Kush Maini joins Alpine as reserve driver

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Formulation One’s Enstone-based outfit Alpine has introduced that Alpine Academy driver Kush Maini will be part of the crew’s pool of Check and Reserve Drivers for the 2025 season.

As Check and Reserve Driver, Maini will provide assist to the crew’s automotive improvement and set-up targets utilizing the driver-in-loop simulator at Enstone, in addition to taking part in its TPC Programme geared toward bettering abilities on the wheel of a recent, fashionable Formulation One automotive.

The 24-year-old Indian driver from Karnataka, joined the Alpine Academy in October 2023 forward of the 2024 season and has since competed within the FIA Formulation 2 Championship, scoring 5 podiums together with a victory in Hungary.

Maini will proceed racing in Formulation 2 for 2025, driving for DAMS with the season starting on the Formulation One assist invoice in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix this weekend.

Commenting on the announcement, Maini mirrored: “I’m delighted to step as much as the position of Check and Reserve Driver for BWT Alpine Formulation One Group this season.

„Since becoming a member of the Alpine Academy forward of final yr, I’ve been extremely welcomed in the complete Alpine household and I’m grateful to Flavio and Oliver for his or her continued assist. I’m wanting ahead to getting extra observe time in Formulation One equipment on this position and to construct on what I’ve already realized with the crew in 2024.

„I’m very excited to start the position as quickly as attainable however for now my focus is on my third season in Formulation 2 kicking off this weekend in Australia.”

Reflecting on the announcement, Alpine Academy’s director Julian Rouse said: “We’re very blissful to announce the enlargement of Kush’s position within the Alpine Academy to incorporate Check and Reserve Driver duties for the crew this season.

„Kush has impressed the crew throughout his TPC performances and Formulation 2 outcomes while we’ve been working with him and we anticipate he’ll proceed to take action in 2025. His wider position permits us to additional develop our pool of driving expertise who can present assist and useful resource to the entire crew throughout the busy season.”

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