{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Reaction to Australian GP practice | Mixed Mercedes engines, insane speed differences, and will Aston make it?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/reaction-to-australian-gp-practice-mixed-mercedes-engines-insane-speed-differences-and-will-aston-make-it","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/63e24225436c36001119fc66/e/69aa7b2c21c9999fa2447149/media.mp3","description":"Race day is getting closer and closer! Join us after today’s two practice sessions which showed that, just because you’re running a Mercedes engine, it doesn’t mean you’re going to be quick… At least it’s close at the top! Sign up to our Patreon! 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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