{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Austrian GP Driver Ratings","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/austrian-gp-driver-ratings-adffa94f-8666-43d8-9b54-9ef6de6f40d6","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/63e24225436c36001119fc66/e/6a43bcc03804e9556c155e5d/media.mp3","description":"Oh, so you thought a fairly standard set of results would lead us to having exactly the same Driver Ratings grades with no controversial differences? Think again...We'll be on the Silverstone main stage on Sunday at 10:40 - we'd love to see you there and we'll do a meet & greet after the show too.Our brand new live show 'Super Podding' is coming to the UK and Amsterdam this autumn! Get your tickets here: http:/tix.to/p1liveSign up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! 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