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Published 14:08 IST, August 29th 2024

Indian Driver Kush Maini Completes Second F1 Testing Session With Alpine

Indian driver Kush Maini completed his second round of F1 testing with Alpine at Imola.

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India's only Formula 2 driver Kush Maini conducted a series of tests in Alpine's Formula One car as the Monza race weekend approaches. The Alpine F1 team decided to stop at Imola before going to Monza to conduct a series of tests with their young drivers. The tests were successfully completed by Maini and other Alpine young driver Jack Doohan who was recently promoted to F1 from next season onwards. Kush Maini drove the Alpine A522 around the beautiful Imola circuit which is rich in culture and history. 

This was the second time this year that Kush Maini tested for a Formula One car with Alpine. The first instance came at the Red Bull Ring in Austria. 

Crucial Timing For F1 Tests For Maini 

The Formula One tests for Kush Maini come at a very crucial timing as the spot for a reserve driver in the Alpine Formula One team just opened up with the promotion of Jack Doohan from 2025 onwards. Kush Maini completed around 99 laps in the F1 car which amounts to around 500km on the circuit. 

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"Can't thank Alpine enough for this opportunity. Very strong day, both qualification and race pace looked very good. Can't wait for the next one," said an overjoyed Kush Maini as he looks to get himself promoted to the pinnacle of motorsports, Formula One. 

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Kush Maini could not have asked for a better preparation for his Formula 2 season as he will go back to Invicta racing to resume his Formula 2 duties as F2 goes to Monza over the weekend. 

14:08 IST, August 29th 2024