On 3 February 1920, Tony Gaze was born — a name rarely found in Formula One record books, but one that holds a unique place in its history. In 1952, Gaze became the first Australian to compete in a World Championship Grand Prix, quietly proving that participation from the far side of the world was possible.

This episode uses Gaze’s birthday as a starting point to trace how that single step became a lasting presence. From Gaze’s pioneering role and his influence beyond the cockpit, to Jack Brabham reshaping Formula One as a constructor and champion, and Alan Jones winning within the sport’s most competitive structures.

It continues through the modern era, where Mark Webber and Daniel Ricciardo sustained Australia’s relevance at the front of the grid, before concluding with Oscar Piastri — a driver whose presence reflects how thoroughly that door has remained open.

This is not a story of national dominance, but of arrival, influence, and continuity — and how Australia earned its place in Formula One, one generation at a time.

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