Kush Maini Joins Alpine F1 Team as Reserve Driver

Renault's Alpine Formula One team expanded its lineup by signing Indian driver Kush Maini as a reserve. Joining Franco Colapinto, Paul Aron, and Ryo Hirakawa, Maini will contribute with simulator work and the previous cars testing program, doubling the reserves to race drivers at Alpine.

The Renault-owned Alpine Formula One team has strengthened its roster of reserve drivers by signing Indian Formula Two driver Kush Maini on Tuesday. This addition brings the team's reserve count to four, alongside Franco Colapinto from Argentina, Estonian Paul Aron, and Japan's Ryo Hirakawa.

With the current reserve count doubling the number of race drivers, Alpine strategically bolsters its talent pool. Colapinto already has a Formula One race experience with Williams and is anticipated as a potential future replacement for rookie Jack Doohan.

The team announced that Maini will play a crucial role by operating the driver-in-loop simulator at Alpine's Enstone factory and participating in their previous cars (TPC) testing program, aiming to enhance the team's competitiveness.

(With inputs from agencies.)