Abu Dhabi, Nov 27: India Kush Maini on Monday has been announced as the driver of the Invicta Virtuosi Racing for the 2024 FIA Formula 2 season. Maini joins the British squad for his second season in Formula 2, having made his debut in 2023 with Campos Racing.
The Alpine Academy driver has been racing cars since 2016, competing in eight different categories to date, including BRDC British F3, where he finished as Vice-Champion in 2020. Maini was also a podium-sitter in FIA Formula 3 and has gained experience outside of single-seaters in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The 23-year-old achieved 12 points finishes in his rookie season in F2, including an impressive podium during the championship’s first trip to Melbourne.
“I’m super excited and grateful to be joining Invicta Virtuosi Racing for the 2024 FIA Formula 2 championship. They have a great pedigree in Formula 2 and, prior to that, in GP2, and I am looking forward to growing further as a racing driver with the team,” said Kush sharing his excitement.
Kush is mentored by two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen. (IANS)