Welcome to the first podcast on the new Motorsport Network Channel! Ben Hunt, Emily Selleck and Filip Cleeren are in Melbourne to preview the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, and ponder whether the curse of hometown heroes in Albert Park can be broken.

Oscar Piastri has been all over the advertising for the race this weekend and the trio analyse his chances of a famous home win, as well as fellow Australian Jack Doohan and the murmurs of Franco Colapinto at Alpine still lingering as he touches down for just his second career race.

There’s also a breakdown of all six rookies and how they could perform in Australia, and what to expect of Lewis Hamilton in his first weekend at Ferrari.