As the 2024 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix approaches, Australian fans are gearing up to witness a historic moment – two Aussies on the grid at Albert Park for the first time in over a decade.
Australian residents can catch all the action live and free on 10 and 10 Play, marking a significant milestone for local F1 enthusiasts. This year, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri returns to his hometown race, while Daniel Ricciardo makes his presence felt once again after his comeback midway through 2023, driving for the rebranded Visa Cash App RB.
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Ricciardo, who was sidelined last year, is set to make a roaring return to the circuit. However, the start of the season has seen varying fortunes for the Australian duo. Ricciardo secured 13th and 16th positions in his first two races, while Piastri impressed with an eighth-place finish in Bahrain and narrowly missed the podium in Jeddah, finishing fourth.
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In the driver standings, Piastri finds himself in the top tier, sitting at fifth place with 16 points, ahead of his teammate Lando Norris. On the other hand, Ricciardo is striving to break into the points, currently at the bottom of the standings alongside eight other drivers yet to score this season.
Having missed out on the 2023 Australian Grand Prix, Ricciardo is eager to make his mark this time around, while Piastri aims to build on his previous experience at Albert Park, where he secured 16th place in his debut.
As anticipation builds for the Australian Grand Prix, fans across the country eagerly await the performance of their homegrown talents on the international stage. Don’t miss the action as Piastri and Ricciardo take on the challenging Albert Park circuit live on 10 and 10 Play.
