Alpine has introduced that Method 2 driver Kush Maini will drive within the post-season Abu Dhabi check which is able to mark the primary time that he seems in a contemporary F1 equipment.
Forward of this weekend’s season-ending race in Abu Dhabi, Alpine have introduced Kush Maini will drive within the post-season Abu Dhabi check which is able to mark the primary time that he seems in a contemporary F1 equipment.
Following the race weekend, Kush Maini will participate in Tuesday’s post-season Younger Driver Take a look at, following the conclusion of the Method 2 race weekend, for his first look in trendy Method One equipment in an official Method One session.
The Indian driver has beforehand pushed in Alpine’s Testing Earlier Automobiles [TPC] programme and simulator as a part of his function within the Alpine Academy. His place was expanded earlier within the yr to turn out to be one of many staff’s Take a look at and Reserve Drivers, bolstering additional the pool of driving expertise throughout the staff.
Reflecting on the announcement, Maini mentioned: “I can not wait to participate within the post-season Abu Dhabi check and to have my first correct expertise of the A525. The Yas Marina Circuit is one I do know effectively from Method 2 and will probably be spectacular to see the extent of efficiency Method One automobiles have round this observe.
“I am very appreciative of the staff for trusting me on this function and can intention to do the perfect job attainable with the programme the staff provides me,” Maini concluded.
Explaining Alpine’s resolution, Steve Nielsen mentioned: “The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend presents a wonderful alternative to name on our Take a look at and Reserve drivers and to permit them all-important seat time in a contemporary Method One automotive.
“Each Paul and Kush have labored onerous this season, particularly throughout our simulator and TPC programmes to be ready and prepared for any Method One alternative. I’m wanting ahead to seeing how they carry out of their respective classes at Yas Marina.”
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