Isobel Smith

Isobel Smith

Isobel is a Public Diplomacy student from Wānaka, New Zealand. She previously studied International Relations at USC and is interested in politics, foreign affairs and sports.

Pit Lane Politics: One seat down, one to go.

Gabriel Bortoleto’s confirmation leaves one spot open on the 2025 grid.

By Isobel Smith

Voter voices: Here’s what’s on their minds as they head to the polls

University Park neighbors share their votes and describe the election in one word.

By Jinge Li, Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan, Parkin So, Hali Mecklin, Vincent Demonte, Sana Mahmud, Siara Carpenter, Jarrett Carpenter, Laya Albert, Yana Savitsky, Samira Felix, Matthew Royer, Jason Goode, Cierra Morgan, Payton May, Samuel Spitz, Alicia Alvarez, Tatiana Sataua, and Isobel Smith

Grand Canyon-sized politics

Arizona campaigns long on significance, passion among voters

By Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan, Laurie Carrillo, Vincent Demonte, Payton May, Parkin So, and Isobel Smith

Pit Lane Politics: Madness in Mexico

Past, present and future RedBull Drivers took center stage in Mexico City.

By Isobel Smith

USC students abuzz as Formula One returns to the Americas

A look ahead at the upcoming races following the US Grand Prix.

By Isobel Smith

Explaining the East Wing

America’s first ladies have played a unique role during and after their husbands’ presidencies.

By Isobel Smith

Pit Lane Politics: Money, money, money

Are sponsorships from LVMH and more taking the sport in a new direction?

By Isobel Smith

Call Her President?

In a rare long-form interview, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to “Call Her Daddy” host and ‘founding father,’ Alex Cooper, for a podcast episode released Sunday.

By Isobel Smith

Pit Lane Politics: Daniel Ricciardo’s last dance

What the driver’s departure means for the sport.

By Isobel Smith

The debate: America first or global leadership?

How Trump and Harris clash over America’s role abroad

By Isobel Smith