Kush Maini's Leap to Alpine's Formula 1 Reserve Role: A New Chapter for Indian Motorsports

Kush Maini from Bengaluru has been promoted to reserve driver at Alpine's Formula 1 team, following his stint with Alpine's junior program. The 24-year-old will support car development and aim to join the ranks of Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok as an Indian in Formula 1.

Kush Maini, a talented racer from Bengaluru, steps into the spotlight as he is named a reserve driver for the Alpine Formula 1 team, just ahead of the Melbourne season opener on March 16. Maini, currently competing in the Formula 2 series, joined the Alpine junior program last year, marking a promising journey in motorsports.

At Alpine, Maini joins an esteemed group of reserves, including Franco Colapinto, Paul Aron, and Ryo Hirakawa. He will contribute to the team's development goals through a driver-in-loop simulator and the TPC Programme, enhancing his skills with modern Formula One technology.

The opportunity elevates Maini's burgeoning career, with aspirations to become the third Indian Formula 1 racer following Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok. Maini continues to impress within Formula 2, representing DAMS and eyeing a strong performance as he embarks on his third season alongside select F1 events.

(With inputs from agencies.)