{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Pettiness, F1, and Barber","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/pettiness-f1-and-barber","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/sxm.simplecastaudio.com/c4975f47-4d85-4129-b692-8d3784e110bd/episodes/924a420b-3628-4360-97c0-032a1b7d4677/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=c4975f47-4d85-4129-b692-8d3784e110bd&awEpisodeId=924a420b-3628-4360-97c0-032a1b7d4677&feed=qaiDidW0","description":"Tim and Hinch both had rough days. Hinch thinks F1 may not be as doomed as some people think with the new cars, but thinks it's too easy to know one way or another, while Rossi disagrees. Plus, Barber's coming up this weekend, and more!\n+++\nOff Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.\nWant some Off Track swag? Check out our store!\nCheck out our website, www.askofftrack.com\nSubscribe to our YouTube Channel.\nWant some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.com\nFollow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising."},"annotations":[{"startTime":90.7,"endTime":98.6,"type":"brand","title":"Uber","url":"/glossary/uber","quote":"Yeah, I've only ever given a one-star Uber review. I've gotten a few one-star Uber reviews as a result of having you in the car.","canonicalId":"brand:uber","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Uber is a ride-hailing platform that uses in-app ratings and feedback between riders and drivers. 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