{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Reaction to Austrian GP practice","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/reaction-to-austrian-gp-practice-783de4a1-ed8e-4570-99bc-ecd0f5610e62","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/63e24225436c36001119fc66/e/6a3eb3d6c92014190e8fc849/media.mp3","description":"Is it the heat? Is it the altitude? Is it the myriad of upgrades? Whatever it was, the fortunes across the field look *very* mixed as we head into another weekend at the Red Bull Ring.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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