Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Up next: Ross Chastain of Trackhouse Racing, who finished second last week at Texas Motor Speedway and is currently 11th in the NASCAR Cup Series point standings. This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity, but the full version is available on the 12 Questions podcast. 1. What was one of the first autographs you got as a kid, and what do you remember about that moment? The first one would be the doctor on my birth certificate, right? (Laughs.) Probably Randy Fox, the late model driver at Punta...

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08.05.2025

Why Jack Doohan lost his Alpine F1 seat in just 150 days to Franco Colapinto - The Athletic

The pressure was on driver and team to perform quickly. For whatever reason, Jack Doohan fell short over six races with Alpine

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08.05.2025

Alpine replaces Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto for at least the next five F1 races - The Athletic

In his seven Formula One races, Doohan’s highest finish was P13

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08.05.2025

F1 mailbag: The sport’s wet-weather problem, and can Williams snap its podium drought? - The Athletic

It is a non-race week, so we decided to answer a few of your post-Miami Grand Prix questions

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08.05.2025

NASCAR’s ‘Full Speed’ returns to Netflix: Takeaways from a slowed-down Season 2 - The Athletic

After a captivating first season, the second go-round of "Full Speed" — Netflix's NASCAR docuseries — lacked the same pop.

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07.05.2025

Alpine F1’s Oliver Oakes suddenly resigns as team principal, Flavio Briatore to assume role - The Athletic

Flavio Briatore, the team’s executive advisor, will assume Oakes’ responsibilities

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07.05.2025

Two riders die in crash involving 11 bikes at British motorcycle race - The Athletic

MotorSport Vision Racing, which organises the series, confirmed the deaths of Owen Jenner, aged 21, and Shane Richardson, 29.

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07.05.2025

NASCAR announces 2026 championship return to Homestead: ‘Right time to do it’ - The Athletic

NASCAR announced its expected return to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the season finale, starting a new rotation of championship hosts.

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06.05.2025

Lewis Hamilton at the Met Gala: Why the F1 star is a modern muse for the 2025 exhibition - The Athletic

After Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton flew to New York for fashion and art’s biggest night.

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06.05.2025

Joey Logano is back in the playoffs. Now he has a chance to do the funniest thing - The Athletic

Logano, NASCAR's most polarizing champion, won Sunday at Texas to secure a spot in the playoffs. And you know what that means.

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05.05.2025

Miami Grand Prix: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag - The Athletic

What questions do you have for our writers after the Miami Grand Prix?

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05.05.2025

General Motors’ F1 plans unchanged despite $5bn impact from Trump’s tariffs - The Athletic

Cadillac confirmed it's 'committed' to an American driver, but not necessarily for 2026.

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05.05.2025

Lewis Hamilton’s team radio sass lays bare the big issue facing Ferrari in F1 2025 - The Athletic

"Have a tea break!" Hamilton's radio jab doesn't expose a rift in the team, but there is a growing sense of urgency.

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05.05.2025

Lego built full-size F1 cars for the Miami GP drivers’ parade: Here’s how they did it - The Athletic

Each of the 10 teams has a full-scale F1 car that has been faithfully reconstructed with over 400,000 Lego bricks

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05.05.2025

Miami Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri wins, McLaren dominates, Ferrari team orders drama - The Athletic

Piastri wins third successive grand prix, finishing ahead of teammate Lando Norris in a McLaren 1-2

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04.05.2025

The Miami Grand Prix: Overpriced? Over-hyped? What F1 fans at the track really think - The Athletic

The Miami F1 race has a reputation for high ticket prices and fan controversy, so The Athletic asked 2025 attendees for their opinions

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04.05.2025

Miami Grand Prix qualifying: Max Verstappen takes pole, Lewis Hamilton’s woes continue - The Athletic

Max Verstappen takes pole with a sensational lap, while Kimi Antonelli continues to impress this weekend

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03.05.2025

Why Formula One loves Miami. Plus, the data behind Hamilton’s struggles - The Athletic

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03.05.2025

Cadillac F1 team confirms no drivers signed ahead of Miami Grand Prix launch event - The Athletic

"My phone has become very busy," says F1's newest team principal as Cadillac continues talks with drivers

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03.05.2025

F1 teenager Kimi Antonelli claims shock Miami sprint race pole for Mercedes - The Athletic

Antonelli is the youngest driver to head a race grid in F1 history in any format.

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02.05.2025

Is Texas Motor Speedway turning a corner? GM Mark Faber on the state of the track - The Athletic

It's been one of NASCAR's most-maligned tracks for years. But after some better racing recently, the track's GM is bullish about the future.

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02.05.2025

Lewis Hamilton calls for F1 drivers to have a ‘power seat’ in the sport’s future - The Athletic

F1 drivers should consider formal union for ‘power seat’ in talks with FIA over the sport's future, says Lewis Hamilton

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02.05.2025

F1 Miami GP track breakdown: Inside the NFL stadium circuit with a South Beach feel - The Athletic

Here’s what you need to know about the F1 circuit built around a NFL stadium in the Sunshine State.

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01.05.2025

How much is Lewis Hamilton really struggling at Ferrari? What the numbers say - The Athletic

Lewis Hamilton's start to F1 life at Ferrari has so far not returned the results he expected. A look at the numbers explains why

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01.05.2025

Ryan Preece on his intensity, reviving ‘Boys, have at it,’ and more: 12 Questions - The Athletic

RFK Racing's Ryan Preece talks about his hard-wired intensity, why NASCAR should stop fining drivers for fights, and more.

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30.04.2025

Ayrton Senna helmet from when he rescued unconscious F1 driver sells for record price at auction - The Athletic

The record for a race-worn helmet sale was previously held by one worn by Charles Leclerc, which was auctioned in June 2023.

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30.04.2025

Why NASCAR teams said no to the ‘run what you brung’ All-Star Race idea - The Athletic

NASCAR proposed allowing teams to make modifications to the Next Gen car for this year's All-Star Race. Here's why the teams don't love it.

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29.04.2025

Doriane Pin: The ‘pocket rocket’ once deemed too short, now aiming for F1 with Mercedes - The Athletic

Doriane Pin is a Mercedes junior driver. In 2025, she's chasing the F1 Academy title after years of effort to establish her career

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29.04.2025

Brad Keselowski’s ‘ruined’ Talladega day increases his NASCAR playoff pressure - The Athletic

Brad Keselowski has had a miserable season. After Sunday didn't bring relief at a track he usually loves, the pressure is ramping up.

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27.04.2025

NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega odds, predictions: Team Penske favored but long shots shine at superspeedway - The Athletic

It's time for Talladega! Our NASCAR experts are here to make predictions and break down the storylines this week.

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26.04.2025

Out of Lewis Hamilton’s shadow at Mercedes, George Russell feels ready to be F1 champion - The Athletic

In 2024, George Russell became the first F1 driver to ever beat Lewis Hamilton twice with the same car. Now he's leading Mercedes too

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26.04.2025

Shock Rodney Childers dismissal ‘wasn’t about results,’ Spire co-owner says - The Athletic

Jeff Dickerson explained the decision to part ways with the accomplished crew chief as questions continue to swirl around the shocking move.

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25.04.2025

NASCAR’s longest-ever marathon arrives: 28 straight weeks of all gas, no breaks - The Athletic

The sport has had plenty of unbroken stretches of racing, but the 2025 season brings a new test of longevity.

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24.04.2025

In NASCAR stunner, Spire and crew chief Rodney Childers to part ways - The Athletic

Rodney Childers — one of the top crew chiefs in recent NASCAR history — is leaving after less than a year at Spire. The reason wasn't clear.

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24.04.2025

Oscar Piastri’s trademark calm emerges as his best weapon in F1’s championship fight - The Athletic

Ice-cool and unfussy, the 24-year-old Australian is showing his title credentials this season, but his composure has been evident for years

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24.04.2025

F1 mailbag: Max Verstappen’s ‘pattern of behavior’? And Lewis Hamilton concerns - The Athletic

While F1 resets for round six of the 24-race season, we answer a few of your questions for our mailbag.

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24.04.2025

Todd Gilliland on nervous Uber rides and managing the racing grind: 12 Questions - The Athletic

Todd Gilliland talks about making his way in racing, NASCAR's challenges to attract fans and more in the latest 12 Questions.

