Kush Maini has become the first Indian driver to win a Formula 2 (F2) Sprint Race, achieving the historic feat at the Monaco Grand Prix 2025, one of the most iconic races in motorsport.
Key Highlights
Kush Maini’s Historic Win at Monaco
- Event: Formula 2 Sprint Race, Monaco Grand Prix 2025.
- Team: Dams Lucas Oil
- Achievement: First Indian ever to win an F2 race.
- Race Type: Sprint Race (shorter format)
- Venue: Monte Carlo street circuit, Monaco
- Race Strategy:
- Started from pole position (reverse-grid rule).
- Maintained the lead throughout all 30 laps.
- Demonstrated precision and consistency on a narrow, high-risk track.
- Significance: First-ever Indian win at the legendary Monaco street circuit.
Maini’s Background and Current Season
- Age: 24 years
- Hometown: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Role: Reserve Driver for BWT Alpine F1 Team
- The win comes during a challenging 2025 season, marking a potential turnaround in form.
- The victory gives him momentum for the upcoming Feature Race and future rounds.
Support and Development
- Backed by Indian motorsport entities like:
- JK Racing (led by business magnate Gautam Singhania)
- TVS Racing
- These organizations have supported Maini’s journey from junior circuits to global racing platforms.
Formula 2 vs. Formula 1: Key Differences
| Feature | Formula 1 | Formula 2 |
| Purpose | Premier class of motorsport | Feeder/training series for F1 |
| Constructors | Teams build their own cars | All cars use same Dallara chassis and Hewland gearbox |
| Engine Power | Up to 1000 HP | Up to 620 HP |
| Weight | 798 kg | 755 kg |
| Top Speed | 370 km/h | 321 km/h |
| Race Format | Longer races | Sprint and Feature races |
| Points (Sprint) | 8 for winner | 10 for winner |
| Fastest Lap Point | Only if in top 10 | Same condition, awarded in both race formats |