How F1 Almost Killed the US GP

Alanis, Elizabeth, and Nolan talk through this week’s biggest news item in the Formula One world – Bernie Ecclestone has plead guilty to fraud. They touch on his relevance to the sport (as well as questionable relevance today), before talking about the US Grand Prix… and how it was almost canceled forever. They’ve also got a suggestion - BOOK TAYLOR SWIFT!!!! Get 50% off your first DoorDash order up to a $20 value when you use code RACING at checkout. Limited time offer, terms apply. 0:00 Intro 2:22 Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone pleads guilty to fraud 14:45 The history of the U.S. Grand Prix 42:15 Boyfriend of the Week 46:57 Listener mail / Outro 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices