Elizabeth Blackstock
Contributor
HIGHLIGHTS
- With a passion for storytelling, Elizabeth is the sole name behind Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys, a motorsport history podcast delving into the scandals that changed racing
- Her love of food, wine, and motorsport combine in her project Grand Prix Gastronomy, where she cooks the national dishes of each country that hosts F1, as well as the favorite dishes of each driver
- Bylines included in Road & Track, Donut, The Road Rat, RACEWKND, PlanetF1, and Formula E
- Her dream is to become a novelist (focusing on motorsport, of course)
EXPERIENCE
Elizabeth got her start as a freelance writer for Red Bull America in 2017 before joining Jalopnik as a weekend editor in 2018. She has since served as senior editor at Jalopnik, managing editor at A Girls Guide to Cars, primary contributor at RACEWKND magazine, and American contributor to PlanetF1.
EDUCATION
Elizabeth graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in English literature and minoring in creative writing. She subsequently received two graduate degrees from Arcadia University: one in English literature and one in creative writing.
Fun Fact
The first time she was asked to write an essay at school, Elizabeth chose Mark Donohue as her subject.
NOTABLE WORK
Get latest from Elizabeth Blackstock
It’s Time for Lance Stroll’s F1 Experiment to End
By Elizabeth Blackstock / Published Apr 23, 2024
F1 Just Updated Its Power Unit Regs for 2026. Here’s What to Expect
By Elizabeth Blackstock / Published Apr 3, 2024
These Are the Hottest F1 Teammate Dramas in 2024 So Far
By Elizabeth Blackstock / Published Mar 22, 2024
Allegations Against Christian Horner Should Be a Wake-Up Call for F1
By Elizabeth Blackstock / Published Mar 5, 2024
F1 2024: Get Up To Speed Before the First Race of the Season
By Elizabeth Blackstock / Published Mar 1, 2024
Here Are the Best Motorsports Books to Read While You’re Stuck Inside
By Elizabeth Blackstock / Published Mar 23, 2020