The son of an Australian sporting legend making his F1 debut in the last race of the season. The Jack Doohan story is already captivating, but there's even more to it than you might appreciate. The 21-year-old's team is fighting for its place in the constructors championship standings and if they fail it could cost them millions. We break down how Doohan got to this point and what's at stake for the young talent. Featured: Mick Doyle, F1 journalist, ABC Sport. 

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Why Jack Doohan’s F1 debut is a $40m gamble

DEC 4, 202411 MIN
ABC SPORT Daily

Why Jack Doohan’s F1 debut is a $40m gamble

DEC 4, 202411 MIN

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<p>The son of an Australian sporting legend making his F1 debut in the last race of the season. The Jack Doohan story is already captivating, but there's even more to it than you might appreciate. The 21-year-old's team is fighting for its place in the constructors championship standings and if they fail it could cost them millions. We break down how Doohan got to this point and what's at stake for the young talent. Featured: Mick Doyle, F1 journalist, ABC Sport. </p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/connect" target="_blank">Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter</a></p>