{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"James Hunt’s Son Freddie Breaks Silence: The TRUTH About RUSH! Meeting Niki Lauda & Motor Racing","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/james-hunt-s-son-freddie-breaks-silence-the-truth-about-rush-meeting-niki-lauda-motor-racing","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO4093162331.mp3","description":"Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/Step inside the extraordinary life of Freddie Hunt, son of Formula 1 legend James Hunt, as he opens up like never before. From a childhood shaped by loss to the pressures of carrying one of racing’s most iconic surnames, Freddie shares how he found his own identity—on the track, on a Scottish farm, and far beyond the world of motorsport.Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. 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