<p>Indian racing driver Kush Maini made history after he was selected as the Test and Reserve Driver for the Formula Season 1 2025.</p><p><strong>Who is Kush Maini?</strong></p><p>Born on September 22, 2000, Kush is the younger brother of Arjun Maini who competed on GP3 and Formula 2.</p><p>Kush started his career in 2016 and competed in Italian F4 Championship for BVM Racing. In 2017, he moved to Jenzer Motorsport and again competed in Italian F4.</p><p>He changed to Formula Renault Eurocup with M2 Competition in 2018. After the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, he came back to the British F3 Series, teaming up with Hitech Grand Prix.</p><p>In 2021, Kush competed as part of the Mumbai Falcons team in the F3 Asian Championship. The team secured the third position, thanks to Kush Maini's performance.</p><p>Progressing in 2022, he competed in the FIA Formula 3 Championship. Kush in November 2022 drove for Campos Racing in the F2 Season 2023. </p><p>He also took part in the Formula 2 post season test in 2022 at the Yas Marina Circuit.</p>.Kush Maini joins pool of reserve drivers at Alpine F1 team.<p>Kush switched to Invicta Racing in 2024 and qualified for the fastest lap time in Bahrain.</p><p>It was announced that he was joining Alpine Academy in October 2023, and later in November 2023, Kush was appointed as the reserve driver for Mahindra Racing for the Formula E Season 2023-24.</p><p>He was once again selected by Mahindra Racing for the rookie free practice session at the Diriyah ePrix.</p><p>Kush will be playing a major role in Alpine's car development programme, will work at Apline's Enstone base in UK and will also assist in improvements to the F1 car's performance.</p><p><strong>Kush's new role as Test and Reserve Driver</strong></p><p>According to a <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/sports/who-is-kush-maini-indian-driver-joins-alpine-f1-team-as-test-and-reserve-driver/3774956/" rel="nofollow">report</a> by <em>Financial Express</em>, Kush said, "I am delighted to step up to the role of test and reserve driver for BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team this season. I am looking forward to getting more track time in Formula 1 machinery and building on what I have already learned with the team in 2024."</p><p>Speaking about Kush's development, Alpine Academy Director Julian Rose said, "Kush has impressed the team across his TPC performances and Formula 2 results. We expect he will continue to do so in 2025."</p>
<p>Indian racing driver Kush Maini made history after he was selected as the Test and Reserve Driver for the Formula Season 1 2025.</p><p><strong>Who is Kush Maini?</strong></p><p>Born on September 22, 2000, Kush is the younger brother of Arjun Maini who competed on GP3 and Formula 2.</p><p>Kush started his career in 2016 and competed in Italian F4 Championship for BVM Racing. In 2017, he moved to Jenzer Motorsport and again competed in Italian F4.</p><p>He changed to Formula Renault Eurocup with M2 Competition in 2018. After the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, he came back to the British F3 Series, teaming up with Hitech Grand Prix.</p><p>In 2021, Kush competed as part of the Mumbai Falcons team in the F3 Asian Championship. The team secured the third position, thanks to Kush Maini's performance.</p><p>Progressing in 2022, he competed in the FIA Formula 3 Championship. Kush in November 2022 drove for Campos Racing in the F2 Season 2023. </p><p>He also took part in the Formula 2 post season test in 2022 at the Yas Marina Circuit.</p>.Kush Maini joins pool of reserve drivers at Alpine F1 team.<p>Kush switched to Invicta Racing in 2024 and qualified for the fastest lap time in Bahrain.</p><p>It was announced that he was joining Alpine Academy in October 2023, and later in November 2023, Kush was appointed as the reserve driver for Mahindra Racing for the Formula E Season 2023-24.</p><p>He was once again selected by Mahindra Racing for the rookie free practice session at the Diriyah ePrix.</p><p>Kush will be playing a major role in Alpine's car development programme, will work at Apline's Enstone base in UK and will also assist in improvements to the F1 car's performance.</p><p><strong>Kush's new role as Test and Reserve Driver</strong></p><p>According to a <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/sports/who-is-kush-maini-indian-driver-joins-alpine-f1-team-as-test-and-reserve-driver/3774956/" rel="nofollow">report</a> by <em>Financial Express</em>, Kush said, "I am delighted to step up to the role of test and reserve driver for BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team this season. I am looking forward to getting more track time in Formula 1 machinery and building on what I have already learned with the team in 2024."</p><p>Speaking about Kush's development, Alpine Academy Director Julian Rose said, "Kush has impressed the team across his TPC performances and Formula 2 results. We expect he will continue to do so in 2025."</p>
