Alpine’s Big Bet and Kush Maini’s Path to the Grid
Inside Line F1 PodcastMarch 28, 202500:36:00

Alpine’s Big Bet and Kush Maini’s Path to the Grid

Kush Maini is making history! As Alpine’s newest Formula 1 Test & Reserve driver, the Indian sensation joins us for an exclusive deep dive into his F1 dream, the highs and lows of F2, and what’s next for his racing career.

While we take a short break from the F1 2025 season, join in on this exclusive from the Inside Line #F1 Podcast his conversation with Kunal Shah as they get to chat on:

🔹 Kush – the First Indian with a works F1 team role! What does this mean for his future?
🔹 From F2 frustration to Alpine backing – How did he bounce back after a tough season?
🔹 Inside Alpine’s decision – Why did they choose Kush despite his F2 struggles?
🔹 Will he race in F1? The battle for Alpine’s 2026 seat & how he plans to prove himself.
🔹 The mental game – Overcoming setbacks, overconfidence & the pressure of elite racing.
🔹 Bonus: India’s F1 growth! His take on the impact of Hindi commentary & growing fan engagement.

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