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An Alpine driver targeting glory in Formula 2 this year will step foot in a Formula E car next month before the F2 season gets underway.
Mahindra has confirmed that Formula 2 and Alpine Academy driver Kush Maini will participate in the rookie practice session in Jeddah next month for the Formula E race. Maini will drive during the rookie-only session before the inaugural Jeddah E-Prix, held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, known for hosting the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. This will be Maini’s first rookie practice session, although he had prior experience testing FE machinery with Mahindra in Berlin last year. Maini’s appearance in Jeddah precedes the F2 season opener in Australia in March, where he will race for DAMS in his third season in the series after transitioning from Invicta Racing. As the F2 race winner, Maini looks forward to driving the Gen3 EVO car and continuing his collaboration with Mahindra. “I’m thrilled to rejoin Mahindra Racing for the Rookie Practice in Jeddah next month,” Maini stated. The team had a strong start to the season, and Maini aims to leverage Mahindra’s support for a productive session and build on the lessons learned from the previous year. With Maini previously serving as Mahindra’s reserve driver, the team is familiar with his approach, and Team Principal Frederic Bertrand expressed confidence in Maini’s selection for the upcoming session. Bertrand highlighted Maini’s work ethic, skill, and compatibility with the team, emphasizing the importance of maximizing track time to continue their progress.
