{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Reaction to Miami GP sprint race","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/reaction-to-miami-gp-sprint-race","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/63e24225436c36001119fc66/e/69f6354b228ca281cea505ba/media.mp3","description":"As far as Miami races go, that wasn’t a bad one - and one team’s dominant 1-2 highlighted just how close this season could still prove to be. We're in Australia this month! There are a small handful of tickets for a few of our shows - get your tickets at: http:/tix.to/p1ausSign 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! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok.P1 with Matt and Tommy is the world's biggest F1 podcast. Subscribe for new podcasts around every single race throughout the 2026 Formula 1 season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":82.2,"endTime":90.96,"type":"topic","title":"sprint race","url":"/glossary/sprint-race","quote":"So here we are, the sprint race is done at Miami. It's a F1 racing back on our screens and it's a delightful sight.","canonicalId":"topic:sprint-race","priority":0.95,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A sprint race is a shorter race format used in Formula 1 to decide part of the weekend’s starting grid and award points. It’s typically run on a Saturday and is more about position and pace than endurance.","simplifiedExplanation":"In Formula 1, a sprint race is a shorter race than the main Grand Prix. It helps determine grid positions and can also give out points."}},{"startTime":86.4,"endTime":90.96,"type":"topic","title":"F1","url":"/glossary/f1","quote":"It's a F1 racing back on our screens and it's a delightful sight.","canonicalId":"topic:f1","priority":0.85,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"F1 is Formula 1, the top tier of open-wheel racing run by the FIA. It features highly engineered cars with strict technical rules and race strategies that heavily depend on tires, fuel management, and pit timing.","simplifiedExplanation":"F1 means Formula 1, the highest level of race car competition. Teams use advanced engineering and strategy to win races."}},{"startTime":91.36,"endTime":91.36,"type":"concept","title":"Formula One","url":"/glossary/formula-one","quote":"You know, I miss Formula One cars so much. 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Race weekends usually include practice and qualifying, and then the main race."}},{"startTime":102.8,"endTime":164.6,"type":"topic","title":"Miami GP","url":"/glossary/miami-gp","quote":"But Tommy, we've watched 19 laps of Miami. ... as Miami goes, it probably was well, it definitely wasn't the worst Miami race we've seen around there.","canonicalId":"topic:miami-gp","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Miami GP refers to the Formula One Grand Prix held in Miami, typically at the Miami International Autodrome. The hosts are reacting to how the sprint played out there and whether the racing was more or less exciting than expected.","simplifiedExplanation":"Miami GP is the Formula One race weekend in Miami. 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Here, they’re talking about how McLaren seems to be improving a lot recently and doing very well in races."}},{"startTime":202.2,"endTime":214.3,"type":"term","title":"pits","url":"/glossary/pits","quote":"It is crazy to me that the team that did not roll out the pits for Sunday and could not make either of their cars work are now finishing one, two in a sprint...","canonicalId":"term:pits","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In racing, the pits are the pit lane and pit area where teams change tires, refuel (if applicable), and make adjustments during a race weekend. “Not roll out the pits for Sunday” implies McLaren had trouble executing a planned pit stop strategy for the main race.","simplifiedExplanation":"The pits are where the team works on the car during the race weekend. 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They’re saying it was close to costing points because a penalty might have been given."}},{"startTime":259.9,"endTime":321.1,"type":"brand","title":"Mercedes","url":"/glossary/mercedes","quote":"Mercedes start tripping over themselves either through mistakes or or, you know, racing each other.","canonicalId":"brand:mercedes","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Mercedes is a Formula 1 team and constructor. 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