Kush Maini etched his name in the record books on Saturday (May 24), becoming the first Indian to secure victory in the Monte Carlo Sprint Race, converting pole position around the Principality.
Driving for Dams Lucas Oil, Maini triumphed in the Sprint Race with a composed and clinical performance from start to finish. The victory marks a significant milestone for Indian motorsport and comes at a time when Maini has been working hard to turn around a challenging 2025 season.
As a reserve driver for the BWT Alpine F1 team, the 24-year-old showcased maturity beyond his years, converting a reverse-grid pole position into a dominant win at one of motorsport’s most legendary venues.
The Indian driver held off fellow Alpine Academy talent Gabriele Minì, who finished second for PREMA Racing. Luke Browning inherited third for Hitech TGR after a time penalty for Campos Racing’s Arvid Lindblad.
The win in the Monte Carlo Sprint Race has earned Maini his second F2 victory and gives him much-needed momentum heading into the upcoming rounds.
Maini commented: “P1, first Indian to win in Monaco too. It’s a great honour and a dream come true. I want to say thank you to DAMS and everyone who has supported me. We keep believing!”
Notably present at the circuit was Indian business magnate Gautam Singhania, who congratulated Maini in the pit lane post-race, Business Standard reports. Singhania’s JK Racing, along with TVS Racing, have been instrumental in Maini’s development over the years. Their long-standing support has helped the Bengaluru-born racer steadily rise through the ranks of international motorsport.
