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Kush Maini has signed with ART Grand Prix to be part of its Formula 2 line-up next season, which will be his fourth in the championship.
The 25-year-old Indian has raced for Campos Racing, Invicta Racing and DAMS in his first three campaigns.
He has claimed two wins and four other podiums in sprint races during that time, and just one feature race podium which came from his sole pole position to date. He was 11th in the 2023 standings, 13th in 2024 and 16th in 2025.
“I’m very happy to be joining such an historic team like ART GP,” said Maini.
“My first contacts with the engineers and mechanics have been very positive. I appreciate the determination and the human atmosphere within the team, and I can’t wait to start working with them and see what we can achieve together.”
Maini will join the team in post-season testing this week, after driving for Alpine in Formula 1’s young driver test. He was one of the team’s reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
ART Grand Prix Team Principal Sébastien Philippe also added:
“Kush has shown real speed and maturity in F2, and his win in Monaco [in 2025] is a clear example of his potential,” said Sebastien Philippe, ART GP’s team principal.
“We are happy to welcome him to ART GP and look forward to working together in 2026.”
Since Maini failed to secure an FIA superlicense this year by racing in F2, he will not continue his Alpine role into next year and instead serve as Mahindra’s reserve driver in Formula E. That was a role he had given up for 2025 to instead occupy the same position at Alpine.