Invicta Virtuosi Racing has confirmed that Kush Maini, a driver from the Alpine F1 Academy, will be part of their team for the 2024 FIA Formula 2 season. This marks Maini's second season in Formula 2 after debuting with Campos Racing in 2023.
The 23-year-old Indian driver has an extensive racing background, having participated in various categories since 2016, including finishing as Vice-Champion in BRDC British F3 in 2020.

Maini, who is mentored by two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen, is eager to build on his rookie F2 season, where he secured 12 points finishes and a podium in Melbourne.
Invicta Virtuosi Racing Team Principal, Andy Roche, commended Maini's debut season, highlighting his immediate adaptation and solid results. Roche expressed confidence in Maini's dedication and work ethic, aligning with the team's values. The team anticipates further success with Maini and his teammate Gabriel Bortoleto for the 2024 season.
Maini, expressing his enthusiasm for joining Virtuosi Racing, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and praised the team's Formula 2 legacy. He thanked Invicta Virtuosi for their trust and acknowledged the support from the Alpine Academy and his management team. Maini is determined to contribute to the team's success and aims to bring home multiple trophies.
Invicta Virtuosi Racing's lineup, including Maini and Bortoleto, will compete in the next-generation Formula 2 cars unveiled in Monza in August 2023. The 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship commences on February 29 at the Bahrain International Circuit, featuring 14 different circuits, including a debut race in Qatar.
Kush Maini, an Alpine F1 Academy Driver, is set to join Invicta Virtuosi Racing for the 2024 FIA Formula 2 season. The team looks forward to building on Maini's promising debut season and anticipates success with their strong driver duo in the upcoming championship.
The new season will feature the team's first pairing competing in the next-generation Formula 2 cars, unveiled in Monza in preparation for the 2024 season, commencing on February 29 in Bahrain.