Elizabeth Blackstock

Weekends at Jalopnik. Managing editor at A Girl’s Guide to Cars. Lead IndyCar writer and assistant editor at Frontstretch. Novelist. Motorsport fanatic.

  • Race Team Would Rather Create a Fake AI Woman Rather Than Hire a Real One

    Race Team Would Rather Create a Fake AI Woman Rather Than Hire a Real One

    In another unsurprising example of motorsport’s inhospitable mindset toward hiring competent women, the Mahindra Racing Formula E team has announced a new partnership with Ava Rose, a literal AI creation, who will… engage with fans? Share knowledge about technology? “Navigate the cutting edge of innovation to create positive change” (whatever that means)? I guess there…


  • Extreme E’s Final Race As An EV Series Will Take Place In America

    Extreme E’s Final Race As An EV Series Will Take Place In America

    Extreme E, the all-electric off-road racing series, is set to transition to hydrogen power in 2024 — but before it does, it’ll bid adieu to its electric powertrains with its first-ever race in America. Unfortunately, the Phoenix, AZ season finale will conflict with Formula 1’s sophomore Las Vegas Grand Prix. Extreme E’s full 2024 season…