F1 Unlocked: Scott Speed reveals why he left Red Bull and his NASCAR ambitions (Podcast)

Scott Speed is the only American driver to have raced in Formula 1 in the 21st century. He made his debut with Toro Rosso in 2006 after winning the Red Bull Driver Search program and competing in GP2. He talks about his journey to F1, his ‘absurd’ Red Bull contract, his exit from Toro Rosso and his crazy final race in Europe. He also reveals why he left Red Bull and switched to NASCAR, where he drove for Team Red Bull, Whitney Motorsports and Leavine Family Racing. He also discusses his success in Global Rallycross with Andretti Autosport, where he won three titles in a row. He shares his insights on the differences between F1 and NASCAR, his relationship with Helmut Marko and Gerhard Berger, his admiration for Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, and his hopes for the future of American drivers in F1.