Monte Carlo, May 25, 2025 — Indian motorsport witnessed a landmark moment as Kush Maini clinched a dominant victory in the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the iconic Monaco Grand Prix, becoming the first Indian driver to win an F2 race at the prestigious circuit.
Racing for Dams Lucas Oil, the 24-year-old delivered a lights-to-flag performance on the notoriously narrow and unforgiving streets of Monte Carlo.
Starting from pole position under Formula 2’s reverse-grid rule — which flips the top 10 qualifiers for the Sprint Race — Maini held his nerve across 30 intense laps, defending his lead with poise and precision. This win marks not only his first F2 victory of the 2025 season but also his first-ever podium with the Dams team.
As the Indian national anthem echoed through the Monaco circuit during the podium ceremony, an emotional Maini described the moment as a “dream come true,” thanking his team and supporters. “We kept believing, and it paid off,” he said.
Indian business leaders and motorsport backers such as Anand Mahindra and Gautam Singhania celebrated the historic achievement. Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra Group, took to social media to congratulate the racer, saying, “You are standing tall, and the country stands tall with you. We are proud to have you on our team.”
You are Standing Tall, @kmainiofficial and the country stands tall with you.
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 24, 2025
Kush Maini making history as the 1st Indian winner of an F2 race in Monte Carlo…
We are proud to have you on our team at @MahindraRacing pic.twitter.com/mJJg2Dlxpo
Singhania, whose JK Racing and TVS Racing have supported Maini’s career since his junior days, was seen embracing the young driver in the pit lane.
Currently serving as a reserve driver for the BWT Alpine F1 Team, Maini’s breakthrough victory at Monaco could be a springboard toward a full-time seat in Formula 1. With the next races in Barcelona and Tokyo, Maini hopes to carry forward the momentum and build a consistent run in the 2025 season.
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Who is Kush Maini?
Kush Maini is a 24-year-old Indian racing driver from Bengaluru, currently competing in his third Formula 2 campaign. He began his single-seater career in 2016 in the Italian F4 Championship. Over the years, he progressed through British F3 (finishing third in 2018), Euroformula, FIA F3, and F3 Asia, before making his F2 debut. In 2024, he secured his maiden F2 win in Budapest.
His recent Monaco Grand Prix Sprint Race victory made him the first Indian to win at the iconic circuit in F2 history. Maini is also a reserve driver for the BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team.
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