ABU DHABI, Dec 3: Indian racer Kush Maini will get the taste of a modern Formula 1 machinery for the very first time when he takes the wheel of the current Alpine car in the Young Driver Test at Yas Marina Circuit here.
The test will take place next Tuesday, two days after the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion is decided on the same track.
“Following the race weekend, Kush will take part in Tuesday’s post-season Young Driver Test, following the conclusion of the Formula 2 race weekend, for his first appearance in modern Formula One machinery in an official Formula One session,” read a statement from Alpine Formula 1 team.The 25-year-old from Bengaluru has previously driven in the team’s Testing Previous Cars (TPC) programme and simulator as part of his role in the Alpine Academy. He is also one of the reserve drivers at the Enstone based outfit.
Nearing the end of his third Formula 2 season, Maini is understandably thrilled about getting in the cockpit of the latest Formula 1 car.
“I can’t wait to take part in the post-season Abu Dhabi test and to have my first proper experience of the A525. The Yas Marina Circuit is one I know well from Formula 2 and it will be impressive to see the level of performance Formula One cars have around this track.
“I’m very appreciative of the team for trusting me in this role and will aim to do the best job possible with the programme the team gives me,” said Maini. Ahead of the final race weekend, Maini is 16th in the drivers’ standings with 26 points. (PTI)
