P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kush Maini may have made headlines by going quickest in the Rookie Free Practice Session ahead of the Jeddah E-Prix, but the headline-grabbing time was just a bonus in what was a session focused on…
Kush Maini impressed by setting the fastest time in the Rookie Free Practice Session before the Jeddah E-Prix, although the team’s focus was on gathering crucial data rather than just the headline-grabbing performance. This session not only provided track time for inexperienced drivers in the latest GEN3 Evo cars but also allowed teams to collect valuable information and practice necessary procedures. Edoardo Mortara’s strong performance alongside Nissan-powered cars in FP1 underscored the success of Mahindra’s approach. Maini, though classified as a rookie, had previous Formula E experience as Mahindra’s reserve driver and had tested after the Berlin E-Prix, yet driving the updated GEN3 Evo car in 350 kW Attack Mode was a new challenge for him. Maini’s primary objective was to aid Nyck and Edo by conducting tests to fine-tune the car for the weekend, and he successfully achieved this while enjoying the opportunity to drive for Mahindra.
