{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Reaction to Australian GP qualifying","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/reaction-to-australian-gp-qualifying-f19285b1-0d69-4f2b-af4d-3f35b095b51c","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/63e24225436c36001119fc66/e/69abe299536ce938787c1568/media.mp3","description":"Wait… is F1 doomed? Matt and Tommy can’t work out whether they’re more angry about their respective drivers’ performances or the future of the sport in this new battery-focused era.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! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. 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