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Breaking the Home Curse: Can Piastri or Doohan Secure Australia’s First Grand Prix Podium Finish?

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 11, 2025
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Oscar Piastri Reflects on the Unorthodox Path to McLaren Glory: ‘A Special Moment in a Car Park’

Nov 20, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; McLaren Team driver Oscar Piastri (81) during media availalbilities at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The Australian Grand Prix, a prominent fixture in the Formula 1 calendar, has been a stage for numerous breathtaking moments since Melbourne became its permanent host. Yet, there lies an unattainable feat that still eludes the Australian drivers. Despite their impressive performances, no Australian has ever had the chance to bask in the glory on the Albert Park podium.

The unfortunate sequence of events, often referred to as the ‘home curse,’ has seen several Australian drivers come close but fall short of the podium finish. Mark Webber’s remarkable debut in 2002 and Daniel Ricciardo’s near-miss in 2014 are standout examples of Australian drivers’ frustrating tryst with their home Grand Prix. The rise of Oscar Piastri, a promising talent, has added a new chapter to this narrative but the ‘home curse’ remains unbroken.

As we step into 2025, all eyes are on two Australians – Oscar Piastri and the newcomer Jack Doohan. Both drivers are gearing up to challenge the status quo and make Australian Grand Prix history. Piastri, with his promising credentials, and Doohan, in his rookie year, are both eager to rewrite the Australian Grand Prix story and break the ‘home curse’.

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This suspense-filled storyline is what makes the upcoming Australian Grand Prix a must-watch event. Will Piastri or Doohan be able to shatter the long-standing podium curse? F1 fans across the globe are holding their breath in anticipation. The question remains, will 2025 be the year that sees an Australian driver standing on the Albert Park podium, or will the ‘home curse’ continue to haunt Aussie racers? Only time will tell.

As we await this spectacular showdown, the hope and expectation of witnessing an Australian driver claim the podium at their home Grand Prix is more potent than ever. The world watches with bated breath as Piastri and Doohan prepare to take on the challenge.

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