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Alpine’s Formula 1 team have bolstered its junior ranks after confirming that Formula 2 racer Kush Maini will be joining
Indian driver Kush Maini, who has been competing in his debut season in the second-tier Formula 2 series with Campos Racing, had a strong start with a third-place finish in the Australia Sprint race. However, he has struggled to consistently score points and has slipped to 11th place in the Drivers’ Championship. In an effort to support his development, Maini has recently been mentored by two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen. Alpine has now confirmed that Maini will be a part of their driver development program, joining fellow Alpine-backed drivers Jack Doohan and Victor Martins in F2’s season finale in Abu Dhabi. Maini’s goal is to mount a title challenge in his second season in F2 next year, with the support of Alpine. This addition brings the number of drivers in the Alpine academy to nine, spanning various racing series. The Alpine team is excited to have Maini on board and believes in his potential for future success in Formula 1.
Source: Motorsport Week
