{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Belgian GP Driver Ratings","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/belgian-gp-driver-ratings-d71ac68e-5154-45da-8ba5-6b69b2996ea8","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/63e24225436c36001119fc66/e/6a5e61af03fc6de6aecc08e1/media.mp3","description":"Join us for another edition of The Most Controversial Series in F1 Podcasting™ as we assess a slightly odd race from Spa. 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! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! 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