{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Will Davison | Part 2 - F1 testing and a new chapter in Supercars","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/will-davison-part-2-f1-testing-and-a-new-chapter-in-supercars","audioUrl":"https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/820f09cf-2ace-4180-a92d-aa4c0008f5fb/dd2804cb-1f45-4c79-83e9-aa4c003f9f4b/21684a02-b72d-4344-9431-b3d70028d7a6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4dbd5294-795c-4844-a0b0-aa4c003f9f4b","description":"Making it to Europe & memories of his time racing there as he chased a drive in Formula One. Some of the names he was around back the junior days in the UK like Lewis Hamilton. Forming a friendship with Mark Webber & the training they did together including some life lessons as he climbed the ladder. Driving the Minardi F1 car at Misano which he recalls in vivid detail even now. Switching to Supercars & just how big that move was before landing multi year deals with all of the gun teams in pitlane. Plus wins at Bathurst & against the odds performances for smaller teams which gave him enormous satisfaction. As well as the next chapter with Grove which he is looking forward to immensely. This ep just keeps getting better. You’ll understand why we reckon it’s among our best from the moment you hit play! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":141.9,"endTime":146.4,"type":"concept","title":"Formula Toyota","url":"/glossary/formula-toyota","quote":"I'd lost a couple of spots to some of those Formula Toyota cars because they're just so different. 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