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Published 06:28 IST, September 16th 2024

Indian F2 Driver Kush Maini Survives Life Threatening Crash At The Start Of Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Indian Formula 2 driver Kush Maini was involved in a horrific crash during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Formula 2 feature race.

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Indian Formula 2 driver Kush Maini just got away with his life as he was involved in a life-threatening crash at the start of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Formula 2 race. Kush Maini drives in Formula 2 for the Invicta Racing Team in F2. Kush Maini started the race in the 5th position. Maini is currently in his second year in Formula 2 and is hoping to get into Formula One. He is also a member of the Alpine Driver Academy. As of right now, Kush Maini is trying to get into the role of the Alpine reserve driver in Formula One for next season. 

Kush Maini Survives Horrific Crash 

At the start of the F2 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Kush Maini started the race in 5th position. At the start of the race, his car stalled prematurely. Several of the drivers were able to avoid the stalled Kush Maini but Oliver Goethe and Pepe Marti collided with Kush Maini leading to a massive crash.  

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The crash left Kush Maini's car in bits and pieces along with the other cars that were involved in the crash. This incident led to an immediate red flag being brought out and the race was stopped. Due to the massive crash, a few cars even flipped over. 

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It was good news that Kush Maini and all of the other drivers who were involved in the crash walked out of the collision in good health and without suffering any major injuries. 

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Kush Maini All Okay

After the massive crash involving several cars in Formula 2 and Indian driver Kush Maini at the center of it, all of the drivers were taken to the medical team and the FIA. As of right now, FIA has given a green flag to Kush Maini and all of the other drivers involved in the crash. 

Richard Verschoor won the Formula 2 feature race after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was delayed due to the crash.

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16:58 IST, September 15th 2024