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\u2018I was a super cocky, arrogant kid\u2019. Fast by name, fast by nature. Scott Speed was born to be a racer. He had natural talent and raw pace. But he didn\u2019t need telling. After being discovered by Red Bull as America\u2019s next star, Speed arrived in Formula 1 with a \u2018massive ego\u2019. Debuting for Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2006, he lasted just 18 months. With no World Championship points to his name, Speed was replaced by Sebastian Vettel after the 2007 European Grand Prix. Rallycross is the epicentre of his most notable achievements since then \u2013 he\u2019s a four-time champion and three-time X-Games gold medallist \u2013 but Speed has also raced in NASCAR and IndyCar among other competitions. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Scott relives an exciting journey into motorsport that begins with his father\u2019s infectious passion for racing. He explains very openly how a bad attitude, a lack of motivation, and a struggle to adapt to life in Europe cost him more time in Formula 1. Plus, Scott reveals how he\u2019s helping today\u2019s generation of drivers avoid the same mistakes he made.
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