Kush Maini confirmed as Alpine Reserve Driver for 2025

Alpine Formula 1 Team have confirmed that Kush Maini will step up to take a Test and Reserve Driver role for them this season.

Maini has been a part of the French team’s Academy since 2023 and last year took part in his first Formula 1 test at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, but his role for 2025 has now been expanded.

The 24-year-old will continue to take part in Alpine’s Testing of Previous Cars Programme (TPC) this year, while also working in the simulator to provide support to their car development and set up objectives.

Alongside those duties, Maini will be contending in the 2025 Formula 2 season which starts in Melbourne this weekend, racing for DAMS Lucas Oil.

“I am delighted to step up to the role of Test and Reserve Driver for BWT Alpine Formula One Team this season,” said Maini. “Since joining the Alpine Academy ahead of last year, I have been incredibly welcomed in the entire Alpine family and I am thankful to Flavio and Oliver for their continued support.

“I am looking forward to getting more track time in Formula One machinery in this role and to build on what I have already learned with the team in 2024. I’m very excited to begin the role as soon as possible but for now my focus is on my third season in Formula 2 kicking off this weekend in Australia.”

Alpine Academy Director Julian Rouse added: “We are very happy to announce the expansion of Kush’s role in the Alpine Academy to include Test and Reserve Driver duties for the team this season. Kush has impressed the team across his TPC performances and Formula 2 results whilst we have been working with him and we expect he will continue to do so in 2025. His wider role allows us to further expand our pool of driving talent who can provide support and resource to the whole team during the busy season.”