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Lando Norris battles ominous curse at Australian GP: will history repeat itself?

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
March 4, 2026
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Lando Norris battles ominous curse at Australian GP: will history repeat itself?

Lando Norris: Will He Break the Australian GP Curse or Fall Victim Like His Predecessors?

As the Formula 1 circus rolls into Melbourne for the highly anticipated season opener, all eyes are on Lando Norris. The British racing star is not just gearing up to defend his hard-fought title but is also confronting a bizarre and daunting conundrum—the infamous Australian Grand Prix curse.

Norris kicked off his championship-winning saga in style last year, clinching victory at the Australian GP against fierce competitors Max Verstappen and George Russell. His triumph in the wet and challenging conditions was nothing short of spectacular, signaling his arrival at the pinnacle of motorsport and taking the lead in the drivers’ standings for the first time in his career. Yet, this glorious win came with an ominous shadow—an unsettling trend that has plagued the winners of the Australian GP in recent years.

The past three seasons have unveiled a strange and unsettling pattern: each winner of the previous year's race has faced disastrous fortunes in their subsequent outing at Albert Park. It all began with Charles Leclerc, whose brilliant start to the 2022 season came crashing down when he was eliminated on the very first lap the following year, thanks to a collision with Lance Stroll. Seizing the moment, Max Verstappen surged ahead to claim victory, setting off a record-breaking campaign. However, fate turned its back on the Dutchman the next time he raced in Australia, as he was forced to retire early due to a mechanical failure. This opened the door for Carlos Sainz to taste victory, marking the beginning of a remarkable season for the Ferrari driver.

Fast forward to last year's Australian GP, and it was Sainz who found himself at the mercy of the track's treacherous conditions. In a jaw-dropping twist of fate, he spun out behind the safety car and had to retire from the race, adding another chapter to this perplexing curse.

Now, as Lando Norris prepares to hit the track once again, he stands on the precipice of becoming the fourth consecutive driver to succumb to this eerie streak. Will he defy the odds and break free from the shackles of this curse? Or will he become another statistic, another driver who tasted glory only to have it snatched away in a cruel twist of fate?

The answer lies just around the corner as the engines roar to life this Sunday in Melbourne. The stakes couldn't be higher, and the drama is sure to unfold in spectacular fashion. Buckle up, F1 fans—this season opener promises to be a thrilling ride!

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