod, Extreme E driver Kyle LeDuc, about what it’s like to race in remote places around the world, the very special skills he picked up along the way, and what the future holds for him. Kyle even shares some fun BTS stories about some of DRS’s F1 favorites. A very special thanks to our sponsor, WD-40 Brand, for sponsoring this week’s episode. 0:00 Intro 2:37 F1's connection to Extreme E 16:08 Guest interview: Kyle Le Duc 36:06 Boyfriend of the Week 40:12 Listener Mail and Outro  Kick off the season with DraftKings Sportsbook! Download the app NOW and use code DRS. New customers can score TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY when they bet just FIVE dollars on any college football bet. Only on DraftKings Sportsbook with code DRS. Get Valvoline for your car! Order Alanis’ and Elizabeth’s book, Racing with Rich Energy, here: https://www.richenergybook.com/ Cook your way through the Formula One calendar with Elizabeth’s new series, Grand Prix Gastronomy https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/ Follow Donut Racing Show on Twitter @donutracingshow Email us donutracingshow@donutmedia.com Follow Nolan on IG & Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Alanis on IG & Twitter @alanisnking Follow Elizabeth on IG @elizablackstock and on Twitter @Eliz_blackstock Follow Kyle on IG @kyleleduc99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alanis, Elizabeth, and Nolan open this week’s episode with a discussion about Elizabeth’s recent deep-dive into F1 history… about whether or not fictional character Jean Girard ran in the 2005 US Grand Prix. Then they get into the long and interesting history of Formula One’s technical regulation changes, and whether last year’s switch-ups made a tangible difference. But most importantly, the crew has to ask: has George Russell ever seen a Miata? 0:00 Intro 1:27 Did Jean Girard run the 2005 U.S. Grand Prix?  6:40 Tech and rule changes in F1 30:22 Boyfriend of the Week 37:07 Listener Mail and Outro  Shop DoorDash to get everything you need for the back-to-school season delivered right to your door! Order now for stress-free back-to-school shopping! Use promo code DONUT23 to get 50% off up to $10 value, when you spend $15 or more at convenience, grocery or retail stores on DoorDash. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/racing Order Alanis’ and Elizabeth’s book, Racing with Rich Energy, here: https://www.richenergybook.com/ Cook your way through the Formula One calendar with Elizabeth’s new series, Grand Prix Gastronomy https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/ Check out Elizabeth’s article “Did Jean Girard Of Talladega Nights Race In The 2005 U.S. Grand Prix? Jalopnik Investigates” https://jalopnik.com/talladega-nights-jean-girard-race-formula-1-2005-usgp-1850675147?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Jalopnik%2Fmagazine%2FJalopnik+RacingFollow Donut Racing Show on Twitter @donutracingshow Email us donutracingshow@donutmedia.com Follow Nolan on IG & Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Alanis on IG & Twitter @alanisnking Follow Elizabeth on IG @elizablackstock and on Twitter @elilz_blackstock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices