Kush Maini Makes History with F2 Constructors’ Championship Win

Indian driver Kush Maini made history by becoming the first Indian to win the FIA F2 Constructors’ World Championship, a monumental achievement in the world of motorsport. This victory, secured with Invicta Racing, caps off a landmark year for Maini, who earlier achieved another milestone by becoming the first Indian to claim an F2 pole position. Despite facing challenges throughout the season, Maini’s consistency and pivotal contributions helped Invicta Racing clinch the title, a testament to his talent and resilience.

Key Highlights of Kush Maini’s F2 Championship Success

Record-Breaking Year for Kush Maini

• First Indian to Win F2 Constructors’ Championship: Kush Maini’s triumph marked a historic moment for India in motorsport.
• First Indian to Claim F2 Pole Position: Maini made history by becoming the first Indian to secure a pole position in the F2 series.
• Role in Invicta Racing’s Success: Maini’s performances were crucial to Invicta Racing’s championship win, securing five podium finishes including a race victory in Hungary.

Season Performance and Key Moments

• Race Performance: Maini had a challenging yet successful season, finishing the campaign with consistent performances.
• Podiums and Victory: Maini secured five podium finishes, including a memorable win in Hungary.
• Pole Position in Jeddah: His pole position in Jeddah was a significant achievement and set the tone for Invicta Racing’s dominant campaign.
• Team Success: Invicta Racing secured the Constructors’ Championship with a 34.5-point lead over Campos Racing, Maini’s former team.

Final Race Performance

Qualifying and Race Starts

• Maini qualified P6 for the final race, demonstrating strong pace.
• In both the sprint and feature races, he gained six positions in the sprint and three in the feature on the opening laps.

Challenges in the Final Races

• Despite strong starts, Maini faced floor damage during the sprint, putting him on the back foot.
• A stalled pit stop in the feature race hindered his bid to finish the season on a high note.

Mani’s Reflections and Looking Forward

• “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.”

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Kush Maini Makes History with F2 Constructors’ Championship Win
Achievement	First Indian to win F2 Constructors’ Championship
Team	Invicta Racing
Pole Position Achievement	First Indian to claim F2 pole position
Podiums Secured	Five podiums, including one win in Hungary
Key Race Performance	Qualified P6 in final race, gained 6 positions in sprint and 3 in feature
Constructors’ Championship Margin	34.5 points over Campos Racing
Season Reflection	Positive takeaways despite challenges
Looking Ahead	Maini expresses excitement for the future and next season