Kush Maini becomes first Indian racer to win Formula 2 Constructors’ Championship
Formula Two driver Kush Maini finished 13th in the drivers’ standings in his second Formula 2 season and made history by clinching the Constructors’ Championship with Invicta Racing at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
He is the first from India to win a FIA Constructors’ World Championship, despite having an inconsistent season. The 24-year-old played a pivotal role in Invicta Racing’s success, securing five podiums, including a race win in Hungary.
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His pole position in Jeddah set the tone for the team’s campaign, culminating in its victory by a 34.5 points over Campos Racing, his former team.
For the final race, Maini qualified in P6 and had better starts in both races. However, some damage on his floor put him on the backfoot for the sprint, while a stalled pit stop hampered his plans of finishing the season on a high in the feature race.
“Not the year I wanted it to be given how we started, but still a lot of positives to take away including a Constructors Championship. Thank you to everyone at Invicta for a good run and wish them all the luck for the future. Looking forward to what’s next for me and raring to go for next year,” said Maini.
(With inputs from PTI)