{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Andy Wallace on downforce injuries, winning Le Mans & his motorsport career | part one","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/andy-wallace-on-downforce-injuries-winning-le-mans-his-motorsport-career-part-one","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/fa2a50d0/podcast/play/113758357/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-9%2F415816614-44100-2-bfb6728cfe76.mp3","description":"In episode 35 of the evo podcast, John Barker and Richard Meaden sit down with Andy Wallace for part one of a two-part special on the life of the racer and test driver. From the beginnings of his motorsport career to the mishaps, highlights and everything in between, we cover all. 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