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23.04.2025

Kevin Harvick Q&A: Year 2 with Fox, his TV strengths and weaknesses, and more - The Athletic

Fox TV analyst Harvick talks about how he's changed in the booth, his podcast evolution and his strengths on air.

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23.04.2025

Lewis Hamilton and lost time. Plus: Meet your new F1 points leader - The Athletic

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Oliver Oakes’ Alpine resignation came after brother charged with ‘transferring criminal property’ - The Athletic

Ross Chastain on his misunderstood Talladega move, tipping culture and more: 12 Questions - The Athletic

Why Jack Doohan lost his Alpine F1 seat in just 150 days to Franco Colapinto - The Athletic

Alpine replaces Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto for at least the next five F1 races - The Athletic

F1 mailbag: The sport’s wet-weather problem, and can Williams snap its podium drought? - The Athletic

NASCAR’s ‘Full Speed’ returns to Netflix: Takeaways from a slowed-down Season 2 - The Athletic

Alpine F1’s Oliver Oakes suddenly resigns as team principal, Flavio Briatore to assume role - The Athletic

Two riders die in crash involving 11 bikes at British motorcycle race - The Athletic

NASCAR announces 2026 championship return to Homestead: ‘Right time to do it’ - The Athletic

Lewis Hamilton at the Met Gala: Why the F1 star is a modern muse for the 2025 exhibition - The Athletic

Joey Logano is back in the playoffs. Now he has a chance to do the funniest thing - The Athletic

Miami Grand Prix: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag - The Athletic

General Motors’ F1 plans unchanged despite $5bn impact from Trump’s tariffs - The Athletic

Lewis Hamilton’s team radio sass lays bare the big issue facing Ferrari in F1 2025 - The Athletic

Lego built full-size F1 cars for the Miami GP drivers’ parade: Here’s how they did it - The Athletic

Miami Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri wins, McLaren dominates, Ferrari team orders drama - The Athletic

The Miami Grand Prix: Overpriced? Over-hyped? What F1 fans at the track really think - The Athletic

Miami Grand Prix qualifying: Max Verstappen takes pole, Lewis Hamilton’s woes continue - The Athletic

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Cadillac F1 team confirms no drivers signed ahead of Miami Grand Prix launch event - The Athletic

F1 teenager Kimi Antonelli claims shock Miami sprint race pole for Mercedes - The Athletic

Is Texas Motor Speedway turning a corner? GM Mark Faber on the state of the track - The Athletic

Lewis Hamilton calls for F1 drivers to have a ‘power seat’ in the sport’s future - The Athletic

F1 Miami GP track breakdown: Inside the NFL stadium circuit with a South Beach feel - The Athletic

How much is Lewis Hamilton really struggling at Ferrari? What the numbers say - The Athletic

Ryan Preece on his intensity, reviving ‘Boys, have at it,’ and more: 12 Questions - The Athletic

Ayrton Senna helmet from when he rescued unconscious F1 driver sells for record price at auction - The Athletic

Why NASCAR teams said no to the ‘run what you brung’ All-Star Race idea - The Athletic

Doriane Pin: The ‘pocket rocket’ once deemed too short, now aiming for F1 with Mercedes - The Athletic

Brad Keselowski’s ‘ruined’ Talladega day increases his NASCAR playoff pressure - The Athletic

NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega odds, predictions: Team Penske favored but long shots shine at superspeedway - The Athletic

Out of Lewis Hamilton’s shadow at Mercedes, George Russell feels ready to be F1 champion - The Athletic

Shock Rodney Childers dismissal ‘wasn’t about results,’ Spire co-owner says - The Athletic

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In NASCAR stunner, Spire and crew chief Rodney Childers to part ways - The Athletic

Oscar Piastri’s trademark calm emerges as his best weapon in F1’s championship fight - The Athletic

F1 mailbag: Max Verstappen’s ‘pattern of behavior’? And Lewis Hamilton concerns - The Athletic

Todd Gilliland on nervous Uber rides and managing the racing grind: 12 Questions - The Athletic

Kevin Harvick Q&A: Year 2 with Fox, his TV strengths and weaknesses, and more - The Athletic

Lewis Hamilton and lost time. Plus: Meet your new F1 points leader - The Athletic

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