Kush Maini Joins ART Grand Prix for 2026 Formula 2 Campaign
The move gives the Indian driver a proven platform to rebuild momentum toward an eventual Formula 1 bid.
Overview
- ART Grand Prix confirmed Maini for its 2026 F2 line-up, marking his fourth season in the championship.
- He will take part in post‑season testing with ART this week after driving in Alpine’s Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi.
- Team principal Sébastien Philippe cited Maini’s speed and maturity, highlighting his 2025 Monaco sprint victory.
- Coverage reports he will not continue as Alpine’s reserve after failing to secure an FIA superlicense this year and is set to return to a Mahindra Formula E reserve role.
- Maini’s F2 record includes two wins and several sprint podiums across stints with Campos, Invicta and DAMS, with a reported season budget exceeding Rs 20 crore.